Year: 2014 Archive

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Twin Cities Residential Construction Levels Off as Year Ends

Roseville, MN (December 30, 2014) –Residential construction activity ended the year similarly to how it started. December saw an increase in permitted units compared to November, but overall units were down one percent compared to 2013. According to data compiled by the Keystone Report for the Builders Association of the…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Residential Housing permits, Shawn Nelson

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Slight Rise for Twin Cities Residential Construction in November, 2014

Roseville, MN (November 26, 2014) – Several multi-family projects permitted in November 2014 helped the monthly units surpass November of 2013 totals by 34 percent. While the year-to-date units remain behind 2013, November’s activity more than halved the lag to just two percent. According to data compiled by the…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Residential Housing permits, Shawn Nelson

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October Hot Sheet

“Most remodelers remain confident that the market is improving as home owners undertake renovations, large and small. The consistency and longevity of positive RMI readings are in line with the gradual recovery of the housing industry.” – Paul Sullivan, CAPS, CGR, CGP, NAHB Remodelers Chair of Waterville Valley, N.H. “Single-family…

Posted in General, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, BATC Hot Sheet, Building Industry Data, Hot Sheet, Market Information, October Hot Sheet, Twin Cities Building Stats

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Twin Cities Residential Construction During October 2014 Remained Lackluster

While year-to-date residential permit statistics remain behind 2013, an 18 percent increase in planned units in October (over October 2013) helped reduce the year-to-date decline. Total year-to-date units permitted at the end of October are down 4.4 percent over the same time period in 2013, an improvement over year-to-date numbers…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Residential Construction Permits, Shawn Nelson

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BATC Honors its Best at the 2014 Building Industry Gala

Over 600 Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) members attended the industry’s biggest event of the year, a red carpet Awards Gala on Thursday, October 23rd. The gala was held at the Union Depot in St. Paul with morning anchor Jason DeRusha, WCCO, emceeing the festivities. The Building Industry Gala,…

Posted in Awards, General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: Associate of the Year, BATC, Builder of the Year, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Building Industry Gala, Reggie Awards, Remodeler of Merit Awards, Remodeler of the Year, ROMA Awards

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BATC Presents 2014 Reggie Award Winners

Reggie and Trillium Awards Presented at the Building Industry Gala to Recognize Excellence in New Home Design, Construction and Quality Since 1968, BATC  has presented the Reggie Award℠ to member builders for outstanding achievement in the design, construction quality and value of their homes as judged by their harshest critics,…

Posted in Awards, General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, New Home awards, Parade of Homes, Reggie Awards, Trillium Awards

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BATC Presents 2014 ROMA Award Winners

ROMA (Remodeler of Merit Awards)℠ and Trillium Awards℠ Honor Remodeling Excellence In its 33rd year, BATC’s ROMA Awards are presented to member remodelers for outstanding achievement in remodeling, recognizing creativity, design, and the remodeler’s ability to meet the client’s requirements. The 2014 ROMA awards included 70 entries in eight remodeling…

Posted in Awards, General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Remodeler of Merit Awards, Remodeling Awards, ROMA Awards, Trillium Awards

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BATC FOUNDATION HOLDS FALL SALE

Builders WareHouse: Recycle, Renew, and Reuse Outlet Store Open Saturday, October 11, 2014 The charitable arm of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) announces their annual fall sale is coming up on October 11th. The Foundation’s retail outlet store, Builders WareHouse, sells new and gently used building materials,…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Builders WareHouse, Outlet Sale

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