MAB November Newsletter

Homefront The MAB

November 2017

YOU’RE INVITED…

TO THE BUILDERS BANQUET!

DECEMBER 5TH · 5 PM

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

COMPLYING WITH THE NEW SILICA RULE ROTARY REPORT MAB ADVANTAGE OF THE MONTH ATTEND IBS 2018!

NAHB EO RECAP

RAISE YOUR GLASS AT THE MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS’

Builders Banquet TUESDAY

DECE

5 MBER

PURCHASE YOUR TICKET PACKAGE AT WWW.MINOTAB.COM/BANQUET

GRAND HOTEL

1505 N BROADWAY

beginning at 5:00 PM

MINOT, NORTH DAKOTA

SPONSORED IN PART BY:

REAL BUILDERS, INC. General Contractor 1121 South Broadway



Minot  852-1200

Residential • Commercial Multiple • Panelization

dacotahbank. com852-1200 1121 South Broadway Minot 



dacotahbank. com

PO Box 3092 • Minot, ND 58702 Phone: 701-839-4328 • Fax: 701-852-1185 email: realbuilders@srt.com

2219 Elk Dr. Minot, ND 58701 701-858-8061

7 2 0 W e s t e r n A v e .

M i n o t , N D 5 8 7 0 1

P h o n e ( 7 0 1 ) 8 5 2 - 4 8 5 0 F a x ( 7 0 1 ) 8 5 2 - 4 8 7 7

701.373.5361

114 5th Ave SE Surrey, ND 58785 www.legacyfencellc.com rdomres@legacyfencellc.com

/

/

/ TV

701.858.1200 / SRT.COM / This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

In the Market to Buy or Sell?

Call Aisha Vadell 833-1136

1 s t M i n o t R e a l t y & M a n a g e m e n t , I n c .

8 5 2 - 0 1 3 6

219 S. Main St. • Minot, ND a i s h a @ c o l d w e l l b a n k e r . c o m

OFFICE: 852-3744 FAX: 852-8693

General Cleaning & Restoration Services Water

Fire/Smoke

Sewer

Kipp Jenson

#10 21 Ave. SE

24 HOUR EMERGENCY RESPONSE

701-839-8811 cleantechllc.us

® ST

EEL

INC.

st

838-8825 Licensed & Insured kipps@srt.com

Extreme Weather Disaster & Construction Services

STAR

TH NOR

P.O. BOX 635 MINOT, ND 58702

• General Construction • Concrete • Metal Roofing • Ag Shops

• Crane Rental • Steel Erection • Building Retrofit • Ag Storage

PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENT

The area’s

most complete flooring store

carpet t vinyl t hardwood t laminates t tile t rugs

2100 South Broadway t Minot 701-852-1296 www.carpetlandfloors.com

%HVW 6HUYLFH %HVW 6HOHFWLRQ %HVW 9DOXH

701-624-2175 office 701-240-2047 cell • New Home • Remodeling • Concrete • Siding

Before You Buy A Water Heater of Another Brand.....Save Your Energy!

• • • • • •

Stainless Steel Tank Construction Superior Corrosin Resistance - No anode rods needed Heavy Duty Insulation Lightweight and Durable Made in USA Lifetime Warranty - “For as long as you own your home”

Cost less to install then a gas water heater!

Call Verendrye Electric at 852-0406 or 1 800 472 2141 1-800-472-2141

f

t

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President: Chris Dahl

Century 21 Action Realtors

Vice President: Melissa Francisco

Stephen Worlund (2019)

Treasurer: Robb Rotramel

Muus Lumber & Hardware

Dakota Stone and Granite

Real Builders

Imm. Past President: Phil Risbrudt

K & R Contracting DIRECTORS Rob Orts (2018)

Verendrye Electric Al Schall (2018)

Northstar Steel

Kal Larson (2018)

Concrete Mobile

PAC Kal Larson and Joe Stenvold Finance Robb Rotramel Home & Garden Show Kasper Ziegler, Loren Vannett, Sheila Melaas, Melissa Francisco, Carissa Visoscky, Minda Stockdill, Mike Frank Membership Rob Orts, Dawn Rasmussen, Melissa Francisco, Chris Dahl, Stephen Worlund

Homefront

Anasazi Builders

contents

Pat Bailey (2020)

Boyd Sivertson (2020)

Pella Windows and Doors

4

Letter from the President

Shane Lider (2020)

4

Memo from the EO

5

Contracting Concerns

Ready Builders

Senior Life Director: Bruce Walker

5

Gap Grows Between Slab and Basement Foundations

Coldwell Banker

6

Complying with the New Silica Rule

Life Director: Joe Stenvold

7

Minot Permit Reports

We Integrate

8

Rotary Report

STAFF Executive Officer: Elysha Head

9

Project of the Month

10

Realtors in the News

12

What’s Happening at MAB

2017 COMMITTEES Governmental Affairs Kal Larson and Chris Dahl

The MAB

Dawn Rasmussen (2018)

United Rentals

13-14

Events Rob Orts, Phil Risbrudt, Dawn Rasmussen, Robb Rotramel, Amanda Geinert, Joe Stenvold, Carissa Visocsky, Chris Dahl Parade of Homes DelRae Zimmerman, Brittany Dahl, Mataya Lafontaine, Kimberly Keller, Renata Buen, Pat Bailey Birdie with the Builders Eric Wanner, Phil Risbrudt, Boyd Sivertson, Bruce Walker, Kal Larson, Dave Lebrun, Joe Stenvold, Mitch Kraft, Rob Orts, Chris Dahl

Your membership with MAB automatically enrolls you in: Minot Association of Builders North Dakota Association of Builders National Association of Home Builders

NDAB News

NOVEMBER 2017 Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1

3

4

10

11

5

6

7

8

2 9

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

24

25

26

27

28

29

23 30

November 2nd - NDAB Nominating Committee Call - 10 AM November 6th - City Council Meeting - 6:30 PM November 9th - MAB Board Meeting - 11:30 PM November 23rd - Thanksgiving Day November 28th - MAB Membership Meeting - 11:30 PM - Location TBA November 30th - December 1st - NDAB Meetings - Fargo, ND

MAB UPCOMING EVENTS

To register or for more information, visit www.minotab.com.

12/5 Builders Banquet

The MAB Homefront is the official publication of the Minot Association of Builders (MAB). The MAB Homefront is published twelve times per year to its members and others associated with the building industry. Neither the advertisers, nor MAB, will be responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, herein contained. For advertising rates, resource file or address information, contact MAB. Suggestions, ideas and letters are always welcome!

Minot Association of Builders (MAB) 606 Burdick Expressway West Suite B Minot, ND 58701 Phone: 701-852-0496 www.minotab.com | contact@minotab.com Like us! www.facebook.com/minotab Follow us! www.twitter.com/minotbuilders Pinterest with us! www.pinterest.com/minotab

1

The 2017 Builders Banquet is a culmination of our awards presentations into one BIG night.

This is where we come together to celebrate the industry and recognize the great work you do by presenting our yearly awards.

Grand Hotel | 5 PM

1/18 City Leaders Luncheon

Join the Minot Association of Builders for the City Leaders Luncheon. Special guests include City Manager, Tom Barry, City The MAB Homefront | 3 | November 2017

Engineer, Lance Meyer, Public Works Director, Dan Jonasson and Minot Park District Director Ron Merritt. City Manager, Tom Barry, will lead the discussion about happenings in Minot and give an update on various projects.

Location TBA | 11:30 AM

3/1 Preview Night

As a MAB member, you are invited to a special event sponsored by Town & Country Credit Union: Preview Night. Check out the show before the public the night before it begins!

NDSF Center | 5 PM

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

A UNIQUE INDUSTRY As my tenure as President of the Minot Association of Builders nearly comes to a close, the first thing that comes to mind is what we have accomplished.

As MAB members, we have accomplished a sense of success. The past 18 months saw a lot of change within our organization. Elysha came on board in 2016 and changed the landscape of MAB. As an industry, we have continued at a steady pace. We are building the foundation for a stronger Minot and remodeling our existing community to continue growth when the time comes. The men and women working in the building industry are the perfect example of what our country is based upon. Hard work, innovative ideas and cohesive mindsets that create a forward moving cycle for Minot and America.

I would like to personally invite you to the Builders Banquet on December 5th. We’re looking forward to a great night that celebrates all that MAB has accomplished in 2017. Builder, Associate, and Citizen of the Year awards will be given out to very deserving members as well as the Extra Mile Award. The BEAM (Builders Engaging Associate Members) Award is a first for MAB and we’re looking forward to starting the tradition of recognizing builders who take the time to be involved with associate members.

As always, thank you for being the best association out there. It is my please to be your 2017 President!

Chris Dahl 2017 MAB President

MEMO FROM THE EO

HOLIDAY HUSTLE AND BUSTLE The holiday season has begun but things aren’t slowing down at MAB! Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Blink and Christmas will be here and so will 2018. November is a busy month at MAB! Aside from all the usual happenings, NDAB winter meetings are taking place on November 30th-December 1st in Fargo. On November 28th, Alex Martindale from NAHB is coming to MAB to speak with the board and whomever else would like to attend regarding a membership program.

In this program, we’ll learn about membership best practices, how to make our association better for our members and how to gain new members! We’re excited for the opportunity to go through this course and make our association better for you.

December 5th brings the Builders Banquet. The 2017 Builders Banquet is a culmination of our awards presentations into one BIG night. This is where we come together to celebrate the industry and recognize the great work you do by presenting our yearly awards. Join us at 5 PM at the Grand Hotel to partake in the fun! We’d like to extend a big thank you to First International Bank, Gravel Products and SVR for helping to sponsor the event!

Looking into January, we have the City Leaders Luncheon. Join the Minot Association of Builders for the City Leaders Luncheon. Special guests include City Manager, Tom Barry, City Engineer, Lance Meyer, Public Works Director, Dan Jonasson and Minot Park District Director Ron Merritt. City Manager, Tom Barry, will lead the discussion about happenings in Minot and give an update on various projects. We think this will be a great time to connect with Minot city leaders and discuss issues important to you on a one-on-one basis.

The MAB Homefront | 4 | November 2017

Elysha Head MAB Executive Officer

CONTRACTING CONCERNS

GAP GROWS BETWEEN SLAB AND BASEMENT FOUNDATIONS NAHB analysis of the Survey of Construction (SOC) shows that 56.8% of all new single-family started in 2016 were built on slab foundations, 27.4% had a full/partial basement, and 14.5% selected a crawl space. The gap between slab and full/ partial basement foundation adoption rates is growing: the share built on slabs steadily increased from 46.0% in 2000 to 56.8% in 2016, while basement foundations dropped from 36.8% to 27.4%.

The foundation types for residential construction are closely related to climate conditions, especially the frost line. Homes in colder areas, where building codes normally require foundations built below the frost depth, are predominately constructed with full or partial basements. The division with the highest share of full/partial basements in new homes is the West North Central (80.2%), followed by the New England (80.1%), the East North Central (65%) and the Middle Atlantic (64.1%). In these divisions, full/partial basement foundations offer additional finished floor areas at a marginal increase of construction cost.

In the West South Central (97.0%), the South Atlantic (70.0%) and the Pacific (65.2%) divisions, new homes with slab foundations are the most common. This trend is particularly noticeable in the West South Central division where new single-family homes have been primarily constructed with slab foundations over the past ten years. The high water line in these divisions makes the slab foundations more popular. Moreover, warmer climate and therefore a shallow frost line requirement can also make building on slab more cost-effective, compared to full/partial basements.

Foundations in the East South Central division included 46% crawl space with an increasing trend and 35% slabs with a decreasing trend. Since 2003, the share of new homes built on crawl space foundations increased from the lowest level of 17.6% in 2004 to the highest of 46.4% in 2016. On the contrary, the share of homes built on slab foundation declined from the highest of 61.0% in 2004 to the lowest of 34.8% in 2016.

RENEWALS

We would like to extend a big THANK YOU to our members who renewed their membership or newsletter advertisement this month!

Your continued support of the Minot Association of Builders helps us continue to work for you at a local, state and national level.

Anasazi Builders | Stephen Worlund

Artistic Lights and Floors |Tory Holen

www.anasazibuilders.com

www.artisticfloorsandlights.com

Burdick Job Corps | Kasper Ziegler

Clean Tech |Chelsea Kirkhammer

www.quentinnburdick.jobcorps.gov

www.cleantechllc.us

Dacotah Bank | Lauri Hopwood

Hanselman’s Lawn Landscape Snow | Andrew Hanselman

www.dacotahbank.com

www.facebook.com/hanselmansllc

Menards

OBASA Group | Jodie Robulak

www.menards.com

www.obasa.com

R & M Painting & Woodworking | Rod Emly

R Squared Construction | Randy Rimmer www.hnhminot.com

RHR Construction | Jerry Rademacher

Titan Machinery | Shawna Jensen

www.rhrconstruction.net

www.titanmachinery.com The MAB Homefront | 5 | November 2017

ELIMINATE THE DUST: COMPLYING WITH THE NEW SILICA STANDARD OSHA has decreased the permissible levels of exposure to crystalline silica for construction. NAHB has told policy makers from the start that this wide-reaching rule will be difficult to meet and enforce. But it’s the law of the land, pending any change from NAHB’s legal challenge still outstanding. Dan Johnson, CSP, managing partner of SFI Compliance Inc., a national safety consulting firm and member of the NAHB Safety Committee, told NAHB what home builders need to know to comply with the new rule and avoid fines.

HOW PREPARED ARE HOME BUILDERS IN THE INDUSTRY FOR THIS RULE? I think this is still in a really early stage in terms of implementation by builders and contractors. It’s very important to go to OSHA’s website and to use the materials from NAHB to take the necessary actions to get into compliance. The 30-day “good faith” compliance period will end soon, so builders really need to get a firm hold on this.

I also think there will be some surprises, especially among smaller builders. A guy doing 10 homes a year may not even know about this rule. I think this will catch those home builders off guard.

IT LOOKS LIKE YOU’RE GOING TO BE BUSY. It is a far-reaching standard, and a challenge to comply with in many ways. Home builders definitely need to be aware of this. Even if you use subcontractors, builders may still have oversight responsibilities for the jobsite. OSHA, under its multi-employer citation policy, calls that the “controlling employer.” As the CE, the home builder has general oversight responsibility over the jobsite, including the power to correct safety and health violations itself or require others to correct them. This creates potential liability for the builder if crystalline silica exposures above the permissible levels are present.

HOW HAVE YOU SEEN BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS GOING ABOUT MEETING THIS RULE SO FAR? ANY EXAMPLES? We worked with a cabinet installer, who actually did a lot of the legwork and research herself and did a great job. She knew she drilled and installed material into concrete, therefore creating silica dust, and went to the Table 1 instructions from OSHA’s silica rule, and opted to buy a drill with dust collection system and knew she had to use a specific filter vacuum. So that’s the ideal scenario: A contractor identifies that an aspect of the work they do causes silica dust, and they seek out a means of keeping it out of the air.

WHAT ABOUT RESPIRATORS? That’s actually a pretty tricky aspect of all this. If you cannot keep all dust out of the air in the first place, you can use respirators to help keep the airborne silica out of your workers’ lungs and monitor the air content of your worksite for silica yourself. Under this method, your workers are also required to have medical evaluations performed on them if they wear respirators for 30 days or more in a year.

But keep in mind, if an employer chooses to use respirators, those respirators have to be used correctly. That includes being clean HOW CAN SILICA DUST BE MITIGATED TO MEET THIS RULE? For your subcontractors, or you if it’s your team doing the work, it’s shaven to have a proper seal on the worker’s face, and ensuring the worker is trained, fit tested and medically cleared to use the a matter of keeping silica dust out of the air so that it is out of the breathable zone of the worker. The two main ways to eliminate the respirator. Since it is more difficult to breathe with the device, heart and other conditions can make them dangerous to use. And again, dust is to vacuum as the dust is being created or spray water to keep it from going into the air. Both can be accomplished with add- you’re taking the risk that the worker will consistently and properly use the device, when they have a lot of other things taking their on attachments to power tools or with the use of specific tool focus on the worksite. models. You can use a jackhammer with a water delivery system, That said, it’s important to note too that for durations of exposure for example. Or you can use a shroud and dust collection system lasting more than four hours per day, and depending on indoor or on a handheld drill. outdoor conditions for the worker, respirator use may be a requirement of Table 1 — even if you are using dust collection or WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE TO HOME BUILDERS? I’d reach out to every single subcontractor I have and alert them in water delivery. You really have to do your homework. an email or other written communication and ask for written HOW TO DO YOU GO ABOUT HELPING YOUR CLIENTS WITH confirmation that they are aware of and complying with the silica SILICA COMPLIANCE? requirements. And I’d save that documentation.

Remember, if it happens on your job, you have potential liability. If I We share the information I’ve mentioned here and the walk up to my jobsite and see a dust cloud, it’s my responsibility in documentation from OSHA, and we help the client identify all the areas where silica dust can be created in their work process so that supervising the worksite and the overall build to stop that contractor and notify them they need to comply before continuing they know what to watch out for. We also have developed a checklist that home builders and remodelers can share with their their work. Not all dust clouds are necessarily silica — some subcontractors to help make them aware of the silica requirements alternative products are on the market like drywall mud that and get their commitment that they are in compliance. contain no silica. But you need to check the product’s safety data sheet (SDS) to be sure.

WHAT MATERIALS OR ACTIONS CREATE SILICA DUST? Silica naturally exists in things like soil, stone and granite. It becomes an exposure issue for workers when dust is created from the many work processes of home building including drilling, chipping, sawing and sanding materials like tile, concrete, brick, stone, fiber cement siding and others. In short, it’s really about the dust.

The MAB Homefront | 6 | November 2017

Minot and Surrounding Area Permit Reports through

Minot Building Permits 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0

1056

840

363 292 2011

2012

TRUMP'S PLAN TO RIP UP NAFTA COULD CAUSE A BIG SETBACK IN THE HOUSING MARKET

1133 598 209 60 95

191

181

2013

2014

Single Family

2015

2

43 32

2016

2017

NAFTA is intact, for now, following threats by President Donald Trump to withdraw from it. But the back-and-forth between the US and its neighbors over trade is already shaking up a key component of the housing market, with more disruptions possible.

America is the largest importer of softwood lumber from Canada. Concerns that the US would withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement — which includes Canada as well as Mexico — have contributed to a jump in lumber prices since early this year. The benchmark randomlength lumber futures contract jumped last week to $440 per thousand square feet, its highest in 4 1/2 years.

Multi-Family

Ward County Building Permits 50

43

40

33

30

18

20 10

5

4

5

2013

2014

17

9 2

2

Matthew Pointon, a property economist at Capital Economics, estimated that, based on a typical requirement of 20,000 square feet of lumber for a new home, the price increase since November added $2,000 to the cost of construction. That's less than 1% of the median price of a home.

6 4

0 2012

Single Family

2015

2016

October 25, 2017

"Given that lumber accounts for a relatively small share of overall construction costs, on its own that development will have a minimal impact on homebuilding activity," Pointon said in a note on Tuesday.

2017

Commercial

But what it could have an impact on, Pointon said, is the type of homes being built. Pressures from higher land and labor costs have been encouraging builders to construct smaller single-family homes, Pointon said in a recent note. Prices are unlikely to shrink with home sizes, however, because demand remains hot in a strong economy.

Prioritizing more-expensive homes could become another way to protect margins, even as more-affordable housing remains in short supply, especially in larger cities.

That, according to Pointon, is the worrying combination that could slow down housing starts and tighten the nonluxury section of the market even more.

"Combined with labor and land shortages it will only add to the pressure on builders to protect margins by focusing on the higher end of the housing market," Pointon said.

The prices listed below provide an overview of the behaviors within the U.S. framing lumber pricing market. The information is sourced each week using the Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite, which is comprised using prices from the highest volume-producing regions of the U.S. and Canada. Information provided by Random Lengths.

MINOT BUILDING PERMITS - OCTOBER 2017 BUILDING PERMIT TYPE

NUMBER OF PERMITS

PERMIT VALUATION

Single Family Dwelling Townhouse Dwelling Public Works & Utilities Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Commercial Addition Detached Garage & Carports Attached Garage & Carports Accessory Buildings Decks Egress Windows Temporary Structures Residential Demolition Commercial Demolition Relocation Residential

9 6 2 6 5 2 3 1 3 3 1 1 14 1 4

$1,184,000.00 $606,000.00 $475,000.00 $93,600.00 $227,000.00 $1,618,300.00 $118,000.00 $7,500.00 $14,200.00 $10,500.00 $1,400.00 $1,000.00 $210,000.00 $255,000.00 $4,000.00

TOTAL

61

$4,825,500.00

The MAB Homefront | 7 | November 2017

STAYING CONNECTED AS A MEMBER OF ROTARY, OUR EO ELYSHA WAS ASKED TO WRITE AN ARTICLE REGARDING THE PILLARS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND WHAT WE DO FOR OUR MEMBERS. TAKE A LOOK AND SEE IF YOU KNEW ABOUT ALL OF THE BENEFITS MAB OFFERS! Most of the time when I tell people what I do, it’s met with looks of confusion and something resembling “huh. I haven’t heard of that before.” I can’t say I blame those people. I hadn’t heard of the Minot Association of Builders before I started working here.

together to discuss critical issues pertaining to their industry) increases your network and knowledge.

MAB holds our own events for both the public and members like the Home and Garden Show, the Parade of Homes and other member only events. The Home and Garden Show is our largest event. It’s typically held in the I spend a lot of my time now working on educating Minot spring and is one of my favorite events. It’s a chance to find area residents about what the Minot Association of the perfect realtor, contractor, landscaper and so on, plus Builders does. As I near two years at MAB, I’ve been have a little fun with your family! The Parade of Homes is a reflecting on what MAB really does and how I can continue new event to our city that began in 2016 but the response to spread the word about the work we do. Is MAB creating has been phenomenal and MAB looks forward to value for our members? Are we on top of industry trends continuing to grow the event. Our member only events and is our periscope up for future challenges members happen monthly and we enjoy connecting with our will face? Are we relevant? How can we create more value members on a more personal level! for members and make the business environment even Builders are a huge piece of the puzzle but our associate more favorable for our members? members are an integral part as well. NAHB defines builders as anyone who takes out building permits.

These are difficult yet inspiring, self-reflective questions Associates are anyone else who comes into contact with that I ask myself. I’ve had several members tell me the your home as it’s being built from realtors to landscapers, value of membership in MAB has never been greater. That to HVAC companies and so on that have relationships with feels good. It’s our goal every day to deliver advocacy, builders. marketing, connections and education that elevate our EXPERTISE industry and member businesses. I think we’re doing that NAHB and MAB send emails and newsletters that contain well. I do believe we are relevant. industry news and information on a weekly basis. NAHB offers legal expertise, economic forecasts, and advisory I attended a conference recently that opened my eyes to telling people what I do, not what I am. I am the Executive services like strategic planning for your business. Next year MAB plans on taking part in a strategic planning Officer of the Minot Association of Builders. I’m not a session! We use NAHB as a resource as well as our builder. I work for builders and am still learning about the members! building industry. I run a non-profit that promotes and advocates for builders.

ADVOCACY BUILD-PAC So, what does that mean?

BUILD-PAC, NAHB’s bipartisan political arm, helps elect MAB operates under the five pillars of membership. pro-housing, pro-business candidates to federal office.

More than 100 NAHB members serve on the BUILD-PAC KNOWLEDGE Board of Trustees, the body that decides which candidates Professional Designations receive support. Only NAHB members may be solicited to NAHB Education offers a wide-range of learning options contribute to BUILD-PAC, and there are varying giving that vary from first time designations to continuing education like Certified Green Professional (CGP), Graduate levels from which they may choose from.

Builder Link, Grassroots Mobilization Master Builder (GMB) and so on.

We save our members money by advocating on their NAHB Website behalf. We put money back into their pockets by the work The NAHB website is full of tools for the public and we do with legislators in both North Dakota and members alike. It’s a beneficial resource for anyone Washington DC. Almost $6,000 is saved per housing start needing information about the building industry. because of that work. That money goes straight into your Business Management Assistance pocket or business to help you and your business continue Many business owners in the home building industry acquired trade skills by working for others. At some point, to grow and thrive. Did you read that right? Because of MAB, NDAB and NAHB your home is $6,000 less than they decided they would be more successful by starting what it would cost otherwise. their own businesses. While trade experience and competence are essential when starting a business, SAVINGS successfully staying in business and making a profit Savings encompasses many things when it comes to MAB. requires skills and tools that many business owners have never acquired. This course explains critical elements and There are several rebate programs and ways to save money including their Member Advantage service in which presents practical tips and tools for managing a business many large companies offer discounts to members. successfully.

National Purchasing Partners is another program that Builder Books - Builder Books offers award-winning offers discounts to members. We also work with the NDAB publications, software, brochures, and more to NAHB rebate program that features builder specific rebates. members and is a resource for education and training Members can easily pay for their membership dues by products. enrolling in and using these programs.

NETWORKING Membership in our association automatically enrolls you in I hope I’ve explained what MAB does in a way that is relatable and makes you feel like understand what I spend 3 associations: NAHB (National Association of Home Builders), NDAB (North Dakota Association of Builders) and my time doing! I work for and with a talented group of people who know the building industry inside and out.

MAB. Attending IBS (International Builders Show), joining various Please feel free to reach out at any time if you have any further questions. 701-852-0496 | contact@minotab.com NAHB, NDAB and MAB committees or the NAHB 20 Club (where 20 people in your field from across the US come The MAB Homefront | 8 | November 2017

MEMBERSHIP

MEMBER ADVANTAGE OF THE MONTH

Do you know how many discounts and services come with your MAB membership?

Each month, we’ll highlight some of our favorites!

Houzz and the NAHB have formed a strategic alliance to provide benefits for NAHB Members including personalized support and special discounts on local advertising and Houzz Shop.

Verified NAHB Badge Free Houzz profile displaying the verified NAHB national badge and your state and local HBA badges (if local or state HBAs have an applicable Houzz page).

Site Designer Free custom, professional website optimized for desktop and mobile devices-- upon request, a Houzz expert will help any member create a free business website.

Houzz Concierge Service Free access to Houzz Concierge Service wherein a Houzz expert will upload your photos and create a profile. For members already on Houzz, they will help you optimize and strengthen you current professional profile

Houzz Shop NAHB members receive discounts on retail-priced Houzz Shop products throughout the year. Check out the trade program for full benefits.

Current Promotion: Receive 10% off your retailpriced Houzz Shop purchase. You must have the NAHB badge on your profile, and use code “NAHB” at checkout to receive the discount. Not valid on trade-discounted products. Valid thru December 31st, 2017, 11:59pm.

Pro+ Local Marketing Solutions New customers get up to 5% off Pro+, Houzz's local advertising program that helps you get increased exposure in your area.

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS ADVOCACY APPLICATION (NAHB ADVOCACY) HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO PROVIDE YOU IMPORTANT HOUSING NEWS, INFORMATION AND TOOLS RIGHT ON YOUR SMARTPHONE OR TABLET.

Features include: News, economics and issues briefings Housing statistics Current talking points An interactive congressional directory Regional regulatory contacts NAHB staff contacts Social media tools and sharing

PROJECT OF THE MONTH Hanselmans Lawn Landscape Snow features helpful services like mowing, snow removal, yard installation, irrigation, sod/hydroseed, dirt work/grading, retaining walls, fences, patios, and concrete curbing.

Give Hanselmans a call at (716-397-4946 ) or email them at hanselman128@gmail.com.

Do you want one of YOUR projects to be featured as project of the month?

Send two to three pictures along with a description of your project to contact@minotab.com to be considered!

NOW OFFERING: CLEANUP/MOWING OF VACANT LOTS CALL FOR RATES/SCHEDULING 701-852-3401 The MAB Homefront | 9 | November 2017

top recruiters

Thanks to these members who have helped grow our MAB community by recruiting new companies to join our association.

If you have a hot prospect, please contact Elysha Head (contact@minotab.com or 8520496) and she’ll take it from there.

(Reported thru 10/18/2017 from NAHB)

SUPER SPIKES: (250-499 Credits) John Coughlin (493) Bruce Walker (345.5) Todd Brady (344) Joe Stenvold (310.5) ROYAL SPIKES: (150-249 Credits) Gary Kramlich (205) Joel Feist (183) RED SPIKES: (100-149 Credits) Greg Aasmundstad (113) GREEN SPIKES: (50-99 Credits) Rob Orts (96.5) Jim Montgomery (75.5) Bill Huber (68) John Lund (66.5) Dave Lebrun (61.5) Karen Engle (53.5) Cindy Snay (52.5) LIFE SPIKES: (25-49 Credits) Kal Larson (49) Joe Kraft (40) Pam Karpenko (32.5) Mitch Kraft (29) BLUE SPIKES: (6-24 Credits) Eric Wanner (18) Clyde Thorne (18) Lauri Hopwood (15) Matt Geinert (13) Leonard Niess (9) Dwight Flygare (8.5) Kevin Connole (7) Stacey Abel (6.5) Phil Risbrudt (6) CANDIDATES: (1-5 Credits) Elysha Head (4) Christopher Dahl (4) Todd VanDusen (3.5) Rich Priesing (3.5) Jim Christ (3) Pat Bailey (3) Dale Zarr (1) Steve Siemieniewski (1) Al Schall (0.5)

REALTORS IN THE NEWS

COLDWELL BANKER

WATNE REALTORS

Realtor of the Month

Clyde Thorne was the Agent of the Month for September at Coldwell Banker 1st Minot Realty. Clyde can be reached at 701-240-8594 or 701-852-0136 or emailed at cthorne@srt.com.

Agent of the Month

Micky Venable was the Agent ofstthe Month for September at Coldwell Banker 1 Minot Realty. Micky can be reached at 701-240-5257 or 701-852-0136 or emailed at mickyvenablecb@gmail.com.

Watne Realtors Top Producer of the Month for September 2017 is Leigh Ann Perdue.

Leigh Ann can be reached by calling 641-0150 or 852-1156 and by email at

Watne Realtors Sales Professional of the Month for September 2017 is Janea Martell.

Janea can be reached by calling 320-333- 5264 or 852-1156 and by email at

Meet Your Realtor

Meet Your Realtor

Clyde Thorne

Gary Kramlich

Retired military who has made North Dakota my home. I have a MS Business Management from Minot State University, volunteer with many organizations and I'm on several city committees. I met my wife in Grand Forks, have 3 sons, and have made a successful career in real estate. With my prior military experience, 3 sons in the military (Air Force, Army Guard, Navy), you can understand why my specialty is with the military. I love working with the Boy Scouts, as they are our future leaders. I can be reached at 701-240-8594 or 701-852-0136 or emailed at cthorne@srt.com.

Minot is a wonderful place to live, raise a family and work. The real estate business has provided Gary and wife Glory a great living. He understands big homes as he needed one for his family of 8. Gary is a graduate of MSU and feels the Minot School system is exceptional.

Gary has served his community as a member of the Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee, past chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors and MADC. He is active in the Minot Board of Realtors, State Board of Realtors and Homebuilders organizations. Gary Kramlich will bring years of success to your closing table. He can be reached by calling 721-0526 or email at kramlich@minot.com.

BROKERS 12 Congratulations to Team Rockstars Brokers 12, Inc. Broker of the Month for September 2017!

Congratulations to Brandy Halland Brokers 12, Inc. Salesperson of the Month for September 2017!

DelRae can be reached by calling 701-8331375 or by email at delrae@teamrockstars.com

Brandy can be reached by calling 701-5785316 or by email at brandy@brokers12.com.

WOULD YOUR BUSINESS LIKE TO ADVERTISE ON A PAGE WITH CONTENT SIMILAR TO BELOW? EMAIL ELYSHA AT CONTACT@MINOTAB.COM!

701-839-1624

11 54th Ave SE, Minot, ND • Custom Homes • Home Improvement • Steel & Vinyl Siding • Windows • Shingling • Garages • Additions • Concrete • Cabinetry

701-852-3711

900 South Broadway www.bankfirstwestern.com FDIC • Equal Housing Lender

The MAB Homefront | 10 | November 2017

The MAB Homefront | 11 | November 2017

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT MAB? A WHOLE LOT!

NAHB EO ORIENTATION Our EO, Elysha, attended NAHB EO Orientation in Washington, D.C. on October 23rd and 24th. She was joined by Williston and Grand Forks’ EO’s as well! It was amazing chance to learn more about making our local HBA’s better for our members!

HARD HAT HAPPY HOUR MAB members had a blast at Arny’s 2.0 Lounge and Bottle Shop on October 10th! Members partook in drink specials, Builder Bingo and great conversation about where the Association is headed. Thanks to everyone who joined us!

• • • •

HANSELMANS

Landscaping Snow Removal Lawn Landscape Snow LLC Weekly Mowing Give us a call for a FREE estimate!!

Fall Cleanup (716) 397-4946 (509) 979-2621

·

The MAB Homefront | 12 | November 2017

Commercial and Residential

NDAB NEWS Monthly News from the North Dakota Association of Builders · November 2017

Eric Brenden NDAB President

Presidents Message At a time when countless college graduates are finding they are underemployed and saddled with crushing student debt, it is time for educators and policymakers to reexamine the widely held belief that a college degree represents the only road to success. October was NAHB careers in construction month, so I think it is worth reiterating and reemphasizing the great jobs that are available in the construction industry.

Kim Schneider NDAB Executive

The building trades offer a great career path. Regrettably, fewer students are seeking careers in the construction industry because many parents and guidance counselors are steering them toward a college pathway rather than a vocational route. This is particularly unfortunate, given the shortage of skilled workers in the residential construction industry and the fact that carpenters, electricians, framers, roofers and others in the field earn good salaries and express high job satisfaction. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics Survey data and analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the 2014 median annual wage of most positions in the residential building sector was $39,500 – 10 percent above the U.S. median annual wage of $35,540.

The labor shortages can be attributed in part to the fact that many skilled residential construction workers were forced to seek employment elsewhere during the Great Recession, when more than 1.4 million jobs were lost as builders across the nation were forced to shutter their doors or lay off workers. Many trades retrained their construction workers and they are not returning to the housing sector.

With the nationwide housing recovery now picking up steam, it is imperative that America trains more workers and leaders in the construction industry. The number of open construction sector jobs in March was 147,000, the third-highest monthly total since the Great Recession ended, according to the latest BLS data.

How to Reduce Winter Energy Bills Aside from those who play the part of Ebenezer Scrooge in a Christmas Carol, no one should be forced to wear a night cap to bed because their home is too cold. But as the fall and winter months bring chilly temps to many parts of the country, some will do whatever it takes to offset rising energy bills.

Wearing your heaviest winter parka, gloves and a stocking cap around the house at all times is one method. There are also several other less-cumbersome ways — ranging from small adjustments to major modifications — to stay warm and use less energy.

Here are some basic tips to stay comfortable and keep costs down this winter: Hello? Anyone home?

If there are generally long periods of time throughout the day when no one is home, adjust your thermostat accordingly to limit the amount of wasted heat. This can be done manually each day if you have a good memory and you’re the last one out the door. If not, consider the benefits of installing a smart thermostat that will automatically monitor interior temps, keeping your house cozy when it counts and saving energy when everyone’s away.

The selection of smart thermostats is continually expanding. Many smart thermostats feature online calculators that show approximately how much users will save based on their region, size of home and heating type. In many cases, the investment results in significant savings over time.

Mind the Gaps By sealing air leaks in a home, an average household can cut 10 percent of their monthly energy bill. Use caulk to seal any cracks or small openings on non-moving surfaces such as where window frames meet the house structure. Check your weather stripping in exterior door frames and replace any that is deteriorated or cracked.

Sealing windows and doors will help, but the worst culprits are may be utility cut-throughs for pipes (plumping penetrations), gaps around recessed lights, and unfinished spaces behind cupboards and closets. Do-it-yourselfers can buy material that expands to fill the gaps and prevent air from escaping.

Going Beyond D-I-Y The best way to know exactly what will reduce your home’s overall energy consumption is to hire a professional energy auditor to To meet the housing needs of a growing population, attitudes must change. Parents, teachers, counselors and evaluate your home and identify any inefficiencies. In addition to you where to tape, caulk and seal, the auditor might also students need to understand and believe that a vocational showing improvements that would require a professional. Adding education is just as worthwhile as a conventional four-year suggest attic insulation, upgrading to an energy-efficient HVAC system, or college and that both routes offer satisfying career paths installing high-performance windows are sizeable investments, but and financial gains. Academic institutions can aid in this they can have a dramatic impact on your home’s air quality, energy effort by funding and promoting more two- and four-year efficiency and overall comfort. programs that cater to students interested in construction For more information, please contact your local association.

management and the building trades.

Kim Schneider, NDAB Chief Executive Officer

Eric Brenden, NDAB President 2017

BACK YOUR PAC … YOUR PAC BACKS YOU! NDAB-PAC is the North Dakota Association of Builders’ Political Action Committee. It is a non-partisan political action committee that provides support for candidates who are friends of the building industry. Contact NDAB at (800) 326-4746, (701) 222-2401 or info@ndbuild.com to contribute or learn more!

North Dakota Association of Builders ❖1701 Burnt Boat Drive, Suite 201, Bismarck, ND 58503-0801 ❖701/222-2401 or 800/326-4746 ❖ The MAB Homefront | 13 | November 2017

AROUND THE STATE • Dot Frank, Executive Officer 701-222-2400 bmhba.com •

• •

•

•

The Fall Parade of Homes showcased 33 homes by 25 builders, a number that rivals the year prior.

The Fall Awards Mixer was held at the Ramada. Guests experienced a throwback to 90s rock.

Conversations continue with the City of Bismarck and stakeholders regarding the direction of special assessments in the city’s future.

The BMHBA is hosting building officials for a roundtable to review the summer construction season and discuss the 2018 building year.

Dickinson Area Builders Assoc.

•

• •

Tiffaney Dolechek, Executive Officer 701-483-0044 dickinsonareabuilders.com •

•

•

Forx Builders Association

The City of Dickinson presented at our October GMM on the Renaissance Zone Development Plan Expansion. The approved changes allowed the City of Dickinson to expand the Renaissance Zone from 25 blocks to 38 blocks. The expansion of the zone is part of the City’s overall downtown revitalization program.

It was a great presentation and we would like to thank Walter Hadley and Steve Josephson for presenting to our members!

The DABA annual Christmas Party and Awards Banquet is December 15th at the Elks! We are planning for a fun night of networking, awards, and a silent auction that will benefit two local non-profit organizations. More information will be available soon!

The DABA Home Show is April 7th and 8th and booth spaces are still available! This year we are following in Bismarck’s footsteps and doing a treasure hunt for the kids!

Cassie Thompson Executive Officer 701-746-4536 forxbuilders.com •

•

•

Bryce Johnson, Chief Executive Officer 701-232-5846 hbafm.com www.ndbuild.com

The HBA of F-M New Year Celebration & City Night will be Jan. 25.

The HBA organized and hosted the Fall Parade of Homes and Remodeled Home Tour which featured 54 new homes, plus a selection of renovation projects.

Luxurious Featured Homes raised $2,130 during the event for Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation.

The HBA partnered with Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools to showcase building industry careers to over 170 students. The tours were of a newly constructed home and a renovation project that were part of the Fall Parade of Homes and Remodeled Home Tour.

A Candidate Forum for Dilworth's City Council race was held for the November election.

The HBA of F-M hosted a Hard Hat Happy Hour at Floor to Ceiling Carpet One, which over 100 members attended.

•

The FBA hosted the 24th Annual Golf Outing. We hosted a total of 144 golfers at King’s Walk Golf Course. A big thank you is extended to our Event Sponsor, Marvin Windows; Brat Lunch Sponsor, First State Banks; and all of our hole and door prize sponsors.

The 3rd Annual Chili-Cook off tournament was scheduled for October 14th. The FBA will also be hosting its 1st Annual Bean Bag Toss Tournament along with it. We are very excited about this event and hope to see many faces there!

Please call the office if you are interested in having a Chili or Bean Bag team Minot Association of Builders Elysha Head, Executive Officer 701-852-0496 minotab.com Hard Hat Happy Hour took place on October 10th at Arny’s 2.0 Lounge and Bottle Shop.

Attendees took part in Builder Bingo and enjoyed comraderie.

MAB is in the process of organizing a City Leaders Luncheon with the

❖North Dakota Association of Builders The MAB Homefront | 14 | November 2017

•

•

Minot City Manager, City Engineer, Public Works Director and the Park District Director. City Manager, Tom Barry, will lead the discussion and give an update on Minot happenings with time afterward to mingle and ask questions.

The Builders Banquet is December 5th at the Grand Hotel in Minot.

City Manager, Tom Barry, is the keynote speaker. Registration will open soon.

Preparations have started for the 2018 Home and Garden Show!

Vendor registration began on October 16th with many booths already spoken for by MAB members. MAB is looking forward to a great event!

Williston Area Builders Association Jamie Montgomery Executive Officer • 701-572-5744 willistonbuilders.com • • WABA recently delivered a proposal to the City of Williston to assist the City with recent changes in the Building Department. The proposal serves as a starting point to help foster a more collaborative relationship between the City and the builders.

• Our October Meeting is October 17th and is hosted and sponsored

by South Ridge and Fair Hills Apartments. City Administrator David Tuan will be speaking to the membership about the changes in the Building Department, the collaboration with WABA and more.

• Our Annual Awards & Membership Meeting will be held on November 21st and is co-hosted and sponsored by McCody Concrete and Windsong Custom Homes. We will be presenting the awards to the 2017 BEAM and BAOTY winners and welcoming our 2018 Board of Directors.

• The McKenzie County Builders Association (MCBA), a sub-chapter of WABA, located in Watford City, established their board of directors and held their first BOD meeting in September. The new chapter is very excited to get started in Watford City and is actively recruiting new members.

•

❖ November 2017

Connole & Somerville

Plumbing, Heating & AC Inc.

839-7944 Minot-Stanley-Williston 701-852-4751

Souris Valley Ready Mix, LLC 701-839-MUDD (6833) Minot-Stanley-Williston 5320 Railway Ave. Minot, ND 701-852-4751 Specializing In All Types of Real Estate 701-852-3505

1541 South Broadway*Minot 800-735-4065 signal@srt.com

Minot-Stanley-Williston Minot-Stanley-Williston 701-852-4751 701-852-4751

www.minothomesearch.com w w w . m i n o t h o m e s e a r c h . c o m

Right here. Right for you.

Minot | 837-5000 

    

“A Local Company here to stay.”

NPHI   

 

• Specializing in: • All Sidings: Vinyl, Steel, Wood, etc.

• Windows, Soffit and Fascia • Build Garages, Home Additions, etc.

• Interior Remodeling and Roofing • Excellent Customer Service/Warranty and Repair We do things your way and ensure your happiness. Your satisfaction is our guarantee.

Call: 701.720.1093 Today for your Free Estimate.

Licensed and Insured

www.nphiminot.com NPHI

NPHI

Extend Your Construction Season!

P h o n e : 8 5 2 - 2 1 8 1 F a x : 8 5 2 - 3 0 6 6 7 0 0 0 H w y 2 E a s t M i n o t , N D 5 8 7 0 1 w w w . m i n o t s a s h . c o m • Hardwood Lumber • Special Moldings • Kitchen Cabinets • China Cabinets • Bar & Restaurant Fixtures • Industrial Millwork

Minot, North Dakota 58703

• Decorative Doors • Staircases • Hardwood Plywoods • Vanities • Cases

• Insulated Concrete Walls or Traditionally Poured Walls • All types of Flatwork • Commercial, Farm, Residential

701-852-9012 4215 East Burdick Expy E Minot, ND 58703

Truly 1 # Your tted Real i Comm e Agent!

Estat Dawn Rasmussen C e l l : ( 7 0 1 ) 8 3 3 - 1 7 7 0 H o m e : ( 7 0 1 ) 8 3 0 - 2 8 1 2 F a x : ( 7 0 1 ) 8 3 9 - 0 1 9 1 E - m a i l : g d a a r @ s r t . c o m w w w . m i n o t s e l l s . c o m

REALTOR

PROTECT IT WITH OWNER’S TITLE INSURANCE For more information, ask an ALTA member or visit homeclosing101.org.

1 3 7 0 2 0 t h A v e . S W M i n o t , N D 5 8 7 0 1

Blake Krabseth Broker/REALTOR®

701-720-1786

blake@minothomes.com

DO YOUR BEST WORK TM

Tools and Equipment Superstore MINOT • 700 20th Ave. SE, 701-839-2263 • 800-247-0673 Mon. - Fri. 7:00 - 5:30 • Sat. 8:00 - 5:50

408 N Broadway, Minot, ND 58703 701-852-1156

Make a Confident Offer.

Get Pre-Qualified

See Us First

First International Bank & Trust MORTGAGE

Amanda Geinert

Carissa Visocsky

NMLS: #1439579

NMLS: #1332228

(701) 837-2201

3 Convenient Locations in Minot FIBTmortgage.com

701.837.8737

701.838.0786

www.ackerman-estvold.com

www.ackermansurveying.com

Land Planning & Development Architecture Construction Engineering Environmental & Cultural Services

Lot Surveys Subdivisions Land Boundaries Land Planning Topographic & Construction Surveys GPS Services Minot, ND / Williston, ND

(701) 837-2223

Karen Engle

(701) 837-2222 NMLS: #629510

24 Hour Emergency Service Fast & Friendly 24 hour service!

(701) 852-3741

(800) 642-2232 • Fax (701) 852-1517 1122 South Broadway • Minot, ND 58701 Independently Owned & Operated Franchise

glassdoctor@srt.com www.glassdoctor.com/minot

Minot • 852-3361 Minot Dakota Square • 857-6262 Bremer.com Member FDIC

MISC-100 Logo Ad Minot 0417.indd 1

4/10/17 11:09 AM S i n c e 1 9 5 7 “ T r u s s e s A r e O u r B u s i n e s s , N o t A S i d e L i n e ”

* Roof Trusses * Engineered Drawings * Floor Trusses * Engineered Layouts * Micro-Lams * USP & Simpson Hardware * Glu-Lam Beams * Crane Service * Engineered I-Joist 701-852-1717 • 800-676-6680 • 701-852-3144 5-27th Street NE • Minot, ND 58701 E-mail: farroh@srt.com

Promotional Products help

101 Central Ave. E. Minot, ND 701.839.2767

BUILD

my business!

1820 Highway 2 & 52 West Minot, ND 58701

1-800-UR-RENTS 839-6329

lowesnur@minot.com

www.lowesfloral.com

lowesnur@minot.com

Complete Commercial & Residential

LANDSCAPING Estimates-Design Services Landscape Contractor

    



lowesnur@minot.com

www.lowesfloral.com

Complete Commercial & Residential

LANDSCAPING Estimates-Design Services Landscape Contractor

www.lowesfl

Complete Commercial & R

P h : 7 0 1 - 8 5 2 - 0 3 2 4 F x : 7 0 1 - 8 5 2 - 0 3 2 5 E m a i l : n w e l e c t r i c @ s r t . c o m

P . O . B o x 1 0 5 8 LANDSCAP 1 3 1 4 1 s t S t . S W

M i n o t , N D 5 8 7 0 2 Estimates-Design Servi Landscape Contracto

lowesnur@minot.com

www.lowesfl

Complete Commercial & R

LANDSCAP

Estimates-Design Servi Landscape Contracto

606 Burdick Expressway West PO Box 1851 PO Box 1851 SuiteND B 58702-1851 Minot, Minot, ND 58702-1851 Minot, ND 58701

“Making “Making Homeownership Homeownership A A Reality Reality For For Over Over 50 Years In The Minot Area.”

The Minot Area.”

Making Real Estate Estate Real Real Easy™ Easy™ ­­1st­Minot­Realty,­Inc. 1 852-0136 219­So.­Main­St.­•­Minot

Residential esidential • •C CommeRCial ommeRCial • •a agRiCultuRal gRiCultuRal FREE NATIONWIDE REFERRAL SERVICE FREE NATIONWIDE REFERRAL SERVICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED OWNED AND AND OPERATED OPERATED MEMBER MEMBER OF OF AN INDEPENDENTLY COLDWELL BANKER BANKER REAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE CORPORATION CORPORATION COLDWELL

e-mail: cb@minot.com • online: www.cbminot.com www.cbminot.com Please see see us us for for Please

 

your loan loan needs: needs: all your 

√ Construction Construction Loans Loans 

 

√ Mortgage Mortgage Loans Loans √

         

 √ SBA SBA Loans Loans √    

 811 ND 58701 58701  811 South South Broadway Broadway •• Minot, Minot, ND   701-857-5541 • toll free 1-800-617-2363 email affinityfirst@srt.com affinityfirst@srt.com 701-857-5541 • toll free 1-800-617-2363 •• email

Applying for Xcel Energy electric services through the Builders Call Line just got easier with our new FastApp. The app speeds up processing, saving valuable time and resources. Simply     create an online profile where you can Keep at least 10 feet away from overhead lines.

Keep at least 10 feet away from overhead lines.   submit service applications and track   Overhead power lines can be extremely dangerous and even them through to the design phase.

Overhead power lines can be extremely dangerous and even   deadly. Never touch them or allow any object to touch them,   To get started, visit deadly.

Never touch them or allow any object to touch them,   and remember to keep yourself, your ladders and   xcelenergy.force.com/FastApp. and remember to keep yourself, your ladders and

Look up. Look out. Stay safe.

BUSINESS MADE EASIER.

  

  

 equipment at least 10 feet away. If you see lines   equipment at least 10 feet away. If you see lines brought down by weather, call us right away   brought down by weather, call us right away 

     

at 1-800-895-1999. In an emergency, call 9-1-1. at 1-800-895-1999. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

Learn more about safety at xcelenergy.com/Safety.

Learn more about safety at xcelenergy.com/Safety. © 2016 Xcel Energy Inc.

© 2016 Xcel Energy Inc.

© 2017 Xcel Energy Inc.

7.5x3.32_ND_MinotBldrAscMnthly_P02.indd 1

7.5x3.32_ND_MinotBldrAscMnthly_P02.indd 11 7.5x3.32_ND-MinotBldrsAssoc-Sept2017_P02.indd 

 

3/15/16 10:42 AM

 

 

3/15/16 9/12/17 7:24 10:42 AM AM