1. The Big Picture: Why Everyone’s Chatting About Rebates Minnesotans are already pros at layering flannel and feasting on hotdish leftovers, but 2025 is shaping up to be the year we start layering insulation and feasting on rebate checks. Two brand-new state programs—HOMES (whole-house efficiency) and HEAR (electrification & appliance

At Stonewing Builders, safety isn’t just a talking point—it’s part of our identity. As a certifiedWBE general contractor serving the Twin Cities for nearly 20 years, we understand theresponsibility that comes with working on public projects. From ADA upgrades at schools to cityroof replacements, our top priority is simple: make

In public construction, few components take more daily abuse than driveways and paved access points. From snowplows and delivery trucks to school buses and emergency vehicles—your pavement needs to hold up under heavy loads, constant use, and extreme Midwest weather. If you’re planning repairs, new construction, or replacements, concrete is

Before any concrete is poured, walls are built, or utilities are connected—there’s one job that sets the tone for every project’s success: excavation and site preparation. From government buildings to school campuses and public parking lots, the work that happens underground often determines whether a project is built to last