“This is one of the most important days of the year for the homebuilding and remodeling industry.”

We can assure you Builder Day at the Capitol is time well spent!  Be there on March 15th, at the St. Paul Hotel at 12:30pm. We'll provide the snacks, share key messages & lobbying tips, and then we'll all shuttle to the Capitol and back for the legislative reception.

INSIDE THE MARCH HOT SHEET

“Despite the modest dip in starts this month, we expect to see ongoing, gradual growth in housing production in 2016. An improving economy, solid job creation and pent-up demand for housing should keep the market moving forward.”

     - NAHB Chief Economist, David Crowe

This Week's BATC Related Headlines

Parade of Homes on WCCO
Our Parade of Homes style editor Katy Baar stopped by WCCO to talk trends. Watch here >>

Parade of Homes in Star Tribune
Hot bath trends featuring our sponsor, The Tile Shop. Read here>>

20,000 Likes on Parade of Homes Facebook!!!

A major milestone for the Parade of Homes Facebook page as it bloomed to over 20,000 likes this weekend! 

Housing First Gets Social!

The Housing First Network has officially started to ramp up its campaigning efforts for 2016 with new Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. Be sure to like and follow them all!

Home Innovation Research Labs is looking for builders of new houses in cold climate areas.

Join a field monitoring study designed to better understand moisture performance of high-R wall systems. The results of the study will provide valuable real-life data on long-term performance of walls constructed using energy efficient practices. 

There is no cost to participate, all instrumentation will be provided, and builder names will not be disclosed in the final report, as all sites will be reported only by general geographical location. Participating builders can submit multiple homes for participation in the study. Instrumentation will take place in the spring and summer of 2016 and monitoring will continue at least into the summer of 2017.

UPCOMING MARCH COURSES

Two-Day Course, March 29 & 30th: Universal Design/Build
Universal Design/Build presents a shift in the approach to residential design and construction. Comfort and convenience regardless of age, stature or ability is the hallmark of inclusive design. Designers, suppliers, builders, remodelers, social and health service providers will benefit from this course.

12 MN and WI contractor and real estate credits and more! • two-day course • lunch included on both dates • $395 per student 

MARCH CONTRACTOR UNIVERSITY COURSES

Tuesday, March 22
R50 per Inch! The Promise and Science of VIPs (vacuum insulated panels) • Sounding Out: Insulation and Noise Control • The Science of Specifying Moisture and Mold Control in Framed Wall Assemblies • Building Science: Moisture Management • Creating More Efficient and Functional Neighborhoods

Thursday, March 24
EPA Lead Renovator Refresher Certification Course

Feb. 20 - Mar. 20
Spring Parade of Homes 
Mar. 15
Builder Day at the Capitol [Register]
Mar. 18 - 20
Spring Remodelers Showcase
Mar. 22
Contractor University: Seven hours of CE courses [Register]
Mar. 24
Contractor University: EPA Lead Renovator Refresher Certification Course [Register]
Mar. 29 & 30
Contractor University: Universal Design/Build NAHB [Register]
April 7
BRS [Register]
April 16
BATC Foundation Gala [Register]

For a complete list of events, visit our website at www.batc.org