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Three Things You Need to Know This Week

  1. You don't want to miss our BATC Bash member appreciation party! Join us September 15th for an afternoon of food, friends and libations. You may even get to dunk certain executive directors! RSVP today!
     
  2. We need your stuff! Don't forget, if you have any new or gently used construction materials, appliances, or other building  products, donate them to the Builders WareHouse. The fall sale is October 17th!
     
  3. The BATC Foundation Golf Open is full, but dinner-only registration is still available. Limited sponsorships are still available too. Contact Perri with questions.

Twin Cities Residential Construction Climbs in August

Slowly but surely. Despite seeing month over month improvements for the past two months, the Twin Cities’ residential construction remains flat for the year. While single-family permits were up 13 percent when compared to August 2014, year to date remains flat with a rise of less than one percent in total permits. Read more >>


BATC in the News

This week's BATC related headlines:

Business briefing: Residential building flat for 2015
Pioneer Press coverage of the August permit numbers.
Read here >>

Home builders in the Twin Cities score an August uptick
Star Tribune's coverage of the August permit numbers.
Read here >>





Important Update on Flawed EPA Rule

Rough waters ahead! Early legal challenges are showing the cracks in the EPA's new rule defining the "waters of the U.S." NAHB believes this new rule that went into effect Friday will result in significant confusion and uncertainty for property owners. Despite a federal ruling in favor of 13 states seeking an injunction on its implementation, the EPA is moving full steam ahead with WOTUS. Read more >>


NLRB Expanding the Definition of a Joint Employer

Friday, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision expanding the standard for determining whether a company may be deemed a “joint employer.” NAHB Chairman Tom Woods, issued the following statement on the decision and how it will impact homebuilders.

“The decision by the NLRB to expand the definition of a joint employer not only delivers a huge blow to businesses across the country who rely on the work of sub-contractors by threatening a business owner’s control of their own company, but it is also bound to have a chilling effect on the overall economy and job growth." Read More >>


Introducing Dream Home #34

Heavenly Dwelling! Peaceful surroundings and an angelic exterior make this Dream Home feel truly heavenly. Visitors to this cottage-style dwelling by John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. will be blessed by the home’s elaborate interior with ornate detailing and enchanting craftsmanship. Be sure to stop by this Dream Home during the fall tour, or join us for the BATC Foundation's Evening of Dreams. See below.


An Evening of Dreams for the BATC Foundation

A night full of hors d'oeuvres, spirits, and dream homes! Join us for a red carpet event for the BATC Foundation as we gather to support all of the wonderful work they do. Amid the splendor of two of this year’s Dream Homes, we’ll enjoy food and drinks, hear from the builders and designer (Tom Rauscher), and learn more about the life-changing work of the charitable arm of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities. Register today >>


Bluebird House Remodel Flying Right Along

A little bird told us the BATC Foundation's Project of Remodeling the Bluebird House is moving right along. The foundation has been laid for the addition to the house. This space will improve the lives of the four men that live there by helping to better accomodate their medical equipment and by giving them more room for visitors and the residents to be together. Thank you to all the volunteers that have helped so far, especially our build partner Vujovich Design Build.


What's Better than Free?

Now's the time to plan your next trip to Vegas! From September 1-30th registration is free for the 2016 International Builders Show Expo! Book your plans today to discover the building universe in January 2016. More info >>


Join us for the MN Energy Efficiency Conference!

Let's talk energy efficiency! BATC is co-sponspring the MN Energy Efficiency Conference with Residential Science Resources (RSR) on October 15th at the Crowne Plaze Hotel in Bloomington. 

When: October 15, 2015 – 8 am-4 pm
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington

What: Two separate full-day tracks for Builders and Sponsors featuring Nationally-Recognized Experts:
     - Track One: Building for Energy and Profit with John Tooley, Advanced Energy
     - Tract Two: Selling Energy to New Home Buyers with Todd Gamboa, Building Trust 

CE credits available for Builder, Realtor, BPI & RFI
Only $49/per person includes breakfast and lunch!
Register here >>


Seven New Members in August!

Help us welcome these new members to the BATC Family!

 - Carlson Asset Management

 - Collins Electrical Construction Co

 - Edward Jones 

 - Home Alterations, LLC 

 - James McNeal Architecture and Design 


 - Keller Williams Premier Realty  

 - Quality Forklift Sales and Service, Inc. 


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Upcoming Calendar of Events

Sept. 12 - Oct. 4
Fall Parade of Homes 
Sept. 15
BATC Bash [Register]
Sept. 16
An Evening of Dreams [Register]
Sept. 22
BATC Foundation Golf Tournament [Register]
Oct. 2 - 4
Fall Remodelers Showcase
Oct. 6
BATC Clay Shoot [Register]
Oct. 15
MN Energy Efficiency Conference [Register]
Remodelers Roundtable [RSVP]
Oct. 22

The BIG Night [Register]

For a complete list of events, visit our website at WWW.BATC.ORG.


Thank You to Our 2015 Elite Partners