Image for Twin Cities’ Residential Construction Ends 2012 with Strong Gains

Twin Cities’ Residential Construction Ends 2012 with Strong Gains

Year end permit data shows that the Twin Cities residential housing nearly doubled in 2012 over 2011 (units showed a 99.5 percent increase). Of those totals, single-family construction improved from 2,818 to 4,058 homes permitted year-over-year, while multi-family residential units were even stronger, increasing from 1,708 to 4,977. According to…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: 2012, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, new homes, Permit Data, Residential Construction Permits

Image for Twin Cities’ Residential Construction Continues Strong in November 2012

Twin Cities’ Residential Construction Continues Strong in November 2012

Twin Cities residential housing continues to rebound in 2012, with November permits showing a nearly three-fold increase over November of 2011. At 68 percent of the units permitted in November, multi-family construction remains very healthy. Single family home construction also continues to show strength, running about two-times higher than last…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Home Builders, new homes, Permit Data, Residential Construction Permits, Twin Cities

Image for BATC Honors Four State Legislators

BATC Honors Four State Legislators

Warren Limmer, Joyce Peppin, Mike Beard and David Senjem named BATC Legislators of the Year The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) recognized four state legislators during their annual fall Awards of Excellence Gala held at the Marriott Southwest Hotel on Saturday, October 13th as Legislators of the Year.

Posted in Advocacy, Awards, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: Awards, BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, David Senjem, Joyce Peppin, Legislator of the Year, Mike Beard, Warren Limmer

Image for BATC Honors its Best at 2012 Awards Gala

BATC Honors its Best at 2012 Awards Gala

Winners of the Reggie Awards℠, Trillium Awards℠, Builder of the Year, Associate of the Year and more were Named At a red carpet gala on Saturday, October 13th, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) honored its top firms and individuals for excellence in home building. Held at the…

Posted in Awards, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: Awards, BATC Foundation, Builder of the Year, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, David Senjem, Joyce Peppin, Legislator of the Year, Mike Beard, new homes, Parade of Homes, Reggie Award, Trillium Awards, Twin Cities, Warren Limmer

Image for Twin Cities’ Residential Construction Showed Continued Strength in September

Twin Cities’ Residential Construction Showed Continued Strength in September

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September was a good month for new residential construction in the Twin Cities. Almost 90 percent more units were permitted in September 2012 than in September 2011. And, September had the third highest number of units permitted this year, behind only July and August. According to statistics…

Posted in Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Permit Data, Residential Construction Permits

Image for BATC Foundation Makes a Difference

BATC Foundation Makes a Difference

For almost 20 years, the BATC Foundation has tapped the talents and resources of Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) member builders, remodelers, and suppliers to help families who otherwise might not have the opportunity to have a safe and affordable home. Every Parade of Homes event, the Foundation chooses…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Parade of Homes, Remodelers Showcase | Tagged: BATC Foundation, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Remodelers Showcase

Image for Twin Cities Residential Construction Continues to Grow (August, 2012)

Twin Cities Residential Construction Continues to Grow (August, 2012)

August permit statistics show another strong month of growth for new construction. Units permitted in August, 2012, more than doubled the rate in August, 2011; and year-to-date, units were up almost 80 percent over this time last year. Large multi-family projects added to the month’s totals, with Minneapolis permitting two…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Market Information | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Permit Data, Twin Cities