December 2013 Plains Builder

Plains A magazine for HBA of F-M members | www.hbafm.com | December 2013

New Year Celebration

Board of directors installation, four-city mayoral panel Jan. 16 • Radisson Social 5 p.m. • Dinner 6 p.m.

See page 22 for more information

Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo Dec. 12 Page 28

Home Builders Association of F-M 1802 32nd Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 232-5846 • (701) 280-1108 fax www.hbafm.com • info@hbafm.com The Plains Builder is published 12 times per year by the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, 1802 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, N.D., 58103. The Plains Builder is mailed or emailed to all members of the HBA of F-M. The Home Builders Association does not accept responsibility for or endorse any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles.

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BRYCE JOHNSON Publisher

KRISTA MUND & MARIAH WENAAS Editing, Photography, Design

HBA of F-M Staff BRYCE JOHNSON JENNY ERICKSON KRISTA MUND MICHAEL OBACH AMANDA OHLSEN ALISON STREYLE ALLISON WECKMAN MARIAH WENAAS

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Executive Vice President Development & Project Coordinator Communications Manager Public Affairs Coordinator Director of Accounting & Records Events Coordinator Membership Coordinator Communications & Office Coordinator

HBA of F-M Executive Committee & Board of Directors DARRICK GUTHMILLER Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. (President and National Director) CARLITA DIETZ Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. (President Elect and National Director) CLAY DIETRICH Dietrich Homes, Inc. (Treasurer) SYLVIA LUNSKI Design Direction, Inc. (Associate Vice President and National Director) TERRY LIPP Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting (Secretary) Showroom TYRONE LESLIE

Heritage Homes (Past President and National Director) Directors KEN ANDERSEN STAN BIRKY HARRY GILBERTSON JOHN KOERSELMAN PAUL KRABBENHOFT DAN LINDQUIST (Nat’l Director) NANCY MICHELSEN GARY ORTH TODD RASMUSSEN TOM SPAETH ROBIN SWANSON

KWA Constructors, Inc. Stan Birky Construction, Inc. Harry Gilbertson Construction Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. Coldwell Banker First Realty Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Vivid Interiors, LLC Cornerstone Specialties, Inc. Valley Lights Accent Contracting Superior Insurance

Ex-officios to the board of directors DON DABBERT, JR. Dabbert Custom Homes (Life Director) GERALD EID Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. (Senior Life Director) JASON EID Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. (NDAB President) JOHN GUNKELMAN Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. (Life Director and NDAB State Representative) KEN KRAJSA Bell State Bank & Trust (Life Director and NDAB Associate National Director) JOHN MAHAN Mahan Construction, Inc. (Life Director)

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53rd Annual Home & Garden Show welcomes HGTV ‘Design on a Dime’ star

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Class helps members understand Fargo’s fire blocking requirement

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What’s my 3-in-1 membership about?

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Member of the Month: Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.

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Winter reminders for storm water

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David Mitchell wows the crowd with interactive communication styles

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Events Committee plans new, exciting events for 2014

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Builder Profile: ISR Homes

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HBA of F-M Education Opportunities

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NDSU students welcome interaction with industry leaders

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Home Builders Care awards scholarships

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Thank you 2013 volunteers

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What’s new with the HBA staff?

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In Every Issue: 4 News Briefs 6 Local President’s Report 11 Local Public Issues Report 12 NDAB State Association Report 14 BAM State Association Report 15 NAHB National Public Issues Report 20 Membership Meeting Update 24 Builder Member Feature 24 Industry Spotlight 26 Remodelers Council Report 28 Home Builders Care Foundation Report 36 Renewals 37 New Member Report

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News Briefs Hires & Promotions • Advantage Realtors has hired Tori Decker.

• Bell State Bank & Trust has hired Carrie Carney as marketing and communications writer, Steve Ernst as lead software engineer and Jason Bauer as vice president/ agri-business lending officer and has promoted Bethany DeSautel to assistant branch manager.

• BlackRidgeBANK has promoted Savannah Heiser to universal banker and has hired Diana Chase as a consumer loan officer and Darcy Morris as a universal banker.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota has hired Gregory Haugen as a medical director in the Health Network Innovation division and promoted Carman Bercier to vice president of health innovation and practice transformation.

• Cass County Electric Cooperative has hired Craig Shol as power control technician, Stephanie Villella as communications coordinator, promoted Phillip Lamb to fulltime lineworker, Chad Brousseau to manager of energy management, Phil Windjue to design and construction supervisor and Kelsey Gorder to line crew foreman.

• Choice Financial Group has promoted Jacob Gapp to information technology specialist and has hired Pam Burnside as director of consumer credit services and Cindy Johnson as director of consumer processing services.

• CornerStone Bank has hired Josh McMenamy as a mortgage loan officer, Jessica Bristow as a mortgage loan processor and Josh Wiczek as a teller. Ryan Schumacher has been promoted to operations assistant II. • Eide Bailly LLP has hired Dawn Balsdon, Caitlin Ekegren and Katie Hutton.

• Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau has hired Lara

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Loritz as an account manager.

• The Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority has hired Wanda Barr for full-time custodian/maintenance at New Horizons Manor and Pioneer Manor and Saul Mark as a janitorial/supply technician.

• Fiebiger, Swanson, West & Co. has hired Dallas Graten as a staff accountant, focusing primarily on individual and business taxation.

• Gate City Bank has promoted Cory Ystenes to personal banking supervisor and has hired Logan Rogers as a business banking development officer.

• Green Team Realty has hired SuLin Reyerson.

• NetWork Center, Inc. has hired Brad Gorder as an account executive and has added Alex Samanta to its staff as an application developer.

• S & S Promotional Group has hired Gary Lucy and Richard Dafoe as sales representatives, Jessica Scheuer and Alyssa Falvey as sales assistants and Nicole Maher as the art director and graphic designer.

• Starion Financial has promoted Doug Lee and hired Nate Monson, both as mortgage banking officers.

• Western State Bank has hired Patrick Joyce as a credit analyst and Sarah Guthmiller as a mortgage loan processor.

• Widmer Roel PC has added Chelsie Johnson to its audit department.

Awards & Accolades • Jamie Bucholz, a financial planner at Bell State Bank & Trust, has been recertified by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.

• Eid-Co Homes is developing the Westview neighborhood in West Fargo north of 40th Avenue South and west of Veterans Boulevard.

• At the Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority:

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- Ashley Reinke, Section 8 coordinator, has been awarded the Housing Choice Voucher Specialist Certification through Nan McKay and Associates.

- Darla Belyea has been recognized for 30 years of service.

She began working there in 1983 as a secretary and is now the Section 8 program manager.

- Staff members Kasye Sherva and Kathleen Stieg have been awarded the Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodation Certification through Nan McKay and associates.

- Steve Eickhoff has been awarded the Certified Manager of Maintenance Operations through the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials.

Integrity Windows and Doors is the recipient of a Platinum Brand Builder Award from Hanley Wood, the nation’s leading publisher of building industry trade journals.

Integrity’s “Restoring Touch” campaign was honored as the best digital advertising campaign, which included a series of videos demonstrating how tough Integrity’s Ultrex fiberglass windows are in extreme situations.

John Knosalla, a real estate agent with Prudential Premier Real Estate was awarded first place in North Dakota for residential units and second place in North Dakota for Residential GCI. Beau Flom was named the top sales leader for September at Keller Williams Roers Realty.

Jordan Frank, an assistant project manager at Nor-Son, Inc., has received accreditation through the Design Build Institute of America.

Park Co. Realtors’ website, www. parkcompany.com, was ranked the number one website in REAL Trends’ Online Performance Study for the second consecutive year.

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owner of Fargo-based Prudential Premier Real Estate and Heritage Homes, has won the Kolbe Dynamynd Award for Compassion, Mission and Vision in leading others towards achieving goals.

• Starion Financial has contributed $25,000 to TNT Kids Fitness and Gymnastics, Fargo. The donation will help fund the facility and help expand the program.

• Xcel Energy has donated $10,000 to the Plains Art Museum to help support the museum’s Kid Quest program, a free art program for families held on the first Saturday of the month from October through April.

Kid Quest offers children and parents the opportunity to explore the art galleries and then create an art project together at the Katherine Kilbourne Burgum Center for Creativity at the museum.

Jane Volk retires after more than 25 years Jane Volk, Gate City Bank mortgage loan officer, will retire in December Jane Volk after more than 25 years. An open house will be 2-5 p.m. Dec. 19 at Southpointe Gate City Bank, 3100 25th St. S, Fargo. Volk was active in the HBA of F-M for many years, serving on its board of directors from 2002-2007. Her favorite part of her job has been helping first-time home buyers achieve their dream of homeownership. She finds building relationships that last through the years and helping her customers as their needs and family grow to be very rewarding. Volk has also been involved with Zonta and the F-M Area Association of Realtors. Away from work, she loves spending time with her family at their lake cabin.

Put your membership to work through NAHB As a National Association of Home Builders member you can take

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advantage of a variety of benefits.

Visit www.nahb.org/MA for more information on the Member Advantage program. Experience the great benefits for yourself and tell your fellow members what great deals you can find from companies like GM, Lowe’s, UPS, Dell, Hertz, Budget, Wyndham Hotels, Hewlett Packard and more!

Remember Home Builders Care in year-end giving As 2013 comes to a close, remember Home Builders Care. HBC is your Foundation and provides a positive outlet for the housing industry to give back to the community, building a framework for the future. Through support of skill training, education and projects related to the housing industry, we help to support a healthy industry, provide assistance to local students and participate in projects that sustain the housing industry. Donate online by using the search engine, Goodsearch.com, or Goodshop.com (a subsidiary of Goodsearch.com). Both donate up to 30 percent of your online shopping purchase, if you go through its site.

Recycle with Minnkota Recycling and direct the money from aluminum cans to Home Builders Care. Any of the Fargo-Moorhead locations will allow you to donate funds to HBC. Cash donations are always welcome and needed! HBC is a 501(c)3 charitable organization so all donations are tax deductible.

Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 2325846 or jenny@hbafm.com for more information.

Volunteers needed for World of Thanks Volunteers are needed to deliver 2014 membership directories for the World of Thanks program in January.

It is a great way to network and meet other members. Contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com.

Did you know? First time IBS attendees pay only $125 First-time attendees to the National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders Show Feb. 4-6 in Las Vegas pay only $125.

To be eligible for the special $125

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GuessWho! Each month we will run a childhood photo of an HBA board member, HBC trustee, Health Plan trustee, committee chairperson or staff member.

It’s your task to figure out who it is and call the office at (701) 232-5846.

The first correct caller will receive $10 off any HBA event or product. The answer and winner will be revealed in the next Plains Builder.

Hints: • He was born in Crookston, Minn.

• He attended Fargo North High School.

• He loves to downhill ski.

• He went to IBS for the first time this year.

Note: Co-workers and relatives of the featured member/staff person are not eligible to win.

Readers are eligible to win once per calendar year.

registration fee, you must be a current NAHB member (all HBA of F-M members are NAHB members) and this must be the first International Builders Show that you have attended.

Visit www.buildersshow.com for more details or contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com.

HBA is not associated with ‘Fargo Remodeling Expo’ in March The HBA of F-M has learned of a “Fargo Remodeling Expo” organized

by L&L Exhibition Management coming to the Fargo Civic Center in March. Please be aware that this show is not associated with the HBA. The HBA’s Red River Valley Home & Garden Show will be on its usual weekend, Feb. 21-23, at the Fargodome. See pages 8-10 for more information.

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HBA of F-M President’s Message HBA recaps priorities for 2013

We have also added regular “service spotlight” segments at board and committee meetings to give engaged members tools to promote the HBA and its services to potential members and current members who are not involved.

2013 has been a pivotal year as the HBA of F-M began developing a new strategic plan focused on its future as a membership organization, and how its services mesh with upcoming Darrick Guthmiller Generation X and Y business leaders.

Kochmann Brothers The planning session for this was Homes, Inc. facilitated by a professional who is intune nationwide with the membership issues non-profits and membership organizations face.

Over the summer and into the fall, your HBA board and staff have been working on finalizing a purpose statement, vision, challenges/solutions, goals and its list of objectives and 90-day targets. The plan will address the Association’s overall marketing strategy to current members, potential members and consumers for its public events, as well as overall membership growth, education, public affairs and administrative issues.

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Members are the heart of our Association, and this year’s goal was to recruit 80 new companies into the Association (30 Builders and 50 Associates). Our member retention rate goal was 92 percent. As of now, the Association has recruited 56 new members (18 Builders and 39 Associates) and our retention rate is 91.1 percent. It’s our hope to keep regaining ground with one member-approval opportunity left in December. We have been hearing that everyone is so busy, it’s hard to get the paperwork done to join! If you have leads of industry-related companies that may be interested in belonging to the HBA, please contact the office at (701) 232-5846.

The New Member Development and Retention Committee has made Builder member recruitment a priority and will continue to target Builder members as we recruit to the Association. With the help of the new strategic plan we hope to start implementing specific ways to target builder member engagement through committee involvement.

Through the orientation process for new members, Membership Coordinator Allison Weckman has encouraged committee involvement while also targeting long-time members to join a committee.

Win a free year of membership

Your HBA tracks its members who pay dues before the month of renewal. These members go into a drawing for a free year of dues. ($450 value!) For example, if your membership is paid through Jan. 31, 2014, you would need to pay your dues before Jan. 1, 2014, to be entered.

Contact Amanda Ohlsen at (701) 232-5846 or amanda@hbafm.com with any questions.

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The biggest issue facing the area continues to be flooding: both the actual event of flooding in the spring and the strain that the threat of flooding puts on consumer confidence. The HBA has continued to support and work for permanent flood protection for the metro-wide area.

This includes all issues pertaining to flood insurance, a federal requirement for many homes in the region. HBA leaders were involved with the National Association of Home Builders in its lobbying efforts to introduce legislation revising the Biggert Waters Act. The HBA was also invited to the table when U.S. Sen. Hoeven brought FEMA leaders to Fargo to discuss the basement exception for Base Flood Elevations. We have provided expert evidence on not only the strict standards by which we engineer and build flood proof basements, but also on the highly detrimental effect that losing the exception would have on our communities.

We are working with the Builders Association of Minnesota to put forward a pro-housing agenda at the state legislature and fight fire sprinkler mandates.

Involvement with both state associations’ legislative efforts remains high as members participated in their capitol activities this year. We can always do better and engage more members. If you are interested in politics and giving your industry a voice, contact Public Affairs Coordinator Mike Obach at (701) 232-5846.

Staff and members worked with the city of Fargo on its adoption of the 2012 International Residential Code and assisted the North Dakota Association of Builders with North Dakota’s adoption of the code. It’s our goal to develop the safest, most cost-effective building standards that allow the industry to continue building high quality, affordable homes. Due to our efforts, both the city of Fargo and the state of North Dakota have decided to sustain the current 2009 chapter of the energy code and not adopt the more stringent and expensive 2012 version, which could add upwards of $10,000 to the cost of a home, but wouldn’t be realized in savings for over 40 years.

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HBA offers discount program through Verizon Wireless

The HBA of F-M has partnered with Verizon Wireless to offer a discount program for Builder members to receive 22 percent off monthly access calling plan fees, plus more!

To take advantage of this discount, go to www.mynpp.com and click “Join now.” After registration, you will receive a username and password with instructions to receive the discount. If you have questions, contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com.

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customers comfortable throughout the home building process, and provide them with the proper information to take care of their home for years to come.

Not only can a home owners’ manual help you as a builder accomplish this, it may also help minimize call backs and offer “protection” by proving you’ve taken steps to educate clients on the home’s operation and maintenance.

The HBA of F-M has a template from the National Association of Home Builders available for its members to use and customize. It includes information from purchasing a home to caring for a home and is adaptable to your specifications. Contact Mike Obach at (701) 232-5846 or mike@hbafm.com. It is available in Microsoft Word format.

Builder performance guidelines required in Minnesota Minnesota builders must, by law, include a set of performance guidelines with their contract for customers.

Guidelines are available to HBA of F-M members through the Builders Association of Minnesota. BAM’s Building Performance Guidelines were put together by a task force made up of its members. Countless hours were dedicated to creating and refining this document to provide the best possible product for builders.

To see the statute mandating the inclusion of building performance guidelines, visit: www.revisor.mn.gov/ statutes/?id=326B.809.

For more information on obtaining these guidelines, please contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846.

Reach thousands of consumers by sponsoring Home & Garden Show Here’s your chance to connect with a qualified audience.

There are multiple sponsor levels to choose from. Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com for sponsorship levels and details.

Last chance to advertise in 2014 Plains Builder!

The HBA’s monthly publication, the Plains Builder, is distributed to the HBA membership, local government officials, as well as state and federal legislators. This publication is a great way to market your company to the construction industry.

Advertising space for 2014 is available for a limited time! We have a variety of size and color options, starting at a business card ad size.

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The Plains Builder also offers an insert option as a way to advertise your company. Inserts are placed in the front of the magazine every month. This is a great way to advertise specific monthly events such as sales or promotions.

Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@ hbafm.com for more information.

Career Expo is here Dec. 12 The eleventh annual Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo is Dec. 12 at the Fargodome. The Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation and the HBA of F-M are major sponsors of this event for ninth grade students to explore careers in a variety of industries, including construction.

Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@ hbafm.com if you are interested in a booth or volunteering.

HBA members eligible for EAP HBA of F-M member companies are eligible for The Village Employee Assistance Program at reduced rates. It offers professional, confidential guidance for relationship issues, emotional health, drug and alcohol problems, workplace concerns, financial counseling and legal counseling. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Contact Charlie Lindberg at (701) 451-5034.

HBA offers contractor continuing ed classes next year Mark your calendar to attend the HBA of F-M’s continuing education classes in 2014.

• Electrical contractor: Jan. 10 • Minnesota building contractor: Jan. 17 and Feb. 3 • Plumbing contractor: Jan. 31 • Power limited technician: March 7 See page 27, or contact Mariah Wenaas at (701) 2325846 or mariah@hbafm.com for more details.

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53rd Annual Home & Garden Show welcomes HGTV ‘Design on a Dime’ star

Feb. 21-23, 2014 Fargodome

by Alison Streyle, Events Coodinator

The 53rd Annual Home & Garden Show is coming Feb. 21-23 to the Fargodome and the HBA of F-M is thrilled to have HGTV star David Sheinkopf as its featured speaker. Select booth spaces and sponsorships are still available, but are beginning to sell quite quickly so don’t wait!

Contact Events Coordinator Alison Streyle, alison@ hbafm.com, for booth space reservation or Development & Project Coordinator Jenny Erickson, jenny@hbafm.com, for sponsorship information. We have options for every company!

Sheinkopf, from HGTV’s Design on a Dime, will host seminars all three days of the show. He’ll cover painting tips and tricks, proportion in your home, designing your home with things you already have, and making sure you always have the right tool for the job.

2014 Home & Garden Show Exhibitor List as of 11/18/13

Member Exhibitors ABC Seamless ABC Window American Federal Bank Arvig Security & Video Surveillance Basement Technologies of North Dakota Bath Fitter B-Dirt Construction Bell State Bank & Trust Bernie's Water Conditioning Braaten Cabinets Budget Blinds of Fargo Building Concepts CAMBRIA Cass County Electric Cooperative Central Minnesota Credit Union CenturyLink Chase Realty Coldwell Banker First Realty Crane Johnson Lumber Co. Culligan Water Conditioning Curb Design D & M Roofing & Siding Company Dakota Fence Dakota Wall Systems, Inc. DECKMASTERS Design Direction Electro Watchman, Inc. Encore Home Improvements EZ Open Garage Door Fabricators Supply Fabricators Unlimited

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Sheinkopf began as a pre-teen model before his career moved him into television where he starred on Falcon Crest and the Disney movie Newsies. Soon enough, he found that designing and building pieces filled a void in his life and he began building sets for commercials and music videos, which let to art direction and set design. He eventually started his own company building high-end custom pieces for celebrity clientele. He continued to pursue something that was a combination of acting and his building passion and eventually landed his role on Design on a Dime. Today he continues down the path of design and hosting, hunting for and finding new and different ways to bring his two loves together.

Falk Groundsoure Technolgies, Inc. Minnesota State Community & Fargo Glass & Paint Co. Technical College Fargo Tractor Minnkota Windows Ferguson Bath Kitchen & Lighting Moorhead Public Service Showroom Nelson Window Company First Class Mortgage Nodak Store Foam Doctor’s, LLC Northern Turf Management Focal Point Kitchens Northland Truss Systems, Inc. Foltz Buildings Olson Pools & Spas Gate City Bank One Hour Heating & Greenscape Companies, Inc. Air Conditioning H2 Design & Build Opp Construction Harry Gilbertson Construction Park Co. Realtors Hebron Brick Supply Co. Paul Bunyan Nurseries Heritage Homes Pella Windows & Doors Holly & Company Classic Homes, Prairie Windows LLC Precision Concrete Cutters, Inc. Home & Hearth Premium Decks Home Geothermal Systems Price-Rite Home Improvements, Inc. Home Heating, Plumbing Pro Landscapers LLC Hot Springs Spas & Pool Tables 2 Property Resources Group I'll Tile & Stone, Inc. Prudential Premier Real Estate Innovative Basement Systems Quality Cabinets, Inc. Interior Affairs Radiant Homes Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc. Red River Glazing, Inc. JR Construction RHR Construction, Inc. Kensok's Hardwood Floors, Inc. Rigels, Inc. Knoke Seamless Rocking Horse Farm Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Rusco Windows & Cabinetry Co. Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity Sensible Security Lampert Lumber Site on Sound, Inc. Laney's, Inc. Smart Spaces Lemke Home Improvements, Inc. Solutions Lindsay Ecowater Systems Starion Financial Luxury Bath Steamatic Cleaning & Restoration Marvin Windows & Doors Exhibitors con’t on next pg

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Upcoming lunch class:

Engaging Questions + Effective Follow-Up = Show & Sales Success

WHEN: Jan. 16, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WHERE: Cass County Electric Cooperative, 3312 42nd St. S., Fargo COST: $10 (Includes lunch!)

REGISTER: (701) 232-5846 or mariah@hbafm.com DESCRIPTION: In this interactive workshop, participants will learn techniques that will increase the chances of

keeping people engaged who show interest during trade shows. Asking effective questions during the event will increase the chances of longterm interest. Concepts ranging from voicemail techniques, appointmentsetting ideas and email approaches will be introduced. These approaches, along with effective questioning at the booth, can significantly improve the chances of keeping prospective customers engaged after an event, leading to more follow up appointments and increased sales.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Chip Ross is President of Business Process Analytics in Fargo. He has 25 years of sales, management and training experience.

He conducts customized professional development programs for managers in all industries while specializing in sales process improvement. He consults with senior management teams on effective leadership and management processes.

2014 Home & Garden Show Exhibitor List con’t Structural Materials, Inc. Studs to Rugs T & S Custom Homes, Inc. TCI Insurance The Color Wheel Thermo-Tech Windows Total Basment Refinishing by Innovative Town & Country Credit Union Town & Country Realty, LLC TrinSpin Customs Tubs of Fun! Twin City Garage Door U.S. Bank Valley Central Vacuum Valley Lights Valley Mortgage, Inc. Waterfront Kitchen & Bath Western Products Western State Bank Windows Plus, Inc. Your Home Improvement Co. Non-member Exhibitors A Spice Above Anderson Homes, Inc. Attention to Detail Painting, Inc. B. Giddings Services Barnesville Economic Development Authority Barnesville Homes Inc. Bergeson Nursery Better Business Bureau of MN & ND Blue Ox Timber Frames Cass County Soil Conservation District City of Fargo - Forestry City of Fargo - Recycling City of Kindred Cleary Buildnig Corp.

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College Pro Painters Cook's Warehouse, Inc. Costco Wholesale Curb Xtrehm Darla's Hip Klips Design & Living Magazine DIY Wood Studio Dogwatch Hidden Fence Dust Busters Furnace & Duct Clng., Inc. Earthloop Geothermal Systems, LLC Eco Chic Boutique Edward Jones Investments Exclusive Home Products, LLC Extreme Panel Tech., Inc. Fargo Air Museum Fargo Garage Floors & Doors Fiedler's Smart Worm Products First Mortgage Service Freedom Chiropractic Health Center G & J Awning & Canvas, Inc. GCI, General Constructors, Inc. Grace Electric Gutter Topper of North Dakota Inc. Hankinson Community Development Corporation, Inc. Harmonious Architecture Hass Geosystems, Inc. Hazelwood Flagpoles Healing Arts Chiropractic Hi-Dow Massagers High Plains Water Treatment HighPoint Homes Hillsboro Hospitality Interstate Spray Foam Invisible Fence of Fargo It Works!

Jack Chivers Realty, LLC JD's Salsa in Seconds Lakes Specialty Services

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Life Chiropractic Center Lite-Form Technologies M & E Sales Maple River Winery Mark Enterprises, Inc. Mayville-Portland EDC Merry Maids Midwest Grinding Modern Living Concepts Custom Homes Monkey Bars Garage Storage Mr. Sandless ND My Pillow, Inc. NAWIC - Fargo-Moorhead #246 Nectar of the Vine Nichols Family Chiropractic North Country Marketing, Inc. North Dakota One Call Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society Norwex Oasis Plantscapes OutdoorWorx, Inc. Partylite Gifts Rausch Granite Interiors Ron Holstrom Antique Floors & More Sam's Club Scentsy Signature Landscapes SnirtStopper - The Ultimate Garage Door Seal "Something New" Jewelry Cleaner Sun Companies Syndicate Sales Corporation The FM Extra Tri-State Construction, Inc. Watkins Products Zenergy

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Public Issues Report of Area Affairs inclusion of a fire sprinkler system mandate in Minnesota’s code update.

On Oct. 28, the draft building code was released with a home indoor sprinkler system mandate for all newly built homes 4,500 sq. ft. (including unfinished living space) and above. On Dec. 12, a long-awaited hearing with an On Nov. 13, the HBA of F-M invited impartial Administrative Law Judge will happen at the DLI Fargo Inspections Administrator Ron office in St. Paul. A coalition of members from Builders Strand to meet with members on Association of Minnesota, Builders Association of the Mike Obach recent changes to the Fargo Building Twin Cities, and the Minnesota Association of Realtors is Public Affairs Code, and the likely effects on home organizing a legal case to fight the mandate. HBA of F-M Coordinator building.

Treasurer Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc., will join a If you were unable to attend, a second session will representative of the Moorhead city council to testify on be 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16 at Cass County Electric behalf of current building practices, safety standards and Cooperative, 3312 42nd St. S., Fargo. Register by calling the effects that the mandate (701) 232-5846 or emailing would have on local mariah@hbafm.com. housing markets and IRC Update: There’s a New Code in Town This session’s focus economy.

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Dec. 16 is on major changes to Seating at the hearing • Cost: Free! the code, and what key will be limited, but your • Cass County Electric Cooperative/Enventis, things Fargo’s inspections HBA will represent you 3312 42nd St. S., Fargo. office looks for as the and report information.

• Register: (701) 232-5846 or mariah@hbafm.com. new code comes into play.

Details will also be Unlike previous events published and updated on that covered vast changes to the coalition’s web page: http://nosprinklermandatemn. the code, this session is designed to be more concise, and com/ delivered in a format that allows for questions to be taken For more details, or if you have any questions, please during specific discussions. contact me.

At the November session, HBA members provided many thoughtful questions for Strand, mostly on the subject of Moorhead holds bi-annual city fire blocking ceilings, especially over utility rooms. There elections was much discussion on the issue, as this new code change The city of Moorhead had its election for city has created many questions. Overall, the meeting was government last month. Up for grabs were a fourvery productive, and proved to be an efficient way to get year mayoral term and one of each ward’s two elected information across while answering lingering questions representative council members. that have been sitting on the minds of builders and trade In the mayoral race between four candidates, retired CPA contractors.

Del Rae Williams prevailed over Council Members Mark The HBA of F-M and its members appreciate Strand’s Hintermeyer and Mike Hulett, and veteran Kevin Shores. willingness to continue expanding our unique partnership, In the races for the four city council seats, there will and thank him for his time. If you have any questions about be only one incumbent carrying over from the previous the meeting, specifics on fire blocking, or would like to term with Brenda Elmer winning re-election. Two current attend the next class being held Dec. 16 contact me at (701) members chose not to run for their current seat, while 232-5846 or mike@hbafm.com. sitting Ward 2 Council Member Mark Altenburg was narrowly defeated by Jim Haney.

Minnesota fire sprinkler hearing The newly elected city council members are: set for Dec. 12 Ward 1: Mari Dailey Currently the Minnesota Department of Labor and Ward 2: Jim Haney Industry is processing an update to Minnesota’s Building Ward 3: Brenda Elmer Code. Minnesota’s code is based upon the International Ward 4: Chuck Hendrickson Residential Code, which it amends to reflect local climate The HBA of F-M extends ongratulations to the five and building practices. The DLI’s ongoing process to successful winners and offer our thanks to all those that ran update the code has featured an intense debate over the for office.

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are friends of the building industry. People who show they NDAB-PAC is the North Dakota Association of Builders’ care and are concerned about the building industry’s future make contributions to NDAB-PAC because they believe Political Action Committee. It is a non-partisan political action committee that provides support for candidates who that cooperation equals strength.

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News from the North Dakota Association of Builders flood protection.

NDAB wraps - Opposed changes to the State Building Code Advisory Committee that, without prior discussion up 2013, hires among entities, would have permanently changed the Schneider as new group’s make-up.

- Supported infrastructure funding for oil impact executive officer areas to ensure that needed funding for road, essential

It’s been an honor to serve the North Dakota Association of Builders as president. Thank you for the Jason Eid NDAB President opportunity. As this year comes to a Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. close, I wish incoming president Ken Callahan, Montana Dakota Utilities, the best of luck, and look forward to seeing where this great organization will continue to grow in 2014.

2013 was transitional as we turned the page on another legislative session and said good-bye to Executive Officer Doreen Riedman and Communications Manager Stacey Lang. With the office unstaffed, NDAB’s senior officers have been relying on local association EOs and staff to help with NDAB’s operations and take care of business until a new EO was hired. Thank you to everyone who stepped up.

Also, thank you to those members who served on the EO search committee. NDAB leaders and I appreciate the time you took away from your busy schedule to assist. I am very happy to announce that Kim Schneider starts in that executive officer role Dec. 2! Kim lives in Bismarck with her husband, Jasper, and their four children.

In her prior position with the North Dakota chapter of the American Lung Association, Kim has lobbying experience, oversaw ALA’s operations in North Dakota and represented its interests on the local, state and federal levels. She worked closely with the legislature and the Secretary of State’s office on different issues including licensing and ballot initiatives. Please call her or send her an email in December to extend a warm welcome and look for an introduction from her in January’s NDAB News.

Highlights from 2013:

• In the legislative session, NDAB: - Encouraged the Legislature to support the funding of the Housing Incentive Fund at the $50 million level proposed by Gov. Dalrymple.

- Supported the F-M Area Diversion Project that will provide $450 million in state funds for permanent

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and emergency services and other critical needs are provided.

• Involved with updates to the North Dakota State Building Code as it incorporated amendments to the 2012 International Residential Codes. The new code takes effect Jan. 1.

• We Offered free safety training through a grant from Workforce Safety & Insurance at all six local Associations spanning the topics of defensive driving to fall protection to CPR/first aid.

• Members traveled to the National Association of Home Builders’ Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., to discuss important items like tax reform, housing finance reform, immigration reform, credit for housing production and the National Flood Insurance Program.

• NDAB hit a milestone of more than 2,000 members statewide. It is an exciting time in our great state and our industry is doing very well.

2013 International Builders Show

There are around 150 North Dakotans already registered for the International Builders Show in Las Vegas Feb. 4-6.

Our state hotel for the event is the Las Vegas Hotel near the convention center.

The North Dakota State Reception will be at the Las Vegas Hotel, and has been confirmed for Feb. 4. Invitations will be sent to all North Dakota registrants in December with more details. Please RSVP at that time.

Invest in yourself and your business. Get the information, personal connections and tools you need to take your business to the next level - all in one place, at one time and at an extremely affordable price. Visit www. buildersshow.com for more details.

NDAB Annual Meeting, Awards Banquet Look for a recap from NDAB’s Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet held in Williston Nov. 21-22 in next month’s news!

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News from around the state...

a monthly briefing from the ND Association of Builders on news from each local association

Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association

(701) 222-2400 Roxy Jacobson, Executive Officer www.bmhba.com • On Nov. 7, Bismarck-Mandan HBA small business members learned how health care reform will affect their businesses at a lunch-n-learn presented by Denise Roller of HR Services.

• Storm water has also been a hot topic in BismarckMandan lately, with the North Dakota Department of Health levying hefty fines on violators. All builders and developers are strongly encouraged to make sure they are in compliance with state and local regulations. More information can be found in the November issue of the BMHBA newsletter available at www.bmhba.com or by contacting the BMHBA office.

• The Associate General Membership Meeting was Nov. 14 at the Elks Lodge. The attending membership voted for candidates for six vacant positions. Congratulations to Chad Moldenhauer (K & L Homes) and Paula Haider (Haider Glass Specialties) on their re-election, and to Shannon Reichenberg (Diversity Homes) and Nathan Jones (Tollberg Homes) as builder members and Bill Schmid (Townsquare Media) and Lynn Klein (Gate City Bank) as associate members on being elected to the board.

• A New Member Mixer will be Dec. 5 at Captain Freddy’s.

• Don’t forget to put us on your calendar for the Holiday Open House Dec. 19 at the Ramkota Hotel Courtyard.

Appetizers, Tom n’ Jerry’s and holiday cheer will be served!

Dickinson Area Builders Association

(701) 483-0044 Irene Schafer, Executive Officer www.dickinsonareabuilders.com • Dickinson installed new board members and officers at its General Membership Meeting Nov. 13. New to our board are: Mike Schwab, Renee Bailey and David Shetler.

• Officers elected are: Kyle Kuntz, president; Chuck Olsen, vice president; and Irene Schafer, secretary/ treasurer.

• Three new membership applications were approved.

• National Directors were appointed: Kyle Kuntz, David Shetler, Jerry Heiser and Mel Zent.

• A dues increase of $20, effective in January, was approved.

• We are close to being sold out on our 2014 Home Show.

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Forx Builders Association

(701) 746-4536 Betty McDonald, Executive Officer www.forxbuilders.com • The Forx Builders participated in the 2nd Annual Northern Valley Career Expo for tenth grade students.

There were over 1,200 students from 23 schools that participated in the Expo to see what career opportunities are available right here in their own back yard. It was a wonderful event.

• The December Builders After Hours at Keith’s Security World hosted by the membership committee was a fun time for everyone.

• The January General Membership Meeting and Installation of Officers will be Jan. 28 at the Grand Forks Country Club.

• The Home Design and Garden Show is scheduled for March 28, 29 and 30 at the Alerus Center.

Minot Association of Builders

(701) 852-0496 Vicky Flagstad, Executive Officer www.minotab.com • MAB state directors attended the NDAB Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet Nov. 22 at the Grand Williston Hotel.

• Safety Training will be Dec. 3 at the Vegas Motel. CPR/ First Aid is scheduled for the morning and Defensive Driving will be held in the afternoon. Deadline to register was Nov. 26.

• December GMM will be hosted by Ryan Chevrolet Dec. 10 at their newly remodeled showroom. All members are invited to attend.

Williston Area Builders Association

(701) 572-4722 www.willistonbuilders.com • Williston ABA’s Governmental Affairs Committee is working with the city and county on several issues including a Unified Development Code put forth by the Williston Planning and Zoning Department.

• The Home Show will be April 4-6 with an early bird special that just opened up to members only.

• The Spring Parade of Homes will be May 30-June 1.

• We are excited to welcome Kim Schneider as the North Dakota Association of Builders’ new executive officer and look forward to working with her!

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News from the Builders Association of Minnesota PAC and BUILD-PAC. Please support the cause with a Come celebrate the industry silent auction item for $25 or more and a wine bottle for the We want you! To come hang with your industry peers at Builders Association of Minnesota’s rockin’ holiday party Dec. 17. It’s going to be the best party of the season and lots of fun, too. In addition to the fun and games we, will be celebrating four industry members who have made outstanding contributions to home building in 2013. We will also be raising money to advance one of the industry’s core functions – great policy through dedicated political engagement.

Awards

BAM will be honoring four individuals from our illustrious ranks for their service and contribution to the association. We’ll find out who wins the state Builder, Remodeler and Associate of Year awards and who is 2013’s Rising Star. Get more information at bamn.org/awards.

wine wall. Please send Jenae Palewicz at jenaep@bamn.org the information on what you plan to bring. Ideas include but are definitely not limited to! - custom art of any kind, a round of golf at your local course, a cocktail cruise on your boat, a weekend at your cabin, handyman services, gift certificates to local establishments, etc.

Register today!

Registration is available online or by calling Jenae Palewicz at (651) 646-7959 ext. 163. The cost is $50 per person and the location is the Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave., Edina, MN, 55424. For more information visit bamn.org/news.

We look forward to seeing you Dec. 17!

New Year Celebration

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Each year, seven of our best and brightest step up to lead the state association by serving on the executive committee.

Meeting monthly to make decisions about how best to move the association forward, these men and women give their time and talents to this great association and industry.

Come witness the swearing in of our 2014 leadership team.

To see this year’s leaders visit bamn.org/contact.

Silent Auction & Wine Wall

The fun will include a silent auction (Christmas shopping!) and wine wall with funds going toward BAM-

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Jan. 16 • 5 p.m.

There will be no December meeting, so mark your calendar now for Jan. 16!

- 2014 Board of Directors & President Installation - Extra Mile Award Presentation - Spike Awards - BEAM Award - PAC Committee Recognition - 2013 Year in Review Four-city mayoral panel

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News from the National Association of Home Builders which is the result of using the combined buying What’s my 3-in-1 membership Program, power of the Builders in the Association, combined with many other state associations, to qualify for the same about?

When you became a member of the HBA of F-M, you automatically became a member of the North Dakota Association of Builders and the National Association of Home Builders. There are over 2,000 members across North Dakota, and over 140,000 members nationwide.

Your HBA works hard to serve its members. The Association promotes legislation favorable to Builders; offers education; provides networking opportunities; offers advertising opportunities; promotes members online and in the Membership Directory & Consumer Guide; and has a self-funded health plan available to qualified members.

Like your HBA, NDAB and NAHB work for the betterment of their members and the industry. NDAB offers a Member Rebate

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manufacturer rebates as the nation’s largest Builders receive. Registration in the program and a quarterly claim form is all that is required. Claims are filled out quarterly for all homes closed or completed in the previous quarter.

To learn more and take part in this program go to www. hbarebates.com/ndab.html. You can also find out all about the state Association at www.ndbuild.com.

NAHB offers plenty of resources to also help members make the most of their membership dues.

NAHB boasts a team of expert advisors available for your specific business questions; advocacy to defend affordable housing initiatives; valuable member discounts through nationally known companies; education opportunities to keep members on top of industry issues; and more. A full list of benefits can be found at www.nahb.org.

If you have any questions about your 3-in-1 membership benefits, contact Allison Weckman at allisonw@hbafm.com or (701) 232-5846.

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The HBA staff chose to recognize Jason this month because of the extra effort he has made in his role as NDAB president and its search for a new executive officer. Since the NDAB office in Bismarck has been unstaffed since

by Mariah Wenaas, Communications & Office July, Jason’s responsibilities have intensified. Jason has Coordinator also been extremely visible the past few months, attending Jason Eid is living his dream job as president of Eid-Co many events, volunteering at the HBA booth at the Fall Buildings, Inc. Eid-Co is a charter member of the HBA of Home Show and participating in the Fall Parade of Homes.

F-M. It was founded in 1951 by “Jason is always someone we can Jason’s uncles and grandfather. count on,” says HBA Executive Vice His father, Gerald Eid eventually President Bryce Johnson. “He is a took over the business and was valuable resource for the HBA when it very active within the HBA of comes to things like media interviews F-M and National Association of or dissecting an issue for the building Home Builders. He is an NAHB industry. He’s also willing to pitch in and Senior Life Director and still volunteer when we need it.” participates in national meetings.

In his spare time, Eid enjoys watching Jason took over the company hockey, riding his motorcycle and going from his father in 2007. to the lake with his family. He lives in Jason became active in Fargo with his wife Kristie and their the HBA in 1996 after being children Emily, Paige and Thomas. invited by Paul Kochmann. He Every other month in the Plains first became involved with the Builder, we spotlight a “Member of New Member Development the Month” chosen by HBA staff.

Committee, even serving as Jason Eid (right), Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., This feature’s purpose is to thank HBA its chair one year, and has also receives the December Member of the volunteers and supporters by recognizing been involved with Public Month certificate from Krista Mund, HBA all they do for the Association and the Issues Committee, Nominations communications manager. industry. At the January GMM on Jan. 10, Committee, Plan Management staff will give an “Extra Mile” award to Committee and the Education Committee. He has also one person chosen from all the 2013 bi-monthly winners. served on the board of directors, is a past president of the HBA of F-M board of directors, and has been serving as the Fun facts about Jason: 2013 North Dakota Association of Builders president. Jason received the HBA’s Builder of the Year award in 2011.

My favorite color: Blue Jason remains actively involved with the HBA so that My hometown: Moorhead he can gain knowledge for him and his company from Last vacation I took was to: Florida his peers within the association and the industry. He also believes that he has some advice to offer from his My dream job is: What I’m doing now! experiences. Another reason he stays actively involved is so The first thing I would buy if I won the lottery that he can continuously promote the construction industry. is: A trip to Maui with my wife.

Member of the Month: Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.

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We worked closely with city officials in Dilworth, Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo to promote an environment which encourages home building. As elections resulted in new faces and new ideas, the HBA continues to build relationships and study new ways to partner with the cities to better our community.

PAC

NDAB-PAC provides a critical piece of our Association’s advocacy efforts. Our fundraising goal for this year is $20,000 and we are closing in, with over $17,000 raised. We always strive for high dollar amounts in PAC fundraising, but it’s also important to increase the overall number of members contributing; this year we had almost 50 new contributors compared to 2012.

We also hosted four Candidate Forums for elections in the city of Moorhead.

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HBC charitable arm

Like the HBA, Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation conducted its strategic planning session and will continue to provide a positive outlet for the housing industry to give back to the community.

It continues to focus on a successful partnership with the Fargo Motor Patrol and its Fish Fry each February as a public fundraiser for the Foundation and its missions. It also is beginning to prepare for another build with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity in 2014.

Thank you for reading to the end of this long recap and for being a member! It was an honor to serve the industry and this Association as president. Good luck to Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc., as she beings her term as president next month. We hope that you look to the HBA of F-M as a resource and, if you aren’t engaged, give involvement a try!

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Winter reminders for storm water

Freezing cold weather is here, so there’s no need to worry about storm water, right? Wrong!

Here are some tips from Fargo and West Fargo for winter: Although Silt fence and devices Stella Stormwater EPA Storm Water such as the drop-in or pop-up inlet Enthusiast protection are effective for the management of sediment, they can pose problems for practices such as snow removal. It is recommended that such devices, when located on the street side, be removed by Nov. 1 each year. These devices or suitable alternates may need to be reinstalled in the spring to capture snowmelt runoff.

West Fargo also recommends removing straw wattles to avoid damage by snow plows.

The owner/operator is still responsible to maintain effective control of sediment and other pollutants during the winter season. It is recommended that you stop landdisturbing activities until warm weather returns.

Establish a stable access point and stockpile gravel to maintain access during winter season. If new land disturbances need to occur, they must be stabilized immediately.

Keep a stockpile of sandbags and other erosion control devices to manage situations that need immediate attention.

www.RIGELS.com

609 Main Avenue • Moorhead, MN 218.233.6104

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Local building officials, members meet for roundtable

by Mike Obach, Public Affairs Coordinator

HBA of F-M members had the opportunity to discuss an assortment of issues and concerns with building officials from our four local communities. Executive Vice President Bryce Johnson faciliated a luncheon in October featuring Mark Housh, Moore Engineering (West Fargo); Steve Schroeder (Dilworth); Bruce Taralson (Fargo); and Kurt Wenzel (Moorhead).

The officials shared the current state of housing and development for their respective communities, and discussed current codes and upcoming changes that will soon be in place.

They each touched on key code issues that they had observed, then took time to answer specific questions from the attendees. Questions ranged from ideas on establishing uniformity across the four communities and two states; foundation building and work site cleanliness; storm water containment and cleaning procedures; and many other more specific issues.

There was a question about the likelihood of Minnesota following Wisconsin’s lead and moving to a six-year code cycle, as well as concerns shared regarding improper fastening of flashing, even in newer homes, which had led

to a variety of nuisance leaks.

Johnson also asked for some insight into the ever-present fire sprinkler issue currently under debate in Minnesota.

The HBA and its members are grateful for the opportunity to have such a positive discourse with these local officials.

If you have any questions about the meeting or would like information on any upcoming events, please contact Public Affairs Coordinator Mike Obach at (701) 232-5846 or mike@hbafm.com.

Mark Housh, Steve Schroeder, Kurt Wenzel and Bruce Taralson participate in a roundtable discussion.

Interested in keeping in touch with national housing issues? Visit www.nahb.org and watch “Housing Now” for the latest on what the National Association of Home Builders is researching or reporting. The latest episode includes third quarter results of the Remodeling Market Index.

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Thank you sponsors for November keynote!

See pages 20-21 for a recap and photo highlights!

Thank You Table Top Sponsors These sponsors help fund the programming you see at membership meetings throughout the year.

Bell State Bank & Trust Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Cass County Abstract Company Gate City Bank

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Matrix Properties Corporation Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc. Nodak Stores Northland Truss Systems, Inc.

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David Mitchell wows the crowd with interactive communication styles

by Alison Streyle, Events Coordinator

HBA of F-M members who attended “The Power of Understanding People,” on Nov. 7 experienced a laugh-out-loud, info-filled keynote presentation describing the various communication styles people utilize and how to interact with those who have a different style than their own.

Sponsored by Choice Financial; Fiebiger, Swanson, West & Co.; and Hirshfield’s Paints and Coatings, the afternoon’s events catered to almost 100 HBA members. Also, a big thank you to Avitus Group who helped in bringing David Mitchell to Fargo!

Mitchell, founder of Leadership Difference, had all attendees complete an assessment which categorized them as one of four different types of communicators: Romantics, Warriors, Experts or Masterminds. Mitchell then explained the tendencies of each style when interacting with someone of the same type, as well as someone of the complete opposite type: For example, how a Romantic deals with a Warrior. Everyone in attendance was very engaged and participated in revealing their communication style.

The social afterwards provided hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar where attendees could continue discussing the different styles and how they are prominent in day-to-day work environments. Everyone had something to take away that is relevant in their daily lives.

The HBA has a copy of Mitchell’s presentation and assessment available to share with any members that are interested. Please contact Events Coordinator Alison Streyle at 701-232-5846 or alison@hbafm.com.

HBA members engaged in Mitchell’s explanation of which communication style they fall into based on the assessment taken at the beginning of the keynote.

Jocelyn Lura, Trudy Wanner and Stephanie Villella, Cass County Electric Cooperative, after the keynote, enjoying social hour with hors d’oeuvres.

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David Mitchell interacts with the audience, travelling up and down the rows asking individuals questions.

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John Reimer and Nick Peterson, Fiebiger, Joyce Balstad, Stone Countertop Outlet; Christina Mehl, Design Direction, Swanson, West & Co., PLLP Inc.; Mandi Smith, Stone Countertop Outlet; Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc.; Dawn Cruff, RHR Construction, Inc.; Jessica Doucette and Krista Hoeg, Accent Contracting.

Mike Weber, Randy Rusch and Roger Johnson, Hirshfield’s Paints and Coatings

Nichole Shell and Kayla Koropatnicki, Choice Financial Group

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www.facebook.com HBAFargoMoorhead HomeShowFM ParadeFM HomeBuildersCare CharityRideforHBC

Events Committee plans new, exciting events for 2014

2013 member events have come to an end, but that doesn’t mean the Events Committee has nothing to do. We are working hard on creating a new layout Diana Stead, Devin Gaard, for 2014 to help engage our members Stone Holding TCI Insurance, by planning new formats during times Company, 2013 2014 Events that work for you, the members! We Events Chair Chair will be working with Media Productions to create a fantastic scene for all our events plus we’re amping up our presentations, lighting, sound, video – the works!

Starting in January, we’ll be combining our annual New Year Celebration and Board Installation, with the always popular City Night! This new event will take place Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Fargo. The evening schedule will run as follows: Thursday, Jan. 16 | Radisson 5 p.m.

Social 6 p.m.

Dinner • Roast Sirloin of Beef • Garlic Mashed Potatoes • Fresh Vegetables • Dinner Salad and Rolls 6:15 p.m. Program begins • 2014 Board of Directors Installation • Extra Mile Award • Spike Awards • Mayoral Panel (Dilworth, Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo mayors) Our “full-filling” “Chilly” Cook-Off is now FREE, if pre-registered! It will move to a new month and location – March 13 at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom. This event has become one of the most fun, no-business, network-filled evenings for our members. The cook-off travels to a new location each year, but continues to gain a great crowd for the member company hosting the event. If you’d like to host, please contact Development & Project Coordinator Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com to get on the list! Here is the event info: Thursday, March 13 | Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Pre-registered: FREE! (includes two drink tickets) | Walk-ins/No-Shows: $10 5 p.m.

Social begins 5:15 p.m. Announcements & Rules Events con’t on next page

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5:20 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

Picnic begins • Bouncy games, playground, sidewalk chalk, bowling, ladder ball, bean bags and more!

5:30 p.m. Meal time 6 p.m.

Prizes for Associates 6:30 p.m. Dessert served by Builders October will be the HBA of F-M’s Annual Awards Night and will be the last meeting for the year. There will no longer be a November meeting. Plan for Thursday, Oct. 30 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Moorhead for a top-notch awards ceremony! It’s that time of the year to bring out your suit and tie and get fancy with your fellow HBA members and colleagues! See the list of awards being presented this evening: Thursday, Oct. 23 | Ramada Plaza & Suites 5 p.m.

Social 6 p.m.

Dinner 6:15 p.m. Award Presentations • Builder of the Year • Associate of the Year • BEAM Award (Builders Engaging Associate Members) • Extra Mile Award • Spike Awards The Events Committee is here to coordinate events that show appreciation to our members and provide the opportunity for members to network with the Association members and leaders in our industry. We are creating environments that show respect, acknowledgement and great representation of what our Association does and the members it serves. We are all working together to maintain the healthy economy here in the Red River Valley and provide a healthy future for those to come.

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Taste-testing Voting complete Winners announced!

May 8, HBA will host the annual Parade of Homes Celebration to honor all our Builder members partaking

in the Spring Parade of Homes. Remember, each Parade Builder receives TWO FREE registrations, but preregistration is required! Builders in attendance will receive multiple chances to win large cash prizes being drawn throughout the evening, plus other great door prizes. Here is the evening’s order of events: Thursday, May 8 | Ramada Plaza & Suites Pre-registered Parade Builders: FREE! (two per builder) 5 p.m.

Social begins 6 p.m.

Dinner • Sirloin Steak (8 oz.)

• Garlic Rosemary Red Potatoes • Honey Glazed Carrots • Dinner Salad and Rolls 6:15 p.m. Program • Review of Parade Homes • Home Builders Care update • HBA Presidential comments • Prizes scattered throughout • Top three cash prizes revealed at end of program - Must be present to win!

August’s Family Picnic and Associate Appreciation Night is NOW FREE, if pre-registered,

and will be moved up to Aug. 7 to accommodate for backto-school and sports practice times. Rheault Farm has been the picnic’s home for the past two years and we will remain at that location as it provides a great venue that is closed to the public during our event time. We will again be grilling burgers along with all the great picnic side dishes. There will also be two free drinks per registration.

Reminder that all Associate members present will be put in a drawing for multiple prizes including the grand prize of dinner out on the HBA and a FREE 1/2 page advertisement in the Plains Builder, the HBA’s monthly newsletter. Must be present to win!

Thursday, Aug. 7 | Rheault Farms Pre-registered: FREE! (Includes two free drinks) Walk-ins/No-shows: $10

Know someone who would make a great member?

Let the New Member Development Committee know!

Contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com.

Booths & Sponsorships available!

See pages 8-10 for details.

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HBA of F-M Builder Member Feature ISR Homes

Building, renting new homes for more than 30 years

by Mariah Wenaas, Communications & Office Coordinator

Dan Parrow grew up working alongside his father, Harold, in the construction industry. Parrow’s father founded ISR Homes in the early 1980s. The company, originally called Interstate Roofing Construction, initially focused on residential re-roofing and small remodeling projects.

Parrow is now the owner of ISR Homes, and the company specializes in building new homes, mostly rentals. Aside from his construction background, Parrow also has a degree in marketing from Minnesota State Community & Technical College.

ISR Homes is Dan Parrow committed to building quality homes. Parrow says, “We look for premium locations and add amenities that you would not normally find in rental properties.”

ISR Homes also has a new design that it began building this fall, the Kingwood 2. The new design features over 1,525 sq. ft. all on one level. You can see a rendering of the new design to the right.

The industry is not without its challenges. “One of the biggest challenges facing the industry today is how fast our local building industry has recovered. Because of this, we are seeing record permit values, which has put a strain on some of the sub-contractors, since there is a lot of work for them to choose from on both the local and state level,”

says Parrow. Despite these challenges, Parrow does enjoy working with sub-contractors.

Parrow has known of the HBA of F-M’s existence for as long as he can remember. In 2005-2006, he started researching building homes and took a closer look at the HBA. He saw the Association as a valuable resource in expanding his business and networking with other contractors. Parrow is a very active member of the HBA. He joined the the Home Builders Care Scholarship committee in 2006 and has been a part of that ever since then. He has also been on the HBC board of trustees, the HBA’s charitable arm, since 2008 and will be vice president in 2014.

To those wanting to start their own business in the industry, Parrow advises that you understand the value of quality.

“If working with sub-contractors, make sure there is a good line of communication. Marketing is also very important.

In years past, marketing was the ability to grab someone’s attention. Today, you have to be able to grab the attention, and keep the attention. There are so many tools for helping to keep the attention of your potential customers, but the key is in finding ISR Homes what tool works PO Box 515 best for your Moorhead, MN, 56561 company.

(701) 261-5901 www.isrhomes.com

ISR Homes’ rendering of the Kingwood 2, its new design being built this fall.

Builders - Start planning now for the

Spring Parade of Homes!

More information coming soon!

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HBA of F-M Industry Spotlight TrinSpin Customs • Trinity Schaff 4886 50th Ave. S. • Fargo, N.D. 58104 (701) 361-0358

What is your company’s focus?

“Simplifying technology: design, installation and service of residential and commercial audio visual systems, lighting control systems, surveillance cameras, voice and data systems.”

What is the latest trend in your industry?

Trinity Schaff, President TrinSpin Customs

“Control and flexibility. By having the client’s home theater receiver, iPad, iPhone, Android or other capable devices connected to the Internet, one now has the ability to stream over 10,000 Internet radio stations into their audio systems. They can download movies on demand into their video system, access their personal audio-video library, lock/unlock doors, view their property’s surveillance cameras, and even control their lighting and thermostats from anywhere in the world!

“Imagine uploading your favorite cd, song or movie once and having it with you wherever you go, including your main residence, lake home, vacation house, or even sitting at the airport!”

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the industry today and how are you dealing with it?

“Internet sales and big box stores. At TrinSpin, we pride ourselves in being a turn-key solution for our clients. We start by meeting with our clients, whether that’s on-site, at a restaurant/coffee house or in our office. We review their blueprints and analyze the site to determine proper acoustics, layout, lighting and other variables that will affect the quality of the end product. Based on our 25 years of experience, we then design a product that is tailor-made to the client’s wishes.

“We work with a wide variety of clients ranging from a single-family to multi-state corporations. We enjoy designing, creating and implementing a quality product that others say couldn’t be done. Our workmanship, work ethic and customer service is second to none.

“TrinSpin will work with you every step of the way, regardless of your budget, project size or location. We’ll provide you with an individually designed product and a peace of mind you won’t get with an internet or big box sale.”

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The HBA thanks members who are involved with this industry: Electrical - contractor, supplier; Lighting; Sound, Security & Electronics Advanced Electrical Systems, LLC Arctic Audio Arvig Bergstrom Electric, Inc. Curt’s Lock & Key Service, Inc. Custom Cinema & Sound, LLC Dakota Hills Electric, Inc. Dakota Supply Group Electro Watchman, Inc. Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom GFE, Inc. Graybar Electric Company Inc. Huber Electric Motor & Pump Repair Infinity Electric, LLC Interstate Electric, LLC JDP Electric, Inc. King Electric Kramer Electric, Inc. Laney’s, Inc. Laser Systems Security Laughlin Electric The Lighthouse Magnum Electric, Inc. Mark’s Electric, Inc. New Horizons Electric, Inc. Pacific Sound and Video Paul’s Electric, Inc. Precision Plumbing, Electric, Heating & Cooling, Inc. Prosper Electric Randy’s Electric, Moorhead Raun Technologies, Inc. Red River Electric, Inc. Robert Gibb & Sons, Inc. Scott A. Muehler Electric, Inc. Sensible Security Site On Sound, Inc. St. Blaise Security Static Electric Construction Systems Technology TrinSpin Customs Valley Lights Voxland Electric Works of Light, LLC

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News from the HBA of F-M Remodelers Council 2013 Remodelers Council Thank you to the Remodelers Council members

Chair Ursula Hegvik Smart Spaces, Inc. Tom Spaeth Accent Contracting (Vice Chair)

Dan Beecher Foam Doctor’s LLC (Past Chair)

Member Companies

ABC Seamless Accent Contracting ACME TOOLS Allied Building Products Corp.

Arvig Security & Surveillance Braaten Cabinets Inc. Casselton Lumber, Inc. Crane Johnson Lumber Company Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Dave Anderson Construction Design Direction, Inc. Dustin Murray Construction Fargo Linoleum Company Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Fiske Construction, LLP Foam Doctor’s LLC Granites Unlimited Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. Homemakers Villa Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Lake Agassiz Habitat For Humanity Laney’s, Inc. Marvin Windows & Doors Minnkota Windows, Inc. Norandex Opp Construction Property Resources Group Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc. Red River Electric, Inc. RRC Specialties, Inc. Rusco Window Company Simonson Lumber Smart Spaces, Inc. Stenerson Lumber Stone Countertop Outlet Stone Holding Company Studs to Rugs Syverson Tile & Stone Twin City Garage Door, Inc. Western Products, Inc.

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Thank you to all the members and member companies involved with the HBA of F-M Remodelers Council. The Council is excited to welcome Tom Spaeth, Accent Contracting as the 2014 chair, and Russ Richards, Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc., as the vice chair. Best of luck to both of them in the year to come!

Below is a list of current Remodelers Council members. Thank you to all of those who have supported the Council and its projects during the past year, such as the second annual Remodeled Home Tour. For more information on the Remodelers Council, or about becoming a member, contact Allison Weckman at allisonw@hbafm.com or (701) 232-5846.

Thank you to the Remodelers Council members!

Ursula Hegvik, chair ................................................................ Smart Spaces, Inc. Tom Spaeth, vice chair ............................................................Accent Contracting Randy Ahmann............................................... Lake Agassiz Habitat For Humanity Dave Anderson......................................................... Dave Anderson Construction Brent Atkins.......................................................................Minnkota Windows, Inc. Joyce Balstad.................................................................... Stone Coutertop Outlet Renee Bearden.....................................................................RRC Specialties, Inc. Dan Beecher.................................................................................. Foam DR’s LLC Bill Blixt............................................................................... Western Products, Inc. Terry Braaten........................................................................ Braaten Cabinets Inc. Steve Breyer..............................................................................Stenerson Lumber Rob Bye......................................................................... Fargo Linoleum Company Kevin Christianson....................................................... Property Resources Group Doug Clemens................................................................................. ACME TOOLS Perry Eidem.............................................................Allied Building Products Corp.

Lisa Enger................................................................................. Homemakers Villa Curt Erickson.................................................................. Marvin Windows & Doors Jay Ewing......................................................... Crane Johnson Lumber Company Gary Fiske........................................................................ Fiske Construction, LLP Tony Gray..................................................... Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. John Gunkelman.............................................. Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Kevin Gustman............................................................Twin City Garage Door, Inc. Joel Harms................................................................................ Simonson Lumber Ralph Johnson.........................................................................................Norandex Paul Kochmann...................................................Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Terry Lipp........................................Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Sylvia Lunski......................................................................... Design Direction, Inc. Scott Mollencamp........................................................................... ABC Seamless Brad Morris.........................................................................Casselton Lumber, Inc. Dustin Murray..............................................................Dustin Murray Construction Gary Opp.................................................................................... Opp Construction Jenna Quarve............................................................................Granites Unlimited Russ Richards.............................Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc. Bob Roers........................................................................................... Laney's, Inc. Tim Rosene.............................................................................. Studs to Rugs, Inc. Tom Schlenvogt.................................................................. Red River Electric, Inc. Brenda Srejma..................................................................... Syverson Tile & Stone Diana Stead..................................................................... Stone Holding Company Tim Sullivan..............................................................Arvig Security & Surveillance John Whaley................................................................... Rusco Window Company

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HBA of F-M Continuing Education For all events, register: (701) 232-5846 or mariah@hbafm.com

Safety Clases Refreshments sponsored in part by

Jan. 10 Electrical Contractor Continuing Education

• 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Minnesota State Community & Technical College, 1900 28th Ave. S., Moorhead • The eight-hour National Electrical Code Calculations course provides the experienced electrician and apprentice with a review of many of the calculations used in the electrical industry and the 2011 National Electrical Code. Some of the calculations include: voltage, drop, box, fill, fault, current, neutral current, conduit fill, overcurrent protection, PVC expansion and conductor sizing. This course is approved for eight hours of continuing education credits by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. The student should have a 2011 edition of the NEC book and a calculator.

• Member cost: $75; Non-member cost: $150

Jan. 17 and Feb. 3 Minnesota Contractor Continuing Education

• 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Butler Training Machinery Facility, 3401 33rd St. S., Fargo • Class topics will be Ventilation Concepts and Trouble Shooting; Biggest Bang from 2012 Energy Codes; House Wraps and Siding; Metal Roofing Makes Your House a Home... Not a Barn; and Decking Systems and Codes. Course is pending approval for seven hours of MN building contractor credit.

• Member cost: $100, Non-member cost: $200

Jan. 31 Minnesota Plumbing Contractor Continuing Education

• 8:30 a.m - 5 p.m.

• Minnesota State Community & Technical College, 1900 28th Ave. S., Moorhead • This eight-hour course will include two hours of training covering a topic that is current and relevant to the plumbing industry and plumbing professionals. This two hours will qualify for the new state requirement of “technical other” training as outlined in the license renewal requirements. The course will also include six hours of code review. This code review will qualify for the new state requirement of “code” code training as outlined in the license renewal requirements.

Each attendee should bring a code book to the class to participate in this portion of the training.

• Member cost: $75, Non-member cost: $150

March 7 Minnesota Power Limited Technician Continuing Education

• 8:30 a.m - 5 p.m.

• Minnesota State Community & Technical College, 1900 28th Ave. S., Moorhead • The Power Limited Technician Continuing Education course will cover 8 hours of power limited standards and codes from BICSI standard practices for communication and data wiring. Two hours of this course is dedicated to Code, with the remaining six hours being other/technical issues.

• Member cost: $85, Non-member cost: $170

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OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Dec. 3 • 8 a.m. – noon Dec. 4 • Skills & Technology Training Center, 1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo • Cost: FREE to members, $75 for nonmembers This class is designed for construction workers, foremen, job supervisors, safety coordinators and anyone else involved in the construction industry. Topics include (but are not limited to): • Electrical Safety • Fall Protection • Caught-In-Between and Struck-By Hazards (during excavation and when using machinery and tools) • Hazard Communication for Construction • Personal Protective & Lifesaving Equipment Residential Construction Safety: CPR/First Aid • 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Dec. 10 • Skills & Technology Training Center, 1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo • Cost: FREE to HBA of F-M members!

• Students will learn to be a first responder by obtaining skills such as basic life support, bleeding control, injury and wound control, burns, poison and sudden illness. Learn to recognize the everyday emergency situations and how to take appropriate action until professional help arrives.

Residential Construction Safety Training: Fall Protection • 1 – 5 p.m. Dec. 10 • Skills & Technology Training Center, 1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo • Cost: FREE to HBA of F-M members!

• Knowing when fall protection is necessary and when it’s not can be very confusing. This program will help to eliminate some of the confusion by giving you an overview of the fall protection requirements for the construction industry. Fall protection requirements for steel erection and for equipment used to elevate personnel will also be covered.

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News from the Home Builders Care Foundation 2013 Home Builders Care Board of Trustees

President Chad Maloy Gate City Bank MIKE ANDERSON Bierschbach (Vice President) Equipment & Supply DAN PARROW ISR Homes (Secretary) BOB KOCHMANN Kochmann Brothers (Treasurer) Homes, Inc. DAVE ANDERSON Dave Anderson (Past President) Construction CASEY BECKERLEG CARL BLANK RANDY CRAMER JESSICA GRONDAHL BRAD MORRIS ANDY NELSON ERIC ROKKE

Stenerson Lumber Structural Materials, Inc. NAI North Central CrossFit Fargo Casselton Lumber, Inc. Lavelle Company Rokke Construction

CARLITA DIETZ Jay Dietz Construction, (HBA Liaison) Inc.

The foundation, created in 1993 by the Home Builders Association of FargoMoorhead, is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization.

It was established with funds donated

by HBA members, fundraising events and the HBA itself. The purpose for its creation was to provide an outlet for the builder, remodeler, and companies related to the building industry to show the community that there is more to the building industry than demolition, construction, and remodeling.

The HBA of F-M handles the administrative duties for the foundation at no charge. Any contribution designated to the foundation goes directly to the foundation and its charitable work.

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HBC finishes off 2013 Home Builders Care celebrated its 20th anniversary this year and it was exciting to review all of its major accomplishments. HBC has: • Awarded $168,688 in scholarship dollars since 1995 • Supported 204 students through scholarships over the past 20 years • Made donations of $203,662 to area organizations over the past 20 years • Given $646,106 to support a variety of housing-related projects This year, we sat down and evaluated who we are as an organization and who we want to be in the future.

One of the major concerns we are hearing from the industry is lack of workforce. Home Builders Care is looking into how we can help to provide skilled labor for all areas of our industry. We would be interested to hear your needs and concerns and any ideas that you might have to help increase interest in the construction industry. Currently, we support the Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo and the Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades as ways to recruit and encourage students to join the industry. We are always looking for increased industry participation in these events. Students become far more interested in our industry when working directly with contractors and experiencing hands-on activities. If you would like to become involved with workforce development, please contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com.

The Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo is coming up Dec. 12 and is a great event to promote construction careers to area ninth graders. The HBA of F-M and HBC will have a booth promoting the industry and helping students to learn how to correctly use power tools. In addition, we have industry representation from concrete, electrical, large equipment and carpenters, but many more are needed. There is still time to exhibit, so if you are in need of workforce and want to start recruiting early, contact Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm. com.

HBC just awarded its annual fall scholarships Nov. 14. Learn more about our student winners on pages 30-31.

I am proud to report that students from NDSU and MSUM attended the Associated Schools of Construction annual conference and competed in four divisions: commercial, design-build, heavy-highway and residential construction. They used real plans and specifications and, over an 18-hour period, they had to run through a project planning phase. Our local schools did very well! NDSU placed first in the design-build division, second in residential and third in heavy highway. MSUM placed first in heavy highway.

Home Builders Care and the HBA are sponsoring a build for Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity in 2014. We will be sponsoring the first-ever official Veteran Build in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Watch for more information in January and February about the build.

Mark your calendars for the 51st annual Fargo Motor Patrol Fish Fry, Feb. 7. This is sure to be a great event with wonderful food and a variety of auction items. Tickets will be available soon at the HBA office. Contact Erickson if you would like to buy tickets.

As you consider making year-end donations, please think of Home Builders Care. We are the foundation of the industry and are working hard to provide a positive outlet for the industry to give back to the community!

And finally, I would like to thank you all for a wonderful year. It has been my pleasure to serve as President of HBC and I am proud of what we have accomplished this year. Good luck to Mike Anderson, Bierschbach Equipment & Supply, who will be the HBC President in 2014!

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NDSU students welcome interaction with industry leaders

by Jenny Erickson, Development & Project Coordinator

North Dakota State University has one of our area’s National Association of Home Builders’ Student Chapters. Student Chapters offer a wide variety of opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in the construction industry. HBA of F-M sponsors student chapters at Minnesota State Community & Technical College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, North Dakota State College of Science and North Dakota State University.

Lucas Judd, the current NDSU Student Chapter president, let us know what is occurring with their NDSU Student chapter advisor, Brad Bowen with chapter this year. Judd is chapter members Lucas Judd, Derek Dame, Sam from Deephaven, Minn., and Caven, Tyler Schultz and Dustin Lemke at the is majoring in construction October HBA Annual Meeting. management and minoring in business administration. He has been involved with the Student Chapter for the last three years, also serving as the secretary and marketing officer. After graduation, Judd plans on working for a commercial construction company.

The student chapter is busy working on their project for the Residential Construction Management Competition at the International Builders Show.

Judd says, “The project has been challenging, but our goals are attainable.”

NDSU students con’t on page 34

Framework for the Future Framework for the Future is Home Builders Care Foundation’s long-term fundraising initiative to build the endowment fund to maintain current giving, support additional projects and provide for endowment growth.

HBC hopes to become self-sustaining while also increasing its impact on the industry and community.

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Triple Players: HBA recognition program that donors can join when they have, in addition to paying HBA membership dues, invested in NDAB-PAC as a dollar-a-day contributor and made a donation to HBC for at least $365 each

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Trades for Grades donors: Allows donors to name scholarships and designate schools to which the funds must be given

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Builders Club: Exclusive group of donors who pledge at least $500 per year for five years or a total of $2,500+

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Bronze donors: $1-$499.99

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Silver donors: $500-$1,999.99

• Gold donors: $2,000+ Consider making your donation today and supporting HBC’s efforts in 2013.

HBC is the charitable arm of the HBA of F-M. The Foundation is dedicated to showing that home builders care about the community by awarding scholarships to local students interested in the construction trades and working on projects that support housing in the area.

Cash and checks are always welcome. Become a legacy donor and remember HBC in your will. Talk to your lawyer today. For more information, contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com.

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Home Builders Care 2013 Donors Triple Players Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc. John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Gold Donor Fargo Motor Patrol Rod Paseka, Hebron Brick Supply Silver Donors John, Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Red River Electric, Inc. Bronze Donors George Blank Dave Anderson Construction Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc. Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes Ryan Hoss David Kraemer Luxury Builders Inc. Moorhead Technical College Foundation Network Cabling Services Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. Roers’ Construction Inc. Simonson Lumber Structural Materials Inc. Terry Becker Construction, LLC Twin City Garage Door See left for details on our Framework for the Future and donor levels!

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Home Builders Care awards scholarships

Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation awards scholarships every fall to students pursuing careers in the construction industry.

High school students who are interested in attending Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M StateMoorhead) or North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in a construction program are eligible to apply.

Post-secondary students at M State-Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM), NDSCS and North Dakota State University (NDSU) And are members of a National Association of Home Builders affiliated Student Chapter are able to apply for scholarships.

The NAHB Student Chapter program was developed to support students interested in the home building industry.

Students enrolled in construction-related fields at high schools, technical schools and universities can join an NAHB Student Chapter and become active on a local, state and national level. One benefit of belonging to an NAHB Student Chapter is the International Builders Show Residential Construction Management Competition. Teams must complete and present the planning and marketing of a development for a four-year program, or scheduling and estimating a home for secondary and two-year programs.

High School

North Dakota State University

Bryton Ciesynski: $500

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Ciesynski, son of Brendan and Michelle Ciesynski, is a senior at North Sargent Public School in Gwinner, N.D. He plans on attending NDSCS to study electrical construction. Ciesynski has served as an electrical apprentice with an electrical contractor and he has been influenced by his dad, who is an electrician. Ciesynski has learned that it is “rewarding when you replace old systems with new and see how happy that makes the customer.”

Post-Secondary

Minnesota State University Moorhead Schuyler Lee: $2,000

Lee is from Fargo, N.D., and is a sophomore studying construction management at MSUM. Lee has been No photo helping his father frame walls since available. he was 10 years old and eventually worked up to building homes at West Fargo High School. Lee has worked at Master Construction; Thorsteinson and Sons General Contracting; and Premium Decks. He also has an associates degree in construction carpentry from M State.

Lee was part of a team that competed at the Associated Schools of Construction event. After graduation, he would like to work for Spire Custom Homes.

Samuel Caven: $1,000

Caven, originally from Pennock, Minn., is a senior at NDSU. Throughout his life, he has always been handson and detail-oriented. One of his woodworking projects took second place at the Minnesota State Fair. Caven is studying construction management, with a minor in business administration.

After graduating, he plans on working for a residential general contractor in Fergus Falls, Minn. Caven is the secretary of the NDSU Student Chapter and will be participating in the Residential Construction Management Competition at IBS.

Shane Hillen: $500

Hillen is from West Fargo, N.D., and is a junior at NDSU. He has been interested in residential construction ever since he began studying building trades in high school. Hillen is pursuing a degree in construction management and will graduate in 2015. After graduation, he would like to stay in North Dakota and work in residential construction. Hillen is marketing director of the NDSU student chapter and is participating in the Residential Construction Management Competition at IBS. Hillen also recently competed at the Associated Schools of Construction Management Competition.

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Lucas Judd: $500

Judd, of Deephaven, Minn., is a senior and is studying construction management at NDSU. Judd was first introduced to the construction industry when he started helping at his father’s residential construction company.

From this experience, he started his own landscaping company. Judd has served as marketing coordinator and secretary of the NDSU Student Chapter.

Currently, he is the president and is working to increase membership, raise funds and perform community service. Judd will be participating in the Residential Construction Management Competition at IBS. After graduation, he would like to work in commercial construction.

Tyler Schultz: $500

Schultz, originally from Cologne, Minn., is a senior at NDSU studying construction management. He has worked for Mineral Service Plus for the last eight years and would like to continue his career there after graduation. Mineral Service Plus offers residential and commercial well drilling services. Schultz has been a member of the NDSU Student Chapter for the past three years, has served as mentor and is currently vice president. He will also be a presenting member of the team participating in the Residential Construction Management Competition at IBS.

North Dakota State College of Science Colten Claus: $800

Claus, of Kindred, N.D., is a freshman at NDSCS. He is studying construction management and building construction technology. Already, Claus has numerous experiences in the building industry: stone/masonry tender with Swenson Masonry, data wiring work, framing, roofing and work with steel and concrete foundations. While in school, Claus also plans on taking business courses in hopes of starting his own construction company one day.

Shelby Regimbal: $1,200

Regimbal is from Grand Forks, N.D., and is a freshman studying architectural drafting and estimating technology at NDSCS. She first took an AutoCad class in high school and has been in love with it ever since. Regimbal recently joined the Student Chapter at NDSCS where she helped to organize a float for the 2013 homecoming parade. She will also be on one of the two teams participating in the Residential Construction Management Competition at IBS. After graduating, Regimbal would like to work for an architecture firm in North Dakota and eventually live in a house that she has designed.

Minnesota State Community & Technical College-Moorhead Aaron Keller: $500

Keller is from Fargo, N.D., and is a sophomore at M State-Moorhead. He has enjoyed learning the entire building process and would like to keep working on a variety of tasks such as framing, siding and exterior/interior finishes.

After graduation, Keller would like to work in residential construction in North Dakota, expanding the experience he gained building a house with the M State-Moorhead carpentry program.

Keller has been an active member of the M State-Moorhead Student Chapter and is looking forward to additional volunteer opportunities in the spring.

Joshua Thompson: $1,500

Thompson, originally from Duluth, Minn., is a senior at M State-Moorhead studying carpentry. For as long as Thompson can remember, he has been interested in building and working with his hands. Once he completes his degree in carpentry, Thompson plans on studying construction management.

He has been involved with the M State -Moorhead Student Chapter for the last two years and is planning on attending IBS. Thompson is also an Eagle Scout and understands that working hard will help him to achieve his goals.

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Thank You 2013 HBA of F-M Board of Directors Executive Committee President Darrick Guthmiller Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. President Elect Carlita Dietz Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. Treasurer Clay Dietrich Dietrich Homes, Inc. Associate Vice President Sylvia Lunski Design Direction, Inc. Secretary Terry Lipp Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Past President Tyrone Leslie Heritage Homes Directors Kenneth Andersen, KWA Constructors, Inc. Stan Birky, Stan Birky Construction, Inc. Harry Gilbertson, Harry Gilbertson Construction John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. Paul Krabbenhoft, Coldwell Banker First Realty Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Nancy Michelsen, Vivid Interiors Gary Orth, Cornerstone Specialties, Inc Todd Rasmussen, Valley Lights Tom Spaeth, Accent Contracting Robin Swanson, Superior Insurance Ex-Officio Board Members NDAB Executive Committee President Jason Eid Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. State Representative John Gunkelman Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Associate National Director Ken Krajsa Bell State Bank & Trust NAHB Directors National Directors Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. Darrick Guthmiller, Kochman Brothers Homes, Inc. Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc. Senior Life Director Gerald Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Life Directors Don Dabbert, Jr., Dabbert Custom Homes John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Ken Krajsa, Bell State Bank & Trust John Mahan, Mahan Construction, Inc.

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Get involved!

The HBA of F-M always welcomes new committee members. Evey idea contributes to the betterment of the Association. It’s never to late too get involved.

Thank you to all those who have been involved with a committee this year. A list of all committee members can be found to the right. Thank you for your support!

Contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com and find the best fit for you!

Consider joining a committee in 2014!

Whether you are a new member or have been a member for years, there is no time like the present to get involved in your Association. The HBA has a number of committees to choose from so you can find one that meets your interests as well as your schedule.

Most committees meet only once a month for an hour.

Committee involvement is a great way to meet new people and grow those relationships.

Dustin Murray, Dustin Murray Construction, joined the HBA in November 2012 and joined a committee right away. He found that not only did he meet new people, but he learned more about what the HBA does.

Murray was named to the 2014 board of directors and looks forward to being even more involved in the HBA. Speaking of the board of directors, if you have any interest in serving on the board some day, we do encourage you to join a committee first as the nominating committee looks for members who have committee experience.

“I was asked by an active member to attend a meeting, so I decided to check it out. I found that the group appreciated my input, so I’ve kept coming. I was first exposed to the HBA when I was active in the National Association of Home Builders’ Student Chapter during college. I know that being active allows you to get the most out of your membership, make contacts and stay on top of changes in our industry. I enjoy being part of the process, meeting more people and building relationships that will help me in my business down the road.” - Dustin Murray, Dustin Murray Construction

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Thank You 2013 Committee Volunteers!

Education Committee Members

*Larry Mayer...........................................Solution Design Inc. **Stephanie Lindemann............................... Heritage Homes Kenneth Andersen.............................KWA Constructors, Inc. Dave Anderson.........................Dave Anderson Construction LeMars Deyle..........................................................Solutions John Gunkelman............. Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Darrick Guthmiller............... Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Dan Lindquist.......................Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Dustin Murray............................. Dustin Murray Construction John Rogalla............................................. Stenerson Lumber Trudy Wanner...................Cass County Electric Cooperative

Events Committee Members

*Diana Stead...................................Stone Holding Company **Devin Gaard.................................................. TCI Insurance Bill Blixt.............................................. Western Products, Inc. Randy Cramer........................................... NAI North Central Mike Deyle............................................... Deyle Construction Ryan Hoss............................... Baker Nursery Garden & Gift Jo Jensen................................................. Ceramic Tileworks Mari Santoyo............................................... Heritage Homes Shannon Stumpf...............Cass County Electric Cooperative Mark Wentz........................................ Red River Electric, Inc.

New Member Development and Retention Committee Members

(committees meet together and share a chair and vice chair)

*Drew Likness................................................... Chase Realty ** Dawn Schmitt................................... Braaten Cabinets Inc. New Member Development Committee Tim Day....................................Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Darrick Guthmiller............... Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Isaac Johnson.........................Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Peter Johnson........................................Western State Bank Chris Kulesa............................Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Retention Committee Joe Chouinard....................................... Showplace Kitchens Aubrey Costello..................................... Showplace Kitchens Todd Halvorson..................................................... Rigels, Inc. Ken Krajsa.........................................Bell State Bank & Trust Brenda Martinson........ Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead

Harry Gilbertson.....................Harry Gilbertson Construction James Hand................................................ Heritage Homes Monica Hart........................ Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc. Chris Hawley..................................... Chris Hawley Architect Bruce Johnson...........................................RE/MAX Realty 1 Peter Johnson........................................Western State Bank Paul Lasha................................ Coldwell Banker First Realty Jerry Luther................................................... Gate City Bank Keith Mecham............................................. Bank of the West Christina Mehl......................................Design Direction, Inc. Nancy Michelsen..............................................Vivid Interiors Cathy Michels...................................... Wood Specialists Inc. Austin Morris................................... Radiant Creative Homes Nicole Plecity................................................. Gate City Bank Kara Skarphol...........................................Fabricators Supply John Streese...........................Scheels Home and Hardware Jennifer Sturlaugson...................................Park Co. Realtors Robin Swanson....................................... Superior Insurance Tom Wilson........................................................... Rigels, Inc. Jeanna Yaggie...................................................... Valley Title

Public Issues Committee Members

*Paul Lindemann...............Lindemann Finish Carpentry, Inc. Toby Christensen........... Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc. Dawn Cruff..........................................RHR Construction Inc. Don Dabbert, Jr...............................Dabbert Custom Homes Clay Dietrich.......................................... Dietrich Homes, Inc. Jason Eid............................................. Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. John Gunkelman............. Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Brian Hanson............................................... Heritage Homes Vern Hanson............................................. Hanson Bros., Inc. Chuck Helmstetter.......................Property Resources Group Chad Johnson......................................... The Title Company Nancy Kelly...................................................Heartland Labor Bob Kochmann................... Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. John Koerselman... Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. Paul Krabbenhoft........................ Coldwell Banker First Realty Tyrone Leslie............................................... Heritage Homes Dan Lindquist.......................Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Sylvia Lunski.........................................Design Direction, Inc. Chris Matthees.................................................... Rigels, Inc. Phillip Stahl.................................. Stahl Architects & Builders Robin Swanson....................................... Superior Insurance Dewey Uhlir................................................Park Co. Realtors

PAC Committee Members

*Denotes commitee chair **Denotes committee vice chair

*Tyrone Leslie.............................................. Heritage Homes Don Dabbert, Jr...............................Dabbert Custom Homes Jason Eid............................................. Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. John Gunkelman............. Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. John Koerselman..Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc.

Feb. 2

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Parade of Homes Committee Members

*Valerie Fiske..............................................Park Co. Realtors ** Kimberly Tehan............................................. Castle Realty Terry Becker.........................Terry Becker Construction, LLC Dan Berglind..........................................Hebron Brick Supply Stan Birky................................. Stan Birky Construction, Inc. Elizabeth Blatchford.................................................Solutions Marc Bushee...............................Property Resources Group Shannon Campbell............... First International Bank & Trust Dawn Cruff..........................................RHR Construction Inc. Clay Dietrich.......................................... Dietrich Homes, Inc. Carlita Dietz................................ Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. Perry Eidem............................ Allied Building Products Corp.

December

Sponsorships available!

Put your name in front of thousands of consumers.

Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com

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Tampering with tapering

While Q4 GDP growth will probably be about 2.4 percent, slightly above the average rate of growth since the end of the Great Recession, it would be very surprising if the Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) Elliot Eisenberg, were to begin reducing its monthly Ph.D., GraphsandLaughs, purchases of $45 billion in Treasuries and $40 billion in mortgage-backed LLC securities anytime soon.

While there are many reasons why, the most potent is that the mere suggestion last June that tapering might commence as early as mid-September rattled markets enough to raise interest rates on 30-year home mortgages by close to 11/2 percent in a matter of weeks, and in the process stop forward progress in the housing market dead in its tracks. The housing market is crucial to the recovery because with auto sales and manufacturing activity having all but returned to pre-recession levels, construction activity in general and its biggest component, new single family residential activity, is the last large cyclical sector not fully participating in the economic recovery. To have a selfsustaining recovery it is essential for all cyclical sectors to be at or near full capacity or rapidly moving in that direction.

In addition to a flat housing market, the labor market is showing signs of slowing down. During the first quarter of 2013, job creation averaged 207,000 per month, while it was 182,000 per month in the second quarter but just 143,000 per month in the third quarter. Worse, while the unemployment rate has been steadily falling since the end of the Great Recession, it has been primarily thanks to the steady decline in the labor force participation rate (LFPR) from 65.5 percent at the end of the recession to just 63.2 percent today, the first time ever that the LFPR has declined after the end of a recession.

Storm water con’t from page 17

Here are some reminders from Moorhead: • All construction sites must remain in compliance throughout the winter even if no construction is occurring.

• Silt fence should be in proper working order for minor thaws and spring snowmelt to prevent the transport of sediment to surface waters.

• Move bio-rolls back 2 feet from the curb line and place tall orange stakes so that they are visible to the snowplow drivers.

• Stabilize exposed soil with sod, mulch or erosion control blankets.

• Remove dandy bags from street inlets.

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The above notwithstanding, the economy is really recovering. Household deleveraging is almost over, manufacturing and transportation activity have recovered to pre-recession levels, banks are once again healthy, corporate and household balance sheets have recovered and employment is almost back to where it was before the recession began. Given how far the economy has come, I think the Fed would prefer to essentially “buy” some downside economic insurance by continuing their current level of Treasury and MBS purchases.

Something that would change my prediction will be the success or failure of the congressional budget negotiations that were part of the deal to end the two week government closure. Lawmakers have a deadline of Dec. 13 to produce a budget blueprint that will drive government spending for FY2014. The deadline is just days before the Fed’s last meeting of the year. A congressional deal would give the Fed some clarity on the fiscal front, and undoubtedly hasten the date of the first taper. On the other hand, negotiations that end in stalemate would increase fiscal uncertainty and reduce government spending by leaving sequestration in place, thereby reducing GDP growth.

In short, the economy is currently growing, but slowly.

As a result, the labor force participation rate continues to decline, employment growth is weak, and due to poor Fed communication about interest rates, the all-important housing market has stopped growing. For all these reasons, the Fed may give lip service to the idea of commencing tapering following its mid-December meeting, but any tapering is more likely to start after its end of January meeting, and most likely following the Fed’s mid-March meeting, the first in 2014 to be followed by a press conference. And remember, short term rates will remain at their current rock bottom levels for another 18 months.

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. is president of GraphsandLaughs, LLC and can be reached at elliot@ graphsandlaughs.net. His daily 70-word economics and policy blog can be seen at www.econ70.com.

NDSU students con’t from page 29

They look forward to input from the residential construction industry. If any companies are interested in supporting the NDSU Student Chapter, please contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com.

NDSU recently traveled to the Associated Schools of Construction annual conference and competed in the different construction areas of commercial, design-build, heavy highway and residential. NDSU teams took first place in design-build, second place in residential and third place in heavy-highway.

Judd participated in the commercial division and his team took sixth.

Judd says, “My goals for the Student Chapter this year are to gain more members, help students meet fellow classmates through social outings, provide students with the opportunity to experience the residential construction industry in Fargo-Moorhead and give back to the community through service projects in the area.”

When asked how the industry could be more involved with the chapter, Judd said, “I think it would be great to see companies from the industry show students around some of the projects that are currently underway and what goes on in the offices. Fargo is a great location to see a growing industry and I believe that many students would become interested in pursuing residential construction if they saw what thriving companies are working on.”

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What’s new with the HBA staff?

Jenny Erickson

Jenny is busy getting ready to host Thanksgiving at her house this year. While she has loved the fall weather, she is looking forward to snow shoeing and other winter sports.

Part of why she is ready for winter is that she is planning a trip to Puerto Rico in March!

Bryce Johnson

Bryce Johnson and her family (led by Wade) have been fitting in Bison football and tailgating when they can.

Hannah is involved in competitive soccer and basketball along with piano, choir, chimes and cello. With Izzy being a BIG-girl kindergartner now, every day is full of adventure and laughter. Izzy finished up soccer season and is determined to do everything her big sisters do (including Jenna, who is studying pharmacy), so there is a lot of basketball dribbling and new songs flowing off the piano keys (but the cello is off limits!). She loves seeing Hannah in the hallways of school and on the playground each day.

Krista Mund

Krista and her family got their fill of soccer this fall with Annie and Noelle playing on competitive and rec teams (respectively), and Paul serving as their team manager and coaching! Noelle has started basketball and Annie continues to get the hang of middle school and the clarinet.

The whole family is enjoying their house which feels like new after an update of the kitchen and master bathroom.

Mike Obach

Mike and his (much) better half, Kelly, enjoyed spending their summer and fall on the lakes. Their winter will consist of holiday/hunting road trips to International Falls and Dickinson, so they are busy praying that gas prices stay down.

Amanda Ohlsen

Amanda and her husband, Tyler, are busy getting ready to welcome their second child in December and preparing their 21/2 year old daughter, Kaylee, to be a big sister.

Kaylee is enjoying getting back into Kindermusik and gymnastics this fall.

Alison Streyle

Alison is finally done with wedding season, but is already planning for six next year. No, none are her own yet. She has been busy doing DIY home decor projects to fill her walls and has also been doing a few fall 5K races.

She is contemplating training for a half marathon next June, but so far has only purchased a new pair of shoes for it. The miles will hopefully start in early spring. She is excited for the holiday season and having her entire family home for the holidays, including a sister from Chicago and a sister and brother-in-law from Spain.

Allison Weckman

Allison completed her last race of the season at the Sandy’s Donut 5K in November. It was her seventh 5K or 10K race in 2013. She, her husband Kory, and 3 year old son, Nolan, enjoyed trick-or-treating in their new neighborhood this year. They are enjoying starting Nolan in swimming lessons. Allison and her husband are also expecting their second child in June.

Mariah Wenaas

Mariah and her husband, Ryan, purchased their first house in July and have been busy making it feel like a home. They’ve enjoyed painting, decorating and making it their own. She is looking forward to hanging lights and decorating the house for Christmas.

The HBA of F-M staff loves Halloween! This year they dressed up as an awkward school photo; a beer keg; a college student; a ninja; Juno; a ketchup fairy; Medusa; and an old bat!

December

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HBA staff contact information: Bryce Johnson Executive Vice President brycea@hbafm.com Jenny Erickson Development & Project Coordinator jenny@hbafm.com Krista Mund Communications Manager kristam@hbafm.com Mike Obach Public Affairs Coordinator mike@hbafm.com Amanda Ohlsen Director of Accounting & Records amanda@hbafm.com Alison Streyle Events Coordinator alison@hbafm.com Allison Weckman Membership Coordinator allisonw@hbafm.com Mariah Wenaas Communications & Office Coordinator mariah@hbafm.com

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HBA of F-M Member Renewal Report Thanks to these members who have renewed their membership and continue supporting the HBA of F-M. The number of years they’ve been members is reflected behind the company name. If you notice discrepancies, please let us know so we can update our records: (701) 232-5846. (Allow 60 days for name to reappear.)

Rusco Window Company............................................... 50 Stenerson Lumber.......................................................... 35 Shermans LLC............................................................... 34 HCI................................................................................. 31 Bank of the West............................................................ 31 MinKo Construction, Inc.................................................. 30 Buckley Masonry Inc....................................................... 29 Builders Management & Investment Co., Inc.................. 29 Carpet World.................................................................. 29 Asplin Excavating, Sand & Gravel, Inc........................... 29 Matrix Properties Corporation........................................ 28 The Lightbenders Glass Studio...................................... 28 Valley Lights................................................................... 27 Systems Technology....................................................... 24 Pella Windows & Doors.................................................. 23 Piepkorn’s, Inc................................................................ 22 Green River Country LLP............................................... 20 Strata Corporation.......................................................... 18 The Real Estate Book..................................................... 18 North Star Forest Materials............................................ 17 Ken Roseth, Noridian, Director of Facilities.................... 14 Valley Mortgage.............................................................. 12 Koenen Drywall.............................................................. 11 Enterprise Sales Company............................................. 11 Marilyn Patterson Painting & Decorating........................ 11 Arista Development........................................................ 10 Moore Engineering, Inc.................................................. 10 Randy’s Electric, Moorhead.............................................. 9 Erik R. Johnson & Associates, Ltd.................................... 9 Western State Bank.......................................................... 9 Gast Construction Co. Inc................................................. 9

Precision Drafting & Design LLC..................................... 9 Custom Cinema & Sound, LLC........................................ 8 Delaney Homes, Inc......................................................... 8 Lake Agassiz Regional Development Corporation........... 8 Vector Windows............................................................... 8 JR Construction............................................................... 8 Lake Agassiz Habitat For Humanity................................. 7 Arvig Security & Surveillance........................................... 6 Hartner Garris LLC.......................................................... 5 Lightowler Johnson Associates, Inc................................. 5 Weatherstar Company..................................................... 5 L2 Contracting.................................................................. 5 Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc...................................... 5 702 Communications....................................................... 4 Johnson & Johnson Insurance Agency, LLC................... 4 Studs to Rugs, Inc............................................................ 4 Authentic Green Solutions LLC........................................ 4 ISR Homes....................................................................... 4 Gemstone Masonry Operating Company Inc................... 3 Jeff’s Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, Inc.............................. 3 Paul Bunyan Nurseries.................................................... 3 Advanced Electrical Systems, LLC.................................. 3 Luxury Bath of Fargo....................................................... 3 Beyond Shelter, Inc.......................................................... 2 Rivers Edge Construction................................................ 2 FM Builders Exchange..................................................... 2 Castle Realty.................................................................... 1 Focal Point Kitchens........................................................ 1 Turn Key Construction, Inc............................................... 1 Allied Building Products Corp........................................... 1 RE/MAX Legacy Realty - Kim Sorenson, Realtor............ 1

Update your HBA Membership Directory & Consumer Guide Non-renewals: Carlson Construction, Inc.

Halvorson Company Inc.

Corwin Appraisal Inc.

Infinity Electric, LLC

Craig Bergeron Construction

McIntosh & Associates

Graybar Electric Company Inc.

Quality Heating & Air, Inc.

H2M

Turf of the Town

Builder • Al Carlson • (701) 232-5832

Associate • David Halvorson • (701) 232-0643

Associate • Carolyn Corwin • (701) 237-5015 Builder • Craig Bergeron • (701) 388-7183 Associate • Chris Kaspari • (701) 237-0107 Associate • Dan Altenbernd • (701) 237-4180

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Associate • Dave Danielson • (701) 371-8780 Associate • Robert Knudson • (701) 261-4814 Associate • Tyler Anderson • (701) 235-5675 Associate • Kurt Baker • (701) 361-2702

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HBA of F-M New Member Report Aartisan Home Furnishings

Livewire Electrical Contracting Prairie Windows Electrical - Contractor Steve Stachouski 5502 19th St S Fargo, ND 58104 (701) 526-1513 Sponsor: Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.

Windows Colette Olson 1709 1st Ave N Ste K Fargo, ND 58102 (701) 282-4006 Sponsor: Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.

Benjamin Custom Homes, LLC

NCS Corporation

R J Energy Solutions

Golden Valley

North Dakota State College of Science - Architectural Drafting Department

Showcase Masonry LLC

Interior Design & Decorating Mandi Bothum 4575 23rd Ave S Ste 600 Fargo, ND 58104 (701) 364-5600 Sponsor: Dawn Schmitt, Braaten Cabinets, Inc.

Builder - Custom Homes Ben Anderson 3790 25th St S #15 Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 388-9172 Sponsor: Steve Meyer, Lamperts Lumber Developers Stan Ryland 5834 14th St S Fargo, ND 58104 (701) 799-9005 Sponsor: Nancy Michelsen, Vivid Interiors

Knoke Seamless Siding & Gutters LLC Builder - Custom Homes Keith Knoke 1249 2nd St N Fargo, ND 58102 (361) 361-8873 Sponsor: Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.

LeafGuard Gutters

Builder - Residential Mike Thill 8850 Ridgewood Ct. St. Joseph, MN 56374 (320) 363-4435 Sponsor: Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.

Linda Kocher Investment Services - Investment Centers of America Financial Services Linda Kocher 511 10 1/2 St N Wahpeton, ND 58075 (218) 672-7526 Sponsor: Chris Kulesa, Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND

December

Plumbing Chris Taber 7488 78th St W Bloomington, MN 55439 (303) 725-6188 Sponsor: Terry Lipp, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom

Consultants; Green Building & Energy Auditors; Heating & Air Conditioning Russell Schell 3431 4th Ave S Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 212-4835 Sponsor: Ken Krajsa, Bell State Bank & Trust

Builder - Other Randy Stach 800 6th St N Wahpeton, ND 58076 (701) 671-2116 Sponsor: Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.

Masonry, Brick, Glass Block & Stone - Contractor Matt Lammers 413 13th St NE Dilworth, MN 56529 (701) 361-0531 Sponsor: Gary Orth, Cornerstone Specialties, Inc.

Northern Painting Pros

Spire Custom Homes

Painting & Staining - Contractor Patty Johnson 520 6th Ave W #4 West Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 730-0568 Sponsor: John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc.

Builder - Custom Homes Brooks Pederson 1006 20th St S Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 491-9020 Sponsor: Les Stenerson, Stenerson Lumber

2014 Membership Drive Contenders (November 2013 - October 2014) These members have kicked off the 2013 Membership Drive with great recruitment efforts.

Each member who recruits at least one new member between Nov. 1, 2013 and Oct. 31, 2014, will be placed into a drawing for prizes at the end of 2014.

Name, Company

# Recruited

Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc............................................. 4 John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc............................. 1 Ken Krajsa, Bell State Bank & Trust....................................................................... 1 Chris Kulesa, Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND.......................................................... 1 Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc..................................................... 1 Terry Lipp, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom.................................... 1 Steve Meyer, Lamperts Lumber............................................................................. 1 Nancy Michelsen, Vivid Interiors............................................................................ 1 Gary Orth, Cornerstone Specialties, Inc................................................................. 1 Dawn Schmitt, Braaten Cabinets........................................................................... 1 Les Stenerson, Stenerson Lumber........................................................................ 1

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Calendar of Events

Advertiser Index

December 2013 Dec. 3..........Education Committee................................................. 8 a.m.

Dec. 3..........OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course............. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Dec. 4..........OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course...............8 a.m. - noon Dec. 4..........New Member Development & Retention Meeting.........noon Dec. 6..........HBA Board of Directors Meeting............................... 11 a.m.

Dec. 10........Residential Construction Safety Training....... 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Dec. 13........Events Committee.................................................. 8:15 a.m.

Dec. 13........HBA Holiday Open House............................1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Dec. 16........There’s a New Code in Town: 2012 IRC Update.... 8:30 a.m.

Dec. 17........Public Issues/PAC Committee..............................11:30 a.m.

Dec. 19........ Health Plan Management Committee Meeting............. 9 a.m.

Dec. 24........................................................................HBA Closes at noon Dec. 25.................................................................................... HBA Closed Dec. 31......................................................................HBA Closes at 2 p.m.

ACME TOOLS.......................................................................... 14 Aggregate Industries - North Central Region........................... 24 Bell State Bank & Trust............................................................. 20 Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND................................................... 19 Butler Machinery Company...................................................... 19 BW Insurance Agency, Inc........................................................ 22 Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc.......................................... 21 Carpet World............................................................................ 21 Cass County Abstract Company.............................................. 20 Cass County Electric Cooperative............................................ 22 Coldwell Banker First Realty...................................................... 7 Crane Johnson Lumber Company............................................ 40 Dawson Insurance.................................................................... 17 Goodin Company...................................................................... 39 Hauck & Buchholz Drywall, Inc................................................... 7 Integrity Windows & Doors....................................................... 15 Lamperts Lumber..................................................................... 12 Marvin Windows & Doors......................................................... 15 Mid-States Truss Company....................................................... 40 Minnkota Windows, Inc............................................................... 2 Nodak Stores............................................................................ 19 Northland Truss Systems, Inc................................................... 17 Property Resources Group....................................................... 18 Rigels, Inc................................................................................. 17 Stenerson Lumber.................................................................... 21 The Title Company................................................................... 20 Western Products, Inc................................................................ 7 Xcel Energy................................................................................ 3

Interested in advertising?

Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com

November Guess Who revealed!

Hints: • •

• •

Answer: Mariah Wenaas, HBA of F-M Winner: Christina Mehl, Design Direction, Inc.

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She is a proud UND graduate!

She reads the Plains Builder front to back every month.

She grew up in Devils Lake, N.D. She is closing in on her one-year anniversary at the HBA.

HBA tip: Google yourself, your company

Do you ever “Google” yourself? Do it once in awhile: type your name and your company into an Internet search browser and review what is posted about you and your business online.

You may be surprised at what you find. One HBA member contacted the office with this tip because she found less-than-accurate information on a website touting itself as a consumer “rating” resource for building industry companies.

You have the power to control what people read about you on the Internet.

Here’s your chance to host a seminar during the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show...

For only $1,000, your company can have the unique opportunity to host one seminar throughout the course of the show. Your sponsorship includes recognition on seminar signage during the show, recognition in the show program and guides, and recognition in the Plains Builder.

Don’t miss this opportunity! Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com

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Fulfills e ight hours o f CODE continu in educa g tion!

Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead offers

ELECTRICAL Contractor Continuing Education Satisfies continuing education requirements for electricians in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota.

Class topic: The eight-hour National Electrical Code Calculations course provides the experienced electrician and apprentice with a review of many of the calculations used in the electrical industry and the 2011 National Electrical Code. Some of the calculations include: voltage, drop, box, fill, fault, current, neutral current, conduit fill, overcurrent protection, PVC expansion and conductor sizing. This course is approved for eight hours of continuing education credits by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. The student should have a 2011 edition of the NEC book and a calculator.

About the instructor: Gerry Imdieke is an instructor at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Wadena, for the construction electrician program. He has been with M State as an instructor since 1990 and has taught extensively for many custom training groups. He teaches this class several times each year and the reviews are always excellent from the students. He is approved by the state of Minnesota to teach this course.

Sponsored by

When:

8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Jan. 10, 2014

Where: Minnesota State

Community and

Technical College

1900 28th Ave. S.

Moorhead, MN 56560 Register: (701) 232-5846

(701) 280-1108 (fax) mariah@hbafm.com Return form to: HBA of F-M 1802 32nd Ave S Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 232-5846 (701) 280-1108 fax info@hbafm.com www.hbafm.com

January 10, 2014, Electrical Contractor Continuing Education Registration NAME________________________________ CELL PHONE__________________________ NAME________________________________ CELL PHONE__________________________ NAME________________________________ CELL PHONE__________________________ NAME________________________________ CELL PHONE__________________________

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HBA Members: Full day (includes lunch): $75

Non-Members: Full day (includes lunch): $150

PERSON COMPLETING FORM:___________________________ ������������������������������ COMPANY____________________________________________PHONE ������������������������� FAX________________________EMAIL____________________________________________________ BILLING ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________ CITY______________________________ STATE_______________________ ZIP__________________ Please use my credit card (circle one): Visa/Mastercard #________________________________________________________ Exp.___________________ VIN (3 digits on back) ________________ Registration must be pre-paid and received at least 24 hours in advance of the class. Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received 24 hours before the class.

Offered by Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead

2014 Minn. Contractor Continuing Education

Jan. 17 & Feb. 3

Tentative schedule for both dates: 8-8:30 a.m.

Registration 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Biggest Bang from 2012 Energy Code

(1 hour of required energy) 9:30 - 9:45 a.m.

Break 9:45 - 11:15 a.m.

Ventilation Concepts & Trouble Shooting 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Lunch (served on-site) 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.

Housewraps & Siding:

Choosing the Right One 1:15 - 1:30 p.m.

Break 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Metal Roofing: Make Your House a Home,

Not a Barn 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.

Decking Systems & Codes 3:15 - 3:30 p.m.

Break 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

Decking Systems & Codes continued Courses taught by representatives of Building Products, Inc., of Sioux Falls, S.D.

HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION at a reasonable price!

HBA Minnesota Contractor Continuing Education Registration Check one:

Jan. 17

Feb. 3

Check one:

HBA Member

Non-Member

Check one:

Full Day (7.2 credits) Mbr: $100 NonMbr: $200

Selections below

If not taking full day, select from options:

Mbr NonMbr

2012 Energy Code (1.2 credits)....................................$16......... $32

Ventilation (1.8 credits)..................................................$26......... $52

Housewraps & Siding (1.2 credit)..................................$16......... $32

Metal Roofing (1.2 credits)............................................$16......... $32

Decking (1.8 credits).....................................................$26......... $52

Total Payment Enclosed________________ Name:___________________________________________________ Company:________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________ City, State, Zip:____________________________________________ MN License Number:_______________________________________ Phone:___________________Email:___________________________ Return form and payment to: Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead 1802 32nd Ave. S. Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 232-5846 • Fax: (701) 280-1108 • Email: info@hbafm.com

Sponsored by

MARCH 1, 2014: Deadline for Minnesota contractors to submit documents to Dept. of Labor & Industry for renewal of licenses expiring March 31, 2014.

HBA of F-M members and non-members are welcome to attend!

These courses, scheduled for Jan. 17 and Feb. 3, 2014, are pending approval by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7.2 credits for residential contractor continuing education satisfying credits (referenced to the left) toward continuing education for building contractor, residential remodeling or residential roofing continuing education requirements for re-licensure. This includes the required 1 hour of energy (for all contractors).

Registrants must fill out this form and return with payment.

All registrations must be pre-paid and received at least 24 hours in advance of the class. Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received 24 hours before the class.

If an approved class is cancelled, all fees will be returned within 15 days of the date of cancellation.

Class location: Butler Machinery Training Facility

3401 33rd St. S., Fargo

Classes are pending approval for seven North Dakota Professional Builder credits through the North Dakota Association of Builders. For more on the NDPB designation: www.ndbuild.com.

NEW!

Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead offers

Qualifie s Journe for ymen & Maste rs!

Minnesota PLUMBING Contractor Continuing Education

Class fulfills six hours of CODE, two hours of technical!

Class Topic: This eight-hour course will include six hours of code review.

This code review will qualify for the new state requirement of code training as outlined in the license renewal requirements. The course will also include two hours of training covering a topic that is current and relevant to the plumbing industry and plumbing professionals. This two hours will qualify for the new state requirement of “technical other” training as outlined in the license renewal requirements. Each attendee should bring a code book to the class to participate in this portion of the training.

About the instructor: Scott Thompson became a licensed journeyman in 1991 and a licensed master in 1995. He has been the project foreman/supervisor on multiple sites, then went into facility management, which included over seven years of overseeing building maintenance and physical plants for two medical facilities in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Thompson then moved on to operate his own plumbing company for five years. He is currently a plumbing instructor for Minnesota State Community and Technical College and is an approved plumbing continuing education provider for the state of Minnesota.

Sponsored by

When:

8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Jan. 31, 2014

Where: Minnesota State

Community and

Technical College

1900 28th Ave. S.

Moorhead, MN 56560 Register: (701) 232-5846

(701) 280-1108 (fax) mariah@hbafm.com Return form to: HBA of F-M 1802 32nd Ave S Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 232-5846 (701) 280-1108 fax info@hbafm.com www.hbafm.com

January 31, 2014, Minnesota Plumbing Contractor Continuing Education Registration NAME________________________________ CELL PHONE__________________________ NAME________________________________ CELL PHONE__________________________ NAME________________________________ CELL PHONE__________________________ NAME________________________________ CELL PHONE__________________________

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HBA Members: Full day (includes lunch): $75

Non-Members: Full day (includes lunch): $150

PERSON COMPLETING FORM:___________________________ ������������������������������ COMPANY____________________________________________PHONE ������������������������� FAX________________________EMAIL____________________________________________________ BILLING ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________ CITY______________________________ STATE_______________________ ZIP__________________ Please use my credit card (circle one): Visa/Mastercard #________________________________________________________ Exp.___________________ VIN (3 digits on back) ________________ Registration must be pre-paid and received at least 24 hours in advance of the class. Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received 24 hours before the class.

Upcoming Education HBA of F-M Education Opportunities

To register: contact Mariah Wenaas at (701) 232-5846 or mariah@hbafm.com Residential Construction Safety: CPR/First Aid WHEN: 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Dec. 10 WHERE: Skills & Technology Training Center, 1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo COST: FREE!

Engaging Questions + Effective Follow-Up = Show & Sales Success WHEN: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jan. 16 WHERE: Cass County Electric Cooperative, 3312 42nd St. S., Fargo COST: $10 (Includes lunch!)

Students will learn to be a first responder by obtaining skills such as basic life support, bleeding control, injury and In this interactive workshop, participants will learn techniques that will increase the chances of keeping people engaged who show wound control, burns, poison and sudden illness. Learn to recognize the everyday emergency situations and how to take interest during trade shows. Asking effective questions during the event will increase the chances of long-term interest. Concepts appropriate action until professional help arrives. ranging from voicemail techniques, appointment-setting ideas and Residential Construction Safety Training: Fall email approaches will be introduced. These approaches, along with Protection effective questioning at the booth, can significantly improve the chances of keeping prospective customers engaged after an event, WHEN: 1 - 5 p.m. Dec. 10 leading to more follow up appointments and increased sales.

WHERE: Skills & Technology Training Center, 1305 19th About the instructor: Ave. N., Fargo Chip Ross is President of Business Process Analytics in Fargo.

COST: FREE! He has 25 years of sales, management and training experience.

Knowing when fall protection is necessary and when it’s not He conducts customized professional development programs can be very confusing. This program will help to eliminate for managers in all industries while specializing in sales process some of the confusion by giving you an overview of the fall improvement. He consults with senior management teams on protection requirements for the construction industry. Fall effective leadership and management processes. protection requirements for steel erection and for equipment used to elevate personnel will also be covered.

National Association of There’s a New Code in Town: 2012 IRC Update WHEN: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16.

WHERE: Cass County Electric Cooperative/Enventis, 3312 42nd St. S., Fargo COST: FREE! Fargo Inspections Administrator Ron Strand will instruct this class on the 2012 International Residential Code, its significant changes, and Fargo’s amendments that were adopted in September. He will also update attendees on the International Energy Conservation Code and Chapter 11 residential energy provisions of the IRC. This class will expand on the details covered in classes this summer and address some problem areas inspectors are seeing on the code. Coffee and pastries will be provided.

About the instructor: Ron Strand has been Fargo inspections administrator (building official) for 27 years. He previously served as building official in Devils Lake, N.D. Strand has certifications as building inspector and plans examiner, and holds a journeyman plumbing license. He has served two terms as the North Dakota Building Officials Association president and is a charter member of the board of directors for the five-state Region 3 Upper Great Plains Chapter of the International Code Council. He currently serves as Region 3’s Education Committee Chairperson and Nominating Committee Chairperson. Strand is an author and presenter of many seminars and articles regarding the International Code set.

Home Builders Webinars Unless otherwise noted in listings:

• Time: 1 - 2 p.m.

• Cost: Remodelers Council member fee: $19.95; HBA member fee: $24.95; Non-member fee: $44.95 • Register at www.nahb.org. Type class title in search bar.

Jan. 8 5 Modern SEO Errors that Could Be Opportunities: How to Thrive in the Search + Social Landscape Business Improvement series This webinar is an overview of the principles that guide modern search engine optimization practices and how a builder can position the company for present and future success.

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Minnesota Power Limited Technician Continuing Education WHEN: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. March 7 WHERE: Minnesota State Community and Technical College, 1900 28th Ave S, Moorhead COST: HBA Members $85 (Includes lunch!), Non-Members $170 (Includes lunch!)

The Power Limited Technician Continuing Education course will cover eight hours of power limited standards and codes from BICSI standard practices for communication and data wiring. Two hours of this course is dedicated to code, with the remaining six hours being other/technical issues.

About the instructor: Keith Hagen was an instructor in the telecommunications systems technician program on the M State Wadena campus from 1998 - 2009. He continues to instruct for M State’s custom training group in a number of related areas, as well as performing adjunct work for other MnSCU colleges.

Residential Construction Safety: OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course WHEN: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. March 25-28 WHERE: Cass County Electric Cooperative/Enventis, 3312 42nd St S, Fargo COST: FREE for HBA members!

This course is specifically devised for safety directors, foremen, and field supervisors; the program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues.

Topics include (but are not limited to): • Electrical Safety • Fall Protection • Caught-In-Between and Struck-By Hazards (during excavation and when using machinery and tools) • Health Hazards: Hazard Communication • Safety and Health Management • Personal Protective Equipment

HBA to offer lead paint certified renovator training in March, refresher courses in early 2015 The HBA of F-M will offer Environmental Protection Agency Remodeling, Renovation & Painting (RRP) Rule certified renovator training in March through the University of North Dakota’s Environmental Training Institute.

To satisfy requirements by the U.S. EPA, building and remodeling firms must have one or more certified renovators assigned to each job where paint is disturbed in homes built in 1978 or earlier. Eight hours of training is required to become a “certified renovator.”

Also, Minnesota requires lead certification when issuing permits. Municipalities verify lead certification for residential builders, remodelers, roofers and manufactured home installers when requesting a permit to work on homes constructed prior to 1978.

Watch future communications on March’s training date and cost, or contact Mariah Wenaas at (701) 2325846 or mariah@hbafm.com to be contacted when details are finalized.

A four-hour refresher course every five years is required to keep the Certified Renovator designation current. Since the HBA first hosted Certified Renovator classes in early 2010, the Association will offer its first refresher classes staring January 2015.

The National Association of Home Builders also has a number of resources to help its members comply with the lead paint rule. Visit www.nahb.org/ page.aspx/category/sectionID=879 to access these resources.

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The NAHB International Builders’ Show

Tuesday, Feb. 4 - Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 Las Vegas Convention Center - Las Vegas, NV Early registration discount deadline is Dec. 20, 2013

First Time Attendee: $125

Early registration: $350 On-Site Registration: $475 Register early to ensure a hotel reservation at the North Dakota designated hotel, the Las Vegas Hotel. Hotel reservations can be made online during the IBS registration process. By supporting NAHB’s commitment to the Las Vegas hotel community, you will benefit in a number of ways, including a variety of official hotels with the lowest available room rates, access to the Show’s shuttle bus service, one-stop shopping for your registration and housing needs, convenient customer service and networking opportunities with industry associates at the official hotels.

Professional development & networking opportunities!

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE* Tuesday, February 4, 2014 8 am Opening Ceremony 8 am - 4 pm Educational Seminars 9 am - 5 pm Exhibits Open 6 pm - 8 pm IBS House Party 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm ND State Reception Wednesday, February 5, 2014 8 am - 4 pm Educational Seminars 9 am - 5 pm Exhibits Open Thursday, February 6, 2014 8 am - 2 pm NAHB Board of Directors Meeting 8 am - 4 pm Educational Seminars 9 am - 5 pm Exhibits Open 5 pm Spike Party and Directors’ Reception

* Schedule is still preliminary and is subject to change!

REMEMBER: Register from

Oct. 1 - Dec. 20

to receive discounted rate!

Contact Allison Weckman at the HBA of F-M at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com to get more information on the show or registration.

Contact Travel Travel at (701) 492-5000 for airfare rates.

The International Builders’ Show is the largest annual light construction show in the world - over miles and miles of the latest and most advanced building products and services ever assembled. See all of the latest innovations for yourself with hands-on demonstrations and working models in over 300 building industry categories at the NAHB’s annual convention.

www.buildersshow.com