Industry in Action
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Building a more sustainable future with Minnesota’s Green Path
Minnesota’s Green Path is the leading green building program for residential construction in Minnesota. Green Path helps homeowners understand the energy efficiency of their homes and gives them the confidence that comes with independent, third-party testing. Read More
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Parade of Homes marks 75 years of home tours
The Parade of Homes is set to celebrate over seven decades of home tours this fall. In 1948 the Minneapolis Builders Association came together with a vision to showcase the best of new construction to potential homebuyers. Originally named the “Trend Home,” six builders collaborated to set the stage for what would later be known… Read More
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WINC wheels through the Artisan Home Tour
More than 100 Women in Construction (WINC) members boarded busses to tour the stunning homes on the Artisan Home Tour on June 9. The event, Wheelin’ with WINC, is one of the group’s most popular events each year, selling out within hours of tickets going on sale. The event began at the Ferguson Showroom in… Read More
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10th annual Artisan Home Tour kicks off
Doors to some of the most exquisite homes across the Twin Cities opened to the public this weekend as part of the Summer Artisan Home Tour. This summer’s event also marks the 10th year since its inception in 2014. This summer’s tour features 16 new homes and seven high-end remodeling projects. Tourgoers can meet and… Read More
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New event series from Housing Affordability Institute kicks off
Earlier this week, several dozen attendees turned out at Indeed Brewing for a discussion with MaryJo Webster, data editor for the Star Tribune, on her work covering housing access in the Twin Cities. Webster has worked on several housing-centric stories for the Star Tribune, including “How Twin Cities housing rules keep the metro segregated” and “Looking for an… Read More
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Housing industry gathers for tips on collaboration over competition
Last week, members from all over Minnesota’s housing industry gathered for a night of networking, learning, and business growth. Over 120 Housing First Minnesota members gathered at the North House in Minneapolis for drinks and small bites, plus an industry expert panel. Mark Williams of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes, Danielle Yegge of Style &… Read More
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Minnesota homebuilders remain committed to green building in 2022
According to Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET), Minnesota has one of the lowest average Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index Scores of all states in the country that energy tested more than 3,000 homes in 2022. The lower the HERS Index Score, the more energy efficient the home is. According to RESNET, Minnesota tested 10,189… Read More
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The best of the International Builders Show
The 10th annual Design & Construction Week drew its largest crowd yet in 2023, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. The combined event of the International Builders Show (IBS) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) brought over 200,000 housing industry members out to Las Vegas in… Read More
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Builder & Remodelers Show returns after hiatus
After a two-year break, the annual Builders & Remodelers Show was back this year. The 2023 event, held at Canterbury Event Expo Center, featured 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services the industry offers. Among the event’s attendees were over 900 builders, remodelers, architects, interior designers, building officials and exhibitors from around the state.… Read More
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Going green on the Parade of Homes
You might notice a little more green on this spring’s Parade of Homes. Out of the 383 homes in this spring’s tour, 228 will feature additional signage that notes these homes as built by Designated Green Path Builders. Designated Green Path Builders commit to energy testing a minimum of 75% of their new single-family homes… Read More