Year: 2017 Archive

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The Builders Association of the Twin Cities Names Bob Michels its 2017 BATC President

  The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) inducted its 2017 President and Board of Directors at its annual dinner meeting held at the St. Paul Hotel Tuesday night. Bob Michels, owner of Michels Homes based in North Oaks, was elected to serve as the Association’s president for 2017,…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: 2017 Board, Board Induction, Builders Association of the Twin Cities

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January 2017 Hot Sheet

INSIDE THE JANUARY HOT SHEET “Residential construction is an integral part of our economy, with the fastest growing in employment in 2016. While we are optimistic, we are still concerned with several factors that are holding housing construction back, including our continued challenge recruiting of skilled labor.” – BATC Executive…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: Housing Data, Housing Economy, January Hot Sheet, Twin Cities Market Information

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Job Fair to Address Huge Demand for Residential Construction Workers

200 Job Openings from 30 Businesses at Mall of America on February 16 The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is holding its fifth annual residential construction job fair to help fill 200 job openings from 30 businesses. A skilled worker shortage has plagued the construction industry nationwide as…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Construction Jobs, Job and career fair, Mall of America

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