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table of contents WE HID IT. A nail is hidden somewhere in every issue of the Builders’ Digest, including the one you’re holding right now.

ROMA Awards Winners & Photos

Feature: Home Appliances {pg 12} 6 From Dave & Rich

Advertising Directory

30 Construction Corner Where does Energy Efficiency fit into an Energy Retrofit?

10 Mark Your Calendars

30 Quiz it

12 FEATURE: Home Appliances

{pg 48)

36 BATC Foundation 16 Meet MN Green Path

Deep Thoughts

18 Family Owned, Family Run, Family Service - The Warner Family

39 Parade of Homes® News 44 Call for Entries Awards of Excellence

24 Rebuild Haiti - Team Two

46 Member News

26 Public Policy in Good Hands

52 ROMA Award Winners & Remodeler of the Year

28 Welcome New Members

PLUMB, LEVEL & BLOG

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Andersen Windows..................Inside Front Cover Brock White Company........................................43 Brush Masters.....................................................41 Builders Insurance Svcs.(Div of RJR Ins.)..........41 CenterPoint Energy .............................................35 Central Marble Products, Inc..............................33 Corporate 4 Insurance Agency, Inc....................43 Erosion Works .....................................................15 Gaslight Creative LLC..........................................15 Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies...........5 Industrial Door Co., Inc. ......................................33 Installed Building Solutions, LLC .......................15 Kitchen Craft Cabinetry Store ............................48 Lampert Yards, Inc. .............................................31 Lyman Lumber Co................................................25 Marvin Windows & Doors .................................11 Massmann Geothermal & Mechanical LLC........7 Minnesota Department of Health........................9 Sam’s Lawn & Landscaping, Inc. .......................21 Schwieters Companies, Inc..........................13, 32 Shamrock Builders, Inc. ......................................31 Shaw/Stewart Lumber Co..................................29 Southview Design...............................................33 Stein Agency .......................................................40 Suburban Chevrolet ..............................................3 Synergy Products, LLC..........................Back Cover Thermo-Tech Windows, Inc................................35 Trimpac, Inc..........................................................48 Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc...................................17 Woodmax, LLC ....................................................41 Xcel Energy, MN Gas Business Dev. .................23 Zaccardi Photography .........................................42

It could be anywhere – tucked into a photo or stuck in a drawing… in a margin… in the text body… even used as an exclamation point at the end of a headline. It resembles a real-life nail and looks something like this…

FIND THIS The nail above is just an example – it is not the real one hidden for this issue’s contest.

We’ve concealed the real one elsewhere in this issue, and it could be a different color or size.

Keep in mind, the Spike Club logo’s nail does not Peter J. Molinaro of count.

Pioneer Engineering, P.A. found the nail on page 29 When of the April-June mem2011 issue of the bers find Builders’ Digest the nail, they mail or fax a note to the Builders Association of the Twin Cities, telling what page it’s on. Participants will be entered into a drawing to win a business-card size ad in this publication or a set of member labels (non-electronic version).

All other entries receive $20 in BATC Bucks. Entries must be received by August 15, 2011.

found it!

Found the nail? Email the page number of your guess to casey@batc.org.

Or, mail or fax to: BATC Nail Hunt, 2960 Centre Pointe Dr., Roseville, MN 55113 Fax: 651.697.7575.

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from rich & dave

American Dream of Home Ownership Remains Strong

FACT: Fully 80% of homeowners would advise a close friend or family member just starting out to buy a home, even among homeowners underwater on their mortgages

Despite the economic pain of the Great Recession and unheard of pressures on the housing industry, the American Dream of owning a home is still very much part of our psyche.

We know this because of a comprehensive, scientifically valid study conducted last month on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), our national affiliate.

Here are some stunning findings: • Seventy-five percent of those surveyed say that owning a home is the best long-term investment they can make (the survey covered 2,000 eligible voters across the country of all age brackets, ethnicity and political affiliation).

• Even those who don't own homes wish they did. Some 73 percent of Americans Surveyed who do not now own a home say it is a goal of theirs to eventually buy one. That powerful desire is strong regardless of their age.

• If you do own a home, you are happy about it.

Ninety-five percent of homeowners say they are happy with their decision to own a home, and believe that owning a home is important.

• Americans believe that homeownership is the single best investment for middle-class families and helps provide for their retirement and children's education.

What is clear from this study is that despite the ups and downs of the housing market, people feel home ownership is worth the risk. Charlie Cook, admired and acknowledged Washington, DC, political analyst, concluded in a recent column in the National Journal that, “The clear message is that owning a home is among the values that Americans most cherish – an important part of the American Dream.”

Cook is right. This survey suggests that owning a home is as important as being successful at your job or being able to pay for a family member's education. Only saving enough for retirement and staying or getting out of debt are more important to those in the survey.

Here's another surprising finding. Fully 80 percent of homeowners would advise a close friend or family member just starting out to buy a home, even among homeowners underwater on their mortgages.

For our industry, which has been rocked by economic headwinds, this is welcome news. We know pent up demand exists. We know interest rates are low. Coming up with a down payment and paying closing costs presents a challenge for many wouldbe home owners. Additionally, mandates and regulatory requirements add cost to our homes.

The bottom line: Owning a home is a core value and still part of the American dream. Americans want government to develop policies that encourage growth in the housing market. And they do NOT want the government at any level to make it harder for people to achieve the American dream.

We can be proud that our federation of home builders associations has invested in quality research that proves what we've been saying for years. You can be proud as a member of BATC, the Builders Association of Minnesota and NAHB, that your industry Association is stepping forward to lead on in this challenging time. Here at BATC, we'll be using this information assertively in our lobbying and regulatory work with cities and at the Minnesota statehouse.

You can use it as well as you address councils and others. For more information on the survey, contact NAHB Communications at 800-368-5242 ext. 8409 or communications@nahb.org.

Richard Riemersma Imperial Homes 2011 President of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities

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BATC STAFF UPDATE Deb Earl: Membership Recruiter Extraordinaire!

We’re very pleased to announce that Deb Earl has agreed to join BATC’s membership team. Deb will be out in the marketplace turning over every stone and peeking under every rooftop to seek out companies that will benefit from BATC membership. She’ll get to use her ample sales skills as well as her vast and comprehensive history as a BATC member herself to entice firms to join.

Many of you know Deb from her long-standing membership. She joined the Builders Association in 1988 as owner of Closet Concepts. She moved to Creative Lighting in 1993 and continued as an active and busy member. She left Creative Lighting in 2008, and joined BATC’s advertising sales efforts from fall of 2010 through this Spring Preview sales cycle. When we turned over our advertising/sponsorship sales to Kori and More, Deb slipped easily into membership sales.

Our thanks to Orion Home Systems for their generosity in helping BATC strut our stuff!

Orion has donated to us a fabulous flatscreen TV which we used at our Home & Garden Show booth this spring. Its permanent home will be in our foyer, which will undergo a makeover in the next few months. Look for details soon.

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During her time as a BATC member, Deb served on the Board of Directors as well as golf, membership, program, and Parade of Homes® committees. She had earned a coveted Spike of the Year honor and over 200 Spike credits for recruiting new members — so what she’ll be doing for BATC certainly isn’t new for her.

In her spare time she likes books and wine (often together at book club), walking and traveling, especially to visit her folks in Florida and her son in Washington D.C. You’ll see Deb at most BATC events, and in the office when she’s not out recruiting. Stop by to say hey. And make sure you contact her with any hot prospects she can visit. She’s available by email at deb@batc.org or 651-697-7562 or 612-209-3686.

EVENT RECAP: Builder Finance & Development Conference BATC’s first Builder Finance & Development Conference on April 4th offered builders and remodelers an opportunity to network with banks and other financial providers. A breakfast and keynote address by Brett Boyum, Director of Marketing for Marvin Windows and Doors, kicked-off the conference. Brett gave an informative presentation about key drivers and trends for consumers choosing companies to do business with in the postrecession economy. Much of his presentation utilized consumer research by Yankelovich.

After the keynote, a panel discussion comprised of lenders and builders led to a very lively question and answer session between the panelists and those in attendance.

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors & Exhibitors

NEW BATC.ORG WEBSITE COMING SOON We’re almost done building a brand new home for you here at BATC. It’s our new online website and membership database, and it’s going to be great.

Keep your browser ready to explore all of the helpful resources and information that will be at your fingertips. It will be easy to navigate, register for BATC events, download forms and information, even track your invoices, payments, and education credits.

You can edit your own profile, adding employees and updating your details in real time, too.

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The event concluded with a Deal Makers Corral that gave attendees an opportunity to meet one-on-one with banks, lending institutions and other financial service providers.

We count this first conference as a success and have many ideas on how to improve next year’s event.

Plan Ahead Tentative date for 2012: Wednesday, April 4th.

Note: A complete list of Sponsor and Exhibitors including their contact information can be found at the BATC blog: www.batcpls.org. Look for the posting on May 26th, 2011, entitled “Post-Recession Consumer Identified at Builder Finance & Development Conference.”

FRESH NEWS ON THE BLOG. www.batc.org

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mark your calendars

TO VIEW THE COMPLETE CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND REGISTER TO ATTEND, VISIT WWW.BATC.ORG.

JULY 12 8:00 am Green Path Training (open to all BATC builder members)

AUGUST 4 4:30 pm Member Mixer at Warners’ Stellian AUGUST 10 5:00 - 7:00 pm Boat Cruise Harriet Island

JULY 13 4:30 pm Young Professionals Brewery Tour

AUGUST 17 5:00 pm Sales & Marketing Home Buyer Panel

JULY 20 12:30 pm Golf Tournament at Majestic Oaks JULY 25 3:00 pm Haiti Information Session

AUGUST 18 11:30 am 50+ Housing Council Luncheon

JULY 27 5:00 pm St. Paul Saints Game & Tailgating

AUGUST 25 8:30 am Large Volume Builder Committee

JULY 28 8:30 am Habitat for Humanity WomenBuild in W. St. Paul

AUGUST 25 SEPTEMBER 5 State Fair

SEPTEMBER 5 Office Closed for Labor Day

Editor & Director of Marketing Wendy Danks Publishing Manager Dawnita Parmely Production Artist Casey Hafner

SEPTEMBER 8 9:30 am Remodelers Council Warranty & Contracts Seminar 1:00 pm Judge Orientation SEPTEMBER 9 Parade of Homes® Fall Showcase begins, Sept. 10 - Oct. 2

Education & Awards Coordinator Nicole Coon

Membership Representative Deb Earl

Administrative Assistant/Publishing Linda Jacobson

Director of Administrative Services Maxine Miller

Public Policy Assistant Mary Schweich

Administrative Assistant Heather Litchy

Marketing & PR Coordinator Michelle Bruhn

Sales Kori Meewes

Receptionist Dawn Marka Director of Membership Services Kate Liberko

SEPTEMBER 13 11:30 am Professional Women in Building SEPTEMBER 22 4:00 pm Showroom Mixer at IDC SEPTEMBER 30 Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase begins, Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 SM

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EXECUTIVE BOARD President Richard Riemersma, Imperial Homes, Inc. Builder Vice President Curt Christensen, Lee Lyn Construction, LLC Associate Vice President Jon Coty, The Builders Choice/A Fullerton Company Past Associate Vice President Kori Meewes, and more by Kori Secretary John Zirbes, Lyman Lumber Co. Treasurer Pamela Belz, Senior Housing Partners Past President Gary Aulik, Aulik & Associates, Inc. Past President Council Representative Chris Thompson, On The Level, Inc. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 50+ Housing Council George Cundy, Cundy, Santine & Assoc. Architects, LLC Associates Committee Kori Meewes, and more by Kori Awards Committee Jon Coty, The Builders Choice/A Fullerton Company Builders Association of the Twin Cities Remodelers Bob Michels, Bob Michels Construction, Inc. SM

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Accounting Manager Ron DeCoux Director of Public Policy James Vagle

Builders Outreach Foundation Sara Anderson, Orion Home Systems Developers Council David Pattberg, Woodside Communities of Minnesota, Inc. Education & Certification Carole Griffith, Homes by Tradition, LLC Large Volume Builders Chris Contreras, Ryland Homes Membership Committee Jon Coty, The Builders Choice/A Fullerton Company Membership Vice Chair (Board Rep.) Pattie Martin, Glowing Hearth & Home Parade of Homes® Committee Forrest Harstad, Better Living Homes, Inc. Professional Women in Building Council Constance Koopman, Marshall & Koopman REAL ESTATE Public Policy Committee Jason McCarty Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Remodelers Showcase® Committee Jolynn Johnson, Crystal Kitchen Center Sales & Marketing Council Kerry Mulcrone, Kerry & Co. Small Volume Builders Committee Jeff Schoenwetter, JMS Custom Homes, LLC

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The BUILDERS’ DIGEST is published and distributed four times per year to its members and others associated with the building industry. Neither the advertisers, nor the BATC, will be responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, etc., herein contained. For advertising rates, resource file or address change information, contact the BATC. Suggestions, ideas and letters are welcome. If circumstances require, the BATC reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of BUILDERS’ DIGEST issues published on an annual basis.

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Home Appliances OUR Y T O N

MOTHER’

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BY CARLA WALDEMAR

Who chooses home appliances? Women (duh!). And the newest appliances are acting like these women: They multitask. And they flaunt the sleek design and fashion colors women love.

Plus, they’re quieter (Okay, maybe not

power source, also is less costly, because

“Year-round outdoor grilling is

like women, but just what women appre-

85 percent of the power goes right to the

really catching on,” reports Carla

ciate in their kitchens.). Besides, because

pot,” explains Kelly Klein Groess of

Warner of Warners’ Stellian. Today,

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grills have come to market with a

money and the planet—attributes every-

Gallery, “And there’s instant response, so

range of options, she says, that allows

one applauds. “It’s top of their minds,”

water boils, or cools from boil to simmer,

“outdoor cooking that’s like an oven—

says

much faster.”

even pies and cookies.”

Gerry

Gargaro,

with

Sears

Commercial.

Ziegler also charts steam heat as hot:

Refrigerators with French doors atop

Induction cooking is hot, hot, hot,

“The new steam cooking oven is quicker,

a freezer base “are the way people are

reports Eileen Ziegler of All, Inc, because

healthier, cleaner, and produces more

migrating,” she adds, pointing to the new

the cooking surface never actually does

consistent results. It operates with an

Fisher Paykel 36-inch drawer with the

get hot: “no burns, easier to clean.”

injection system using a reservoir, so no

same footprint as the 36-inch dishwasher

“Induction, as an electro-magnetic

new plumbing is necessary.”

drawer—“nice for basement bar areas.”

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Instead of gigantic refrigerator-freezers, empty-nesters are choosing smaller, built-in refrigerators, like the 27-inch Subzero, and then adding freeze drawers below the kitchen island,” Klein Groess reports. She also points out that “lots of high-end manufacturers are incorporating new, electronic features on refrigerators, such as a memory-stick camera on the door dispenser, so your vacation photos can scroll across the screen. They can also send messages to your phone or computer if there’s a malfunction when you’re away from home.” Bonus: The info ing him a second trip with parts after he’s diagnosed the problem.

New air-preservations systems are hitting the market, says Ziegler—“little filters to change out

“We’re also seeing a lot of wood-paneled refrigerators and dishwashers, too, a look that integrates with kitchen cabinets.”

- KLEIN GROESS

that

remove

Photo of courtesy of All, Inc.

also goes straight to the repairman, sav-

odors”—no baking

ing a lot of wood-paneled refrigerators

ances so you don’t have to bend to fill

soda

drills.

and dishwashers, too—a look that inte-

them or read the dials; they look like

“And

people

grates with kitchen cabinets.”

part of the washer. Some even have

more

drawers for storage.”

are going for

Laundry List

integrated col-

When it comes to washers, top-loaders

umn-refrigera-

are the new front-loaders, all agree.

tors,

which

“They act like front-load—no agitators—

offer a lot more

but require no bending, which is espe-

flexibility

cially popular with older consumers,”

in

kitchen design.

“It’s a whole new category, going

to coordinate with counter depth, so they

back to how it used to be, but with more

don’t stick out—slimmer, but with the

efficiency and more capacity,” Warner

same larger capacity.”

says. “And nowadays, they don’t tangle;

she notes, “but they’re softer—not so com-

teeter between all or none. White still rules, says Warner—“but color options, like red and teal, add a bright spot.”

According to Klein Groess, “There’s a lot more than white, like lunar silver, cran-

explains Gargano.

Plus, larger refrigerators are now designed

Commercial ranges are still popular,

Color choices for the laundry room

they’ve got all the kinks worked out,”

berry and Electolux blue—and they make the room! They’re trimmed in chrome, so they could even fit right in your kitchen.” “Red and blue are the most popular,” agrees Ziegler, who also adores granite, “the new color from

notes Klein Groess.

Maytag—a lovely soft gray.”

mercial-looking.” She also heralds new,

Adds Warner, “People really love the

double wall-ovens above the range—one

new steam washers, and especially dry-

Bottom Line

smaller, one for larger items—that use less

ers, with a refresh cycle when clothes

While the adage “A woman’s work is

power, plus a hybrid electric oven with an

aren’t dirty—maybe to remove restau-

never done” probably still holds true, and

induction stovetop, “the best of both.

rant odors or relax wrinkles. Steam sep-

nowadays she has no hired help to aid her

They’ve been around awhile, but they’re

arates the fabric better, too. It cleans

in it, there’s plenty of high-tech, built-in

now more user-friendly.”

and sanitizes.”

assistance at her service. Today’s new

Colors? The most popular today is

“Steam takes tough stains out,” Ziegler

lines of laundry and kitchen appliances

actually a non-color: stainless steel,

agrees. “And the new models meet energy

stand ready to do the tasks better, quick-

everyone agrees. “Almond is definitely

standards, so many qualify for rebates.”

er, cleaner and more efficiently—like a

out,” warns Warner “Jenn-air also has a

“Laundry appliances with new foot

new, coppery brown, grainy finish,” notes

pedestals are really popular,” Warner

builders can act as heroes, introducing

Klein Groess, who adds, “We’re also see-

reports. “These pedestals raise appli-

these labor-savers to their clients.

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Meet Minnesota’s Green Path How to get started Become an Early Adopter, Complete the Enrollment Form Visit mngreenpath.org to download the enrollment form and get started on the path.

Complete Orientation The next step on the path is to attend one of our MN’s Green Path training sessions. These sessions are approximately 4 hours long, to review all the program requirements, demo the online HouseRater program and answer all of your questions.

Green Path Orientation and Training July 12, 2011 BATC Seminar Room $49/person (This will be applied to your first MN’s Green Path Certified home registration fee)

Sign up with Mary Schweich at mary@batc.org or 651-697-7572

BATC has been in the Green Building world for five years. We’ve learned a lot. We know green isn’t a trend or a niche for a select few, but rather it is a mainstream expectation of newly built and remodeled homes. This is revealed more clearly as the industry emerges from historic challenges and finds new buyer preferences and capacities.

Those changes are paralleled by increased regulatory demands for efficient design and building performance.

Most green building programs don’t work for most of the market. We recognized this and have leveraged that knowledge to create this program. MN Green Path is de-coupled, meaning you can get certification on our green path by participating in the two most valued areas – energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. The entry point of the program is different than most, but MN Green Path will raise participation in green construction at all price points capturing the heart of the homebuying market. Beyond initial certification, there are Advanced and Master Certification levels with progressive increases in the requirements and broader green participation needed to meet these standards.

At the conclusion, each MN Green Path project will receive a report. Like the vehicle sticker that car buyers rely upon to gain important information on a vehicle’s features and performance, every MN Green Path-certified home will receive a Home Performance Report (HPR). The HPR will be populated with important measures from the certification process, including kilowatt and therm usage projections, HERS rating, and a listing of every green feature utilized in the construction or remodeling of the home.

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im Warner—family patriarch and is now the largest independently owned founder of Warners’ Stellian—likes to appliance dealer in the state. Life wasn’t joke that of the company’s 200-plus “One day my boss said to always that way. As a college student, Jim employees only three aren’t related. While me, ‘Jim, you’re a good accepted a job at Stellian appliance store in mathematically those numbers don’t quite bookkeeper but you’re a 1954 and began working as a bookkeeper. compute, the Warner family’s involvement “One day my boss said to me, ‘Jim, terrible salesman.’ And I in Warners’ Stellian is expansive, spanning you’re a good bookkeeper but you’re a terrisaid, ‘I didn't know you three generations. ble salesman.’ And I said, ‘I didn't know you wanted me to sell,’ Four of Jim and Nonie Warner’s nine wanted me to sell,’ ” Jim recalls. With that - JIM WARNER children run the company: Jeff Warner is nudge, Jim’s sales career took off. Sixteen president, Bill Warner oversees purchasing years later with a growing number of and customer service, Bob Warner handles mouths to feed at home, Jim decided he operations, and Carla Warner directs sales. Another, Jim needed more and gave notice to Steve Farkas, owner of Warner Jr., chairs the board of directors. Of Jim and Nonie’s 37 Stellian. Instead of accepting Jim’s resignation, Farkas grandchildren, 10 are employed full-time in sales, marketing, offered him the company.

“I never expected to wind up with Stellian,” says Jim. and customer service. And 15 extended family members— He also never envisioned that 72 of his offspring and cousins, in-laws, and the like—round out the family team.

Jim and Nonie never anticipated a life so blessed as the extended family members would, at one time or another, heads of such a large, close-knit family or as owners of what work for Warners’ Stellian.

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“Jim worked very hard at the store—68 to 72 hours a week,” says Nonie. “And I worked more than that at home.” Slowly Jim and Nonie’s kids began helping out at the Falcon Heights store, doing odd jobs like cleaning up or unloading and delivering appliances.

In the 1980s, Jim began transferring ownership of the company to his nine children, but continued to stay involved with day-to-day operations. “Those of us working for the company voted on our positions,” says Carla, adding that even today, most issues are resolved democratically.

After taking over the business, the Warner siblings set their sights on expansion, after all there were now more families to support. The siblings opened two new stores even before Jim retired in the mid-1990s. “After our father retired, we expanded by three more,” says Carla.

The Warner siblings have retained their father’s philosophy that the customer, no matter, what comes first—for good reason. “It costs a lot of money to get a customer to come through your door, so you never want to throw them away in a second by some nonchalant salesman who doesn't care,” says Jim. And no one cares as much as an owner, or owners in the case of Warners’ Stellian.

“When push comes to shove, if the family sticks together, they’re hard to beat. The competition just can’t touch us when we stick together,” says Jim. Warners’ Stellian’s seven stores carry 50 brands, substantially more than their big box competitors.

“We have the everyday brands and then we have what I call the designer brands, as well as the professional series,” says President Jeff Warner. “We have something for everybody, something to fit every budget and every lifestyle.”

Besides weekly meetings with the operating partners, and quarterly meetings with the nine owners, twice a year the Warner siblings meet with their children who are 16 or older to talk about the future of the business and how all family members can be strong advocates for the stores. “The company is bigger than any one individual,” says Carla. “We have 265 employees. That’s a big responsibility.”

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The Warner siblings also face the responsibility of one day transferring ownership to whom they now refer to as “3Gers,” or third generation. “We are already in meetings to discuss third generation transfer of power. I’m not involved in that—the kids are,” says Jim. “I don’t know—when I did it, it just happened. Me, I wasn’t that sophisticated, but they are.

They want to have a plan so it just won’t sneak up on them.”

Once that’s complete, Jim and Nonie’s grandchildren will, no doubt, follow their parents’ lead and begin prepping the growing ranks of 4Gers—now 15 strong.

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Builder Finance & Development Conference

Our First BFD Conference brought builders and lenders to the table.

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L to R: Michael Fannon and Mark Tripp, Associated Bank

L to R: Joe Lanser, Doug Kampsen, and Mark Gobran, Lake Area Mortgage

L to R: Panelists Mark Tripp, Associated Bank, Dan Schmidt, Metlife Home Loans, and Rich Riemersma, Imperial Homes

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Young Professionals: Feed My Starving Children

L to R: Blake Headley, Pella Windows and Doors and Justin Spoelstra, Preferred Interactive

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YP’s hard at work

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L to R: Tarry Logsdon, RBC Tile & Stone

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Team Two REBUILD HAITI TRIP

For me, traveling to Haiti with the BATC team was such an amazing experience. We come from a country that has such an abundance, so to live and work for a week in a place where the need is so great was truly life altering. The common background made it easy to connect with the other team members and I know that lifelong friendships were forged during our time together.”

- Matt Hanish at World Wide Village

By Michelle Bruhn

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Steve Weakley, Brush Masters; Steve Henjum, SJ Henjum Design Build Matt & Brent Hanish, On the Level, Inc. Tracy, Ella and Becky Dahlin, Iron River Construction

Even getting shut out of the country the first time around, (no not because of team members’ actions, but because of political unrest) couldn’t keep this BATC team away.

Their determination evidenced itself in the accomplishments and impacts it set in motion.

They started with pouring concrete floors at a school in Williamson, which were previously gravel (can you imagine the dust!). They formed and poured foundations for five new homes as the first phase of a 15-home project.

These five homes are now completed (thanks to our Haitian counterparts) and the five families have moved from tents to permanent homes! They began the block laying on another home as well. The team members also visited “Foyer des Enfants de Jesus” children’s home where they played games and gave gifts to the children. They even found a little time to tour Port au Prince, learning more of the history and culture of the area.

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INTERESTED IN GOING ON A TRIP? Join Us on Our Next Trip!

Nov. 30 – Dec. 6, 2011 or February 1-8, 2012 Teams are in the process of forming. If you are interested contact Matt Hanish at World Wide Village, 651-777-6908, or mhanish@worldwidevillage.org.

Or, sign up for the next ReBuild Haiti Info Session coming in July. Check out the BATC.org calendar for dates and times.

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public policy

Public Policy in Good Hands Q and A with Jason McCarty with Westwood Professional Services, Inc., BATC’s Public Policy Committee Chair Q. The legislature is in overtime, again, attempting to complete the biennial budget.

Any guesses on what the final deal looks like?

Jason McCarty Westwood Professional Service, Inc.

JASON MCCARTY FUN FACTS: Family: Wife: Tina, Children: Evan (4), Noah (2 1/2), Caleb (born 4/10/11) Currently Living In: Maple Grove Hometown: Brooklyn Park (Park Center High School) Alma mater(s): North Dakota State University (BS Civil Engineering 1997); Augsburg (MBA, 2008) Mentor, influential figure: Dwight Jelle, retired Westwood President Hobbies: Chasing my children, keeping my grass green, volunteering at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Maple Grove

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A. It’s clear to me that it is going to come down to compromise. Both the executive and legislative branches feel that they have mandates and are pushing their agendas. In the end, both will need to agree. There is now a strong push from the private and public sector urging both sides to come to an agreement.

Now that I have seen, up close, this legislature through a full session, it is clear to me that we need to collaborate more with other like-minded development groups. I would like to strengthen our relationship with those groups so that we can work together to show a united front. Away from the Capitol, we need to continue to be actively involved in environmental regulatory issues, keeping a critical eye on governmental agency fees, and limiting builder/developer obstructions, such as development agreements

Q. The Minimum Impact Design Standards (MIDS) development is an important regulatory priority for BATC. What do you think about the policy targets to date, and what is the focus for BATC as the MIDS package comes together over the next year?

and moratoria rules.

A. I feel strongly that a blanket volume retention standard for all projects and soil types is the wrong approach. Areas with clayey and poor soils are at a natural disadvantage in infiltrating storm water. One standard for all areas does not mimic how the natural conditions deal with runoff.

company. We primarily work in the private sec-

Q. All eyes are on the housing market – what are you seeing in terms of project type, location, and pace of homebuilding in our region?

services. Our markets include residential and

A. I’m seeing an upturn in projects based on very specific locations and conditions. Project location with respect to school district, municipality and transportation has become increasingly important. Additionally, national builders in the local market are currently positioning themselves in locations to prepare for increases in homebuilding interest.

Q. Tell us a little bit about your business and professional background in the homebuilding industry.

Westwood is a Land and Energy consulting tor, helping builders and developers by providing a wide variety of professional services. We work to expedite projects through the planning, governmental approvals and construction phases of a project by providing land planning, surveying, civil and traffic engineering, and environmental commercial development on the land side, and wind, solar, transmission and oil and gas pipeline development on the energy side of the business.

I’ve been involved in land development for 15 years. My focus has been on working with builders and developers to create new neighborhoods in the metro area. I have previously been a State President of the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers. At Westwood, my role is Land Sector Leader and Eden Prairie Office

Q. What do you anticipate the Public Policy Committee’s focus will be over the next couple of years?

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Welcome New BATC Members Joining the Builders Association of the Twin Cities is the first step in becoming more active in your industry and in working to gain more business. The following companies have joined the BATC over the last three months. Please take a moment to welcome the newest members of our association.

NEW MEMBERS and more by Kori 2538 Cottage Grove Crest Woodbury, MN 55129 Contact: Kori Meewes 612-801-9874 kmeewes@aol.com www.andmorebykori.com

Artisan Design Build 7918 Groveland Road, #2 Mounds View, MN 55112 Contact: Gary Grimms 763-781-5752 License#: 2053712 gary@artisandb.com www.artisandbinc.com

Bank of America 3325 Hartford Road Woodbury, MN 55125 Contact: David Welsch 651-295-6394 david.welsch@bankofamerica.com www.bankofamerica.com

2819 W. 52nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55410 Contact: Jeremy Powers 612-282-0247 License#: 20627625 jeremy@buildwithbella.com www.buildwithbella.com

Metlife Home Loans

4663 - 110th SE Delano, MN 55328 Contact: Richard Gallus 612-418-0495 richgallus@galluspainting.com www.galluspainting.com

1650 W. 82nd Street, #200 Bloomington, MN 55431 Contact: Michael Cass 612-201-5898 mcass@metlife.com www.mike-cass.com

Creative Concrete Resurfacing

Gassen Company Inc.

Metro Air

1352 W. Minnehaha Pkwy.

Minneapolis, MN 55419 Contact: John Warner 612-751-9214 john@creativeconcreteresurfacing.com www.creativeconcreteresurfacing.com

6438 City West Parkway Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Contact: Terry Holm 952-922-5575 tholm@gassen.com www.gassen.com

16980 Welcome Avenue SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Contact: Scott Schede 952-447-8124 scott@metroairmn.com www.metroair.com

Crockett & Crockett Builders, Inc.

Greg Anderson Construction, Inc.

Mingle, LLC

5308 Bald Eagle Blvd E. White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Contact: Bart Crocket 651-334-5110 License #: 20475166 bart@crockettbuilders.com www.crockettbuilders.com

23 Echo St. Dellwood, MN 55110 Contact: Gregory Anderson 651-426-5311 License#: 5455 gandersonhomes@comcast.net

Dave Alan Homes, Inc.

6801 Wayzata Blvd.

St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Contact: Lynn Monson 952-417-9999 License #: 20204058 mail@dreammakerkitchenbath.com www.dreammakerkitchenbath.com

6838 Sandlewood Road Woodbury, MN 55125 Contact: Chad Schillinger 612-366-8800 License#: 20627160 chad@bluejackbuilders.com www.bluejackbuilders.com

Energy Panel Structures 102 E. Industrial Park Graettinger, IA 51342 Contact: Lee Bergum 712-859-3219 lbergum@epsbuildings.com www.epsbuildings.com

Caliber Homes Inc. 7820 Riverdale Drive Ramsey, MN 55303 Contact: Brad Fritch 612-282-2462 License#: 20637641 bradfritch@tds.net

Eternity Homes LLC

Complete Custom Painting 4847 Stewart Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Contact: Nick Dettinger 651-336-0561 nick.dettinger@gmail.com www.completecustompaint.com

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29420 Burma Avenue Northfield, MN 55057 Contact: Patrick Flynn 507-645-2719 License#: 20638704 eternityhomesllc@hotmail.com

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6563 City West Pkwy.

Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Contact: Peter Santrach 952-914-9565 accountspayable@mingleteam.com www.mingleteam.com

MN Dept. of Health Heins Nursery Inc.

Dreammaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide

Bluejack Builders

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Gallus Painting Inc.

12575 Oakview Avenue Becker, MN 55308 Contact: Pam Robideau 763-262-4444 pamr@countrylumber.us www.countrylumber.us

4220 Crocker Avenue Edina, MN 55416 Contact: Dave Alan Dybsand 612-219-1044 License#: 20098596 dave@davealanhomes.com

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Country Lumber Inc.

4800 Cottage Grove Drive Woodbury, MN 55129 Contact: Brad Hanson 651-769-2663 bhanson@heinsnursery.com www.heinsnursery.com

625 N. Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55164 Contact: Tom Standke 651-201-5209 tom.standke@state.mn.us www.health.state.mn.us

J & W Asphalt Inc.

Next Level Designers & Builders

900 W. 128th Street #205 Burnsville, MN 55337 Contact: Shawn Johnson 952-894-9028 jwasphalt@yahoo.com www.jwasphalt.com

PO Box 113 Excelsior, MN55331 Contact: Nathan Shanklin 952-454-1853 License#: 20533135 shanklin@nextlevelbuilders.com

Landesign Development

One Call Renovation

14140 W. Oakgreen Circle S. Afton, MN 55001 Contact: Gustave Thill 651-307-1544 www.artisianinfo.com

630 E. Main Street Anoka, MN 55303 Contact: Robert Mock 763-210-3100 License#: 20345607 service@trusthonecall.com www.trustonecall.com

MC Squared Construction 11840 Grouse Street Coon Rapids, MN 55448 Contact: Brian McNallan 763-862-3318 brian@mcsquaredconstruction.com www.mcsquaredconstruction.com

Merchants Bank 18550 Joplin Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 Contact: Ann Vanderloo 952-841-4268 annvanderloo@merchantbank.com www.merchantbank.com

Painting by Jerry Wind, Inc. 2119 Juno Avenue St. Paul, MN 55116 Contact: Jerry Wind 651-699-6140 jerrywind@comcast.net www.paintingbyjerrywind.com

Painting Perfection Ltd. 3360 - 99th Court NE Blaine, MN 55449 Contact: Mick Borkoski 651-762-9011 ppltd730@aol.com

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Prima Land Inc.

Revision LLC

2800 Maplewood Circle W. Wayzata, MN 55391 Contact: James Dowds 612-328-4444 License#: 20094445 jimdowds@att.net

7407 Wayzata Blvd.

Minneapolis, MN 55426 Contact: John Daly 952-540-7150 License#: 20639027 john@revisionmn.com www.revisionmn.com

The Great Northern Door Company 12937 Eagle Creek Parkway Savage, MN 55328 Contact: Dustin Radermacher 952-808-3159 dradermacher@greatnortherndoor.com www.greatnortherndoor.com

Solarworld America, LLC

Tim Lemke Construction Inc.

4650 Adohr Lane Camariool, CA 93012 Contact: Michael Mularski 805-388-6590 michael.mularski@solarworldusa.com www.solarworld.com

1924 Coventry Court Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Contact: Tim Lemke 651-602-9001 info@timlemkeconstruction.com www.timlemkeconstruction.com

Speer-Bast Construction

Trademark Wood Products LLC

655 Hillary Farm Road Hudson, WI 54016 Contact: Jason Bast 651-324-1147 jasonedinarealty@yahoo.com www.speerbast.com

8607 Hansen Avenue Shakopee, MN 55379 Contact: James Mitlyng 952-403-9852 james.mitlyng@trademarkwood.com www.trademarkwood.com

Prescott Land Development 143 Oak Street Excelsior, MN 55331 Contact: Tom Meehan 612-720-9881 ltmlimited@aol.com www.eaglespointstcroix.com

Reliant Electric 1424 - 3rd Street N. Minneapolis, MN 55411 Contact: Mark Cemensty 651-687-9100 mcemenstry@yahoo.com www.mistersparkyelectrical.com

Renaissance Reel Productions, LLC

Steven Cabinets

2044 Oakdale Avenue #101 West St. Paul, MN 55118 Contact: Jeff Rosalez 651-283-1482 j.rosalez@live.com www.renaissancereel@live.com

2211 E. Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55413 Contact: Douglas Steven 612-378-1812 doug@stevencabinets.com www.stevencabinets.com

US Bank Home Mortgage 2990 Centre Pointe Drive Roseville, MN 55113 Contact: Ed Sarquis 651-746-8301 ed.sarquis@usbank.com

Water Doctors Water Treatment 8201 Old Central Avenue Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 Contact: Robert Hoey 763-535-1800 sales@waterdrs.com www.waterdrs.com

Western Roofing Supply 2727 - 26th Avenue S. Minneapolis, MN 55406 Contact: Mike Oelfke 612-729-7353 mikeoelfke@qwestoffice.net www.westernroofingsupply.com

Referrals: If you have companies that you feel would benefit from becoming members, please share their name with Deb at deb@batc.org or 651-697-7562

The Social Side of BATC Join us in our social neighborhood.

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construction corner

Quiz it.

Q: Can replacing an old, inefficient,

Where does Energy Efficiency fit into an Energy Retrofit?

We’re hearing more talk about energy retrofits, but updating a home so the monthly utility bills look better is usually

3. Water and Moisture Vapor Management (health and durability); 4. Building Shell Air-tightness (durabili-

only one of many remodeling goals that a

ty, comfort, and energy efficiency);

homeowner may have in mind. An exist-

5. Insulation and Windows (comfort and

ing home includes a number of interactive systems that make up the enclosure, including structure, insulation, weather

energy efficiency); 6. Heating and Air Conditioning Design (comfort and energy efficiency).

barrier, air barrier, vapor retarder, exterior finishes, interior finishes, doors, and win-

These priorities are listed in order of

dows. Mechanical systems in a home can

importance. Safety and health must

include heating, cooling, distribution,

always be the top priorities, but every-

ventilation, water, electrical and lighting,

thing on this list is essential to a safe,

and low voltage systems. Occupant

durable, comfortable, and energy-effi-

behavior adds additional dimensions.

cient home. Any less will not result in a

Simple remodels, like changing only the

sustainable housing model. This is not

kitchen countertops, may have no impact

just a checklist, but a reasoning filter to

on system interactions. Remodels that

apply to each planned change to a home.

cause changes to heat, air, or moisture management, such as installing a new or

Testing the existing home’s performance

larger kitchen range hood, could result in

against the priority list before beginning a

many new and complex interactions

remodel that impacts heat, air, or mois-

between systems in the home.

ture management will provide a baseline

Remodelers should have a set of guiding

that can help guide planning. It is then

principles, and a list of priorities that

possible to measure actual performance

guide decisions when evaluating the

improvements by testing again after the

impact of proposed changes to an exist-

remodel has been completed. It is

ing home. Here are some principles and

important to provide this information to

priorities to consider:

the homeowners and teach them how to maintain the house and keep it in the

Guiding Principles

same optimized operating condition as it

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was when you delivered it to them.

Plan changes to the home to ensure safety.

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Design, construct, and maintain

So, to answer the question we started

homes for durability.

with, energy efficiency is an essential

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Operate homes for health and com-

economic and environmental part of the Energy Retrofit but cannot be considered

fort.

alone because it is only one element of a

Priorities

systems approach to whole-house per-

1. Combustion Safety – including

formance.

attached garages (safety and health); 2. Ventilation and Indoor Environmental

Richard Stone, Extension Educator in Housing Technology, University of Minnesota Extension

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chimney-vented furnace with a new, high-efficiency, sealed-combustion furnace cause moisture or indoor air quality issues in a home?

Absolutely! Will it create problems in every home – certainly not! Let’s be clear, there are several very large benefits of this change – increased energy efficiency, improved comfort, and protection against combustion backdrafting from the furnace. However, replacing a chimney-vented furnace with a sealed combustion model is perhaps the single largest change you can make to an existing home. It will dramatically change the home’s air exchange rate and move the typical winter neutral pressure plane downward. And it might leave an atmospherically-vented water heater very susceptible to combustion spillage or backdrafting.

The biggest impact on moisture and air quality in the home will be in the winter, so that’s where we will focus.

In an atmospherically-vented furnace, when air goes out the chimney, the same volume of outdoor air must be drawn into the home. This is why older inefficient furnaces, fireplaces, and wood stoves tend to dry out the home in the winter. A cold chimney will exhaust 10 to 50 cubic feet per minute (cfm) up the chimney depending on chimney and outdoor conditions simply due to natural stack effect. This is similar to operating a continuous bath fan. When the furnace is on, there is 150 to 600 cfm going up the chimney depending on furnace size and efficiency. This is similar to running a large range hood and the colder it gets the more it runs. When the furnace is off, but the chimney is still warm the exhaust flow is somewhere between these two conditions.

The bottom line is simple-- this is a major change in the home’s overall air exchange (or ventilation) rate. This means that existing moisture and/or indoor pollutants will stick around a bit longer. Also, since the neutral pressure plane has been lowered, more warm, moist air will exit the upper portion of the home than before.

This could contribute to attic moisture problems, frost on exterior storms, or peeling paint on the upper portion of the home.

Summer conditions are generally not so dramatic.

However, an atmospherically-vented water heater may have a bigger challenge venting properly, both winter and summer, if the chimney isn’t resized and /or relined.

With that in mind, it might be a good time to consider a sealed combustion or power-vented water heater.

Pat Huelman, University of Minnesota October/November/December Question: Why do my new high-efficiency windows occasionally have condensation on the outside in the summer?

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L to R: Gail Ketter, The Builders Club; Jolynn Johnson, Crystal Kitchen Center; Kathe Ostrom, C.N. Ostrom & Son, Inc.

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NATURAL GAS HELPS YOU SELL HOMES

According to a recent NAHB national study*, builder members stated that homes built with natural gas, on average, sold for 6 percent more than an electric home regardless of the size of the home. A majority of builders noted that a new home with natural gas equipment (e.g. heating system, range, water heater, dryer or fireplace) generally sells more quickly than a new home with electric appliances.

Use our online Home Energy Costs and Emissions Calculator to see how your homebuyers and the environment can benefit from choosing natural gas versus electricity for heating, water heating, clothes dryers and ranges. You will also see a cost and emissions comparison for a standard natural gas furnace and water heater versus a high-efficiency model. Visit CenterPointEnergy.com/costcalculator. *National study prepared for the Energy Solutions Center by the National Association of Home builders in November 2010.

For more information on how to benefit from building with natural gas, contact David Poretti at 800-234-5800, ext. 4386 or David.Poretti@CenterPointEnergy.com. Š2011 CenterPoint Energy 110162

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Deep thoughts from your friends at the BATC Foundation

By Katie Harms, BATC Foundation Public Relations Chair

It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. ~AUTHOR UNKNOWN

Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights. ~PAULINE R. KEZER

Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are. ~BERTOLD BRECHT

Change always comes bearing gifts. ~PRICE PRITCHETT

Questions? Contact Jan Berg 651-697-7563 jan@batc.org

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This article is about change! Change is good, and what other industry can boast a clearer understanding of this fact. While change simply for the sake of change doesn’t always make sense, those of us involved in BOF for the last several years have been mulling over a significant change and are happy to tell you that we have jumped, feet first, into an exciting one. BOF has changed our name to the BATC Foundation.

We are so proud of what BOF has accomplished over the past many years and we in no way want to diminish the importance of that work. We feel our role as members of the BATC Foundation is to look for opportunities for more growth. Basically it’s our job to look for strategies for success and evolve into an organization that all can understand. Quite honestly, we all felt it was time to put BOF to rest and we are extremely excited for the future of the BATC Foundation.

A strong foundation is critical to any organization and we look forward to working with BATC as we build on the past success of BOF. You all will be an integral part of this growth.

We need you to become aware of what we are doing, and we need you to get involved in ways you may have never done before. We will be calling on you – literally, on the phone, at a meeting or via e-mail, to help. We know just how busy you are but will ask you to set aside some time to give to those less fortunate.

Remember, what you give will come back to you in so many ways. We truly believe that.

The BATC Foundation is YOUR foundation and we are simply the stewards. We can only be as successful as you allow us to be with your contributions of time and talents and resources.

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Foundation Projects Habitat Build: The BATC Foundation is partnering with Habitat for Humanity this summer to build a home for a very deserving family.

We’ve selected our build partner and finalizing plans as I write this.

Wounded Veteran Remodel: We’ve just finished Phase One and are looking to once again team up with the Jared Allen Foundation to work on Phase two of this project to provide a more comfortable and livable environment for one of our region’s wounded Veterans. James Barton Design/Build is our build partner on this project.

Basement Finish: We’re just beginning a basement and bath remodel for a family of seven in North Minneapolis. The mom had lost her business and the husband was laid off.

They then lost their home but were fortunate to get a home from her sister with the help of social services agencies. Their new home is much smaller so they needed more bedrooms, a bath and new windows to ensure a safe environment for the entire family. Showcase Renovation is the Buid Air Conditioning Replacement: We’ve just completed a small project in partnership with Check out the blog at www.batcpls.org | WWW.BATC.ORG

Interfaith Outreach Foundation to replace an air conditioner for a single mother and her daughter. This mother has lost her job and was in a car accident, and her daughter has severe allergies. Thanks to Thompson Plumbing for providing the new air conditioner.

All of these projects came to us through members and have been coordinated through our membership.

BATC Foundation forms new partnership with...

Garage Sale If you are still reading, we have a wonderful opportunity for you to clean out and feel great about it! We are once again preparing for the fall garage sale hoping to make it bigger and better. We are in need of donations. Please contact Jan Berg at the BATC office. Not only does Jan do an incredible job of keeping this committee on track, she also will coordinate taking that unused “stuff” off your hands! Win-win for everyone!

One Last change...

In the coming months, we will be bringing you a new and improved mission statement…yep, more change! We encourage your thoughts and comments as we move forward.

The most important thing to remember is this: To be ready at any moment to give up what you are for what you might become.

- W. E. B. Du Bois Let’s become something greater than we can possibly imagine. In looking at this membership, it is entirely possible.

We will provide an affordable home in Shakopee for a deserving family.

We’re pleased to announce that Mike McCalvy, Remodeling Consultants, Inc., and BATC Emeritus member has agreed to be the project coordinator.

Now, how can you participate in this worthwhile endeavor and help your Foundation?

By providing labor for whatever time you can give. The project starts July 11th and will take five weeks to complete.

Contact Jan Berg at jan@batc.org or 651-697-7563.

Thank You to Our Volunteers.

Thanks to these vendors and volunteers for their hard work and support as we complete work on the Wounded Veteran Remodel.

James Barton Design/Build (James Madsen, John Miller, Tamra Mueller, Jon Hassenfritz, and Brittany Blackford) Timberlake Image LLC (Tom Brenner) Grand Design Floors of MN (Mark Anderson) MasterBrand Cabinets Scherer Brothers Lumber (Katie Harms) Cambria (Scott Jenewein) Quartz Surfaces (Joe Marso) Pro Drywall

Kohler (Andrea Kottas) Edwards Sales (Glen Gakemeier) Lamperts of Apple Valley (Adam Olson) Premium Painting (Jade Erhart) Hirshfields of Apple Valley (Chris Monyhan) Donley Tile and Stone Inc. (Rich Donley) Rubbel Tile Pro Build (Ted Overturf) Soderbeck Design and Construction (Dean Soderbeck and son)

Sportsman Electric Inc. (Mark Olson)

Sherman Construction (Bob Scherman)

Southern Lights (Michelle Thompson)

Tim Lemke Construction (Tim Lemke)

Gaynor Sales & Associates (Ken Poepping) Midwest Fence Amerock (Casey Deedon) Schlage Twin Cities Hardware Abbey Decorating of Apple Valley (Kirk Johnson) Harkraft Building Products (Peter Wagner)

Rossbach Construction (Don Ruby) Apex Construction Management (John Biancini) Flynn Construction (Bob Flynn) Mackmiller Design Build (Mark Mackmiller) Pro Time Construction (Brent Christenson) JW Williams Construction (Jack Williams) Knight Construction (Gary Knight)

South Metro Plumbing and Heating (Jason Crow)

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Saints Game

L to R: Scott Gjertjansen, Carpenters Contractors Corp.; Charlie Bradburn, ABC Millwork; Dave Korbel, Carpenters Contractors Corp.; and Dale Tirevold, Lyman Lumber Co.

Bill Bye, ABC Kitchens

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Design Charrette

L to R: Mike Rygh and Tom Ott with Custom One Homes meet with designer Jim Kuiken, Jim Kuiken Design

L to R: Michael Hillesheim, Mary Acker and Kelle Long Staats reviewing layout ideas with Teresa St. Amant, St. Amant Design

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L to R: Jon Rohs, Jon Rohs Construction consulting with Shelly Santine, Cundy Santine Architects

L to R: Interior Designers Elizabeth Marx and Rebecca Vant Hull, Martha O’Hara Interiors discussing options

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Parade of Homes News ®

This fall marks 63 years for the Parade of Homes and 24 years for the Remodelers Showcase helping you get faceto-face with prospective customers. We’ve weathered some pretty dramatic market and industry changes in the past few years, yet this brand remains the most effective marketing tool builders and remodelers have.

We had already begun to prepare for the market and industry changes that were coming when the recession hit.

And while we haven’t been able to move as quickly as we like, we have been working harder and smarter to effectively bring the Parade of Homes into the brave new electronic, mobile, social, and energy-conscious world.

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2012 DATES: Spring Preview March 3 - April 1 Spring Remodelers Showcase March 30 - April 1

2011 SPRING PREVIEW STATS (342 ENTRIES):

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Here are just some of our recent changes: • Interactive mapping and tour routing for all homes and remodeled homes were added in fall, 2009.

• Parade of Homes OnTour added a searchable open house directory between tour events in 2010.

• Your Personal Designer, an online, interactive decorating application for homes on the tour was added in 2010 to keep visitors on our site longer.

• The Parade of Homes Blog and newsroom were added in 2010.

• The Parade of Homes Facebook and Twitter pages were built in 2010.

• A mobile website and iPhone app were added for new homes in the spring 2011.

• A mini-tour featuring energy efficiency, the Energy Efficient Home Tour, was added in spring 2011.

• A new mobile website and iPhone app will be available for remodeled homes in fall 2012.

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We’re not going to stop looking for ways to improve and keep the Parade of Homes vibrant and successful for you. Look for continued improvements, a brand new website, and more in the coming months.

And don’t forget, now is the time to set your budgets for 2012. Entry deadline for the spring tour is November 9, and display ads is early December.

3,591 appointments made

523 sales made

2011 SPRING REMODELERS SHOWCASE® STATS (70 ENTRIES):

32,506 groups visited remodeled homes during the 2011 Spring Remodelers Showcase

552 appointments made

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SMC Marketing Mashup

L to R: Amy James, K-102 DJ, Andy Michels, Bob Michels Construction; Jon Coty, The Builders Choice

L to R: Hosts Todd Kalman and David Jahns, Clear Channel Radio

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Center Lucas Phalen, KDWB DJ flanked by Kate Liester and her dad, Tim Liester, Lyman Lumber

The Marketing Mashup gave members a lot of great marketing tips.

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L to R: Sarah Dulong, Ron Clark Construction with Justin Spoelstra, Preferred Interactive

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“We are still very excited about winning two Reggies and four Trillium Awards for our homes in the Fall 2010 POH. Just knowing our homes were judged ‘best’ by other builders was reward enough, but on top of that, our prospective clients are truly impressed by our wins. Closing a deal is just a little bit easier when they see our trophies and read the press clippings!”

Friday, July 22, 2011 Reggie Awards Friday, August 19, 2011 Trillium Awards Builder of the Year Associate of the Year Robert L. Hanson Service Award Nominations

All Winners will be announced at the Awards of Excellence Gala Sat., October 15, 2011 DoubleTree, Minneapolis-Park Place

- JIM KUIKEN, ACCENT HOMES, 2010 WINNER

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Self-Insured Workers Compensation Insurance The Builders Group (TBG) gives BATC members access to the largest provider of construction-related workers’ compensation insurance in Minnesota. This self-insured program is exclusive to members of BATC and BAM, and was formed by BATC and its partners to provide a long-term, stable program for our industry at the lowest possible cost to each member.

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you pay exactly what you owe with monthly self-audit billing – there are no surprise audits at year-end; personalized loss control services; monthly claims reports on request; competitive up-front rates; all profits and investment income is returned to members; it’s YOUR insurance company -- you no longer rent your workers’ compensation; TBG staff and claims adjustors working on behalf of the member.

Industry-Only Liability Insurance Provided through Continental Western Insurance, our program provides builder risk, auto and umbrella coverage - with outstanding customer service. The insurance market is beginning to harden and you can expect price increases – but rest assured that our Continental Western program is the best on the market for the lowest rates. BATC and BAM formed this insurance program as well just to meet member needs.

Saving Money is Never a Bad Deal 401k Multiple Employer Plan

Super-America Discount Gas Program

Do you offer a 401k Plan to your employees? Maybe you thought it was too expensive? Well think again. Our 401k MEP plan allows you to provide a fullfeatured retirement plan for you and your team for as little as $800 per year.

Maybe the liability scared you? Well think again. Our plan transfers all employer liability to a third-party administrator and eliminates costly and complicated paperwork. This innovative plan is less than a year old, but it’s already generating tremendous industry interest. And it’s only available through BATC.

Save 4.5 cents per gallon of gas on every vehicle in your fleet just for being a member of BATC. And, get online account management, customized detailed reporting and online bill presentment. Here are several more benefits: separate vehicle, driver, and/or department activity for quick analysis; track miles driven and miles per gallon; determine fuel cost per mile; reduces bookkeeping/accounting expenses; get 15% off oil changes at Valvoline, and a $2 discount off a car wash at any participating SuperAmerica station.

Holiday Program

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Save 4.5 cents on every gallon of fuel purchased at Holiday with their competitive volume discounts. Plus, your discounts are doubled for the first 120 days!

There are no fees with the Holiday Fleet card. There are no set up fees, no monthly or annual fees. They will issue as many cards as needed. Plus, if a card is lost, they will replace it at no cost to you.

Under this members-benefit program, BATC members receive a 22% discount on monthly cell service for their business, or 18% off personal cell phone service in addition to 25% off cell phone accessories. This program is saving our members thousands of dollars every year.

Benefits include:

GM Vehicle Private Offer

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As the exclusive automotive manufacturer of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), GM is pleased to extend a private offer of $500 toward the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles to association members.

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competitive volume discounts; absolutely no fees; fast, accurate reporting; vehicle or driver tracking; card security; over 450 locations; customized for you!

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Staying Connected Welcome to Member News. This is the place to learn about what's happening in the lives of BATC members. We feature awards, births, marriages, condolences, promotions, new hires, and all sorts of other milestones. So remember to send us all your important news!

Awards/Honors Warners’ Stellian Wins Honor St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman honored Warners’ Stellian with a Sustainable Saint Paul Award in the Waste Reduction and Recycling category in April for reducing its waste stream by 75 percent. A video of Warners’ Stellian’s Styrofoam compacting WARNERS’ STELLIAN process can be viewed at: http://is.gd/fduWm.

Hedberg Earns Finalist Honor for Environmental Award Hedberg Landscape and Masonry Supplies’ “Go Blue! Diamond Lake Community Makeover” project has been named a finalist for a 2011 Environmental Initiative Award presented by the Minnesota Environmental Initiative (MEI). The public was invited to vote for their favorite project online with the winners announced in late May. Visit them online at http://www.hedbergrocks.com/.

Freier’s Receives National Award

Congratulations to Krech Exteriors! They were excited to announce their status as the 2011 "Best Siding Company" as chosen by the community of Stillwater and awarded by the Stillwater Gazette in their 2011 Readers Choice Awards.

Freier’s Electric and Heating received the Vesta Award for its help in designing the Empyre Elite 100, named the best new product at the Hearth, Patio and Barbeque Expo this spring in Salt Lake City, Utah. Vesta Awards recognize and honor innovation in design and technology in the wood heating and hearth industry.

Visit Krech at www.krechexteriors.com.

To learn more visit www.freiers.com.

James Barton Design Build Owners Receive Recognition

Mary Maney wins NKBA Award

For more information, visit them at www.warnersstellian.com.

Krech Exteriors Honored

Congressman John Kline honored James Madsen, his wife Mary Jo Lageson and two sons Erik Lageson and Jared Madsen at the “Star of the North” Special Recognition ceremony this spring. They were honored for their trip to Haiti with BATC and the Builders Outreach Foundation last winter to build permanent homes for two displaced Haitian Families.

Visit them online and find out more about their trip to Haiti at www.jbdb.biz.

Carl Peterson Wins Appointment Congratulations to Carl Peterson, Peterson, Peterson & Associates, who was recently appointed to be a commissioner on the CIty of Rosemount Port Authority for a four year term.

Visit them online at www.ppaplc.com.

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FREIER’S VESTA AWARD

Congratulations to Crystal Kitchen Center’s Mary Maney, AKBD, ASID for earning several awards for her designs. She won the People’s Choice Award for kitchen design at the ASID Showcase House – Lake of the Isles home. Additionally she earned a first place award as well as a student choice award for medium size kitchen from the National MARY MANEY Kitchen and Bath Association.

Congratulations to Showcase Renovations Showcase Renovations won a national Chrysalis Award (sponsored by Qualifed Remodeler magazine) again in 2011. This one was for Exterior over $100K, by architect was Paul Buum from SALA. Great job!

Visit them at www.showcaserenovation.com.

SHOWCASE RENOVATIONS

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MILESTONES AND COOL STUFF Creative Lighting Turns 85 Congratulations to Creative Lighting on their 85th anniversary in business. You can visit their new online virtual showroom at www.creative-lighting.com.

Westwood Continues to Win Solar Projects The City of Minneapolis has recently awarded Westwood Professional Services the design contracts for two rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar projects funded by the Solar America Cities grant.

The new projects will be perched atop the roofs of the Royalston Maintenance Facility (100kW) and Currie Equipment Facility (40kW) in WESTWOOD Minneapolis. These will come on the heels of Westwood’s 40kW solar system that went online this spring at Metro RV & Mini Storage in Bloomington. Partial funding for that system came from the Xcel Energy Solar Rewards program and the State of Minnesota Bonus rebate program.

Visit Westwood online at www.westwoodps.com.

ON THE MOVE

Westwood Announced Promotions and New Hire Westwood Professional Services has announced that Jason McCarty, PE, (and BATC’s Public Policy Committee Chair and Board member) was named office manager for their Eden Prairie office. McCarty will oversee Eden Prairie operations while maintaining his role as nationJASON MCCARTY al land sector leader.

Westwood also announced that Francis Hagen, II, PE, is transitioning to the position of director, residential development services, to oversee the firm’s residential operations and business development. Hagen will maintain the responsibilities held in his previous position as director FRANCIS HAGEN of engineering services during the transition.

Additionally, Jerrod McCarty has joined Westwood as a construction inspector/civil technician in their Eden Prairie, Minnesota office.

McCarty will be assisting with construction observation, contract administration, and engineering construction plan preparation for Westwood’s residential group. McCarty previously worked for the firm as a survey crew chief.

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Hellmuth & Johnson Opens in Edina

Visit them all online at www.westwoodps.com.

On May 11th, Hellmuth & Johnson formally opened the doors to their new offices in Edina. The Mayor of Edina and over 200 guests were on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony held on May 11th.

Danielle Ottman Takes on Home & Garden Show

Visit them online atwww.hjlawfirm.com.

EDINA OFFICE

NEW PEOPLE & PROMOTIONS Kristy Conlin joins Martha O’Hara Interiors Martha O’Hara Interiors was pleased to announce the addition of award winning kitchen and bath designer Kristy Conlin, CKD to their staff.

Conlin brings over 10 years of experience in the kitchen and bath design arena working for some of the region’s most prestigious firms.

You can visit them at www.oharainteriors.com.

Jason Dirks has joined CS Media’s team, bringing over 12 years of experience in the AV industry.

His specialties include AMX programming, Lutron lighting and general trouble-shooting.

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DANIELLE OTTMAN

See them online at www.homeandardenshow.com.

The Builder’s Choice Expands Sales Department and Welcomes Business Development Manager Fullerton Companies and The Builder’s Choice are excited to have Jon Coty as their Business Development Manager. Jon comes to Fullerton; The Builder’s Choice with 20 years of experience in the building industry and currently serves on BATC’s Executive Board.

CS Media Welcomes Jason Dirks

CS Media is online at www.cs-mediainc.com.

Marketplace Events, producer of the Minneapolis Home & Garden Show, has hired Danielle Ottman as its new Minneapolis Show Manager. Ottman will oversee the development of the 2012 Minneapolis Home & Garden Show (at the Minneapolis Convention Center February 29March 4) and is an essential part in the planning and execution of the show.

JASON DIRKS

Additionally, The Builder’s Choice welcomes four more employees to their roster. Chris Boston joins the firm as a Contractor Service Representative at the Osceola location with more than 29 years of experience in the industry.

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Matt Rothbauer is a new (CSR) Contractor Service Representative and will serve all areas of the Twin Cities market and Western Wisconsin from the Ellsworth location. Dana Lehto, a 26 year lumber sales guru, has joined the staff at the Glencoe location. And, Tony Martinson signed on in their Watertown location with almost 30 years servicing local contractors.

Visit them online at www.fullertontbc.com.

K Hovnanian appoints Jeff Parks to Division President Hovnanian Enterprises announced that Jeff Parks has been appointed to Division President of their Minnesota Division. Parks had most recently served as Vice President Operations in the Minnesota office, and has been with the company since 2004.

CONGRATULATIONS — BABIES, WEDDINGS AND MORE...

Martha O’Hara Interiors was happy to welcome it’s newest family member: John Ryan Muldowney!

Born to designer Autumn Muldowney, and her husband Ryan, John was welcomed into the world on April 21st. Congratulations to the proud parents.

BABY JOHN Becky Harasyn, Xcel Energy, was proud to announce that she’s become a grandma (again). This time it’s to a precious little girl, Layla Grace, born to Becky’s son and daughter-in-law, Chris & Mary Harasyn.

Visit them online at at http://www.khov.com.

Crystal Kitchen Center Welcomes Rik Lalim Rik Lalim has joined Crystal Kitchen Center to handle the company’s marketing and sales. Rik had previously owned Rikochet, a marketing and PR firm at International Market Square.

Visit the NEW Home of www.BATC.org Coming August 2011

You can find Rik online at www.crystalkitchen.com.

Kitchen Craft Cabinetry 13540 Wayzata Blvd.

Minnetonka, MN 55305 952-544-0458

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BATC Golf - June

L to R: Bob Hanson, Curt Christensen; Lee Lyn Construction LLC, Lowell Pratt, Pratt Homes

L to R: Bob Hanson, John Taylor; Marvin Windows Doors, Lowell Pratt, Pratt Homes & Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders

L to R: Brian Brinker; Marvin Windows

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L to R: Dale Worm, Weis Builders and Marg Gleason, Crew Two

L to R: Scott Hocket, Ross Anderson, Mat Gates, Shawn Page

L to R: Scott Groe, Matt Nothbaer, Jon Coty; The Builders Choice/A Fullerton Company

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BATC Golf - June

L to R: Jason Jones, Tim Huberty: Schwieters Companies, Inc. (Winner of the BATC YP’s ‘Craziest Picture’ Contest)

Tom Zerull

L to R: Dave Leuwer & Jenny Johnson with Industrial Door Company, Inc.

L to R: Michelle Bruhn, Deb Earl and Intern Tony Falk help staff the BATC Golf event

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L to R: Michelle Ernisse, Jayne Carey-Peterson, Jennifer Cramer-Miller

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“It always amazes (and scares) me how many remodelers are doing really nice work. It is especially gratifying to win a ROMA. We score major points with our homeowners when their project wins.”

– Ali Awad, 2010 ROMA Winner Awad + Koontz Architects Builders Inc

WE’RE PROUD TO PRESENT THE

2011 ROMA AWARD WINNERS: ADDITIONS

KITCHENS

Projects that enlarge a house by adding a new, enclosed space such as a bedroom/bath wing, a family room, or an eating area.

Kitchen remodeling projects that improve traffic flow, storage, and/or efficiency. Examples include installing new cabinets, counters or flooring, constructing an island; adding a planning center; or adding an eating area.

ADDITIONS — UNDER 600 SQ. FT.

Kuhl Designers Builders LLC in Edina ADDITIONS — OVER 600 SQ. FT.

Vujovich Design Build, Inc. in Minneapolis

BATHROOMS Adding a bath, replacing old fixtures, resurfacing walls and floors, adding storage and counter space, or enlarging the bath with a bump-out or space from adjoining room.

Revolution Design and Build in Excelsior

INTERIORS Interiors refer to improvements within the confines of an existing house, excluding the kitchen and bathroom.

Examples might be converting an unused attic into a family room, resurfacing walls and floors, adding architectural details such as alcoves or bays, dividing one large room into two, or removing partitions to combine small rooms into one large space.

McDonald Remodeling, Inc. in Sunfish Lake

To view the award-winning presentations, visit www.batcpls.org.

Winners list can also be viewed online at www.batc.org. Click on Awards.

KITCHENS —UNDER 300 SQ. FT.

Kuhl Designers Builders LLC in Edina KITCHENS —OVER 300 SQ. FT.

College City Design/Build Inc. in Lakeville

LOWER LEVEL

Structural Dimensions, Inc. in Eden Prairie

SPECIAL - OTHER This category looks at the design of a remodeling project that does not fall into other ROMA categories.

Warren Home Restorations, Inc. in Chanhassen

TOTAL HOUSE

Basement (walkout or standard) level remodeling.

The total-house category refers to any remodeling project that involves three or more of the previous categories and must retain 20 percent of the original structure.

LOWER LEVEL —UNDER 1,000 SQ. FT.

TOTAL HOUSE —UNDER 2,500 SQ. FT.

Finished Basement Company in Minnetonka

Vujovich Design Build, Inc. in Mound

LOWER LEVEL —OVER 1,000 SQ. FT.

TOTAL HOUSE —OVER 2,500 SQ. FT.

Finished Basement Company in Medina

The Landschute Group, Inc. in Deephaven

OWNERS’ SUITE / BEDROOM

BEST NEW-COMER

This category looks at remodeled bedrooms or bedroom suites.

Warren Home Restorations, Inc. in Chanhassen

Warren Home Restorations

BEST OF SHOW Finished Basement Company

SPECIAL - DETAIL COMPONENTS

REMODELER OF THE YEAR

This category looks at the design detail components of a remodeling project of any type.

Bob Michels Construction, Inc. A total of 60 entries in 13 categories were judged.

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ROMA Awards Banquet

L to R: Eric Maciazka, Ashley Mitlyng, Shanna O’Brien and Dan Murphy from Kuhl Designers Builders

L to R: Ron Zachand, Michelle Byers from Structural Dimensions

Winner of the 2011 Remodeler of the Year Award - Bob Michels Construction. L to R: Bob Michels, Andy Michels, Mary Michels and Caitlyn Michels

Emcee Amy James, K102 DJ

A great time was had by all at the 30th annual Remodeler of Merit Awards (ROMA) banquet held at The St. Paul Hotel in June 23, 2011.

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The ROMA winners were announced as well as the 2011 Remodeler of the Year.

To view the slideshows of each of the winning entries, visit www.batcpls.org to view the posts titled “30th Annual ROMA Banquet - Best Ever” Finished Basement won three awards.

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ROMA Awards Banquet

L to R: Ed Roskowinske and Tom Zevull from Vujovich Design Build

The St. Paul Hotel was a great venue for the 2011 ROMA Banquet

L to R: Ross Iverson, Shari Bell, Scherer Bros., Ali Awad, Awad & Koontz and Andy Lomen, Scherer Bros.

L to R: Darin Pavek, Jeremy Perlick, Bonnie Anderson and Bjorn Freudenthal from College City

L to R: Butch and Liz Sprenger with Kate and Dana Harms

L to R: James Vagle, BATC; Brad Sorensen, Brush Masters; Paul Hughes, Shrader & Co; Bob Michels, Bob Michels Construction; Todd Polifka, Brush Masters

A Huge Thank You to the ROMA Award Sponsors

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