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BATC is creating a first-of-its-kind Home Builder Advocate Network (HBAN) in order to better understand all of the relationships our members have. With this group we will be able to better advocate for the housing industry and represent you at all levels of government.

This Week's BATC Related Headlines

K. Hovnanian’s Twin Cities exit surprises experts
Finance and Commerces coverage of K. Hovnanian leaving the market. Read more >>

Remodelers Showcase and Last Weekend of the Parade!

We've been busy promoting the Remodelers Showcase and the last weekend of the Parade of Homes. See articles and TV segments below:

Remodelers Showcase: Edina house was engineered to make the best of winter
Story that appears in the Sunday Home and Garden section of the Star Tribune on the Remodelers Showcase. Read more >>

2016 Spring Parade of Homes - WCCO-TV 
WCCO-TV's Natalie Nyhus visits two homes in the 2016 Spring Parade of Homes. Watch here >>

2016 Spring Parade of Homes - KMSP-TV
FOX 9's Todd Walker visits a home in the 2016 Spring Parade of Homes interviews event spokesperson Wendy Danks and Amanda Netland of TC Homebuilders. Watch here >>

2016 Spring Parade of Homes - KMSP-TV
FOX 9's Todd Walker visits a a home in the 2016 Spring Parade of Homes built by Sustainable 9 Design & Build and interviews Chad Hanson. Watch here >>

We Want Your Books!

We are now collecting new & gently used books to fill our Free Little Libraries. Drop off locations for books are:

BATC:
2960 Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville

SPAAR Remote Locations:
325 Roselawn Avenue E., Maplewood
3470 Washington Drive, #204, Eagan
3200 Main Street, #270, Coon Rapids

February New Members

​Welcome to the BATC Family!
- Advanced Disposal 
- American Stucco Enterprises, LLC 
- Cornerstone Auto
- Custom Homes by JP Bush, LLC 
- Denamico
- Emser Tile
- Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. 
- Modeen Company 
- Multivista
- Northern Heating & Air Conditioning 
- Panasonic 
- Siding Unlimited, Inc.
- Simonson Design Lab, Inc. 
- Single Ply Systems 
- Vanek Construction, LLC 

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. 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