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SEPTEMBER2015 Rochester Area Builders, Inc.a publication of
F O U N D A T I O N S
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 + Altra Federal Credit Union + American Engineering Testing, Inc. + American Fence Company of MN, LLC + American Waterworks + Ames Construction, Inc. + Amirco, LLC + Anders-en 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 Manage-ment + 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 + Charter Communications/Media + 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 Communi-cations, Inc. + Construction Partnership, Inc. + 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 + 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 + Elsmore Plumbing, LLC + Emergent Networks + Energy Panel Structures + Energy Products & Design, Inc. + EOJohnson 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 + Frattalone Companies, Inc. + Chris Fritsch Custom Homes, LLC + Gander Plumbing & Heating, Inc. + Dale Gathje Construction, Inc. + Steve Gentry Construction, LLC + Gerhards - The Kitchen & Bath Store + Robert Gill Builder, Inc. + Godwin Law Office + Goodin Compa-ny + GP Development, Inc. + 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 + Heart-wood Homes of Rochester, Inc. + Brandon Henderson's Construction Plus, LLC + Hentges Glass Company + 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 + J&M Consulting + Michael Jack, LLC + JC Custom Homes, 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/KX- LT-TV + Kuehn Motor Company, Inc. + Kuntz Electric, Inc. + Kwik Trip, Inc. + Lacina Siding & Windows, Inc. + Laitala Tile Company + 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 + Manu-facturer's Bank & Trust + Maplewood H o m e s , LLC + Markham Homes, LLC + markit + Marvin Windows & Doors + Massey Land Surveying & Engineering + Master Builders, Inc. + Mavo Systems, Inc. + McGladrey + McGough Construc-tion + 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 + Meyer Borgman Johnson + 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 + Northern Lights & Furnishings + 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 + Overhead Door Co. of Olmsted County + Owner's Plumbing, Inc. + O x i - F r e s h Carpet Cleaning + Paape Energy Services + Pace International + Pahl & Kaye, Inc. + Palmer Soderberg, Inc. + Paramark Corporation + PC Applications Consul- tants, 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 EDA + Pine Island Lumber + Pompeii Painting, Inc. +
Post-Bulletin Company, LLC + PowerLift Doors by French Mfg, Inc. + 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 + Professional Education Resources, LLC +
Pros- cape of Rochester, LLC + Quality Overhead D o o r Company, Inc. + Quality Siding & Window, Inc. + Michael Quinn Law Office + R&M Development Company + Radcliffe Homes & Remodeling + Range Custom Homes, LLC + RCON Homes, Inc. + 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 Plumbing & Heating/Roto Rooter + Rochester Public Utilities + Rochester Public Works + Rochester Ready Mix Concrete Co + Rochester Sign Service, Inc. + Roches- ter Title & Escrow Company, Inc. + Ronningen Roofing, Inc. + Rory's Home Improve- ment, LLC + 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. + Schad Tracy Signs, Inc. + Schmidt Goodman Office Products + Schoeppner, Inc. + Schwickert's Tecta America, LLC + Seavey Builders, Inc. + SEH Yaggy + Dan Severson Builders, Inc. + Shanahan Building & Remodeling, LLC + Shingobee Builders, Inc. + Sign Here, Inc. + Simonson Builders, LLC + SL Contracting + Smart Home Innovations & Engineering, Inc. + Smith Schafer & Associ- ates, Ltd. + Solar Connection, Inc. + SOLO plumbing & ResSprinklers, 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 Mechani- cal + 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 Rochester + Tradesmen Interna-tional, 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 + Wilson Tibor & Maves, Ltd. + Wintrust Mortgage + Women Communications, LLC + Workforce Development, Inc. + Wright Homes, Inc. + WSB & Associ-ates, 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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August 18, 2015 Greetings, it has been another busy month at RAB so I am hitting on several highlights/topics/upcoming events….here we go.
• The July 28th Networking Night was a huge success at the Stone Barn. Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM) held their quarterly meeting during the day and joined in on the festivities that evening. National Association of Home Builders 3rd Vice Chairman, Randy Noel was also was in town and joined us for the day. It was great to see so many of our local elected officials attending the event.
• RAB continues to be active in making the development and permitting process flow smoother. Government Affairs committee members addressed the Planning and Zoning commission on 8-12-15 regarding their discussion on changing the process for neighborhood meetings, on site notice signs and adding more public hearings to the process. As these changes move to the City Council level we will continue to be engaged. Contact Taylor in the RAB office for any specific questions regarding these changes.
• Reminder, Home Show open registration begins on August 24th. If a company has not participated before, or is a current exhibitor that wants to change booth locations, the 24th is the first day that they will be able to sign up or change booths.
• The popular Sporting Clay Shoot is coming up on 9-10-15. We still have a few spots open as we have room for up to 150 shooters this year. We’ll be at the same great venue, the Gamehaven Council Scout Camp, and this year the Scouts have hired a professional company to come in and set up the course, so it’s sure to be new, challenging, and fun. Contact the RAB office for more details.
Finally I would like to mention a few statistics that John Eischen shared with the attendees at our last networking night.
• 86% of all single family homes built in Rochester in 2014 were built by RAB members.
• 77% of all commercial permits were pulled by RAB members.
• Mayo Clinic pulled 30% of the total number of permits in Rochester in 2014. Of those projects, 97% of them were completed by RAB members
These numbers continue to showcase the benefits of being a member of RAB. Owners see value in working with businesses who are members of our organization. Members like to do business with other members. As a building community we continue to track in an upward direction. Together, we can keep this trend going.
John Eckerman 2015 RAB President
Index NAHB Member Discounts ........................ 2News from the President ......................... 3RAB Sporting Clay Shoot .......................... 4August Networking Night ......................... 5Association Scrapbook ........................6-7Featured Member:Custom Alarm ........................................... 8BAM Update .............................................. 9Fall Showcase of Homes/Remodelers Tour Entries ................. 10-11Building Permit Reports ................... 14-15Membership Information .......................16
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
Rochester Area Builders is seeking nominations for outstanding individuals to serve on the Board of Directors in 2016. The Board of Directors is RAB’s primary leadership group, and serving on the board means having the opportunity to affect policy and guide RAB for the years to come.
If you know someone who you think has the qualities to lead RAB, or are interested in the opportunity yourself, please contact John Eischen at [email protected], or at (507) 282-7698. Nominations will also be taken from the floor at the September GMM.
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RAB Sporting Clay ShootThursday, September 10, 2015
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. We have a maximum of 150 shooters, so don’t miss out, sign up soon!
Click Here to Register Online!or download the registration form here.
Hours:1:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.Registration and Mandatory Safety Talks2:00 P.M. Shooting Starts 5:00 P.M. BBQ Dinner & Beer6:00 P.M. Check Presentation to Boy Scouts, Prizes, and Raffle Drawing
Gun Raffle!During the next few weeks, and all the way up until the day of the shoot, we’ll be selling raffle tickets, with the drawing to be held at the dinner after the shoot!
1st Prize: Browning Silver Hunter 12 Ga. Shotgun2nd Prize: 12 Bird Hunt at Orlando Game Farm in Cannon Falls, MN
Tickets are being sold by the members of our Sporting Clay Shoot Committee! Contact one of the committee members to purchase your ticket. They’re just $20 a piece, and only 175 will be sold in total, so your odds of winning are great!
Sporting Clay Shoot Committee:Tyler Niemeyer, Braun Intertec Corp. – ChairLevi Kaiser, A.E. Benike, Inc. - Vice ChairJay Burke, Heartwood Homes of Rochester, Inc.
Junior Buhrow, Wausau Supply CompanyJim Nicholas, Wildwood Sports Bar and GrillDerek Gifford, The Boldt CompanyMike Allen, Mike Allen Homes, LLC
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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
Taylor Ridderbusch [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 AugustNetworking Night
Tuesday, August 25th 4:30 - 6:30 pm
at Top Shop of Rochester, Inc.235 Woodlake Dr SE
Hosted By:
Top Shop started in 1995 as a custom manufacturer of laminate and solid surface countertops. Shortly after, they added quartz to their offerings. In 2006 they built their current shop which is located between Whistlebinkies on the Lake and Textile Care Services in the Woodlake Business Park.
Their goal is to provide first class customer service and quality.
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July Networking NightAssociation Scrapbook
Thank You to Home Federal Savings Bank for sponsoring beverages!
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Association ScrapbookMember Appreciation Night!
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WE’VE BEEN G R E A T SINCE 1968
1661 Greenview Dr SWRochester, MN 55902Phone: 507.288.5522Custom-Alarm.com
Security Minded, Locally Monitored,Community Focused
watch this video to learn more about Custom>>>
ABOUT CUSTOM
WHAT’S ON CUSTOM’S MIND? What excites you about the growth of Rochester? There are many new opportunities for us to engage with new homeowners and business owners. Growth in Rochester is good for the overall economy of Rochester and surrounding areas, as we see more visitors, new residents moving to the area, and new businesses. This is a great time to be in an industry that has anything to do with new construction. What makes your business special?We are a full-service security company; we design, install, and monitor all systems that we sell.We have the only UL Listed local Monitoring Response Center and we have earned the five diamond CSAA certification and we were the 2011 winner of the Police Dispatch Quality (PDQ) award.We are a certified Women Owned Business and we were named top small business in the Midwest region by the US Chamber in 2015.We are a great family owned, local business and our employees get to enjoy a flexible work environment. What’s one thing not even RAB knows about your business?Custom Alarm has a Refer and Earn Rewards Program for customers. We offer a $100 credit good towards services, monitoring, or products for qualified referrals. Want to learn more? Visit custom-alarm.com/refer-and-earn/ today!What changes are on the horizon in your industry? Interactive services and IP wireless solutions have been the buzz. Both homeowners and businesses are looking at how they can stay connected while they are away. Families are busier than ever and kids are home by themselves, keeping them safe and staying connected to know when they are home safely or if they leave, is key. IP cameras are a growing market, and quality wireless camera solutions are more affordable than ever. What changes are on the horizon for your business? At Custom Alarm we are looking at how we can enhance our customer’s interaction with their security systems. We would like to allow for confirmation when the alarm goes off on what may be causing it prior to dispatching the police. We are looking for different ways to keep up with technology and continue to provide top of the line products for our residential and commercial markets.
Why are you a member of RAB?Being a member of the RAB is important to us as we support and believe in the work that the RAB does both locally as well as leveraging a voice at the state level. We believe that being a part of Rochester Area Builders really helps open doors for our business as well. It helps us leverage our relationships with builders, contractors, and other members that we continue to do business with residential and commercial industries. It is also a great place to get involved as Rochester Area Builders has many committees, events, and networking opportunities available for all of their members to engage in different ways and help make a difference.
Custom Alarm was founded by L.J. Johnson in the basement of his home in 1968, now 48 years later we have over 65 employees and a successful, growing business.
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What We’re Doing For You:CWGQ Insurance
TBG Insurance
Gov. Relations
Legal Action
Education
Online Forums
Action Center
Energy Payback
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: August 2015
President Mike Paradise
Builder VPKurt Welker
Associate VPGeorge Cundy
President ElectKC Chermak
TreasurerEric Peters
SecretaryGerry Traut
Past PresidentChad Compelien
NAHB RepresentativeKathe Ostrom
Looking Forward: 2016 and Beyond!It starting!
With the 2015 legislative session (and special session) in the rear-view mirror, and the 2016 mini-session (we hope…), and 2016 elections for the MN House, Senate and US House of Representatives just around the corner, the Builders Association of Minnesota is excited to announce the newly refined and restructured government affairs program!
This program is centered on our biggest asset – our members. From a new policy adoption process to unify our industry voice, to connecting members with legislators, and getting involved in the 2016 elections, every facet of the program is focused on member participation and involvement.
The upcoming elections are vitally important for our industry, and for the state of Minnesota. By identifying and supporting candidates through campaign donations, grassroots efforts, and fundraising, BAM is gearing up to help elect industry friendly legislators, and increase the visibility of our industry’s legislative priorities moving into the 2017-2018 biennium.
The election of industry friendly legislators is an important first step; however, this is not an end unto itself. A central part of BAM’s newly restructured government affairs program is building and maintaining meaningful non-partisan relationships with lawmakers across the state. This effort is essential to the success of our legislative advocacy efforts at the State Capitol. We encourage interest in joining us in executing this plan; we welcome new Government Affairs Committee members. Contact Remi or Forrest for more information!
Inaugural Legislative Field Trip!
The effort is underway. We are excited to announce, on behalf of our friends at the Central Minnesota Builders Association, that the inaugural ‘legislative field trip’ will take place on August 27, 2015, hosted by Gary Bechtold and Dave Billig at American Door Works in Waite Park, MN! This is a fundraiser for Sen. John Pederson, Rep. Jim Knoblach, and Rep. Tama Theis. We are excited to support these three exemplary lawmakers, and look forward to having them back in Saint Paul!
BAM is working to have similar events in each local association leading up to the election on November 8, 2016, starting with three in 2015.
If you have any questions, please contact Forrest at [email protected], or call the BAM offices 651-646-7959.
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DATES AND TIMES FOR THE 2015 FALL SHOWCASE OF HOMESFriday, Sept. 11 Signs to be Picked Up 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMSaturday, Sept. 12 Entries Open to Public 11:00 AM – 5:00 PMSunday, Sept. 13 Entries Open to Public 11:00 AM – 5:00 PMSaturday, Sept. 19 Entries Open to Public 11:00 AM – 5:00 PMSunday, Sept. 20 Entries Open to Public 11:00 AM – 5:00 PMMonday, Sept. 21 Signs to be Returned 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
# 1 Countryside Builders, LLC1222 3½ Avenue, ByronHome
# 2 Vennehjem Building Corporation911 Bridgeford Place, ByronHome
# 3 Somerby Golf Community – Southwell975 Somerby Parkway NE, ByronDevelopment
# 4 Somerby Golf Community975 Somerby Parkway NE, ByronDevelopment
# 5 R. Fleming Construction1499 Belvior Lane NE, ByronTownhome
# 6 Bigelow Homes, LLC924 Towne Drive NE, ByronHome
# 7 Countryside Builders, LLC1532 Wickford Place NE, ByronHome
# 8 Exclusive Home Builders & Remodelers444 15th Ave NE, ByronHome
# 9 Bigelow Homes, LLC5625 Prosper Avenue NWHome
# 10 Bigelow & Lennon Construction6304 Mallard Drive NWHome
# 11 Thimijan Custom Homes – Boulder Village2350 Granite Circle NWHome
# 12 Wright Homes, Inc.1929 Alder LaneTownhome
# 13 Majestic Homes, Inc.121 Majestic Road NWHome
# 14 Majestic Homes, Inc.280 Majestic Road NWHome
# 15 Derby Construction, LLC6341 Oak Meadow Lane NWHome
# 16 Cravath Homes, LLC2431 Superior Lane NWTownhome Community
# 17 Bigelow Homes, LLC558 Panorama Circle NWTownhome
# 18 DeWitz Home Builders, Inc.3059 Lake Vista Drive NWHome
# 19 High Definition Homes, LLC1360 Knob Creek Lane SWHome
# 20 Meadow Lakes Builders3771 Patio Lane SWTownhome
# 21 MDH, Inc. – Orchard Hills Villas630 Gates Lane SWTownhome
# 22 MDH, Inc. – Fox Hill Builders956 Fox Valley Place SWTownhome
# 23 Vision Homes1280 Fox Grove Place SWHome
# 24 GP DevelopmentLilly Farms SubdivisionDevelopment
# 25 GP DevelopmentFieldstone SubdivisionDevelopment
# 26 Batzel Builders, Inc./Dahl Home Builders, Inc.3612 Galaxy Lane SWHome
# 27 Distinguished Homes by Mitch Hagen, LLC2498 Woodstone Lane SWHome
# 28 Rymark Construction, LLC2248 Brandwood Lane SWHome
# 29 R. Fleming Construction2819 Tee Time Road SEHome
# 30 Cornerstone Builders & Real Estate, Inc.1591 Century Valley Road NEHome
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SHOWCASE ENTRIES
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DATES AND TIMES FOR THE 2015 REMODELERS TOURFriday, Sept. 11 Signs to be Picked Up 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMSaturday, Sept. 12 Entries Open to Public 11:00 AM – 5:00 PMSunday, Sept. 13 Entries Open to Public 11:00 AM – 5:00 PMMonday, Sept. 14 Signs to be Returned 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
# 31 StoneBridge Builders1522 Century Valley Road NEHome
# 32 Centurion Ridge, LLC2155 Centurion Court NETownhome
# 33 Centurion Ridge, LLC2610 Centurion Lane NETownhome
# 34 Corban Homes, LLC1867 Kerry Drive NEHome
# 35 Maplewood Custom Homes1895 Kerry Drive NEHome
# 36 Corban Homes, LLC2061 Shannon Oaks Blvd.Home
# 37 Countryside Builders, LLC2304 Nickel Road NETownhome Community
# 38 Otis Custom Homes, LLC4033 Cameo Place NEHome
# 39 Pahl & Kaye3731 Cameo Place NEHome
# 40 Countryside Builders, LLC3669 Cameo Lane NEHome
# 41 Custom Homes by Bradley, Inc.3806 Stone Point Drive NEHome
# 42 Majestic Homes, Inc.3910 Stone Point Dr NEHome
# 43 Hammer Homes, Inc.2083 Hadley Creek Drive NEHome
# 44 Corban Homes, LLC-Meier Companies, Inc.Hadley Valley RoadTownhome Community
# 45 Range Custom Homes3484 Hidden Creek Road NEHome
# 46 Derby Construction, LLC884 Zumbro Woods Lane NW, OronocoHome
# 47 Bigelow Homes, LLC1351 North Pine Drive NE, Pine IslandHome
# 48 Pearson Builders, Inc.503 Northern Hills Trail, St. CharlesHome
# 1 Elias Construction, LLC657 Birch Court NW, Oronoco
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# 2 Kitchens Plus5123 Nicklaus Drive NW
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# 3 Design Studio B3933 Autumn Lake Ct SW
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# 4 Beyond Kitchens, LLC627 Toogood Court SW
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# 5 Mike Allen Construction, LLC
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2015 VALUATION 2014 VALUATION
New Residential Single Family Dwelling 29 7,443,998 30 7,389,265
Townhome Dwelling 0 0 8 1,224,172
Two-Family Houses 0 0 0 0
Multi-Family Bldgs 14 41,529,454 0 0
Manufactured Home 0 0 0 0 Existing Residential Deck Addition 32 183,730 45 283,519
Room Addition 3 186,437 3 85,012
Porch Additions 1 21,700 1 8,000
Other Additions 4 39,000 4 38,500
Basement Finish 22 343,110 18 240,045
Alterations 36 228,184 41 234,327
Multi-Family Addition 0 0 0 0
Multi-Family Alterations 2 280,500 14 151,160 New Commercial Assembly (Church) 0 0 0 0
Assembly (General) 1 555,855 0 0
Assembly (Restaurant/Bar) 2 446,000 0 0
Business 2 1,471,500 0 0
Education 0 0 0 0
Factory/Industrial 0 0 0 0
Institution 0 0 0 0
Mercantile 1 900,000 0 0
Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0
Utility (General) 2 52,604 0 0
Residential (Care/Assisted Living) 0 0 0 0
Residential (Care/Hotel/Motel) 0 0 0 0
Storage (General) 0 0 0 0
Storage (Warehouse) 1 120,000 0 0 Existing CommercialAddition 0 0 3 4,313,000
Alterations 40 9,612,684 25 4,451,261
Structural Shell 1 245,000 0 0
“White Box” 1 1,000 0 0
Interior Demolition Only 1 2,000 2 2,017,000
Other Phased Permits 1 55,000 1 6,700
Other ConstructionBusiness Signs 17 221,087 4 10,630
Advertising Sign 0 0 0 0
Footings & Foundations 0 0 1 76,000
Demolition 2 0
Rochester Building Permits July 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
May 69 50 30 33 20 14 22 27 35 19
June 59 43 36 40 12 26 32 33 47 48
July 36 60 23 22 23 8 39 39 38 29
TOTAL 329 273 178 134 128 102 180 191 198 188
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 506 417 302 281 200 191 299 326 369 159
Single Family Homes/Townhomes
Year To Date Statistics 2015 2014 NO. VALUATION NO. VALUATION
Building Permits Issued to Date 1,408 338,225,399 1,377 199,056,393
Single Family Dwelling 158 38,469,532 186 45,041,027
Multi-Family Buildings Total Units: 793 26 98,029,975 1 3,702,052
Trade Permits Issued to Date 4,766 77,360,164 4558 46,616,612
Electrical 1,567 34,100,784 1573 20,801,155
Electrical (Temp. Service) 170 60,250 159 46,875
Mechanical 1,188 21,591,921 1187 12,309,661
Gas Piping 359 675,770 317 546,576
Fireplace 209 551,014 237 629,268
Hydronic System 85 7,820,187 94 4,005,425
Plumbing 1,188 12,560,238 991 8,277,652
Total Permits YTD 6,174 415,585,563 5,935 245,673,005
Information and downloads available at Rochester Building Safety Department’s Website: http://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/building-safety/reports/building-permits
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
*total may differ as permits may have been voided.
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July 2015
New Residential NUMBER VALUATION
Single Family Detached 4 1,280,000
Existing Residential
Deck Addition 5 23,500
Basement Finish 2 15,000
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The Federal Reserve dropped the federal funds rate to zero in late 2008. Never in their wildest imagination did they think that seven years later the rate would still be zero. Of late, reasons the rate remains low include a rapid slowdown in Chinese growth, a tumbling Chinese stock market, the ongoing Greek crisis, and closer to home, very weak inflation and slow growth. Despite these problems, the Fed will raise rates soon, quite possibly in mid-September.
While China’s GDP is now growing at a sub-7% rate for the first time in decades, outside of a small reduction in American exports to China and slightly weaker raw material prices, the impact of the slowing will be little felt by us. As for the stock market swoon, it’s important to note that equities play a minor role in the Chinese economy. Fewer than 15% of Chinese household financial assets are in the stock market, and the value of all tradeable shares is about 30% of GDP, compared to 125% here. As a result, just as the run up in prices had little impact on the real Chinese economy, the bust will be no different. Also, the recent stock market sell-off, just like the previous one, is not a harbinger of economic decline.
Looking to Europe, while Greece is likely to roil the EU for years, it is no larger economically than Oregon. Moreover, because 83% of Greek debt is held by other European nations, the IMF and the ECB, only 17% is held by private banks. Thus, even a complete Greek bankruptcy would do little damage to the rest of Europe. This was evidenced during the run up to the snap referendum Prime Minister Tsipras recently called to improve his bargaining position. It backfired as there was virtually no increase in volatility in European
stock, bond and foreign exchange markets. In terms of impact to the US, a slightly weaker euro will hurt exports marginally but there will be few, if any, other consequences.
As for our economy, the unemployment rate is fast approaching 5% or full employment, and the labor market has hit its stride. Last year, monthly employment growth averaged 260,000, the best since 1999, and so far this year it is averaging a respectable 208,000. In 2013 it was 199,000 and in 2012 it was 188,000. As you can see, monthly employment growth peaked in 2014, suggesting that there will be no more additional mass movement from the ranks of the unemployed to the working. As for GDP growth, it was 2.4% last year, 1.5% in 2013, and has averaged 2% since the end of the recession. Here too, there appears no indication that rapid GDP growth is right around the corner. Finally, inflation, while very low, has stopped falling and is starting to creep up and wage growth may see some increases in the near future.
With foreign economic turbulence unlikely to impact the US, domestic GDP and employment growth not expected to meaningfully improve, and inflation and wages hopefully on the rise, there is no longer any reason for the Fed to wait before raising rates. Moreover, by raising rates this September, the Fed will be able to wait several quarters before tightening again. By contrast, if they wait to raise rates, they may be forced to increase rates rapidly, and that could be disruptive.
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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 AUGUST:
Membership InformationMembership Renewals as of 7/31/15
One Year
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP 2014Distinguished Homes by Mitch Hagen, LLC 2014Pace International 2014
Two to Four Years
Rochester Area Foundation 2013WHKS & Company 2013Kraus-Anderson Construction Company 2012Lowe’s Home Improvement 2011Minnwest Bank 2011
Five to Nine Years
King’s Flooring, LLC 2009Great River Overhead Door 2007Meadow Lakes Builders 2007The Urban Studio, LLC 2007Otis Custom Homes, LLC 2006
Ten to 19 Years
Larry Newman Drywall 2005Synergy Products 2005Tradesmen International, Inc. 2004Morris Concrete, Inc. 2004A&A Electric & Underground, Inc. 2003Kenny Sylvester Construction, LLC 2003Advanced Disposal 2002Knutson Construction Services 2002Master Builders, Inc. 1999J.P. Johnson Custom Builders, Inc. 1996
20 to 24 Years
Beyond Kitchens, LLC 1995PC Applications Consultants, Inc. 1995Bright Ideas 1993Brock White Company 1991Dan Severson Builders, Inc. 1991
25 Years & More
Christian Brothers Cabinets 1990Craig Swanson Builders, Inc. 1989Gerhards - The Kitchen & Bath Store 1988Express Employment Professionals 1985Townsquare Media Rochester 1983Hayfield Window & Door Company 1981Energy Products & Design, Inc. 1980Alvin E. Benike, Inc. 1979Pella Windows & Doors 1978
NEW APPLICANTS:
MEMBERSHIP TOTAL: 471RETENTION RATE: 93.4%
As of 5/31/15
Frattalone Companies, inC.3205 Spruce StreetSt. Paul, MN 55117Phone: 651-484-0448Contact: Scott Spisak
Associate MemberCivil Site Construction
Sponsored by: Brian Carlson – Widseth Smith Nolting
JC Custom Homes, LLC1463 Echo Ridge Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902Phone: 507-993-2996
Contact: Jonathan CarrBuilder Member
Residential BuilderSponsored by: None Listed
meyer Borgman JoHnson3270 19th Street NW, Suite 210
Rochester, MN 55901Phone: 507-529-5310Contact: Al HinikerAssociate Member
Structural EngineerSponsored by: David Kane –
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rory’s Home improvement1208 7th Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904Phone: 507-696-4821Contact: Rory Londer
Builder MemberRemodeling Contractor
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Space for Lease at Multiple Locations Downtown • Green Meadows • North Broadway & 37th Street
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