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Builders Blog: April 2026 Back to Blog April 6, 2026 Why Rochester Needs 1,000 New Homes a Year – And How We Got Here By: Pat Sexton, Executive Director, Rochester Area Builders Rochester’s housing shortage did not emerge overnight. It is the result of national, statewide, and local forces that have steadily constrained housing supply…

Builders Blog: March 2026 Back to Blog The Importance of Commercial Construction: Driving Rochester’s Economy By:  Pat Sexton, Executive Director, Rochester Area Builders   The Importance of Commercial Construction: Driving Rochester’s Economy Commercial construction is more than steel and concrete – it is the backbone of Rochester’s economic vitality. In 2025, Rochester exceeded $1 billion…

Builders Blog: February 2026 Back to Blog February 11, 2026 As the Minnesota Legislative Session Begins, Housing Supply Must Be Part of the Conversation By: Pat Sexton, Executive Director, Rochester Area Builders   As the Minnesota legislative session begins later this month, housing supply deserves focused attention. In Rochester and across the state, affordability challenges…