3 Things You Need to Know- See you tomorrow? Get the latest information on managing your online reputation at our February 1st Roundtable! Learn more >>
- Calling all newbies! Join us for our Member KickStart on February 8th at BATC. Register here >>
- Doing some spring cleaning on your website? Be sure to update all of your BATC logos. Details here >>
BATC’s Moratorium Bill Advances to House Floor
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The House of Representatives Government Operations & Elections Policy Committee voted Tuesday with bipartisan support to advance BATC's HF330 to the House floor for further discussion. The bill passed on a 12-6 roll call vote. 2016 BATC Legislator of the Year, Rep. Jim Nash (R-Waconia), is the author of the bill and did a nice job navigating a complex and controversial issue. Peter Coyle, BATC’s legal counsel, and James Vagle, Director of Advocacy, both addressed the committee in support of the bill.
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Do Your Part at the Capitol!
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With BATC's legislative agenda moving quickly at the Minnesota Capitol, we need your support on February 23rd for Housing Day at the Capitol. This is our chance to show our lawmakers the importance of the issues facing our industry. Register by tomorrow night to save. More 450 already registered!
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January Permit Numbers Up!
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Residential construction permits hit a 10-year high in January. Total permits were up 25 percent over this month last year, while total units were up 66 percent from January 2016 — this is the highest number of single-family permitted units and multi-family permitted units since January 2007.
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This Week's BATC Related HeadlinesTwin Cities homebuilders and cities square off at the Capitol
Star Tribune's coverage of BATC's moratorium bill. Read more >> Twin Cities housing construction posts strongest January activity since 2007
After last year’s housing construction boom in the Twin Cities, builders carried the positive momentum into 2017 with the most active January on record since 2007. Read more >> Residential construction continues boom in new year
Coming off of a strong 2016, residential construction in the Twin Cities metropolitan area continued to grow in the first month of the new year. Read more >> Lakeville again leads in homebuilding
National homebuilders are ramping up development in the Twin Cities, and one city in particular is attracting them like a magnet. Read more >>
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Join Us for Our Roundtable Tomorrow!Your business’ reputation is priceless! Learn how to use the Better Business Bureau’s free tools, tips and resources on February 1st as part of our next Roundtable sponsored by Fireside Hearth and Home. Don't miss this great opportunity to learn more about online reputation management.
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Scholarship Applications Now 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 and present an real-life story about a Midwest home that had a $700 natural gas bill for all of last year. 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 PMLimited booth spaces remain. To exhibit, click on the box below, and when you arrive at the job fair website site, 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 7, 2017
Energy, Railing and Contractor Refresher Course (Class held in Roseville - 7 Hours, Includes Energy)
Learn about needed insurance certificates and related audit issues, proper procedure to perform insurance paid contracting, building energy code compliant dry wall systems, surety bonds overview, installing code compliant railing systems and railing options, and understanding worker employment classification and contractor registration requirements. 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! Courses are approved for continuing education credits for MN and WI Contractors, MN Realtors, and MN Building Officials. Full Day Only $98 • Individual Courses Starting at $14 (Lead renovator Courses are extra) Classes are open to everyone and include lunch.
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Thank you to all who attended last week's BATC Launch Party and Board Induction! Bob Michels was officially inducted as BATC's 2017 president along with our 2017 Board of Directors. View the Launch Party photo gallery and check out our event recap here >>
Upcoming Calendar of BATC Events
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February 1
Small Volume Builders and Remodelers Roundtable: Managing your Online Reputation [Register]
February 7
- Contractor-U: Energy, Railing and Contractor Best Practices [Register]
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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