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J U N E2015 Rochester Area Builders, Inc.a publication of
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A&A Electric & Underground, Inc. + AB Systems, Inc. + Abbco Company + ABC Supply Company, Inc. + Above All Roofing of Rochester, Inc. + Accord Electric, Inc. + Action Plumbing, Heating & A/C + Adair Electric Company + Adamson Motors + Advanced Builders & Remodeling + Advanced Builders, LLC + Advanced Building Center, Inc. + Advanced Disposal + Advantage Cabinets, Inc. + Ag Services, Inc. + Alexander & Sons Builders + All Craft Exteriors, LLC + 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. + BARK.L Consulting Engineers, LLC + Al Barker Custom Homes, Inc. + Barrier Free Access, Inc. + Basement Water Control + Batzel Builders, Inc. + BBHA Rochester, LLC + 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 + Brauer Roofing, Inc. + Braun Intertec Corporation + Brekke Fireplace Shoppe + Bremer Bank + Brennan Companies + Bricewood, LLC + Briese Iron Works, Inc. + Bright Ideas + Brinkman Builders, LLC + Brock White Company + Tom Brogan Heating & Air Conditioning + Brooks Excavating Company, Inc. + C.O. Brown Agency + Bruce Bucknell Construction, Inc. + Budget Blinds + Building Products, Inc. + Burdick Builders, Inc. + Byrne Electric, Inc. + Cachiaras Building & Remodeling + Cambria + Carpet One + CarpetsPlus of Rochester + Castlewood Homes, Inc. + Centurion Ridge, LLC + Chladek Construction, LLC + Chosen Valley Testing, Inc. + Christian Brothers Cabinets + CHS, Inc. + City Auto Glass + City of Byron + City of Chatfield + City of Eyota + City of Preston + City of Spring Valley + Citywide Insulation, Inc. + Clarey's Safety Equipment + Clayton Thomas Blinds of Rochester + Clear Channel Radio (Laser/Fox/KFAN) + Clements Chevrolet Cadillac Subaru + CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP + Coldwell Banker Burnet + Commercial Leasing Services + Consolidated Communications, Inc. + Construction Partnership, Inc. + Coordinated Business Systems, Ltd. + Corban Homes, LLC + Cordes Construction + Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc. + Cornerstone Designs of Rochester, Inc. + Corporate Web Services, Inc. + Counselor Realty of Rochester, Inc. + Countryside Builders, LLC + Cravath Homes, LLC, dba Accessi-bility Solutions + Creative Hardwood Floors + Crescent Electric Supply Company + CRW architecture + design group, inc. + Culligan of Rochester & Kasson + Curry's Custom Cut Gutter, LLC + Curtin Drywall, Inc. + Custom Alarm / CCI + Custom Homes by Bradley, Inc. + Custom Retaining Walls & Landscaping, Inc. + D2E, LLC + Dahl Home Builders, Inc. + Dakota Supply Group, Inc. + Data-Smart Computers, Inc. + DeGeus Tile & Granite + Derby Construction LLC + The Design Connection + Design Studio B + Destination Building Center + DeWitz Home Builders, Inc. + DiNicola & Pestka Appraisals + Distinguished Homes by Mitch Hagen, LLC + DMC Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dolan's Landscape Center, Inc. + DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen + Dunham Associates, Inc. + Dunlap & Seeger + JE Dunn Construction + Dura-Oak Kitchen Make Overs + Dynamic Masonry Products, LLC + eci, llc + Eckert Construction, Inc. + ECSI System Integrators + Edel Construction, LLC + Edina Realty Home Services + Todd Eidem Construction, Inc. + Elcor Construction, Inc. + Elcor Realty of Rochester, Inc. + Electrical Solutions & Service + Elgin Economic Development Authority + Elias Construction, LLC + Jason Elsmore Plumbing, LLC + Energy Panel Structures + Energy Products & Design, Inc. + EO Johnson Business Technologies + Excel Homes + The Excelsior Group, LLC + Exclusive Home Builders & Remodelers + Expert Insulation, Inc. + Express Employment Professionals + Extreme Panel Technologies, Inc. + Fairway Outdoor Advertising, LLC + Fat Willy's Bar & Grill + Ferguson Enterprises + Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc. + Final Cut Construction + First Alliance Credit Union + First Choice Homes, LLC + First General Services of SE MN + First Security Bank + R. Fleming Construction, Inc. + FloCore + Ford Metro Glass, Inc. + Foster Construction, Inc. + Franklin Energy + Chris Fritsch Custom Homes, LLC + GAF + Gander Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dale Gathje Construction, Inc. + Steve Gentry Construction, LLC + Gerhards - The Kitchen & Bath Store + Gift Book Plus + Robert Gill Builder, Inc. + Godwin Law Office + Goodin Company + Great River Overhead Door + Green Lawncare Irrigation & Service Co. + GulfEagle Supply + Habitat for Humanity - Rochester Area + Haley Comfort Systems (Authorized FireSide Dealer) + W.L. Hall Company + Hallmark Building Supplies, Inc. + Hammer Homes, Inc. + Hanson Construction & Specialty Cabinets, LLC + Harmony Economic Development Authority + Hartman Complete Lawncare, LLC + Hayfield Window & Door Company + HDR Architecture + Heartland Security + Heartman Insurance + Heartwood Homes of Rochester, Inc. + Brandon Henderson's Construction Plus, LLC + Hentges Glass Company + 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 + Holiday Inn Downtown + 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 + Michael Jack, LLC + JNS Builders, 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 Hospitality Group + Tom Kalmes Construction, Inc. + Keller Williams Premier Realty + Key Builders, Inc. + Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. + King's Flooring, LLC + Kirkland Enterprises, LLC + The Kitchen Design Studio + Kitchens Plus + Gary Kline Roofing, Inc. + Knutson Construction Services + Koball's Poured Walls, Inc. + Kraus-Anderson Construction Company + Kreofsky Building Supplies + Kruger Electric, Inc. + Kruse Lumber + KTTC/KXLT-TV + Kuehn Motor Company, Inc. + Kuntz Electric, Inc. + Kwik Trip, Inc. + Lacina Siding & Windows, Inc. + Laitala Tile Compa- ny + Larsen Industries, Inc. + Larson Siding & Windows + LeafGuard Gutters & Roofing of Rochester + Legends Concrete, Inc. + Leitzen Concrete Products, Inc. + Lewiston Economic Development Authority + Leyendecker Homebuilders, LLC + Lodermei- er's, Inc. + Low Voltage Contractors + Lowe's Home Improvement + Luxury Bath Remodeling + Maas Companies, Inc. + Maier Tree & Lawn + Majestic Homes, Inc. + R.J. Manemann Custom Homes + Manufacturer's Bank & Trust + Maple- w o o d Homes, LLC + Markham Homes, LLC + markit + Marvin Windows & Doors + Massey Land Surveying & E n g i - neering + Master Builders, Inc. + Mavo Systems, Inc. + McGhie & Betts - a Division of WSB & Associates, Inc. + McGladrey + McGough Construction + MDH, Inc. + Meadow Lakes Builders + MEC Construction, LLC + Med City Builders of Rochester, LLC + Menards - South + MEP Associ-ates + Merchants Bank + Merit Contracting, Inc. + MetLife Premier Client Group of the Upper Midwest + Michael's Custom Cabinets, Inc. + Midwest Walls, LLC + Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation + Minnwest Bank + MLT Group + Morris Concrete, Inc. + Larry Newman Drywall + North Central States Regional Council + North Star Stone & Masonry + North-ern Lights & Furnish- ings + Northgate Chiropractic Clinic + Nuss Truck & Equipment + Ohly Law Office + Olmsted County Planning Dept, Insp. Div. + Olmsted County Public Health + Olmsted National Bank + On Site Companies + Otis Custom Homes, LLC + O v e r h e a d Door Co. of Olmsted County + Owner's Plumbing, Inc. + Oxi-Fresh C a r p e t Cleaning + Paape Energy Services + Pace International + Pahl & K a y e , Inc. + Palmer Soderberg, Inc. + Paramark Corporation + PC Appli- cations Consultants, Inc. + Pearson Builders, Inc. + Pebble
Creek/Western Walls + Pegram & Dexter Construction & Design + Pella Windows & Doors + Pendle Hansen Bagne
Insurance + Penz Custom Homes, Inc. + People's Energy Cooperative + Peterson Well Drilling, Inc. +
Phantom Screens + Pine Island Lumber + Pompeii Painting, Inc. + Post-Bulletin Company,
LLC + Powers Ventures + Prehn Building Sales, Inc. + Premier Bank Rochester +
Premier Builders of Rochester, Inc. + Prime Time Painting of Rochester, LLC + PrimeLending + Priority Claims
Service + Pro Image Promotions & Apparel + ProBuild Company, LLC +
P r o - fessional Education Resources, LLC + P r o s - cape of Rochester, LLC + Quality Overhead Door Company, Inc. + Quality Siding & Window, Inc. + Michael Quinn Law Office + R&M Development Compa-ny + Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling + Range Custom Homes, LLC + RCON Homes, Inc. + RCTC Carpentry Program + RE/MAX of Rochester + Region Millworks, Inc. + David Reiland Building Contractor, LLC + Reliable Contractors, Inc. + Renters Warehouse Rochester + Reynolds Design and Construction + Rochester Area Appraisals, LLC + Rochester Area
Chamber of Commerce + Rochester Area Econ. Development, Inc. (RAEDI) + Rochester Area Foundation + Rochester Asphalt, Inc. + Rochester Building Safety Department + Rochester Concrete Products, LLC + Rochester International Event Center + Rochester Plumbing & Heating/Roto Rooter + Rochester Public Utilities + Rochester Public Works + Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Co + Rochester Sign Service, Inc. + Rochester Title & Escrow Company, Inc. + Ronningen Roofing, Inc. + RSP Architects + Ryan & Grinde, Ltd. + Ryan Electric, Inc. + Ryan Windows & Siding, Inc. + Rymark Construction, LLC + S&S Overhead Door, Inc. + Sargent's Landscape Nursery, Inc. + Sawyer Construction Services, Inc. + Schad Tracy Signs, Inc. + Schmidt Goodman Office Products + Schoeppner, Inc. + Schumann Granahan Hesse & Wilson, Ltd. + Schwick-ert's Tecta America, LLC + Seavey Builders, Inc. + SEH Yaggy + Dan Severson Builders, Inc. + Shanahan Building & Remodeling, LLC + Shingobee Builders, Inc. + Sign Here, Inc. + Simon- son Builders, LLC + SL Contracting + Smart Home Innovations & Engineering, Inc. + Smith Schafer & Associates, Ltd. + Solar Connection, Inc. + SOLO plumbing & ResSprin-klers, LLC + 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. + Stencil Homes + Sterling State Bank + Stevens Heating, Inc. + Stewartville Economic Development Authority + Stier Construction, Inc. + Stimets Home Building & Remodeling + Stone Expressions + StoneBridge Builders + Structural Design Group, Inc. + Struve's Paint and Decorating + Robert G. Suk Law Office, PA + Summit Custom Homes, LLC + Summit Fire Protection Company + Superior Mechanical + Craig Swanson Builders, Inc. + Swenke Ims Contracting, LLC + Kenny Sylvester Construction, LLC + Synergy Products + Tag's Drywall, Inc. + Tamarack Materials, Inc. + Thatcher Pools & Spas, 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 + Tonna Mechanical, Inc. + Top Shop of Rochester, Inc. + Total Electric of Rochester, Inc. + Townsquare Media Roches-ter + Tradesmen International, Inc. + Traditional Wood Builders + Tri Star Insulation + Tri State Insulated Concrete Forms + TSP Architects & Engineers + Tub MD, LLC + Turri Crane Service, Inc. + Turtle Creek Construction, Inc. + Ultimate Surfaces + United Heating & Cooling + United Products/Allied Building Products Corp. + United Rentals + The Urban Studio, LLC + US Bank + Valor Mechanical, Inc. + Val-U-Blinds + Vector Windows + Veit Companies + Vennehjem Building Corporation + Vertical Limit Construction + Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company + Viking Electric Supply + Vision Homes & Remodeling, LLC + WA Insurance + Warners' Stellian Appliance Co., Inc. + Waste Management + Wausau Homes + Wausau Supply + Weis Builders, Inc. + Greg Wellik Construction + Wells Concrete Products, Inc. + Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota NA + Wells Fargo Home Mortgage + Wendland Utz + Werner Electric Supply + West Bank + Jim Whiting Nursery & Garden Center, Inc. +
WHKS & Company + Widseth Smith Nolting + Wildwood Sports Bar and Grill + Wintrust Mortgage + Women Communications, LLC + Workforce Development, Inc. + Wright Homes, Inc. + WT Lighting + Xcel Energy + XRG Concepts, LLC + Rick Yerhot Builder + Your Home Improvement Company + Zen Custom Homes + Zumbro Haven, LLC = RAB
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From The Director’s DeskRochester Area Builders in the CommunityRAB members take the stewardship of the communities that they build seriously. When I attend other community events or peruse the lists of non-profit boards, I see our members. It is truly a privilege to work for such a great group of people; people who understand the importance of supporting others in our communities.
Various committees and councils within your association are always looking for ways that they can contribute to worthy causes within our communities. Here is what is happening for 2015:
Community Relations Committee: This group is helping Hiawatha Homes realize their much anticipated new playground at their home. They will be doing the site prep work. Jay Burke, Heartwood Homes, will be bringing his toy Bobcat excavator to move the dirt with several committee members helping with shovels in hand. This in-kind donation is almost $5,000!
Marketing Committee: This group is exploring ways that RAB can support the children’s museum. Stay tuned.
Remodelers Council: This group has a long history of helping with remodeling projects for various community groups. They have identified Bear Creek Services as their organization for 2015. They will be helping to complete a kitchen remodel in one of the group homes. Members involved in this project include: Home Depot; Kathy Blohm, Top Shop of Rochester, Inc; Brian Chladek, Chladek Construction; Bob Gander, Gander Plumbing & Heating, Inc.; Becky Holmen, Bright Ideas; Jerry Jensen, Valor Mechanical; and Sam Peyton, King’s Flooring. The in-kind donations for this project will greatly reduce the cost of the kitchen remodel. If you want to help, please contact Rebekah Nielsen ([email protected]).
Commercial Builders Council:The CBC is working towards their first community project. This group is building an indoor playhouse for the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester. The plans are being finished up by Bruce Meadows, Widseth Smith & Nolting. This project will be completed in June. If you would like to participate with material donations and/or labor on work day (the last week of May), please contact John Eischen ([email protected]).
As you can see, your association is very active in the community. It amazes me with as busy as our members, they still find the time to help others. You guys & gals rock!
RAB Executive Director
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May 12, 2015 One of the important pillars of our organization, or any organization for that matter, is membership. Without a strong active membership, your organization becomes weak and ineffective. Fortunately for RAB, this is not the case. Currently, we have 468 members; 133 are Builder and 335 are Associate. Since the beginning of the year we have increased by 11 members. If all of us took the initiative and asked just one of our contacts, think of the possibilities! I am as guilty as anyone. I have been meaning to ask a friend of mine who runs a
local business for six months. Finally, I took 10 minutes and made “the ask” and to my surprise he agreed and is now a member. Obviously, not everyone is going to join, but those of you in sales know it is a numbers game. A percentage of owners will see the benefits of our organization and join. I challenge everyone to ask one business in the next two months to consider joining. Invite them to the next networking event to see how vibrant an organization we are. Let’s see if we can hit 500 members by the end the year. It is a big goal but with everyone pitching in it is doable.
I would also like to personally thank the Studs, Struts and Stilettos committee, designers, models and RAB staff for all of their efforts in making this year’s event such a success. The 2nd annual construction fashion expose was held at the Mayo Civic Center on April 23rd. Proceeds from this event benefit Habitat for Humanity. What a fun evening, from the Cambria pre and post party , to the red carpet cocktail reception to the stunning runway show with 18 fabulous entries. For all of the fundraisers in the region nothing compares to this fun and entertaining evening. I encourage you to consider being part of the 2016 edition by joining the committee, entering a design, being a sponsor or simply attending.
Have a great month!
John Eckerman 2015 RAB President
Index From the Director’s Desk ......................... 2News from the President ......................... 3RAB Golf Outing ........................................ 4May Networking Night .............................. 5Association Scrapbook ........................6-7Featured Member:The Design Connection ............................ 8Commercial Builders Council .................. 9Public Works Dept. News ................. 10-11Rochester Permits ..................................14Byron/Pine Island Permits .....................15Elliot Eisenberg Article ...........................16Membership Information ....................... 17NAHB Member Discounts ......................18
Executive Director/Editor John Eischen
Production Ryan Kling-Punt
The Rochester Builders newsletter is the official publication of Rochester Area Builders, Inc. This newsletter is published and distributed monthly to its members and others associated with the building industry. Neither the advertisers, nor RAB will be responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, etc., herein contained.
108 Elton Hills Lane NW Rochester, MN 55901 Phone: 507-282-7698 Fax: 507-282-6351E-mail: [email protected]
News from The President
Space for Lease at Multiple Locations Downtown • Green Meadows • North Broadway & 37th Street
Contact Corey Heimer at 507-285-3700 or [email protected]
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RAB Golf Outing
WILLOW CREEK GOLF COURSE 1700 48th St SW
Best format all year!Our11 AM Shotgun start means you’re done golfing earlier, which means you don’t have to commit your entire evening
to the event (though we certainly don’t mind if you do!) You can still attend Thursday’s on First, your kids’ sporting
events, or you can just go home and relax!
Also Featuring:BREAK THE GLASS
It time for you to make your Big Break! We’ve got a new contest on the driving range this year, where you can relive your childhood days of playing golf in the backyard. But this time if you break a window, you won’t get grounded, and you might just win big!
WIN A NEW CAR!Sponsored by Clements Chevrolet Cadillac Subaru
This one speaks for itself! Get a hole in one on #6 and you win!
REGISTER NOW! DOWNLOAD THE FORM HERE!Rochester Area Builders, Inc. is excited to be bringing you our annual golf
outing. Willow Creek Golf Course will be hosting the event, which includes lunch, an 18 hole round on Willow Creek, and a “19th Hole” appetizer
reception following the round. Our format is a four-person scramble - you can form your own four-some or we will assign you to a team. We hope
you’ll join us for a great day of Golf, Networking and Fun!
Hours:10:00 A.M. Registration Starts - Lunch provided by Think Mutual Bank -11:00 A.M. Shotgun Start 4:30 P.M. 19th Hole - Appetizers and Social Time5:00 P.M. Announcements and Prizes
Thursday, June 4, 2015Presented By:
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President John Eckerman, The Boldt CompanyVice President Christy Buchan, Energy Products & Design, Inc.
Secretary Delbert Feenstra, Knutson Construction Services
Treasurer Carla Kilpatrick, Home Federal Savings Bank
Past President Kevin Worden, Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity
Directors Mike Allen, Mike Allen Homes, LLC Karen Blissenbach, Design Studio B Mickey Elias, Elias Construction, LLC Rob Jones, Superior Mechanical Levi Kaiser, Alvin E. Benike, Inc. Sam Peyton, King’s Flooring, LLC Jon Range, Range Construction, LLC Lindsey Rippentrop, Premier Bank Rochester Brian Sheehan, Weis Builders, Inc.
Builders Exchange Council Representatives
Jake Schleusner, Merit Contracting, Inc., Chair Tom Leimer, Knutson Construction Services, Vice Chair J.J. Webster, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, Past Chair
Commercial Builders Council Nick Leimer, Kraus-Anderson Construction Company, Chair Dana Hlebichuk, Widseth Smith Nolting, Vice Chair
Development Council Chair Jill Mickelson, Braun Intertec Corporation
Remodelers Council Chair Jerry Jensen, Valor Mechanical, Inc.
National Life Directors Joe Weis, Weis Builders, Inc.
National Directors Steve Buss, Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc., Rep. David Kane, Widseth Smith Nolting
State Directors Jim Gander, Superior Mechanical John McGuine, Schoeppner, Inc. Mike Paradise, Bigelow Homes David Pederson, Dunlap & Seeger Dan Severson, Dan Severson Builders, Inc., Rep.
Executive Director John Eischen
Staff Audra Bolduan
[email protected] Marketing, Builders Exchange Trustees
Matt Limoges [email protected] Government Affairs, Commercial Builders Council, Development Council, Building Safety Advisory Group, Public Works Advisory Group, Community Relations, Green Building, Marketing
Sharill Mueller [email protected] Home Show, Showcase Committee
Rebekah Nielsen [email protected] Ambassadors, Education, Membership,
Program, Spike Club, Remodelers Council -Executive-Home Tour-
Ryan Kling-Punt [email protected] Golf Outing, Sporting Clays, Directory, Newsletter, E-News Update
Join us at the MayNetworking NightTuesday, May 19th
4:30 - 6:30 pmat Kruse Lumber
111 7th St NE
Hosted By:
Kruse Lumber was founded in 1915 by Henry Johannes (H.J.) Kruse. H.J. paid $1,500 for two large city lots and started building in the fall of 1915. That building still stands today across the street from the lumberyard. In the winter of 1915-1916 H. J. saw some farmers cutting ice in the “mill pond” (now Silver Lake) across the street. He sold them two barn jobs; his first sales in Rochester. His first house job sold that spring, for $525.
From locks to lumber, Kruse has what you’re looking for in building materials. Kruse caters to your building essentials while providing professional-grade products and services to builders, developers and contractors as well as homeowners throughout Rochester, MN and surrounding areas. Their unsurpassed product quality, personal attention and courteous service have made us the demonstrated choice in our community.
Join Kruse Lumber for a special 100th Anniversary Celebration!
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Studs, Struts, & StilettosAssociation Scrapbook
We’ve posted hundreds of SS&S Pictures on our Facebook Page. Check it out! >>>
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Association ScrapbookApril GMM
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D E S I G N S E R V I C E S-NEW HOMES-REMODELING- A D D I T I O N S
The Design Connection was established in 2001 and had been responsible for providing outstanding design and drafting service ever since. They have over 20 years experience designing homes, assisting
with remodel projects, and drafting for light commercial projects. Customers particularly value their mobile interactive drafting process, meant to design for the way you live. Mobile means The Design Connection comes to you and designs with you, for the way you live.
1204 1st Ave NEKasson, MN 55944
Phone: 507.951.2273TheDesignConnection.net
We DesignWITH you!
watch this video to learn more about The Design Connection >>>
HISTORY
The Design Connection l istens to clients and strives to provide them
the best possible home design. They use a first things first approach to have clients plan for the future, while keeping within their budget with integrity. They use the most efficient, effective interactive design process, keeping the client involved throughout. When clients move into their new home or living space, The Design Connection wants them to say: “We would not want any changes.”
MISSION DESIGN PROCESSWe have created a unique 4 phase process to make the most of the design process to best fit your needs.Our Preliminary phase is the time we spend initially to get your wants and needs on to paper. After your preliminary meeting, you will get a rough plan of what we’ve discussed to review and do further planning.Our Budget phase is the time where you can take the preliminary plan we’ve worked on to find a builder or to the builder you’ve selected to ensure that you’re close to your budget.The Bidding phase is the time where we put many of the final details of your project on the plan, more fine tuning is done on your plan to allow you to actually ‘bid out’ with a builder to get a more accurate idea as to what your project will cost to ensure that you are still able to go ahead or to go back and make alterations to fit your project into your budget.Finally, the Permit phase of your project will consist of getting all the details necessary for a project to be submitted to the building officials and your builder to begin you project.
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June MEETINGDATE: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015TIME: Registration & Networking at 7:00 A.M. Program at 7:30 A.M.PLACE: Canadian Honker Events at Kahler Apache 1517 16th St SWPROGRAM: “Legislative Recap” (Pending timely end of Legislative Session)
SPEAKERS: TBD
Members2015 Commercial Builders Council121 Members as of 5/14/15
AB Systems, Inc.Accord Electric, Inc.Action Plumbing, Heating, & A/CAdvanced DisposalAlpha Video & AudioBARK.L Consulting Engineers, LLCAlvin E. Benike, Inc.BEVCOMMThe Blue Book of Building & ConstructionThe Boldt CompanyBraun Intertec CorporationBrennan CompaniesBriese Iron Works, Inc.Brock White CompanyC.O. Brown AgencyCambriaCarpet OneCharter Communications/
MediaChosen Valley Testing, Inc.Clarey’s Safety EquipmentClayton Thomas Blinds of RochesterClements Chevrolet Cadillac SubaruConstruction Partnership, Inc.CRW architecture + design group, inc.Custom AlarmD2E, LLCDonlar Construction Company
Doyle Conner CompanyDunham Associates, Inc.Dunlap & SeegerJE Dunn ConstructionEastwood Bankeci, llcElcor Construction, Inc.Energy Products & Design, Inc.EnventisExpert Insulation, Inc.Fat Willy’s Bar & GrillFerguson EnterprisesGerhards – The Kitchen & Bath StoreGoodin CompanyHaley Comfort Systems (Authorized FireSide Dealer)W.L. Hall CompanyHDR ArchitectureHeartman InsuranceHGA Architects and EngineersHiller’s Flooring AmericaHiMEC at HomeHome Federal Savings BankHome Improvement Professionals, Inc.Hunt Electric CorporationK&M Glass CompanyKey Builders, Inc.Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.Knutson Construction ServicesKommit Concrete, Inc.
Kraus-Anderson Construction CompanyKreofsky Building SuppliesKruse LumberKuntz Electric, Inc.Kwik Trip, Inc.Leitzen Concrete Products, Inc.Low Voltage ContractorsMarvin Windows & DoorsMavo Systems, Inc.McGhie & Betts - a Division of
WSB & Associates, Inc.McGough ConstructionMEC Construction, Inc.MEP AssociatesMerchants BankMerit Contracting, Inc.Midwest Walls, LLCMinnesota Energy Resources CorporationMinwest BankNickelson Painting, Inc.Northstar Stone & MasonryOlmsted National BankOn Site CompaniesPalmer Soderberg, Inc.Pella Windows & DoorsPeople’s Energy CooperativePompeii Painting, Inc.Prehn Building Sales, Inc.Premier Bank RochesterProBuild Company, LLCReliable Contractors, Inc.Rochester Area Appraisals, LLCRochester Area Econ. Development, Inc.Rochester Public Utilities
Rochester Ready Mix Concrete CoRochester Sign Service, Inc.Rochester Title & Escrow
Company, Inc.RSP ArchitectsRyan Electric, Inc.Schoeppner, Inc.Schwab, LLCSchwickert’s Tecta America, LLCSEH YaggyStantecSterling State BankStructural Design Group, Inc.Superior MechanicalTamarack Materials, Inc.Think Mutual BankTonna Mechanical, Inc.
TSP Architects & EngineersUnited RentalsThe Urban Studio, LLCUS BankValor Mechanical, Inc.Veit CompaniesVertical Limit ConstructionViking Automatic Sprinkler CompanyViking Electric SupplyWeis Builders, Inc.Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota NAWendland UtzWest BankWHKS & CompanyWHV, Inc.Widseth Smith Nolting
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 .
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEChairperson: Nick Leimer, Kraus-Anderson Construction CompanyVice Chairperson: Dana Hlebichuk, Widseth Smith NoltingPast Chairperson: Chris Terry, Knutson Construction ServicesMembers-at-Large:John Hill, Schwab, LLCLevi Kaiser, A.E. Benike, Inc.Brian Kopp, HGA Architects and EngineersMike Nordstrom, Superior MechanicalFrank Streit, Premier Bank Rochester
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Common Erosion and Sediment Control Issues on Construction SitesSpring is here and so is the rain. As you move into construction mode this year, be sure your site adequately provides erosion and sediment control (ESC) by utilizing best management practices (BMP). No matter how big or small the rain event, planning and good practices are essential for keeping sediment on site and preventing enforcement actions. The examples below show examples of acceptable and poor ESC measures.
Stabilized Vehicle Entrances prevent the tracking of sediment onto streets. Large stone, rock pads at minimized number of access points, wood chips, and mud mats are acceptable ESC measures.
Inlet Protection prevents sediment and debris from entering the storm sewers, thereby protecting area rivers and lakes. Reusable metal inserts, placed sediment fabric and bio-rolls near the structure prevent sediment transport and thereby protect our water systems.
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Scattered, blowing and uncontained construction debris on a construction site is a common complaint to the City of Rochester. Roll off dumpsters and paneled corrals are acceptable debris containment systems that minimize complaints and improve relationships with adjacent property owners. Be sure to maintain the containment unit.
Perimeter Control Measures prevent sediment and debris from leaving the site during construction and before the site is stabilized. Examples of perimeter control measures include existing vegetated buffers within the site’s property limit, sod berms, silt fence, and bio-rolls.
Rochester residents want good water quality and quality construction. Improper ESC on construction sites has a direct negative impact on our waterways. Be proactive and take the time to properly inspect and maintain your ESC measures and best management practices to stabilize your construction site and prevent unintentional water pollution.
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2015 VALUATION 2014 VALUATION
New Residential Single Family Dwelling 18 2,800,729 25 5,531,411
Townhome Dwelling 4 465,980 0 0
Two-Family Houses 0 0 0 0
Multi-Family Bldgs 1 7,186,215 0 0
Manufactured Home 0 0 0 0 Existing Residential Deck Addition 24 133,070 19 107,504
Room Addition 1 28,500 3 278,763
Porch Additions 1 8,000 0 0
Other Additions 2 7,650 0 0
Basement Finish 22 310,125 29 342,255
Alterations 38 230,685 50 516,115
Multi-Family Addition 0 0 0 0
Multi-Family Alterations 0 0 2 113,000 New Commercial Assembly (Church) 0 0 0 0
Assembly (General) 1 967,063 0 0
Assembly (Restaurant/Bar) 1 1,190,300 1 1,561,000
Business 1 958,606 0 0
Education 0 0 0 0
Factory/Industrial 0 0 0 0
Institution 1 2,075,000 0 0
Mercantile 2 2,973,062 0 0
Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0
Utility (General) 0 0 1 130,000
Residential (Care/Assisted Living) 0 0 0 0
Residential (Care/Hotel/Motel) 0 0 1 45,000
Storage (General) 0 0 0 0
Storage (Warehouse) 1 4,000 0 0 Existing CommercialAddition 1 70,437,700 8 5,812,413
Alterations 21 2,741,344 34 5,984,762
Structural Shell 0 0 0 0
“White Box” 0 0 1 15,000
Interior Demolition Only 8 373,232 3 48,500
Other Phased Permits 2 24,000 0 0
Other ConstructionBusiness Signs 15 80,620 15 106,565
Advertising Sign 0 0 1 18,000
Footings & Foundations 1 400,000 2 220,000
Demolition 0 3
Rochester Building Permits April 2015
January 39 27 20 3 13 3 6 19 11 21
February 31 19 13 1 8 8 20 15 14 19
March 37 30 29 16 27 24 32 29 28 30
April 58 44 27 29 25 19 29 39 25 22
TOTAL 165 120 89 49 73 54 87 102 78 92
May 69 50 30 33 20 14 22 27 35
June 59 43 36 40 12 26 32 33 47
July 36 60 23 22 23 8 39 39 38
August 36 43 28 26 15 18 38 21 60
September 31 33 28 33 10 19 22 22 23
October 49 34 19 31 14 16 23 34 35
November 38 23 26 32 21 20 22 26 26
December 23 11 16 15 12 16 14 22 27
TOTAL 506 417 302 281 200 191 299 326 369 92
Single Family Homes/Townhomes
Year To Date Statistics 2015 2014 NO. VALUATION NO. VALUATION
Building Permits Issued to Date 625 183,332,623 617 99,659,586
Single Family Dwelling 92 21,892,042 78 19,118,519
Multi-Family Buildings Total Units: 314 11 48,992,476 1 3,702,052
Trade Permits Issued to Date 2403 30,708,360 2,163 22,421,315
Electrical 765 9,680,458 719 10,304,793
Electrical (Temp. Service) 86 40,500 65 14,350
Mechanical 586 11,034,155 570 4,962,388
Gas Piping 186 431,785 135 348,756
Fireplace 116 312,333 113 303,426
Hydronic System 48 4,314,346 57 1,939,043
Plumbing 616 4,894,693 504 4,548,559
Total Permits YTD 3028 214,040,983 2,780 122,180,901
Information and downloads available at Rochester Building Safety Department’s Website: http://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/bldgsafety/reports/building/index.asp
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
*total may differ as permits may have been voided.
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New Residential NUMBER VALUATION
Single Family Detached 2 469,500
Existing Residential
Deck Addition 1 3,500
Room Addition 1 10,000
Basement Finish 3 35,500
Commercial
Alteration 1 100,000
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Historically, the price of West Texas Intermediate Crude (WTI) has always been slightly higher than the price of North Sea Brent Crude, the major benchmark off which two-thirds of the world’s internationally traded crude oil is priced. WTI has historically been more expensive because it is “light sweet crude,” meaning it contains less than 0.5% of sulfur and is considerably lighter than water and lighter than any other crude oil, and therefore the world’s most valuable oil.
Despite possessing these very desirable physical characteristics, for the last several years WTI has regularly traded for less, sometimes much less, than Brent. This situation is not only detrimental to American oil exploration and production firms but also US households. Interestingly, this situation can be easily righted if only Congress would pass legislation. Let me explain.
Until 1973, US oil, like all other goods and services, could be easily exported. However, an export ban was imposed after the 1973 Arab oil embargo in an attempt to prevent future oil shortages and arguably to help the US gain energy independence. For decades the ban had no obvious impact as the US was a huge oil importer. But now due to hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, the US now produces about twice as much oil as it did a few short years ago and is now the world’s second largest oil producer.
Because the US used to import large quantities of oil, and because due to geography and politics the imported oil was primarily “heavy sour crude,” most American refineries are ill equipped to refine the high quality WTI coming from the new and newly-invigorated US oil fields. As a result, US crude oil is quickly filing up storage tanks and in
the process driving down the price as domestic supply vastly exceeds refiner demand.
If Congress were to lift the export ban, the price of WTI would rise to the world price, which would expand domestic oil exploration and production and increase rig counts and employment in the oil patch. Counterintuitively, it would also reduce the retail price of gasoline. This is because gasoline is tied to the price of Brent, since all refiners except American ones distill crude into gasoline from oil priced off of Brent.
Because the export ban does not cover distilled products like diesel, gasoline and jet fuel, the price American refiners charge for distillates is the world price, even though the crude they purchase is cheaper due to the export ban on domestic crude. Gasoline here and abroad would thus be cheaper because the release of more US crude onto the world market that is now bottled up onshore due to the export ban, would reduce, albeit slightly, the price of Brent, and in the process slightly reduce the price of distillates including gasoline.
Of course there is never a free lunch in economics. Were the export ban lifted, the losers would include domestic refiners as they would pay more for crude, and foreign oil producers such as the Saudis, Russians, Canadians and others as they would receive slightly less for theirs. That said, repealing the ban makes sense. It would save US consumers money and slightly increase returns to investors in the oil patch. And if the Saudis are unhappy, they can recall that the export ban only exists because they embargoed us 40 years ago!
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Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. is President of GraphsandLaughs, LLC and can be reached at [email protected]. His daily 70 word economics
and policy blog can be seen at www.econ70.com.
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Memberships Pending:NONE
The firms listed below have applied for membership in Rochester Area Builders, Inc.
WE WELCOME THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS IN MAY:
Membership InformationMembership Renewals as of 4/30/15
One Year
Fat Willy's Bar & Grill 2014Two to Four Years
JE Dunn Construction 2013Range Custom Homes, LLC 2013West Bank 2013Xcel Energy 2013Zen Custom Homes 2013Consolidated Communications, Inc. 2012Vector Windows 2012Elias Construction, LLC 2011Lacina Siding & Windows, Inc. 2011
Five to Nine Years
MEP Associates 2010Data-Smart Computers, Inc. 2008HDR Architecture 2008Legends Concrete, Inc. 2007Dahl Home Builders 2006WA Insurance 2006
Ten to 19 Years
Excel Homes 2004Scott Berberich Construction, LLC 2004Seavey Builders, Inc. 2003Innovative Surfaces, Inc. 2002Ames Construction, Inc. 2001Expert Insulation, Inc. 2001KTTC/KXLT TV 2000Home Improvement Professionals, Inc. 1999Rochester Area Appraisals, LLC 1999Michael Quinn Law Office 1998Rick Yerhot Builder 1998
20 to 24 Years
Hentges Glass Company 199125 Years & More
CHS, Inc. 1988Kreofsky Building Supplies 1985Barrier Free Access, Inc. 1984C.O. Brown Agency 1970R&M Development Company 1970Palmer Soderberg, Inc. 1958
NEW APPLICANTS:
MEMBERSHIP TOTAL: 455RETENTION RATE: 92.7%
As of 2/28/15
CITY AUTO GLASS845 38th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901Phone: 507-252-1000
Contact: Mark St. PeterAssociate MemberAuto Glass Retailer
Sponsored by: John Eckerman – The Boldt Company
ELGIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY120 Second Avenue SE
Elgin, MN 55932Phone: 507-876-2291
Contact: Jessica GanrudeContributory MemberGovernment Agency
Sponsored by: None Listed
EO JOHNSON BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES2477 Clare Lane NE
Rochester, MN 55906Phone: 507-252-5133Contact: Pat McCabe
Associate MemberBusiness Technologies
Sponsored by: John Eckerman – The Boldt Company
LEWISTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY75 Rice Street
Lewiston, MN 55952Phone: 507-523-2257Contact: Joya StetsonContributory MemberGovernment Agency
Sponsored by: None Listed
WINTRUST MORTGAGE140 Elton Hills Lane NW
Rochester, MN 55901Phone: 507-258-4338Contact: Ron PickettAssociate Member
Mortgages Sponsored by: None Listed
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