Industry News

For more information on issues related to the home building and remodeling industry, please contact:

Jessica Reinhardt
E:jessicar@bamn.org
T: 651-646-7959 or 800-654-7783
F: 651-646-2860

Housing Market Information

To help homeowners and the media understand components of the current housing market, we've added the following content to our homebuyers section:

Housing Market Q&A
Housing Market Facts
Value of Homeownership: By the Numbers
Getting Help to Prevent Foreclosure

Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr Speaks on State of Housing Market

Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. spoke to the Georgetown University Law Center in October, providing his insights on current housing and mortgage market developments.

9/27/07 Members from New Orleans Home Builders Association to Help Minnesota Rebuild After Flooding Disasters

In response to Minnesota’s recent flooding disasters, several members of the New Orleans Home Builders Association (HBA) will arrive in Rochester Friday, September 28th, to offer assistance and advice to several key players involved in restoration efforts. The meetings will take place at 9:30am at the Rochester Area Builders, Inc. (RAB) office.

9/10/07 A Mighty, Mighty BIG Event is Headed to Brainerd!

Minnesota builders, remodelers and industry professionals are headed to Brainerd for our inaugural Minnesota Builders Convention where members will take our industry challenges head on and work to increase the professionalism of the industry.

8/27/07 BAM Offers Advice for Hiring Contractors to
Repair Storm Damage

With hundreds affected by the recent storms that ripped through southern Minnesota, many will look for assistance to repair their homes. It is vital for homeowners to research contractors prior to beginning work...

4/13/2007 Builders Successful in
Creating Stronger Building Code

Minnesota is one of the more advanced states when it comes to protecting our homeowners through a strong building and energy code. The code provides a minimum set of standards that builders must follow to ensure our homes are safe and durable. But there is always room for improvement...

4/13/2007 Completed Operations Legislation Passes
Protecting Builders And Homeowners

On March 29, 2007, Governor Pawlenty signed a small bill that will result in big changes for the residential construction industry.  Chapter 9, Senate File 1168 requires that residential contractors, as of August 1, must purchase general liability insurance with completed operations coverage. Representative Joe Atkins and Senator Dan Sparks authored the legislation...

3/30/2007 HRV Recall Issued Due to Fire Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Heat Recovery Ventilators from numerous manufacturers. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed...

2/21/2007 Minnesota Builder Diane Willenbring
Installed as Women's Council Chair

Minnesota home builder, Diane Willenbring was installed as the 2007 chairman of the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Women’s Council at the 63rd annual International Builders’ Show® in Orlando, Fla. earlier this month...

1/4/2007 Jim Gander Elected President of BAM

Minnesota entrepreneur Jim Gander was elected President of BAM, bringing a vision of community and professionalism to the organization for 2007. "Being a part of providing our customers with the American dream of home ownership is the pleasure of what we all do," Gander commented on the Association's membership...

10/04/2006 BAM Settles with Shakopee

The City of Shakopee and the Builders Association of the Twin Cities and the Builders Association of Minnesota have reached a settlement in their legal dispute regarding the City's building permit fees...

9/19/2006 BAM Wins National Awards

The Builders Association of Minnesota received an Award of Excellence in the following categories from the Executive Officers Council (EOC) of the National Association of Home Builders: Best Service Delivered to Members, Best Communication to Members - Magazines Published, Best Communications - Update Publications and Best HBA Web Site...