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Three Things You Need to Know This Week
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Mark your calendars! On July 15th we head to court to make argue our case on the building code and and energy code case. Read our legal brief here.
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The Artisan Home Tour starts on Friday! Tickets can be purchased at Bachman's and Patina stores, online, and at each home. Look for us on the news! We have several interviews set.
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Don't forget! The Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase deadline is a week from today. Enter now!
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Special Session Deal in the Works?
We're getting somewhere? Two weeks after the regular adjournment of the 2015 Legislative Session, Minnesota leaders appear to be closing in on a deal to complete the two-year budget. Read more >>
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May Permit Numbers - Slow and Steady
For the third month in a row residential construction failed to beat the previous year’s numbers. Single-family permits were down 12 percent when compared to May 2014, while multi-family permits were down 15 percent from this time last year. Read more >>
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BATC in the News
The Artisan Home Tour is making headlines! So far the Pioneer Press and the Star Tribune have previewed the tour, and tune into Fox 9 tomorrow morning to see M.A. Rosko at two Artisan Homes. Keep your eyes peeled for more, we have several additional interviews set up!
We're talking townhomes. The Star Tribune covered J.L. Schwieters donation of land to build Habitat for humanity townhomes in Hugo. BATC Executive Director David Siegel commented on how townhomes are a good fit for first-time buyers.
May permits down. The Star Tribune, the Pioneer Press, and Finance and Commerce all covered our May housing numbers.
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Industry Leaders Meet to Talk Workforce Development
A week ago, BATC called together leaders from more than 15 construction industry associations to talk about workforce development and the labor shortage facing our industry. This was the first of it's kind meeting and the group plans to continue to work together.
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A Special Invitation to BATC Licensed Realtors
Join us next Tuesday, June 9th, from 1 to 3 pm, at all Artisan Homes (except #18) to preview these gorgeous homes and enjoy free food...no ticket required.
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Builder's Guide to Dodd-Frank Changes
Get ready - changes coming soon. The Dodd-Frank Reform and Consumer Protection Act will go into effect August 1st. Here's how it will impact builders. Read more >>
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EPA’s Final Water Rule Could be Headed Back to Court
The Environmental Protection Agency announced its final rule Saturday expanding the definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act. NAHB is fighting the change and hoping for a legislative fix. Read more >>
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Leadership Institute
This Fall we are launching the BATC Leadership Institute! This learning experience is aimed at the up-and-coming next leaders within BATC member companies.
The program will incorporate highly interactive exercises, discussions, and project-based activities and sessions.
More information >>
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