3 Things You Need to Know- More than 550 already registered for Housing Day at the Capitol! Join us for our biggest day yet on February 23rd. Register here >>
- We're ready for spring! The Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase website goes live this Friday! Guidebooks will be at Holiday Stationstores just after Valentine's Day.
- Have a home in the spring tour? Get social with us. Send us your photos and content to be featured on Parade of Homes social networks! Details here >>
Is Your Info Correct for Printed BATC Directory?
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The process has changed this year! To verify your contact information, upgrade with several options, and for associates, add classified categories, visit batc.org, log in and click Edit Member Directory Profile. If you are not the main contact for your company, please pass this note on. Questions: 651-697-1954 or reception@batc.org
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Housing First PAC Endorses Anne Neu for Minnesota House Special Election
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BATC’s Housing First PAC is proud to endorse Anne Neu for the Minnesota House District 32B Special Election to be held on February 14th. District 32B includes portions of the cities of North Branch, Stacy, Wyoming, Chisago City, Lindstrom, Center City and Taylors Falls. This office became vacant in September after the Minnesota Supreme Court declared candidate Robert Barrett to be ineligible.
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Latest Survey of Twin Cities Home Builders Finds Them Optimistic
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The index reflecting the panel’s expectation of the number of new single family housing starts was recorded at 61, down slightly from 63 in June. Despite the slight decrease, there continues to be a high expectation for a marked increase of single family housing starts during 2017.
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This Week's BATC-Related HeadlinesFire Chief: Home Fires Burn Hotter, Spread Faster Through Lightweight Construction Materials
BATC Executive Director gave a statement to KSTP on the safety of modern construction. Read more >> CCX Media: Construction Industry Struggling to Fill Jobs
A report on the construction industry being one of the fastest growing sectors in the state, but there's real concern about finding enough workers to fill the open jobs. Watch here >>
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Register Now for the Hearts in Housing Gala! Join us for the BATC Foundation's 2nd Annual Hearts in Housing Gala! Party like it's the roaring twenties at the International Market Square on April 1st. This year's event features the talents of TV personality Steve Patterson, high energy music from Pop ROCKS and a "speakeasy after party" acoustic session with Tim Mahoney from "The Voice." Tickets will go fast! Register today!
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Be there at the Show!Registration is now open for BRS attendees! This year's event takes place April 11th at the Minneapolis Convention Center. BATC's award-winning tradeshow is an event you won't want to miss. It's informative, fun and it's free for members.
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Scholarship Applications Still Open!The BATC Foundation is accepting 2017-2018 scholarship applications through February 10, 2017! The Foundation's scholarship selections will give priority to those seeking to learn a construction trade. This includes carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and others.
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What's New in Residential ConstructionIt's 2017 and things have been changing! Do the following terms sound familiar to you? Energy Ratings, HERS Index, Air Changes Per Hour (ACH), High-Performance House, Net Zero Energy House, Passive Solar House. This course will introduce you to some basic building science. Larry Mayer, Solution Design Inc.
Sandra Adomatis, Adomatis Appraisal Service February 17, 2017
Two Class Times to Choose From
8:00 am -12:00 pm | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | $39 Per Person
Location: BATC In Roseville This class is open to everyone. Four (4) continuing education credits are available for:
- MN Contractor credits through the MN Dept. of Labor & Industry
- MN Realtors and MN Appraisers through the MN Dept. of Commerce
- MN State Board of Assessors
- Appraisal Institute in MN and ND
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BATC Job & Career Fair! Thursday, February 16, 2017 | Mall of America Rotunda |12–4 PMOnly a few booth spaces remain. To exhibit, click on the box below, and when you arrive at the job fair website, scroll down to “Exhibitor Opportunity.”
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25 Courses with 25 Instructors Offered through March 2017
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Upcoming CoursesLearn from top local and national industry experts! Tuesday, February 14, 2017
EPA Lead Renovator Certification Refresher Course (Class held in Roseville - 4 Hours)
If you previously took an EPA Lead Renovator Initial course, check your expiration date! It may be time for you to take a mandatory refresher course. Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Minnesota Residential Building Code and Energy Code Questions & Answers (Class held in Roseville - 7 Hours, Includes Energy)
This course, in a “Question & Answer” format, focuses on remodeling, additions, residing, reroofing, replacement windows, interior modifications, and fire damage, along with some of the unique code issues related to new construction. Plus full day courses on March 7, 14, 21 & 28!
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Better Business Bureau Stops By BATC!
Thank you to all who attended last week's Roundtable with insights from the BBB. A special thank you to our sponsor Fireside Hearth & Home.
Upcoming Calendar of BATC Events
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February 8
Member KickStart [Register]
February 14
- Contractor-U: EPA Lead Renovator Certification Refresher Class [Register]
February 17
- What's New in Residential Construction [Register]
February 23
- Housing Day at the Capitol [Register]
February 28
- Contractor-U: Minnesota Residential Building Code and Energy Code Questions & Answers [Register]
March 4 - April 2
Parade of Homes [Details]
March 7
- Contractor-U: Seven hours of CE courses [Register]
March 14
- Contractor-U: Seven hours of CE courses [Register]
March 21
- Contractor-U: Seven hours of CE courses including Justin Wilson [Register]
March 28
- Contractor-U: EPA Lead Renovator Certification Initial Class [Register]
March 31 - April 2
Remodelers Showcase [Details] For a complete list of events, visit our website at www.batc.org
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