JULY AUGUST 2013 Rochester Area Builders, Inc. a publication of FOUNDA TIONS FOUNDATIONS B UILDERS C OUNCIL C O MMERCIAL a division of Rochester Area Builders, Inc. a division of rochester area builders, inc. REMODELERS A&A Electric & Underground, Inc. + AB Systems, Inc. + Abbco Company + ABC Seamless of Rochester, Inc. + ABC Supply Company, Inc. + Above All Roofing of Rochester, Inc. + Accord Electric, Inc. + Adair Electric Company + Adamson Motors + Advanced Builders & Remodeling + Advanced Builders, LLC + Advanced Building Center, Inc. + Advanced Disposal + Advantage Cabinets, Inc. + AgStar Home Mortgage Services + Alexander & Sons Builders + Mike Allen Homes, LLC + Allen Outdoor Solutions, LLC + All-Star Basements + Alpha Video & Audio + Altra Federal Credit Union + American Engineering Testing, Inc. + American Fence Company of MN, LLC + American Waterworks + Ames Construction, Inc. + Amirco, LLC + Andersen Windows, Inc. + Anderson Construction + Appliance Village Company + Arcon Development, Inc. + Arrow Building Center + Associated Bank + Athelon Enterprises, LLC + B&C Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Al Barker Custom Homes, Inc. + Barrier Free Access, Inc. + Basement Water Control + Batzel Builders, Inc. + Beckley's Office Products + Beetles Bar & Grill, Inc. + Alvin E. Benike, Inc. + Scott Berberich Construction, LLC + Scott Berg Construction, LLC + Bessler Management + Beyond Kitchens, LLC + Bigelow & Lennon Construction, LLC + Bigelow Homes + K.W. Billman, Inc. + The Blue Book of Building & Construction + Bobcat of Rochester + Bob's Construction, Inc. + The Boldt Company + Bouquet Builders, Inc. + Bowman's Door Solutions + Brandrup Builders + Brannt Valley Excavating, Inc. + Brauer Roofing, Inc. + Braun Intertec Corporation + Brekke Fireplace Shoppe + Bricewood, LLC + Briese Iron Works, Inc. + Bright Ideas + Brinkman Builders, LLC + Brock White Company + Tom Brogan Heating & Air Conditioning + Larry Brooks Builders + Brooks Excavating Company, Inc. + C.O. Brown Agency + Bruce Bucknell Construction, Inc. + Budget Blinds + Burdick Builders, Inc. + By Design Builders + Byrne Electric, Inc. + Cachiaras Building & Remodeling + Cambria + Canadian Honker Entities + Carpet One + Castlewood Homes, Inc. + Charter Communications/Media + Chladeks Construction, LLC + Chosen Valley Testing, Inc. + Christian Brothers Cabinets, Inc. + City of Byron + City of Chatfield + City of Eyota + City of Preston + City of Spring Valley + Citywide Insulation, Inc. + Clear Channel Radio (Laser/Fox/KFAN) + Clements Chevrolet Cadillac Subaru + Closet Organizers + Coldwell Banker Burnet + Commercial Leasing Services + Construction Partnership + Coordinated Business Systems, Ltd. + Corban Homes, LLC + Cordes Construction + Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc. + Corner- stone Designs of Rochester, Inc. + Corporate Web Services, Inc. + Counselor Realty of Rochester, Inc. + Countryside Builders, LLC + Cravath Homes, LLC, dba Accessibility Solutions + Creative Hardwood Floors + Crescent Electric Supply Company + CRW architecture + design group, inc. + Culligan of Rochester & Kasson + Cumulus Radio + Curry's Custom Cut Gutter, LLC + Curtin Drywall, Inc. + Custom Alarm/Custom Communications, Inc. + Custom Retaining Walls & Landscaping, Inc. + D2E, LLC + Dahl Home Builders, Inc. + Data-Smart Computers, Inc. + Davies Printing Company + DeGeus Tile & Granite + Derby Construction LLC + The Design Connection + Design Studio B + DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. + DMC Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dolan's Landscape Center, Inc. + DoubleTree by Hilton - Mayo Clinic Area + DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen + Dunham Associates, Inc. + Dunlap & Seeger + JE Dunn Construction + M.H. Dutton Construction, LLC + E&M Consulting, Inc. + Eastwood Bank + eci, llc + Eckert Construction, Inc. + Edel Construction, LLC + Edge Homes & Construction, Inc. + Edina Realty Home Services + Todd Eidem Construction, Inc. + Elcor Construction, Inc. + Elcor Realty of Rochester, Inc. + Electrical Solutions & Service + Elias Construction, LLC + Energy Panel Structures + Energy Products & Design, Inc. + Enventis + Excel Homes + The Excelsior Group, LLC + Expert Insulation, Inc. + Express Employ- ment Professionals + Extreme Panel Technologies, Inc. + Fairway Outdoor Advertising, LLC + Ferguson Enterprises + Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc. + First Alliance Credit Union + First Choice Homes, LLC + First General Services of SE MN + First Security Bank + R. Fleming Construction, Inc. + Ford Metro Glass, Inc. + Foster Construction, Inc. + Franklin Energy + Friedrich Construction, Inc. + Chris Fritsch Custom Homes, LLC + Gander Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dale Gathje Construction, Inc. + GDM Trailers, LLC + Steve Gentry Construction, LLC + Gerhard's + Gift Book Plus + Robert Gill Builder, Inc. + Goodin Company + Great River Overhead Door + Green Lawncare Irrigation & Service Co. + Greenway Cooperative Service Company + Gregor Builders, Inc. + Gulf Eagle Supply + Habitat for Humanity - Rochester Area + Habitat for Humanity - Winona/Fillmore County dba Habitat ReStore + Haley Comfort/FireSide by Haley + W.L. Hall Company + Hammer Homes, Inc. + Hanson Construction & Specialty Cabinets, LLC + Hayfield Window & Door Company + HDR Architec- ture + Heartman Insurance + Heartwood Homes of Rochester, Inc. + Heim Drywall Enterprises, Inc. + Brandon Henderson's Construction Plus, LLC + Hentges Glass Company + HG Electric, LLC + HGA Architects and Engineers + Hicks Electric, Inc. + Higgins Custom Cabinetry + High Definition Homes, LLC + Hiller's Flooring America + HiMEC at Home + Jeff Hinkle Custom Homes + Hirshfield's Decorating Center + Holt Title Guaranty Company, Inc. + The Home Depot + Home Federal Savings Bank + Home Improvement Professionals, Inc. + Home Systems Installation, LLC + Howe Countertops + Hunt Electric Corporation + Hutch's Custom Cabinets + Int'l Brthrhd of Electrical Wrkrs Local 343 + Innovative Surfaces, Inc. + Insty Prints + IntegraSpec Central/Jeff Mueller Construction + Integrity Custom Homes, Inc. + J&M Consulting + Michael Jack, LLC + J.P. Johnson Custom Builders, Inc. + JP's Construction Remodeling & Repair, Inc. + K&M Glass Company + K&S Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical + Kahler Grand Hotel + Tom Kalmes Construction, Inc. + Kane & Johnson Architects, Inc. + Keller Williams Premier Realty + Key Builders, Inc. + King's Flooring, LLC + Kinzler Construction Services, Inc. + Kirkland Enterprises, LLC + Kitchen Concepts + The Kitchen Design Studio + Kitchens Plus + Gary Kline Roofing, Inc. + Knutson Construction Services + Koball's Poured Walls, Inc. + Komitt Concrete, 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. + L&L Cabinets + Lacina Siding & Windows, Inc. + Laitala Tile Company + Larsen Industries, Inc. + Larson Siding & Windows + Legends Concrete, Inc. + Leitzen Concrete Products, Inc. + Leyen- decker Homebuilders, LLC + Lodermeier's, Inc. + Lowe's Home Improve- ment + Luxury Bath Remodeling + Maas Companies, Inc. + Maier Tree & Lawn + Majestic Homes, Inc. + R.J. Manemann Custom Homes + Maple- wood Homes, LLC + Markham Homes, LLC + markit + Marvin Windows & Doors + Massey Land Surveying & Engineering + Master Builders, Inc. + Mavo Systems, Inc. + McGhie & Betts, Inc. + McGladrey + McGough Construction + MDH, Inc. + Meadow Lakes Builders + MEC Construction, Inc. + Med City Builders of Rochester, LLC + Medcare Products, Inc. + Menards - South + MEP Associates + Merchants Bank + Merit Contracting, Inc. + Michael's Custom Cabinets, Inc. + Mid American Financial Group + Midwest LeafGuard of Rochester, Inc. + Miller & S o n s Construction, Inc. + Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation + Minnwest Bank + MLT Group + Morris C o n - crete, Inc. + Mosquito Squad of SE MN + Larry Newman Drywall + Nickelson Painting, Inc. + North Cen- tral States Regional Council + North Star Stone & Masonry + Northern Lights & Furnishings + Nuss Truck & Equipment + Ohly Law Office + Olmsted County Journal + Olmsted County Lumber Mart, Inc. + Olmsted County Planning Dept, Insp. Div. + Olmsted County Public Health + Olmsted National Bank + J.B. O'Meara Company + OnSite + Otis Custom Homes, LLC + Owner's Plumbing, Inc. + Paape Energy Services + Pahl & Kaye, Inc. + Palmer Soderberg, Inc. + Paper & Graphics, Inc. + Walt Pappas Construction + Paramark Corporation + Payne Company + PC Applications Consul- tants, Inc. + Pearson Builders, Inc. + Pebble Creek/Western Walls + Pella Windows & Doors + Pendle Hansen Bagne Insurance + Penz Custom Homes, Inc. + People's Energy Cooperative + G. Pestka Appraisals + Peterson Well Drilling, Inc. + Pine One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning + PKG Group - Pine Island Lumber + Pompeii Painting, Inc. + Post-Bulletin Company, LLC + Prehn Building Sales, Inc. + Premier Bank Rochester + Premier Builders of Rochester, Inc. + Price Finan- cial Services, Inc. + Prime Time Painting of Rochester, LLC + PrimeLending + Priority Claims Service + Pro Image Promo- tions & Apparel + ProBuild Company, LLC + Quality Overhead Door Company, Inc. + Quality Siding & Window, Inc. + Michael Quinn Law Office + R&M Development Company + Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling + Range Construction, LLC + RCON Homes, Inc. + RCTC Carpentry Program + RE/MAX of Rochester + Region Millworks, Inc. + David Reiland Building Contractor, LLC + Reliable Contractors, Inc. + Reynolds Design and Construction + Rochester Area Appraisals, LLC + Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce + Rochester Area Econ. Development, Inc. + Rochester Asphalt, Inc. + Rochester Building Safety Department + Rochester Concrete Products, LLC + Rochester Interna- tional Event Center + Rochester Overhead Door Company + Rochester Plumbing & Heating/Roto Rooter + Rochester Public Utilities + Rochester Public Works + Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Co + Rochester Service Company / SL Contracting + Rochester Sign Service, Inc. + Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc. + Rock Solid Retaining Walls + Ronningen Roofing, Inc. + RSP Architects + Ryan & Grinde, Ltd. + Ryan Electric, Inc. + Ryan Windows & Siding, Inc. + Sargent's Landscape Nursery, Inc. + Schad Tracy Signs, Inc. + Schmidt Goodman Office Products + Schoeppner, Inc. + Schumann Granahan Hesse & Wilson, Ltd. + Schwickert’s Tecta America, LLC + Seavey Builders, Inc. + Servpro of Rochester, Inc. + Dan Severson Builders, Inc. + Shanahan Building & Remod- eling, LLC + Sherwin Williams Company + Sign Here, Inc. + Simonson Builders, LLC + Smart Home Innovations & Engineering, Inc. + Smith Schafer & Associates, Ltd. + Solar Connection, Inc. + Somerby Golf Community + Space Concepts, Inc. + Spahn & Rose Lumber Company + Greg Speedling Contracting, Inc. + Spring Valley Overhead Door, Inc. + Stadsvold's Lawn & Landscape + Stantec + Steel Constructors, Inc. + Sterling State Bank + Stevens Heating, Inc. + Stewart- ville Economic Development Authority + Stier Construction, Inc. + StoneBridge Builders + Structural Design Group, Inc. + Struve's Paint + Robert G. Suk Law Office, PA + Summit Custom Homes, LLC + Summit Fire Protection Company + Superior Mechanical + Craig Swanson Builders, Inc. + Swenke Company, Inc. + Kenny Sylvester Construction, LLC + Synergy Products + Tag's Drywall, Inc. + Tamarack Materials of Roches- ter, Inc. + TDS Metrocom + Teigen Paper & Supply, Inc. + Thermo-Tech Windows + Thiemann Construction, Inc. + Thimijan Custom Homes, LLC + Think Mutual Bank + Thomas Tool & Supply + Thompson's Garage Door and Openers + Tile Superstore & More + TLC Surfaces + Tonna Mechanical, Inc. + Top Shop of Rochester, Inc. + Total Electric of Rochester, Inc. + Tradesmen International, Inc. + Traditional Wood Builders + Tri Star Insulation + Tri State Insulated Concrete Forms + TSP Architects & Engineers + Turri Crane Service, Inc. + Turtle Creek Construction, Inc. + TW Construction Solutions, LLC + United Heating & Cooling + United Products Corporation + United Rentals + The Urban Studio, LLC + US Bank + Valor Mechani- cal, Inc. + Val-U-Blinds + Van Haren ICF + Vector Windows + Veit Companies + Vertical Limit Construction + Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company + Viking Electric Supply + Vision Homes & Remodeling, LLC + Vollara Global/DPS + WA Insurance + Waddell & Reed + Warners' Stellian Appliance Co., Inc. + Waste Management + Weis Builders, Inc. + Greg Wellik Construction + Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota NA + Wells Fargo Home Mortgage + Wendland Utz + Werner Electric Supply + West Bank + Westridge Hills, Inc. + Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center, Inc. + WHKS & Company + Widseth Smith Nolting + Wildwood Bar and Grill + Winona Excavating Company + Wolter & Raak, Ltd. + Women Communications, LLC + Woodruff Company + Wright Homes, Inc. + WT Lighting + Xcel Energy + XRG Concepts, LLC + Yaggy Colby Associates + Rick Yerhot Builder + Your Home Improvement Company + Zumbro Haven, LLC + Zumbrota Ford a division of the Rochester Area Builders, Inc. 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JULYAUGUST2013
Rochester Area Builders, Inc.a publication of
FOUNDATIONS
F O U N DAT I O N S
BUILDERS COUNCILCOMMERCIAL
a d i v i s i o n o f R o c h e s t e r A r e a B u i l d e r s , I n c .
a division of rochester area builders, inc.
REMODELERS
A&A Electric & Underground, Inc. + AB Systems, Inc. + Abbco Company + ABC Seamless of Rochester, Inc. + ABC Supply Company, Inc. + Above All Roofing of Rochester, Inc. + Accord Electric, Inc. + Adair Electric Company + Adamson Motors + Advanced Builders & Remodeling + Advanced Builders, LLC + Advanced Building Center, Inc. + Advanced Disposal + Advantage Cabinets, Inc. + AgStar Home Mortgage Services + Alexander & Sons Builders + Mike Allen Homes, LLC + Allen Outdoor Solutions, LLC + All-Star Basements + Alpha Video & Audio + Altra Federal Credit Union + American Engineering Testing, Inc. + American Fence Company of MN, LLC + American Waterworks + Ames Construction, Inc. + Amirco, LLC + Andersen Windows, Inc. + Anderson Construction + Appliance Village Company + Arcon Development, Inc. + Arrow Building Center + Associated Bank + Athelon Enterprises, LLC + B&C Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Al Barker Custom Homes, Inc. + Barrier Free Access, Inc. + Basement Water Control + Batzel Builders, Inc. + Beckley's Office Products + Beetles Bar & Grill, Inc. + Alvin E. Benike, Inc. + Scott Berberich Construction, LLC + Scott Berg Construction, LLC + Bessler Management + Beyond Kitchens, LLC + Bigelow & Lennon Construction, LLC + Bigelow Homes + K.W. Billman, Inc. + The Blue Book of Building & Construction + Bobcat of Rochester + Bob's Construction, Inc. + The Boldt Company + Bouquet Builders, Inc. + Bowman's Door Solutions + Brandrup Builders + Brannt Valley Excavating, Inc. + Brauer Roofing, Inc. + Braun Intertec Corporation + Brekke Fireplace Shoppe + Bricewood, LLC + Briese Iron Works, Inc. + Bright Ideas + Brinkman Builders, LLC + Brock White Company + Tom Brogan Heating & Air Conditioning + Larry Brooks Builders + Brooks Excavating Company, Inc. + C.O. Brown Agency + Bruce Bucknell Construction, Inc. + Budget Blinds + Burdick Builders, Inc. + By Design Builders + Byrne Electric, Inc. + Cachiaras Building & Remodeling + Cambria + Canadian Honker Entities + Carpet One + Castlewood Homes, Inc. + Charter Communications/Media + Chladeks Construction, LLC + Chosen Valley Testing, Inc. + Christian Brothers Cabinets, Inc. + City of Byron + City of Chatfield + City of Eyota + City of Preston + City of Spring Valley + Citywide Insulation, Inc. + Clear Channel Radio (Laser/Fox/KFAN) + Clements Chevrolet Cadillac Subaru + Closet Organizers + Coldwell Banker Burnet + Commercial Leasing Services + Construction Partnership + Coordinated Business Systems, Ltd. + Corban Homes, LLC + Cordes Construction + Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc. + Corner-stone Designs of Rochester, Inc. + Corporate Web Services, Inc. + Counselor Realty of Rochester, Inc. + Countryside Builders, LLC + Cravath Homes, LLC, dba Accessibility Solutions + Creative Hardwood Floors + Crescent Electric Supply Company + CRW architecture + design group, inc. + Culligan of Rochester & Kasson + Cumulus Radio + Curry's Custom Cut Gutter, LLC + Curtin Drywall, Inc. + Custom Alarm/Custom Communications, Inc. + Custom Retaining Walls & Landscaping, Inc. + D2E, LLC + Dahl Home Builders, Inc. + Data-Smart Computers, Inc. + Davies Printing Company + DeGeus Tile & Granite + Derby Construction LLC + The Design Connection + Design Studio B + DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. + DMC Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dolan's Landscape Center, Inc. + DoubleTree by Hilton - Mayo Clinic Area + DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen + Dunham Associates, Inc. + Dunlap & Seeger + JE Dunn Construction + M.H. Dutton Construction, LLC + E&M Consulting, Inc. + Eastwood Bank + eci, llc + Eckert Construction, Inc. + Edel Construction, LLC + Edge Homes & Construction, Inc. + Edina Realty Home Services + Todd Eidem Construction, Inc. + Elcor Construction, Inc. + Elcor Realty of Rochester, Inc. + Electrical Solutions & Service + Elias Construction, LLC + Energy Panel Structures + Energy Products & Design, Inc. + Enventis + Excel Homes + The Excelsior Group, LLC + Expert Insulation, Inc. + Express Employ-ment Professionals + Extreme Panel Technologies, Inc. + Fairway Outdoor Advertising, LLC + Ferguson Enterprises + Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc. + First Alliance Credit Union + First Choice Homes, LLC + First General Services of SE MN + First Security Bank + R. Fleming Construction, Inc. + Ford Metro Glass, Inc. + Foster Construction, Inc. + Franklin Energy + Friedrich Construction, Inc. + Chris Fritsch Custom Homes, LLC + Gander Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dale Gathje Construction, Inc. + GDM Trailers, LLC + Steve Gentry Construction, LLC + Gerhard's + Gift Book Plus + Robert Gill Builder, Inc. + Goodin Company + Great River Overhead Door + Green Lawncare Irrigation & Service Co. + Greenway Cooperative Service Company + Gregor Builders, Inc. + Gulf Eagle Supply + Habitat for Humanity - Rochester Area + Habitat for Humanity - Winona/Fillmore County dba Habitat ReStore + Haley Comfort/FireSide by Haley + W.L. Hall Company + Hammer Homes, Inc. + Hanson Construction & Specialty Cabinets, LLC + Hayfield Window & Door Company + HDR Architec-ture + Heartman Insurance + Heartwood Homes of Rochester, Inc. + Heim Drywall Enterprises, Inc. + Brandon Henderson's Construction Plus, LLC + Hentges Glass Company + HG Electric, LLC + HGA Architects and Engineers + Hicks Electric, Inc. + Higgins Custom Cabinetry + High Definition Homes, LLC + Hiller's Flooring America + HiMEC at Home + Jeff Hinkle Custom Homes + Hirshfield's Decorating Center + Holt Title Guaranty Company, Inc. + The Home Depot + Home Federal Savings Bank + Home Improvement Professionals, Inc. + Home Systems Installation, LLC + Howe Countertops + Hunt Electric Corporation + Hutch's Custom Cabinets + Int'l Brthrhd of Electrical Wrkrs Local 343 + Innovative Surfaces, Inc. + Insty Prints + IntegraSpec Central/Jeff Mueller Construction + Integrity Custom Homes, Inc. + J&M Consulting + Michael Jack, LLC + J.P. Johnson Custom Builders, Inc. + JP's Construction Remodeling & Repair, Inc. + K&M Glass Company + K&S Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical + Kahler Grand Hotel + Tom Kalmes Construction, Inc. + Kane & Johnson Architects, Inc. + Keller Williams Premier Realty + Key Builders, Inc. + King's Flooring, LLC + Kinzler Construction Services, Inc. + Kirkland Enterprises, LLC + Kitchen Concepts + The Kitchen Design Studio + Kitchens Plus + Gary Kline Roofing, Inc. + Knutson Construction Services + Koball's Poured Walls, Inc. + Komitt Concrete, 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. + L&L Cabinets + Lacina Siding & Windows, Inc. + Laitala Tile Company + Larsen Industries, Inc. + Larson Siding & Windows + Legends Concrete, Inc. + Leitzen Concrete Products, Inc. + Leyen- decker Homebuilders, LLC + Lodermeier's, Inc. + Lowe's Home Improve-ment + Luxury Bath Remodeling + Maas Companies, Inc. + Maier Tree & Lawn + Majestic Homes, Inc. + R.J. Manemann Custom Homes + Maple-wood Homes, LLC + Markham Homes, LLC + markit + Marvin Windows & Doors + Massey Land Surveying & Engineering + Master Builders, Inc. + Mavo Systems, Inc. + McGhie & Betts, Inc. + McGladrey + McGough Construction + MDH, Inc. + Meadow Lakes Builders + MEC Construction, Inc. + Med City Builders of Rochester, LLC + Medcare Products, Inc. + Menards - South + MEP Associates + Merchants Bank + Merit Contracting, Inc. + M i c h a e l ' s Custom Cabinets, Inc. + Mid American Financial Group + Midwest LeafGuard of Rochester, Inc. + Miller & S o n s Construction, Inc. + Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation + Minnwest Bank + MLT Group + Morris C o n - crete, Inc. + Mosquito Squad of SE MN + Larry Newman Drywall + Nickelson Painting, Inc. + North C e n - tral States Regional Council + North Star Stone & Masonry + Northern Lights & Furnishings + Nuss Truck & Equipment + Ohly Law Office + Olmsted County Journal + Olmsted County Lumber Mart, Inc. + Olmsted County Planning Dept, Insp. Div. + Olmsted County Public Health + Olmsted National Bank + J.B. O'Meara Company + OnSite + Otis Custom Homes, LLC + Owner's Plumbing, Inc. + Paape Energy Services + Pahl & Kaye, Inc. + Palmer Soderberg, Inc. + Paper & Graphics, Inc. + Walt Pappas Construction + Paramark Corporation + Payne Company + PC Applications Consul- tants, Inc. + Pearson Builders, Inc. + Pebble Creek/Western Walls + Pella Windows & Doors + Pendle Hansen Bagne Insurance + Penz Custom Homes, Inc. + People's Energy Cooperative + G. Pestka Appraisals + Peterson Well Drilling, Inc. + Pine One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning + PKG Group - Pine Island Lumber + Pompeii P a i n t i n g , Inc. + Post-Bulletin Company, LLC + Prehn Building Sales, Inc. + Premier Bank Rochester + Premier Builders of Rochester, Inc. + Price Finan- cial Services, Inc. + Prime Time Painting of Rochester, LLC +
PrimeLending + Priority Claims Service + Pro Image Promo-tions & Apparel + ProBuild Company, LLC + Quality
Overhead Door Company, Inc. + Quality Siding & Window, Inc. + Michael Quinn Law Office + R&M Development
Company + Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling + Range Construction, LLC + RCON Homes, Inc. +
RCTC Carpentry Program + RE/MAX of Rochester + Region Millworks, Inc. +
David Reiland Building Contractor, LLC + Reliable Contractors, Inc. + Reynolds Design and Construction + Rochester
Area Appraisals, LLC + Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce + Rochester Area
Econ. Development, Inc. + Rochester Asphalt, Inc. + Rochester Building Safety Department + Rochester Concrete Products, LLC + Rochester Interna-tional Event Center + Rochester Overhead Door Company + Rochester Plumbing & Heating/Roto Rooter + Rochester Public Utilities + Rochester Public Works + Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Co + Rochester Service Company / SL Contracting + Rochester Sign Service, Inc. + Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc. + Rock Solid Retaining Walls + Ronningen Roofing, Inc. + RSP Architects + Ryan & Grinde, Ltd. + Ryan
Electric, Inc. + Ryan Windows & Siding, Inc. + Sargent's Landscape Nursery, Inc. + Schad Tracy Signs, Inc. + Schmidt Goodman Office Products + Schoeppner, Inc. + Schumann Granahan Hesse & Wilson, Ltd. + Schwickert’s Tecta America, LLC + Seavey Builders, Inc. + Servpro of Rochester, Inc. + Dan Severson Builders, Inc. + Shanahan Building & Remod- eling, LLC + Sherwin Williams Company + Sign Here, Inc. + Simonson Builders, LLC + Smart Home Innovations & Engineering, Inc. + Smith Schafer & Associates, Ltd. + Solar Connection, Inc. + Somerby Golf Community + Space Concepts, Inc. + Spahn & Rose Lumber Company + Greg Speedling Contracting, Inc. + Spring Valley Overhead Door, Inc. + Stadsvold's Lawn & Landscape + Stantec + Steel Constructors, Inc. + Sterling State Bank + Stevens Heating, Inc. + Stewart-ville Economic Development Authority + Stier Construction, Inc. + StoneBridge Builders + Structural Design Group, Inc. + Struve's Paint + Robert G. Suk Law Office, PA + Summit Custom Homes, LLC + Summit Fire Protection Company + Superior Mechanical + Craig Swanson Builders, Inc. + Swenke Company, Inc. + Kenny Sylvester Construction, LLC + Synergy Products + Tag's Drywall, Inc. + Tamarack Materials of Roches- ter, Inc. + TDS Metrocom + Teigen Paper & Supply, Inc. + Thermo-Tech Windows + Thiemann Construction, Inc. + Thimijan Custom Homes, LLC + Think Mutual Bank + Thomas Tool & Supply + Thompson's Garage Door and Openers + Tile Superstore & More + TLC Surfaces + Tonna Mechanical, Inc. + Top Shop of Rochester, Inc. + Total Electric of Rochester, Inc. + Tradesmen International, Inc. + Traditional Wood Builders + Tri Star Insulation + Tri State Insulated Concrete Forms + TSP Architects & Engineers + Turri Crane Service, Inc. + Turtle Creek Construction, Inc. + TW Construction Solutions, LLC + United Heating & Cooling + United Products Corporation + United Rentals + The Urban Studio, LLC + US Bank + Valor Mechani- cal, Inc. + Val-U-Blinds + Van Haren ICF + Vector Windows + Veit Companies + Vertical Limit Construction + Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company + Viking Electric Supply + Vision Homes & Remodeling, LLC + Vollara Global/DPS + WA Insurance + Waddell & Reed + Warners' Stellian Appliance Co., Inc. + Waste Management + Weis Builders, Inc. + Greg Wellik Construction + Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota NA + Wells Fargo Home Mortgage + Wendland Utz + Werner Electric Supply + West Bank + Westridge Hills, Inc. + Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center, Inc. + WHKS & Company + Widseth Smith Nolting + Wildwood Bar and
Grill + Winona Excavating Company + Wolter & Raak, Ltd. + Women Communications, LLC + Woodruff Company + Wright Homes, Inc. + WT Lighting + Xcel Energy + XRG Concepts, LLC + Yaggy Colby Associates + Rick Yerhot Builder + Your Home Improvement Company + Zumbro Haven, LLC + Zumbrota Ford
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Real Estate Data ...................................19
MemberMEMOS ..................................20
Membership Information ...............20-21
Elliot Eisenberg Column .....................22
NAHB Member Advantage ..................23
Executive Director/Editor John Eischen
Production Ryan Kling-Punt
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Well, the rain is now behind us, and the welcome warmth of summer has arrived! For all who have been waiting for dry weather to dig basements and get outside work done, this is a welcome relief! In the midst of summer busyness, my thoughts turn not just to watermelon and cold beer (though I do have an appetite for both on a hot summer
day), but also to all the work that must be done before the FALL SHOWCASE OF HOMES! I don’t know about all of you, but I always seem to time my showcase home to be completed the day before the showcase begins…stressful!!
Do you know that Rochester Area Builders, Inc. is celebrating its 60th birthday!? We will be celebrating this remarkable achievement on Tuesday, July 30th, at our monthly general membership meeting to be held at RAB office. This association has been going strong for 60 years, and it’s all because of YOU, the loyal members, builders and associates. Without your dedication and commitment to the building industry, we would have never made it this far. Kudos to all of you!
I hope to see all of you at our summer general membership meetings! This is a fantastic time to network, see old friends, and make new ones! You’ll also have a chance soon to sign up for the Sporting Clay Shoot, and I highly encourage you to do so. As much as I love summer, the season is way too short, so get out and enjoy it while you can! The Fall Showcase of Homes is a reminder that warm summer days will be turning into cool autumn nights. I hope everyone has a great showcase!
The RAB Networking Night on July 30th, 2013 is Member Appreciation Night. It’s also RAB’s 60th Birthday Bash! We love our members so much, that we’re throwing YOU a party!
Please plan to attend the party to help us celebrate, and to help us thank you for being a member!
We will have a variety of sliders and food provided by Canadian Honker all evening, drinks sponsored by Home Federal Savings Bank, a birthday cake provided by Wendland Utz, fun games to play like Builder Jenga (with 2x4’s), and, of course, great networking!
Join us at the July Networking NightTuesday, July 30th, 5 - 7:30 pm
at the Rochester Area Builders Office108 Elton Hills LN NW
WENDLAND UTZ
Drinks Sponsored By: Cake Donated By:
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President Jean DeWitz, DeWitz Home Builders, Inc.Vice President Kevin Worden, Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity
Secretary Kathy Einck, Maplewood Homes, LLC
Treasurer Tony Joseph, Pompeii Painting, Inc.Past President Jennifer Maass, Kitchen Concepts & Creative LivingDirectors Jeremy Bigelow, Bigelow Homes John Eckerman, The Boldt Company Delbert Feenstra, Knutson Construction Services Patty Hanson, Rochester Public Utilities Carla Kilpatrick, Home Federal Savings Bank Bruce Laufenburger, First General Services of SE MN Sam Peyton, King’s Flooring, LLC Lindsey Rippentrop, Olmsted National Bank
Builders Exchange Council Representatives Tony Wintheiser, Hentges Glass, Chair J.J. Webster, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, Vice Chair Mike Benike, A.E. Benike, Inc., Past ChairCommercial Builders Council Sue Hanson, Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc., Chair Chris Terry, Knutson Construction Services, Vice ChairDevelopment Council Chair Mark Engel, Yaggy Colby Associates
Remodelers Council Chair Chris Ramsey, K&S Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical
National Life Directors Joe Weis, Weis Builders, Inc.National Directors Steve Buss, Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc. Mike Coats, MEC Construction, Inc., Rep. David Kane, Kane & Johnson Architects, Inc.State Directors Jim Gander, Superior Mechanical John McGuine, J&M Consulting, LLC Mike Paradise, Bigelow Homes David Pederson, Wendland Utz, Rep. Dan Severson, Dan Severson Builders, Inc.
Rick Dold [email protected] Government Affairs, Commercial Builders Council, Development Council, Building Safety Advisory Group, Public Works Advisory Group, Community Relations, Green Building, Marketing
WAIT, WHAT?We don’t have a host yet for our August Networking Night. Would you like to step in, and bring 100 fellow RAB members to your business in one night? I know it sounds too good to be true, but we’re literally giving this opportunity away!
If you’re interested in finding out more, please contact John or Rebekah at the RAB office, 507-282-7698.
PUTTING CONTEST SPONSOR:Minnesota Energy Resources
CLOSEST TO THE FLAG:Gulf Eagle Supply
BREAK THE GLASS:Marvin Windows & Doors
DRINK CART SPONSORS:Carpet OneKnutson Construction Services
TEE & GREEN SPONSORS:ABC Supply Company, Inc.Advanced DisposalBraun Intertec CorporationC.O. Brown AgencyCharter BusinessCustom Alarm/Custom
Communications, Inc.Data-Smart Computers, Inc.Dunlap & SeegerEnergy Products & Design, Inc.Gerhard’sHome Federal Savings BankKreofsky Building SuppliesKruse LumberMcGladreyMerchants BankMinnwest BankOlmsted National BankPermier Bank RochesterPompeii Painting, Inc.Post-Bulletin Company , LLCRochester Title & Escrow CompanyRyan & Grinde, Ltd.Smith Schafer & AssociatesSomerby Golf CommunityWarners’ Stellian ApplianceWendland UtzWerner Electric SupplyWomen Communications, LLC
DINNER SPONSORS:Ohly Law OfficeRochester Public UtilitiesTag’s Drywall, Inc.Viking Electric Supply
CART SPONSORS:The Boldt CompanyBrock White CompanyFirst Alliance Credit UnionFirst Security BankMavo Systems, Inc.Widesth Smith Nolting
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Join us at the RAB Sporting Clay ShootThursday, September 5, 2013
GAMEHAVEN COUNCIL SCOUT CAMP
5015 Simpson Rd SE
Calling all Hunters, Shooters, and Outdoorsmen. RAB is hosting our annual SPORTING CLAY SHOOT! We’ll have 20 stations, and each one is different! Teams will rotate through the stations, trying to rack up the highest score possible. Registration forms will by mailed out soon, so get your team of shooters together, or register by yourself and we’ll put you on a team. This event has been so popular that we’re expanding the number of groups and allowing groups of 4-6 to register, to accommodate more shooters. But we still expect it to fill up quickly, so sign up soon!
RAB’s 5 Stand LeagueAs a lead up to the Sporting Clay Shoot, we’ve been running a 5 Stand League this summer! This event is open to RAB members, their spouses, and/or children 12 years or older who have passed hunter safety. You can sign up for as many or as few dates as you want! Participating in the league is not required to participate in the September 5th Sporting Clay Shoot, but if you love to shoot, we encourage you to participate in both!The League will be held at the Gamehaven Boy Scout Camp located at 5015 Simpson Rd SE Rochester, MN 55904. At the camp, follow the 5 Stand sign arrow at beginning of the parking lot, go past office on gravel road, follow second 5 Stand sign arrow. Gravel road ends at Shotgun range.
Dates:Saturday, July 27th, 10am – 1:30pmSaturday, August 10th, 10am – 1:30pmWednesday, August 21st, 6pm – 8:30 pmSaturday, August 24th, 10am – 1:30pm
Cost:$15/shooter per shoot (this includes 25 shells and 25 targets and a couple of bucks for the Scouts)Cash or check made out to: Gamehaven Council Boy Scouts of America
Sign up early! Just email [email protected] with the date or dates you want to shoot, name and shotgun gauge of each shooter.
League results will be announced at the RAB Sporting Clay Shoot on Thursday, September 5th
We’re looking for Creative, Energetic andWonderful People to build Playhouses for the2014 Rochester Area Builders Home Show!
Suggested Sizes – 8’W x 10’L x 10’ or 12’(max) in height.
We are only accepting 4 Playhouses this year!
$Value–Priceless!
A Great Marketing Tool
Charitable Donation to a Great Cause!
Show your Community Spirit!
Expand your presence at the Home Show
Worth its Weight in Gold in Advertising Value
Family Service Rochester is a private, non-profit organiza�on commi�ed to strengthening and suppor�ng families. Each year Family Service Rochester works with thousands of families to maintain child safety and well-being, enhance family stability, and promote independence and quality of life. All of their programs and services are offered on a sliding fee scale: no one is turned away because of inability to pay. Financial gi�s from others who also believe in keeping families strong are what help ensure they are able to offer very needed services to all in need. Contact: John Eischen Rochester Area Builders 507-282-7698 [email protected]
Don’t do it alone! Team up with other members forconstruction and gathering of supplies!
Need Commitments by Aug. 30th, 2013 Need Designs by Sept. 27th, 2013
Committee UpdatesEDUCATION COMMITTEECHAIRPERSON: Les Radcliffe, Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling
This committee is currently meeting to plan our education seminars for this winter. The coming cycle of classes will be held in January, and February. If you have any suggestions for presentations or speakers, please call the office and talk to Rebekah.
NOMINATING COMMITTEECHAIRPERSON: Kevin Worden, Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity
The Nominating Committee will be having their first meeting to discuss nominations for the 2014 Board of Directors, as well as chairpersons for our many committees and councils. If you would like to recommend a member for a position, or if you would like to recommend yourself, please call John at the office 282-7698!
PROGRAM COMMITTEECHAIRPERSON: Carrisa Frericks, Rochester Title & Escrow Company
Have you marked your calendar for the Christmas Party? It will be held on Friday, December 6th at the Double Tree!
The Fall Showcase of Homes is scheduled for September 15th & 16th and 21st & 22nd from 12N to 5PM. NO FRIDAY HOURS. The Showcase is a wonderful opportunity to have your home seen by thousands of potential customers. The final deadline is August 8th. Call Sharill at the office if you need a packet of registration information.
Committee ChairpersonsAMBASSADORSCurt Wigham, Express Employment ProfessionalsAWARDSKathy Einck, Maplewood Homes, LLCBUILDING MAINTENANCETJ Schutz, Advanced Building Center, Inc.BUILDING SAFETY ADVISORYAaron Benike, A. E. Benike, Inc..COMMUNITY RELATIONSTracy Hoover, Ferguson EnterprisesDISPUTE RESOLUTIONJay Burke, Heartwood Homes of Rochester, Inc.EDUCATIONLes Radcliffe, Radcliffe Homes & RemodelingEXECUTIVE Jean DeWitz, DeWitz Home Builders, Inc.FINANCETony Joseph, Pompeii Painting, Inc.GOLF OUTINGJill Eggerichs, McGladreyGOVERNMENT AFFAIRSRory Lenton, Minnesota Energy Resources CorporationGREEN BUILDINGCurt Shellum, Solar Connection, Inc.HOME SHOW – 2013Jeff Kalmes, Hillers Flooring AmericaMARKETINGJeff Weisz, Data-Smart Computers, Inc.MEMBERSHIP & RETENTIONAdam Benike, A. E. Benike, Inc.NOMINATINGJean DeWitz, DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. PERSONNELDiane Quinn, Beyond Kitchens, LLCPROGRAMCarissa Frericks, Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc.PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORYNONESHOWCASE OF HOMESTravis Nemechek, Kruse LumberSPIKE CLUBJim Buchan, Energy Products & Design, Inc.SPORTING CLAYSJim Nicholas, Wildwood Bar and Grill
CouncilsBER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEETony Wintheiser, Hentges Glass CompanyCBC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEESue Hanson, Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc.DEVELOPMENT COUNCILMark Engel, Yaggy Colby AssociatesREMODELERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEChris Ramsey, K&S Heating, A/C, Plumbing & ElectricalREMODELERS TOURKaren Blissenbach, Design Studio BREMODEL IT RIGHT DISPLAYBob Robertson, Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling
The Nominating Committee will be contacting members about placing their name in nomination for Board positions for 2014. Board members can serve two terms of two years each.
Six builder directors and six associate directors will have either their 1st or 2nd term expiring and they are noted with a star *:
Current Board members and their status for 2013
Builders* Kathy Einck Second board term expired * Jeremy Bigelow Completing vacant Builder term * Jean DeWitz Moving to Past President * John Eckerman 2nd year of 1st Term Delbert Feenstra 1st year of 1st Term * Bruce Laufenburger 2nd year of 1st term * Kevin Worden 2nd year of 1st term
Associates* Patty Hanson Second Board Term Expired * Tony Joseph Second Board Term Expired * Rob Jones Completing vacant Associate term * Carla Kilpatrick Serving Past President’s Associate seat * Sam Peyton 2nd Year of 1st term * Lindsey Rippentrop 2nd Year of 1st Term
If you are interested in participating on the Board of Directors or would like to suggest another member, please contact John Eischen at the RAB office 282-7698 or Jean DeWitz at 282-4624.
Nominations will also be taken from the floor at the September General Membership Meeting.
Plumbing & ElectricalVice Chairperson:Sam Peyton, King’s FlooringPast Chairperson:Alex Nahvi, Ferguson EnterprisesMembers-at-Large:Danny Bendix, Pella WindowsCarl Fugleberg, Prime Time Painting of
Rochester, LLCRick Hampel, Merit Contracting, Inc.Jerry Jensen, HiMEC at Home REMODELERS TOURDon’t forget that the FINAL deadline for entering your project in the Remodelers Tour is August 8th! The Tour will be held on September 14th & 15th in conjunction with the Fall Showcase of Homes. It is a wonderful way to showcase your remodeling project whether it is a room addition, a bath or kitchen update, or a whole house remodel. If you need entry forms and other information, please contact Rebekah at the RAB office and we will provide you with the forms.
Summer OutingThe Remodelers Council hopped on a trolley and went to Salem Glen Winery. The wine and hors d’ oeuvres were tasty and the wind was cool on the open air trolley. The sunset was fantastic at Mayowood!
June MEETINGDate: Tuesday, August 20, 2013Time: 12:00 PMPlace: Pella Windows & Doors 2014 2nd St SWProgram: Showroom Visit & Networking
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEChairperson: Sue Hanson, Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc.Vice Chairperson: Chris Terry, Knutson Construction ServicesPast Chairperson: Rob Jones, Superior Mechanical Architects, Inc.Members-at-Large:John Hill, Schwab, LLCShaun Knode, AB Systems, Inc.John Kuntz, Kuntz Electric, Inc.Levi Kaiser, A.E. Benike, Inc.Nick Leimer, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
Community OutreachThis year the Commercial Builders Council continued to support the future of our industry by putting their scholarship into the Riverland Community College Foundation. Riverland Community College is Rochester Area Builders Student Chapter. Their 2 year (and award winning) Carpentry Program plays an important role in keeping talented individual in our industry.
August MeetingThe current industry structure is broken and taken away the need for the technical expert. Clients are making more decisions, directing and controlling the expert vendor. Clients are paying less attention to the value that the professionals bring. Everything is gravitating towards price. This session will cover why Best Value is good for the industry.
April MEETINGDATE: Wednesday, August 8th, 2013TIME: Registration & Networking at 7:00 A.M. Program at 7:30 A.M.PLACE: Ramada Hotel & Conference CenterPROGRAM: Avoid the Knockout, Fight Back Instead with Best ValueSPEAKER: Dean T. Kashiwagi, PhD, PE – Arizona State
Members2013 Commercial Builders Council106 Members as of 4/30/13AB Systems, Inc.Accord Electric, Inc.Associated BankAlvin E. Benike, Inc.The Blue Book
of Building & Construction
The Boldt CompanyBraun Intertec
CorporationBriese Iron Works, Inc.Brock White CompanyC.O. Brown AgencyCambriaCarpet OneCentury Painting &
Visit www.bamn.org and log-in to the Members Only site for more information on these BAM initiatives!
BUILDERSASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA
T: 651.646.7959T: 800.654.7783W: www.bamn.org
Executive Committee
President Chad Kompelein
Builder VPMike Paradise
Associate VPTerry Curtis
President ElectRick Kot
TreasurerGeorge Cundy
SecretaryKC Chermak
Past PresidentKeith Kylmala
NAHB RepresentativeKathe Ostrom
BAM Update: June 2013
����������������������The 2013 Minnesota Legislative Session concluded at midnight May 20th. BAM has prepared a New Law Summary for members only available online. Below is a summary of the above-the-fold issues BAM worked on all session. Sprinklers: The majority of legislators get it: homes built today are the safest in the marketplace and sprinklers are a costly mandate that remove homeowner choice. Bipartisan support to prohibit this costly mandate became abundantly clear this session. From a stand-alone bill introduced by Representative FitzSim-mons (R-Albertville) to Senator Senjem’s (R-Rochester) unrelenting quest to amend bills including: Senator Tomassoni’s (DFL-Chisholm) Omnibus Jobs Bill and Senator Schmidt’s (DFL-Red Wing) Game and Fish Bill, the Legislature continues to signal to the Governor that this code mandate is not good policy. Unfortunately, even with overwhelming legislative support, Governor Dayton’s (DFL) unwavering veto threat has derailed the efforts of the industry and thoughtful policy makers. Minnesota Radon Awareness Act: Signed into law as Chapter 43 and effective January 1, 2014 is a provision that, with limited exceptions, will require a seller to provide a good faith disclose to the buyer in writing on whether the seller has knowledge of radon concentrations in the dwelling. Risk Transfer / Anti-Indemnification Law: SF 561 (Sen. Jensen, DFL-Owatonna / Rep. Atkins, DFL-South St. Paul) is a bill that alters Minnesota’s construction contract statute by making void and unenforceable clauses requiring insurance coverage to other parties for the negligence or intentional acts or omissions of those other parties. BAM worked long and hard to make sure the final bill permits contract clauses to allow for workers compensation, performance or payment bonds, project-specific insurance, and builder’s risk policies. Also protected in this bill are contract clauses that require insurance coverage for vicarious liability and warranty liability (read: homebuilder’s statutory warranties as well as express and implied warranties). Street Improvement Districts: By all accounts, legislation to authorize municipalities to create special “taxing” districts to aggregate and pay for a whole host of street-related improvements met with repeated and unceremonious deaths this session. Despite its success to move out of committees and flirt its way into a variety of Omnibus Bill, we believe the idea is mortally wounded and will not become law in 2013. Fair Market Value – Park Fees: Hidden away in the Omnibus Jobs bill is language first found in HF 321 (Rep. Hornstien, DFL-Minneapolis / Sen. Dibble, DFL-Minneapolis). The language defines fair market value for purposes of calculating park fees by linking the value to annual tax valuation or other relevant data. Applicants may object to a municipality’s calculation of value and negotiation the determination using information gleaned from an independent appraisal. State Tax & Spend Budget Thumbnail: The state’s newly inked $38 billion 2013-2014 biennial budget has some notable tax revenue features. The state will be raising an addition $2 billion in tax revenue to offset an earlier projected $627 million deficit (as well as funding new spending). • Smokers will be paying double the existing cigarette tax as the tax increases from $1.60 a pack to $2.83 a pack. • There will be an income tax increase for high-income earners – the rate will be 9.85% for those making $250,000 filing married-joint and for single filers making $150,000 or more.• We understand that limited business-to-business sales taxes will become law including warehouse and storage sales tax (excludes farm products, refrigerated storage, and electronic data storage) and sales tax on electronic and commercial equipment and repair (to include farm and capital equipment). • The tax bill also includes financing to help Rochester handle the planned expansion of the Mayo Clinic. Much of the spending will be geared toward education and property tax relief.
Visit www.bamn.org and log-in to the Members Only site for more information on these BAM initiatives!
BUILDERSASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA
T: 651.646.7959T: 800.654.7783W: www.bamn.org
Executive Committee
BAM Update: July 2013
��������������������Are you saving money with your Builders Associa-tion of Minnesota membership? The perks of membership are so awesome you can more than pay for your membership and even get money back! A few of the coolest perks are listed below. It pays to be a member, so make sure you’re getting the most for your membership!
Visit bamn.org/membership for information on all these sweet benefits!
Member Rebate Program
This benefit alone adds money to your bottom line and can - more than - pay for your membership. In fact, it already has for some members. The BAM Rebate Program is collective buying power for custom and midsize builder and remodeler members for loyalty to the country’s leading manufacturers you already use. You don’t have to submit receipts or change the way you buy products. All you have to do is register, fill out a claim, and start collecting your quarterly rebate checks. This perk is only available to members. If you’re not already – get your company enrolled today!
Holiday StationStores Fuel Discount & Rebate
Here’s another members-only discount that can pay for membership and put money in your pocket. In 2012 alone, 80 members participated and collec-tively received $28,000 in rebates. That’s an average of $400 per member! Holy money batman! This program gives you and your fleet a four-cent per gallon rebate on all gasoline and diesel fuel purchases.
There’s no cost, no set up fee, no monthly or yearly charge. Just being a member of the association gets you four cents per gallon, and 10 cents per gallon for the first 90 days after you sign up! There are 275 Holiday StationStores across the state with locations in every local association territory. Start saving and earning money and sign up today!
Verizon
As a member, you are eligible for a 22% discount on your Verizon phone plan. That can mean a HUGE amount of money in your pocket. Switching to Verizon as a member has great perks as well. For some members this alone pays for their membership and then some. Check this great deal out.
It really is great to be a member!
Contracts
Available for free to members only are six Minnesota specific contract templates drafted by attorneys specializing in residential construction. These contracts are updated when the laws change and are worth over $10,000! All six contracts are being updated right now, and the new set will be available later this year. Look for those, and thank your lucky stars you don’t have to pay your lawyer to update your contracts! BAM will do it for you! Ka-ching!
Code Guides
The Minnesota Building Code changes every three to six years and while the government makes the codes available, BAM provides members only with code guides that specify HOW to build to the new codes complete with engineered documents and diagrams. BAM also creates alternate methods when needed. A new code will be going into effect in mid-2014 so look for BAM’s code guides and classes on the Minnesota-specific changes to the 2012 international residential building code.
Insurance and Risk Management
BAM membership means we have you covered! The residential construction industry requires special insurance coverage and as a BAM member you have access to high quality, discounted coverage from The Builders Group for workers’ comp, Corpo-rate Four for general liability, and RMC for risk management. If you’re not signed up for these programs - definitely check them out. These programs have all been vetted by members for members and can save your company BIG!
Unity
The last, but perhaps most important, benefit of builders association membership is banding together with your industry peers across the state to create a strong unified front. BAM represents the entire statewide home building industry – an impor-tant driver for the State’s economy - at the State Capitol, with the regulatory agencies, and in the courts.
Together we are the voice of the statewide industry, and together we work as a collective to protect your business and bottom line, and work for a better industry, a better economy, and a better state!
It’s big stuff, and it matters. Legislation, regulation and litigation impacts your bottom line negatively or positively. That’s why BAM was created in 1974, and that’s what we do to this day – protect your business. Remember to do business with members. We are stronger together!
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT NEWSContributed by: Megan Duffey, Storm Water Educator, Rochester Public Works Department
Rochester Public Works Department, 201 4th Street SE, Room 108, Rochester, MN 55904, 507-328-2440
Your best defense against permit violations is learning the details of the state’s revised construction storm water permit which goes into effect on August 1, 2013. Because federal rules have changed since the last permit was issued in 2008, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) updated the general permit to comply with these federal changes. This brief summary of changes described below highlights some significant changes, but is not all inclusive. Get a current copy of the new permit at: www.pca.state.mn.us/y3dqf96.
The New Construction Storm Water Permit: What’s New and How You’re Affected!
Site considerations during construction• Maintain a 50-foot natural buffer or use redundant sediment
controls near surface waters if a buffer is not feasible.• Control flow rates and the total stormwater volume from the
site to minimize downstream impacts.• Use conveyance channels to route water around un-stabilized
areas, including erosion controls and velocity dissipation devices to limit potential for erosion.
• Direct stormwater control discharges to vegetated areas and use velocity devices if necessary to prevent erosion.
• Minimize the disturbance of slopes 3:1 or steeper.• Initiate soil stabilization immediately by taking action as
soon as practicable, but no later than the end of the next work day when earth-disturbing activities will cease for at least 14 days.
• Minimize soil compaction and preserve topsoil at the site.• Temporary sediment basins outlet structure must be designed
to withdraw water from the surface.• Sediment basins must be located outside of any natural
buffers.
Pollution Prevention (P2) measures• All potential pollution generating activity locations, such as
chemical storage, washout activities, fueling areas, etc. will need to be shown on the SWPPP site map.
• Storage areas for potential pollutants on the site, such as building materials, hazardous products or materials, soaps, detergents, wastes, etc. must minimize exposure to stormwater.
• All liquid and solid wastes generated by washout operations
(concrete, stucco, form release oils, curing compounds, and others) at the site must be contained for treatment or proper disposal.
• The SWPPP must have a fueling operation plan and emergency spill plan.
• Portable toilets on the site must be secured and sanitary waste must be properly disposed of.
Additional Changes• That all permit applications are submitted electronically with
permit coverage within 7 days.• That trained individuals attend refresher training every
3 years.• That 1 inch of stormwater runoff from new impervious sites
1 acre or larger will be held on site via infiltration, harvesting or reuse, unless prohibited.
• That soils are stabilized within 24 hours for activities that are adjacent to and drain to Public Waters (as designated by the Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources) with work restrictions during fish spawning times.
• The permit will allow projects located in an NPDES-permitted MS4 community to follow the current MS4 permit permanent treatment requirements.
• The previous permit requirement for a DNR approval letter for discharges to calcareous fens was deleted from the draft permit and Appendix A BMPs applied.
If you have questions about the permit process, call the MPCA front desk (800-657-3864) and ask for the Construction Stormwater Unit or for technical questions, ask for the Technical Assistance Unit.
Stormwater controls help protect lakes and streams from sediment and other pollutants.
Natural vegetative buffer helps filter sediment from runoff.
Other ConstructionBusiness Signs 6 15,224 13 63,903
Advertising Sign 0 0 0 0
Footings & Foundations 11 18
Demolition 1 0
Rochester Building Permits May/June 2013
January 41 33 39 27 20 3 13 3 6 19
February 49 31 31 19 13 1 8 8 20 15
March 69 59 37 30 29 16 27 24 32 29
April 110 58 58 44 27 29 25 19 29 39
May 106 77 69 50 30 33 20 14 22 27
June 109 81 59 43 36 36 12 26 32 33
TOTAL 484 339 293 213 155 118 105 94 141 162
July 89 58 36 60 23 21 23 8 39
August 82 69 36 43 28 26 15 18 38
September 70 65 31 33 28 33 10 19 22
October 99 71 49 34 19 31 14 16 23
November 73 40 38 23 26 30 21 20 22
December 65 60 23 11 16 15 12 16 14
TOTAL 962 702 506 417 302 274 200 191 299
Single Family Homes
Year To Date Statistics 2013 2012 NO. VALUATION NO. VALUATION
Building Permits Issued to Date 1,031 122,189,384 1140 198,977,612
Single Family Dwelling 162 37,921,071 140 30,574,712
Multi-Family Buildings Total Units: 0 0 0 1 4,678,863
Trade Permits Issued to Date 3,369 35,163,977 3465 37,651,144
Electrical 1,106 17,408,823 1115 14,864,051
Electrical (Temp. Service) 152 33,850 145 25,725
Mechanical 843 9,002,512 890 10,883,660
Gas Piping 240 210,572 260 284,052
Fireplace 179 422,699 157 379,222
Hydronic System 60 2,541,267 74 4,954,390
Plumbing 789 5,544,254 824 6,260,044
Total Permits YTD 4,400 157,353,361 4,605 236,628,756
Information and downloads available at Rochester Building Safety Department’s Website: http://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/bldgsafety/reports/building/index.asp
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
*total may differ as permits may have been voided.
MemberMemos- Our condolences go out to Corey West and family on the passing of Glyndon West. Glyndon was a long time Builder Member, and served as RAB President in 1978. He will be missed.
- Ford Metro, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to their team. Dan Petersen as the Architectural Doors and Hard-ware General Manager. Joel Bruesehoff as Doors and Hardware Estimator / Project Man-ager. Tony Mallory has been hired as a Project Manager. Derek Kiefer has been promoted to Fabrication Manager. Since 1986, Ford Metro, Inc. has been an industry leader in Contract Glass & Glazing, Architectural Doors & Hardware, and Residential Glass in the Rochester market and throughout the Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
- And finally, lots of news from Knutson Construc-tion Services.
Knutson is proud to announce the promotion of Dave Bastyr to Executive Vice President of Min-nesota Operations. Mr. Bastyr has 36 years of experience in the construction industry, has worked with Knutson for 33 years, and was most recently Vice President and General Manager for the Rochester division.
Knutson is also proud to announce the promo-tion of Dave Foley to Vice President of Opera-tions for Minneapolis. Mr. Foley was most recently a Senior Project Manager for Knutson’s Rochester division and has 29 years of experi-ence in the construction industry spanning a wide range of project types and geographic locations.
Additionally, The American Hospital Association (AHA) Certification Center is proud to announce that Dave Foley has earned the designation of Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC). The CHC is a national credential that distinguishes an individual as being among the elite in the health-care construction profession.
Membership Renewals as of 5/31/13
One Year
eci, llc 2012Two to Four Years
Braun Intertec Corporation 2011Hammer Homes, Inc. 2011RCTC Carpentry Program 2011Chladeks Construction, LLC 2010TLC Surfaces 2010Val-U-Blinds 2010King’s Flooring, LLC 2009Turtle Creek Construction, Inc. 2009
Five to Nine Years
ABC Supply Company, Inc. 2007The Blue Book of Building & Construction
2007
McGough Construction 2006Med City Builders of Rochester, LLC 2006Schoeppner, Inc. 2006Cravath Homes, LLC, dba Accessibility Solutions
2005
Prime Time Painting of Rochester, LLC 2005R.J. Manemann Custom Homes 2004
Ten to 19 Years
DMC Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 2003Fairway Outdoor Advertising, LLC 2003Kenny Sylvester Construction, LLC 2003Todd Eidem Construction, Inc. 2002Design Studio B 2001Home Improvement Professionals, Inc. 1999Rick Yerhot Builder 1998Rochester Service Company / SL Contracting
1998
20 to 24 Years
Andersen Windows, Inc. 1993Ryan & Grinde, Ltd. 1990
25 Years & More
Larson Siding & Windows 1986Kreofsky Building Supplies 1985Merit Contracting, Inc. 1982Sargent’s Landscape Nursery, Inc. 1977R&M Development Company 1970Heartman Insurance 1966Holt Title Guaranty Company, Inc. 1958Palmer Soderberg, Inc. 1958
The firms listed below have applied for membership in the Rochester Area Builders. Any member who objects to admission of any applicant shall notify the RAB Board of Directors in writing of the objection before
the next Board of Directors meeting
MEMBERSHIP TOTAL: 455RETENTION RATE: 90.8%
As of 6/30/13
WE WELCOME THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS IN JUNE & JULY:
Membership Information
AMIRCO, LLC12 Elton Hills Drive NW, Suite 205
Rochester, MN 55901Contact: Amir TaherKhanchi
Phone: 507-271-2945Residential BuilderBuilder Member
Sponsored by: None Listed
MILLER AND SONS CONSTRUCTION, INC.6115 Bandel Road NW, Suite 1
Rochester, MN 55901Contact: Brandon Miller
Phone: 507-216-1943Roofing ContractorAssociate Member
Sponsored by: Brad Presley – Gulf Eagle Supply
NORTH STAR STONE & MASONRY3705 Enterprise Drive SW
Rochester, MN 55902Contact: Tony AlstatPhone: 507-252-1129
Brick, Stone, Masonry, Retaining Walls, HardscapesAssociate Member
Sponsored by: Christy Buchan – Energy Products & Design, Inc.
WHKS & Co.2905 South BroadwayRochester, MN 55904
Contact: Amir TaherKhanchiPhone: 507-288-3923
Civil EngineerAssociate Member
Sponsored by: David Kane – Kane & Johnson Architects, Inc.
Membership Renewals as of 6/30/13
One Year
R. Fleming Construction, Inc. 2012Two to Four Years
K.W. Billman, Inc. 2011Steel Constructors, Inc. 2011Wildwood Bar and Grill 2010
Five to Nine Years
Warners’ Stellian Appliance Co., Inc. 2008Rochester International Event Center 2007Hunt Electric Corporation 2006WA Insurance 2006Greg Wellik Construction 2004
Ten to 19 Years
Somerby Golf Community 2002Stevens Heating, Inc. 2002Tag’s Drywall, Inc. 2001Midwest LeafGuard of Rochester, Inc. 2000Ronningen Roofing, Inc. 2000Cornerstone Designs of Rochester, Inc. 1998Michael Quinn Law Office 1998Brinkman Builders, LLC 1995
20 to 24 Years
Bright Ideas 1993ABC Seamless of Rochester, Inc. 1992Eastwood Bank 1991Premier Bank Rochester 1991
25 Years & More
Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling 1988Commercial Leasing Services 1984Sherwin Williams Company 1983Ohly Law Office 1982Kuehn Motor Company, Inc. 1981Schumann Granahan Hesse & Wilson, Ltd. 1981C.O. Brown Agency 1970
Looking ahead at the second half of 2013, the economic news is pretty solid. The US economy is on the mend, the labor market is slowly healing and house prices are up about 10% from year-ago levels. In addition, Europe (while in recession) appears to be holding together, DC budget brinksmanship is fading, car and light-truck sales along with consumer sentiment are rising, and new home construction continues its steady ascent. The only serious domestic fly in the ointment is the significant fiscal drag from Washington as the result of sequestration and year-end tax increases. The biggest foreign drag is Europe’s recession is hurting US exports.
With all this in mind, I expect Q3 GDP to be about 1.75% and Q4 GDP to come in slightly higher at 2.1%. As for housing starts, in Q3 they should, for the first time in years, exceed a million units (seasonally adjusted and annualized) with single family starts coming in at 675,000 and multifamily starts reaching a pace of about 340,000. In Q4 single family starts should hit to 700,000 with multifamily starts unchanged.
Inflation will remain benign. The combination of weak global growth, flat to declining energy and commodity prices, and flat to mildly rising food prices will keep CPI growth well below 2%. Moreover, the combination of tiny rises in import prices, producer prices, consumer prices and anemic wage growth means that personal consumption expenditure inflation, the Feds preferred inflation measure, will barely exceed 1%, giving the Federal Reserve ample room to continue its program of quantitative easing.
As for jobs, despite an improving labor market,
the unemployment rate at the end of the year will remain above 7%. And combined with an annual inflation rate of well below 2%, it makes me think Bernanke and the rest of the voting members of the interest rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee will continue purchasing $85 billion/month in Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities at least through October 2013. Any tapering of QE3 will commence in late 2013 and more likely in early 2014.
Another reason why QE3 will be maintained in that due to weak wage growth, consumer spending is rising quite slowly and is being fueled, at least in part, by a decline in the personal savings rate which now stands at a scant 2.5%. Of course rising stock prices, improving home values and easing credit market conditions are also aiding the rise in consumer spending. But a sudden rise in interest rates could derail these positive developments and weaken manufacturing, which is currently neither expanding nor contracting. As such, the risk is simply not worth the return, at least for now.
What would change my thinking about QE3 would be consistent monthly non-farm payroll job growth of greater than 187,000. If we manage to achieve that, the Fed would likely reduce the amount of its monthly bonds purchases and interest rates would rise. However, given a growing economy, the rate rises would not be growth-sapping and I put the chances of a new recession at no more than 10%. In the meantime, I look forward to continued, slow and steady improvement the rest of the year.
Economic Forecast for 2nd Half 2013: Sunny with Cloudy Periods
Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D.
Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. is President of GraphsandLaughs, LLC and can be reached at [email protected]. His daily 70 word economics
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