MAB Homefront -- Summer 2020 Magazine

The MAB

Homefront THE PARADE OF HOMES RETURNS THIS FALL

Summer 2020

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Spend an evening on the range with the Minot Association of Builders! 5-person teams will dress in their best 80’s gear, jam to 80’s music, shoot trap, enjoy a steak dinner and can take home a dozen roses to someone special!

REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW AND VIEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: WWW.MINOTAB.COM/SHOOTOUT

New this year!

The Guns ‘N Roses Raffle drawing will take place at the shootout!

Tickets are $20 and will be available for purchase until sold out (only 400 tickets will be sold!).

Tickets available NOW. Contact any Board Member or call the MAB office at 701-8582-0496 for purchase.

FIRST PRIZE: Mossberg MMR Pro .224 Valkyrie | MSRP $1,393.00 SECOND PRIZE: CZ USA Wingshooter Elite 12 GA. | MSRP $1,101.56

The MAB

Homefront contents 4

Letter from the President

16-17

MAB Update

4

Memo from the EO

18

Realtors in the News

5, 6, 9

Membership

19, 22 City, County and State

7-8

Event Feature: Parade of Homes

20

Homefront Advertising Rates

9

Spike Club

21

40 Below Corner

10

Contracting Concerns

23-24 NDAB News

13

2020 Events

25-26 National News

14-15

Trending Stories

ADVERTISING DIRECTORY cleantechllc.us

A-1 Evans Septic

2

Houston Engineering

17

Ackerman Estvold

16

Landsiedel's Heating & Air Conditioning 10

Acme Tools

11-12

Lite-Form of Minot

22

All-State Contracting

3

Menards

Back cover

Aspire Credit Union

26

Mindt Construction

10

B & B Insulation

2

Minot Lumber and Hardware

23

Blake Krabseth

3

Minot Sash & Door

10

Bremer Bank

10

North Dakota Guaranty & Title

18

Clean Tech

2

North Star Steel

6

Coldwell Banker

3

Northern Prairie Home Improvement

15

Concrete Mobile

22

Ready Builders

15

Connole & Somerville

23

SERVPRO

Back cover

Dacotah Bank

25

Signal Realtors

15

Dig It Up

2

SRT

3

First Western Bank & Trust

10

SVR

15

First Western Insurance

5

Tollefson's Carpetland

2

Future Builders

22

Verendrye Electric Cooperative

21

Glass Doctor

23

Watne Realtors

6

Gravel Products

15

Xcel Energy

Back cover

SERVICES OFFERED Portable Toilet Rentals Certified Septic System Install/Repair and Inspection

Septic Tank Pumping Floor Drains Grease Trap Pumping Hydro Jetting

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FOR RATES, SEE PAGE 20

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2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PAT GRANER - PRESIDENT

TRAVIS MOWBRAY

Craft Builders

Mowbray & Son Plumbing & Heating

SHANE LIDER - VICE PRESIDENT

ALYX PEDERSON

Minot Lumber

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LAURI HOPWOOD - TREASURER Dacotah Bank

PHIL RISBRUDT K & R Contracting

PAT BAILEY - IMM. PAST PRESIDENT

BOYD SIVERTSON

Muus Lumber & Hardware

Allied Building Supply

CHRIS DAHL

KASPER ZIEGLER

United Rentals

Burdick Job Corps

ROB ORTS

BRUCE WALKER - SENIOR LIFE DIRECTOR

Verendrye Electric

Coldwell Banker

BOARD SEAT OPEN

JOE STENVOLD - LIFE DIRECTOR JAX Contracting

2020 COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE Pat Graner, Shane Lider, Lauri Hopwood, Pat Bailey, Bruce Walker

STRATEGIC VISIONING Alyx Pederson, Chris Dahl, Pat Bailey, Pat Graner,

HOME & GARDEN SHOW Kasper Ziegler, Loren Vannett, Morgan Bosch, Chelsea Gleich, Minda Stockdill, Mike Frank, Shane Lider, Angela Gustavson, Lauri Hopwood, Chris Dahl

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Joe Stenvold, Pat Graner, Boyd Sivertson, Shane Lider

MEMBERSHIP Rob Orts, Chris Dahl, Pat Bailey, Boyd Sivertson, Joe Stenvold

40 BELOW Amanda Geinert, Casey Erickson, Jessi Erdmann, Cole Stober, Ron Rudser, Gene Beau Lac, Morgan Bosch, Mataya Lafontaine, Marie Halloff, Ashley Lawson

PARADE OF HOMES EVENTS Mataya Lafontaine, Kimberly Keller, Renata Rob Orts, Phil Risbrudt, Lauri Hopwood, Buen, Pat Bailey, Ashley Lawson, Alyx Amanda Geinert, Chris Dahl, Kasper Ziegler, Pederson, Courtney Pardon Pat Graner, Boyd Sivertson

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

The MAB Homefront is the official publication of the Minot Association of Builders (MAB). The MAB Homefront is published four 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 Pinterest with us! www.pinterest.com/minotab The MAB Homefront || 3 || Summer 2020

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT PAT GRANER 2020 MAB PRESIDENT

Well...2020 has definitely been an adventure! Covid-19, race relations, stock market tank / recovery, endless virtual meetings and Tiger King!

What's next? No one can say this year has been boring.

Even with all that, it's time to get to work and make the best of the second half of this year. Luckily there are still a lot projects that need to be built or remodeled. Now we just have to do it in a more condensed building season.

MAB events have started again! Don't miss out. Attendance has been great which adds to the networking opportunities. Thank you again to MDU for sponsoring our June event. We had a great time.

Don't forget to sign up for the golf tournament on July 27th.

There are limited team spots available so lock up your place today. The annual trap shoot is on August 25th and the Parade of Homes on September 26th.

Have a great summer, Patrick Graner

MEMO FROM THE EO ERIKA KELLY MAB EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Friday, September 11th. This event is put on by the 40-Below Council and was such a fun evening last year. If you missed it Virtual meetings, postponed events, — you won’t want to this year! Mark you calendars and plan and lots of time at home — our spring to attend. was definitely unexpected and The next big public event that we are SO excited about is unprecedented, but we are seeing a cautious shift this happening in September — the return of the Parade of summer. After the Home & Garden Show in March, we saw a couple of slow months, event-wise, but it seems the building Homes. We are excited to have builders already committed to the event, and plenty of room for more homes to be industry for the most part was fortunate to have a good added. Our Parade of Homes Committee has been spring filled with projects. I’ve said it a few times in reaction brainstorming and we’ve made some exciting changes this to this pandemic, but right now — North Dakota is a good year: We’ve added a second day to the event to allow the place to be. attendees more time to see all the homes and have also We seem to be getting back to “normal” as best we can, and added another stop on the route — the Project Hub, which I’m happy to see events starting up again in our Association. I will be located at The Depot in downtown Minot. We have am really looking forward to Birdie with the Builders in just a more details about everything Parade-related on pages 7 few weeks. The tournament has officially sold out, so we will and 8, and also on our website at www.minotab.com/ see 32 teams take to the Minot Country Club for a great day parade. We are so excited to see some great partnerships of doing business on the course. We have some awesome and feature our builders and supporting businesses this fall! sponsors who help make the day a great experience for all.

If you want to get involved in the planning process — let me The Guns ‘N Roses Shootout will also take place this fall and know! We have room for more committee members. we’ve added a Gun Raffle to the lineup as well. We have I also want to add that we really appreciate our loyal some great prizes valued at over $1,000.00 so be sure to members who are helping to support these events as contact any board member or call the MAB office to snag a normal and keep the Association running to add value to our ticket for only $20. building community. Cheers to a busy summer!

The second-annual Homes & Hops, originally scheduled for Best, the spring, was postponed and will now take place on

A BUSY SUMMER AHEAD

Erika Kelly

MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

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MEMBERSHIP

APRIL & SEPTEMBER have been declared membership drive months for the Minot Association of Builders. If you have a prospective new member in mind, please contact us and our membership committee will reach out! We’d love to discuss all the benefits of membership with the MAB! ——————— The benefit of recruiting new members during these months is that

DOUBLE SPIKE points will be awarded!

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MEMBERSHIP We would like to extend a big THANK YOU to our members who are up for renewal this quarter. We have loved working with you over the past year and look forward to many years moving forward!!

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

july Central Power Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Thomas Meland

I.B.E.W. | Robert Wolf

Country Financial | Emily Grossman (affiliate)

Magic City Garage Door Co. | Tony Meland

Farstad Oil, Inc. | Dan Dunstan

Overhead Door Co. of Minot | Mandy Hanson

Gate City Bank | Ellen Knutson

Souris River Designs & Home Improvement | Dave Lebrun

august 701 Realty, Inc. | McKenna Gudmunson

Concrete Mobile | Hallie Schriock

701 Realty, Inc. | Andrew Gudmunson (affiliate)

Future Builders | Duane Johnson

Allied Building Products | Boyd Sivertson

Future Builders | Matt Geinert (affiliate)

Border States Electric Supply | Mark Christopher

Mayer Electric | David Mayer

Brady Martz | Todd Vandusen

Minot Lumber & Hardware | Joni Hoffer

Burckhard Custom Contracting | Shannon Burckhard

Souris Valley Ready Mix LLC | Sue Stewart

Coldwell Banker-1st Minot Realty | Todd Fettig (affiliate)

NW Building Improvement | Larry Eidsness

september Birdy’s Hydromulching | Levi Bjertness

Leingang Home Center | Sid Belzer

Brokers 12 | Alyx Pederson (affiliate)

Montana-Dakota Utilities | Curt Olson

Brokers 12 | DelRae Zimmerman (affiliate)

Minot Automotive Center | Jeff Stebleton

Brokers 12 | Mark Bickler (affiliate)

Ready Builders | Stacey Abel

Dufner Construction | John Dufner

RTC | Chad Betz

Jost Construction, Inc. | Darla Jost

Wold Engineering | Kent Indvik

K & R Contracting | Phil Risbrudt Do you see your name here?? Don’t forget to renew your membership to get access to all the latest info, events, and exclusive sponsorship opportunities for your event. It is so easy to renew online — just visit www.minotab.com.

Prefer to receive an invoice and mail a check for your renewal? No Problem!

Just email Erika at contact@minotab.com for more information.

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SPONSORSHIPS & ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

now!

M I N OT AS SO C I AT IO N OF B U I L DE R S

SEPTEMBER 25-26, 2020 ENTRY DEADLINE AUGUST 20, 2020 WHAT YOU GET WITH YOUR ENTRY: One half-page Home Profile ad showcasing your home and craftsmanship in the Parade Guide, as well as company information listed in the Builder Profile section Your entry online with up to 3 photos at www.minotab.com viewable by the public Linked online company profile with all contact information MAB provides all event advertising through multiple channels including: billboards, radio, television, newspaper, and social media Eye-catching front yard signs plus directional signs to help visitors find you

JOIN US FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 | 3 PM to 7 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 | 10 AM to 4 PM Download contracts and register online at www.minotab.com/parade The MAB Homefront || 7 || Summer 2020

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After you see all the amazing homes on the Parade, you are going to be bursting with ideas! Visit with homebuilders at each home AND stop by the PROJECT HUB at The Depot downtown to visit with contractors who can help you out with small-scale projects and remodels that you have on your mind. Bring floor plans, measurements and photos and get quotes or set up appointments that day!

NEW this

year

ANNOUNCING A NEW ADDITION TO THE PARADE OF HOMES THIS YEAR! The Project Hub will be a one-stop shop for attendees to speak to professionals about small projects that are on their list, and be able to get a head start on the planning process. The Project Hub will be located at The Depot in downtown Minot on Saturday, September 26th from 10AM—4PM. The Project Hub will also be a ticketing location and will have a bartender crafting cocktails on-site at The Depot, with food trucks located outside. This will be a fun stop on the Parade, and give smaller contractors, remodelers and installers a chance to speak to attendees about their projects.

Table rental at the Project Hub is an EXCLUSIVE opportunity for MAB members only, and there are only 14 tables available.

PROJECT HUB TABLE RENTAL: $175.00 for the day (includes (1) 8’ table with black tablecloth and 4 chairs) Think creatively about how to display your products/services! Slideshow/photos or small samples. All displays should fit on a tabletop Make sure to keep 1-2 people at your tables the whole day! Bring knowledgeable staff — estimators/sales team that know your products and services Be prepared to give quotes/rough estimates and make appointments with potential clients Project Hub vendors should be builders, remodelers, contractors that can perform construction work or construction-related services, and applications are subject to approval by the Parade of Homes committee.

Project Hub vendors will be listed in the Parade Guide, as well as the Parade of Homes website Registration and more details can be found at www.minotab.com/parade or call Erika at 701-852-0496 MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

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MEMBERSHIP

MAB’S NEWEST MEMBERS

April 2020 - June 2020 Joining the Minot Association of Builders is the first step to becoming more active in our industry. Please take a moment to welcome the newest members of our association.

CAVES

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

LAURIE HERSLIP

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP

Ron Stotz | 701-751-1162 rons@cavesnd.com

MUUS LUMBER & HARDWARE

cabdzyn@yahoo.com

www.cavesnd.com DEAN’S BULK SERVICE

YOU COULD BE THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE MAB!

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

Nathan Rauser | 701-340-5173 nrauser@dbsoil.com

CONTACT US AT 701-852-0496 TO LEARN MORE!

www.dbsoil.com

NEW MEMBER RECRUITERS Thanks to these members who have help grow our Minot Association of Builders community by recruiting new companies to join our association this quarter

1

PAT BAILEY Muus Lumber and Hardware

2

CHRIS DAHL United Rentals

HAVE A HOT PROSPECT? Contact the MAB office at contact@minotab.com or 701-852-0496.

DID YOU KNOW? ONE OF THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP IS THE INCLUSION IN OUR ONLINE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY. THE MINOT COMMUNITY CAN USE THIS AS A SOURCE TO SEARCH FOR CONTRACTORS AND ASSOCIATES IN OUR AREA. HEAD TO: WWW.MINOTAB.COM/BUSINESS-DIRECTORY TO MAKE SURE YOUR LISTING IS ACCURATE. CONTACT US IF CHANGES ARE NEEDED!

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 Erika Kelly (contact@minotab.com or 852-0496) and she’ll take it from there!

(Reported thru 7/3/2020 from NAHB)

STATESMEN: (500-999 Credits) John Coughlin (508.5) SUPER SPIKES: (250-499 Credits) Bruce Walker (377.5) Todd Brady (366) Joe Stenvold (322) ROYAL SPIKES: (150-249 Credits) Gary Kramlich (209) RED SPIKES: (100-149 Credits) Greg Aasmundstad (127) Rob Orts (110) GREEN SPIKES: (50-99 Credits) Dave Lebrun (75.5) John Lund (71) Joni Hoffer (68) Cindy Snay (63) Karen Engle (55) LIFE SPIKES: (25-49 Credits) Joe Kraft (40) Pam Karpenko (36 BLUE SPIKES: (6-24 Credits) Eric Wanner (22) Matt Geinert (15.5) Pat Bailey (12) Stacey Abel (8.5) Christopher Dahl (8) Phil Risbrudt (6) Erika Kelly (6) Todd VanDusen (6.5) CANDIDATES: (1-5 Credits) Wendy Bailey (4) Hallie Lock (1) Tom Philion (1) Boyd Sivertson (1) Penny Perdue (0.5) John Zimmerman (0.5)

www.nahb.org/savings

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CONTRACTING CONCERNS

SEE YOUR AD HERE! CALL THE MAB OFFICE TO FIND OUT MORE. 852-0496

The coronavirus pandemic has put a strain on the mental health of nearly everyone in the world. Economic uncertainty, forced solitude and worries about contracting the virus have increased stress levels in most adults.

But even before the pandemic, construction workers were particularly susceptible to mental health issues and suicide. More construction workers die by suicide each day than all workplace-related fatalities combined with a rate of 43.5 suicides per 100,000 workers, second only to the mining and oil/gas extraction industry.

Following a multi-year initiative to combat opioid misuse in home building, NAHB is launching a new effort focused on member mental wellbeing. Recent research suggests that industry associations have been overlooked as an agent for change, and that they have a role to play in promoting the importance of worker health and wellbeing to their member organizations.

To kick off this initiative, at the recent virtual Spring Leadership Meetings, Cal Beyer, Vice President of Workforce Risk & Worker Wellbeing at construction risk management firm CSDZ, spoke to members of the Construction Liability, Risk Management, and Building Materials Committee and the Construction Safety & Health Committee, which are spearheading the initiative. During his presentation, “Focus on Workforce Wellbeing: What’s Under the Hardhat,” Beyer described some risk factors that may explain why construction workers are more prone to mental health issues and suicide.

Many skilled trade workers are perfectionists, a trait important to successful work performance. But when combined with deadlines and a physically demanding work environment, it can lead to escalating stress. Construction workers are also traditionally stoic about mental and physical health issues as it may lead to missed work and missed paychecks. Long hours, the cyclical and transient nature of the work, and financial pressure can also lead to mental strain.

While the health of the worker is the primary concern, mental wellbeing should be on the radar of company owners and managers. Stress can lead to illness and absenteeism and, of particular concern, presenteeism – being physically present at work but distracted and “half there.” A distracted worker is not a safe worker, to themselves and others. Beyer talked about understanding the different signs of stress – physical, psychological and behavioral.

Unfortunately, many construction companies have yet to incorporate mental health, substance abuse, addiction recovery, and suicide prevention into safety, health, and wellness culture and programs. A major reason for this gap is due to stigma. Beyer concluded his remarks, however, by highlighting some of the positive steps the industry is taking to the promote workplace mental health awareness and reduce the stigma attached to mental health. Beyer and CSDZ have created resources for the construction industry to deal with stress and mental health issues, including resources for employers, a toolbox talk on self-care and suicide prevention resources. Beyer and other mental health experts advise employers to create a workplace that promotes respect and to offer specific recommendations to all workers, including:

| Encouraging workers to talk to their families, friends and other trusted people in their lives about their problems | Staying hydrated on the job site | Eating well-balanced meals | Spending leisure time in nature | Setting limits on digital information intake, especially political news | Above all, employers should be open to listening to any concerns raised by workers about their stress levels or mental health issues.

NAHB has also joined the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP) in an effort to raise awareness of the prevalence of suicide in the construction industry. More information on the efforts of the Alliance and NAHB’s member mental wellbeing initiative will be forthcoming.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

2020 UPCOMING EVENT GUIDE JAN. 21-23

MAR. 6-7

JUNE 15

BUILDERS after

HOURS

JULY 27

JULY 27 - AUGUST 25

AUGUST 25

GUNS ‘N ROSES RAFFLE

SEPTEMBER 11

SEPTEMBER 25-26

OCTOBER 15

BUILDERS after

HOURS

OCTOBER 29

NOVEMBER 19-20

NOVEMBER 19

annual banquet

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TRENDING STORIES

PRODUCTS & MATERIALS HOMEOWNERS PREFER TO IMPROVE HOME INNOVATION’S OUTDOOR STRUCTURES REPORT TRACKS MATERIALS PURCHASED FOR DECKS, PATIOS, WALKWAYS, PORCHES, DOCKS, AND PIERS.

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outdoor spaces }

and metal systems. This likely reflects a popularity among consumers of railing systems that are factory-made and assembled on-site over completely site-built railing from materials purchased locally. Upscale glass panel and steel cable railing systems remained at about 3.5% combined.

The fences and landscape walls report shows that the number of homes spending on fences in 2019 grew by 9% over 2018—indicating privacy is gaining popularity in outdoor living design. The most popular type reported was a privacy fence with treated wood boards on one side (33%), followed by a privacy fence with wood boards alternating on both sides (20%). Wood fences (all types) represent about 65% of the market, gaining ground in 2019 and taking share from This shift of focus to outdoor living mostly reflects a lifestyle polymer and metal. change, and with it a change in preferences in materials purchases—both the amount of materials and the types. Now, The other outdoor structures report covers pergolas, arbors, with social distancing norms keeping many people away benches, planters, privacy screens, and trellises. Overall, from public spaces and large crowds, consumers are again redwood and tropical hardwoods saw the greatest gains for focusing on how to improve their at-home living experience these outdoor structures, while treated lumber showed the and expand the space in which they do it. biggest drop. The growth in these categories reflects an inFor the past several years, outdoor living upgrades have been getting more attention as homeowners seek to expand their living space beyond the walls of the home. Average new-home size has shrunk in the past few years, but the expansion of outdoor living space has more than filled the gap left by the shrinking home.

Home Innovation’s 2020 Consumer Practices Survey covers creased share of factory-made, site-assembled products more than 30 categories of home remodeling activities. For from domestic and overseas manufacturers. example, our outdoor structures report tracks materials pur- This is just a glimpse of the findings from Home Innovation’s chased for decks, patios, walkways, porches, docks, and piers. Among materials chosen for patios, walkways, and porches, clay brick pavers and tiles made the biggest gains, primarily against concrete pavers. Average deck size remained the same in 2019—about 300 square feet on average—and, despite being down 7 percentage points from the previous year, treated lumber is still the most popular decking surface material (45%). Picking up treated lumber’s lost share on decks were redwood and cedar—naturally rotresistant woods—gaining from 19% to 25% year over year.

Composite & PVC shares rose modestly, gaining 1 percentage point to about 20%.

In our deck and porch railings report, redwood and cedar made major gains against treated woods and took some of the steam out of the recent market growth in composites MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

2020 remodeling survey. Building product manufacturers have used this survey data for over 20 years to determine market demand and identify trends like these in the building materials market. Often, the Consumer Practices Reports are paired with Builder Practices Reports to let manufacturers understand a true and complete picture of what’s happening throughout the residential construction market. The trends seen in the Consumer Practices Reports can also be valuable to new-home builders, revealing choices homeowners are making to change or improve their existing homes, which may translate to features they’d be looking for in their next new home purchase, as well. (source: Builderonline.com) Visit www.HomeInnovation.com/DataReports for more details on the annual material and product purchase reports..

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TRENDING STORIES

NKBA UPDATES

{ 2020 Market Outlook } IN LIGHT OF COVID-19 THE CURRENT VALUE OF THE KITCHEN AND BATH INDUSTRY IS ESTIMATED AT $130.8 BILLION. The National Kitchen and Bath Association has released the results of its updated 2020 Kitchen and Bath Market Outlook, which has been modified to account for the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the kitchen and bath industry. The report estimates the current value of the industry at $130.8 billion.

“Our initial 2020 Kitchen & Bath Market Outlook was conducted in late 2019, before the pandemic hit our members and homeowners in the U.S. and Canada,” says NKBA CEO Bill Darcy. “Kitchen and bath spending had been increasing steadily prior to the pandemic at 9% in 2018 and 4% in 2019. As such, the original report projected a strong 2020, bolstered by an especially bright Q1. While the COVID-19 crisis, unsurprisingly, led to a double-digit decline in spending across all major categories, we are already seeing signs of positive growth as shelter-in-place orders are lifted, and we’re optimistic about the industry’s long-term health.”

In a study commissioned by the NKBA and conducted through John Burns Real Estate Consulting, consumers cited fewer resources, limited access to industry professionals, store and showroom closures, and a fear of outsiders entering the home as hurdles to home improvements. However, lower spending in other areas and more free time spent at home has led to a higher focus on DIY home projects.

As of mid-April 2020, 81% of kitchen and bath remodeling projects had been postponed or canceled, but 70% of homeowners said they plan to reschedule those projects. Kitchen spending fell by 25%, compared with 18% for master baths. Of the projects that continued through the pandemic, only 25% made use of a designer, compared with 38% pre-COVID. ( Source: builderonline.com )

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MAB UPDATE

MAB PARTICIPATES IN NAHB LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE The National Association of Homebuilders made the decision to move its annual Legislative Conference to a virtual meeting format in June, instead of holding the event in Washington D.C. as scheduled. Leg Con is a time for members to meet with representatives from their state to discuss valid issues in the building industry. The North Dakota Association of Builders set up virtual meetings with Congressman Kelly Armstrong, Senator John Hoeven, and Senator Kevin Cramer.

NDAB Board Members from across the state logged in to have conversations with our representatives. Shane Lider, Bruce Walker, and Erika Kelly represented the Minot Association of Builders at these virtual meetings, and enjoyed the time that was given to talk to our Congressman and Senators. The following topics were outlined by the NAHB as relevant topics, and brought up to our representatives.

Expand Eligibility for Paycheck Protection Program Strengthen LIHTC: Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Affordable Housing Workforce Oppose Portman-Shaheen Amendment Oppose Waters of the US Rule and NFIP/FM Area Diversion

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MAB UPDATE

MDU HOSTS BUILDERS AFTER HOURS We had a great time at Builders After Hours in June!

Great conversation with members, great food from The Starving Rooster, and great service from The Spot! Thank you to Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. for sponsoring the evening and updating us on the new process for communicating with their company when building and incorporating gas. They also brought some great door prizes along. Thank you, MDU!

We hope you’ll plan to attend the next Builders After Hours — we have a great time!

WE HAVE AN OPENING ON THE MAB BOARD OF DIRECTORS! WE MEET THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH TO HELP PLAN & OVERSEE ALL MAB OPERATIONS. CONTACT ERIKA FOR MORE INFO!

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REALTORS IN THE NEWS

COLDWELL BANKER MAY REALTORS OF THE MONTH Jerry Thomas was the Agent of the Month for May. Jerry can be reached at 701-833-7578 or 701-852-0136 or emailed at jerryt@srt.com

Cindi Rae Strandberg was the Agent of the Month for May. Cindi can be reached at 701-833-1956 or 701-852-0136 or emailed at cindirae701@outlook.com

MEET YOUR REALTOR Sara Luedke I’m back to be your realtor! After being a business owner for 21 years and a realtor for nearly 10 years, I am back serving the Lake Metigoshe and Minot area for your commercial and residential needs. I am excited to now be a full time realtor and anxious to start helping my previous and new customers sell or find the home of their dreams. I am prepared and ready to navigate buying and selling commercial real estate as well. Being at Lake Meitgoshe since 1999 and a resident of Minot for 56 years gives me a great perspective on market values in both areas. My husband, Jeff, and I enjoy outdoor activities and spending time with our four children and four grandchildren. You can reach me at 701-721-111 or saral@srt.com

We’re excited to introduce our newest agent, Ashley Johnson!

Ashley Grew up in a small town in western North Carolina that, just like Minot, has a strong sense of community and local pride.

When she moved to Minot in 2017, she quickly realized that this town truly lives up to the phrase “North Dakota Nice”. She has quickly grown to love and appreciate this community and all it has to offer.

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She spent 16 years working in the customer service and restaurant industries. It was that experience that helped shape her passion for making connections with new people and doing everything in her power to provide the best possible service. She knows that with every move comes stress and uncertainty, but she looks forward to the opportunity to ease that burden when it comes to buying or selling your home.

She’s excited to work together to meet your goals!

BROKERS 12 Now a Broker Associate with Brokers 12:

Rachel Gaddie, a REALTOR® at Brokers 12 Real Estate in Minot, was issued a Real Estate Broker license through the North Dakota Real Estate Commission.

Rachel had completed the requirements needed including extensive education and passed the Broker’s examination to obtain this upper level license. Two and a half years ago, Rachel began her career in Real Estate. Since then she has sold over 50 properties and has been a top producing agent. She is a member of the Minot Multiple Listing Service, the North Dakota Association of REALTORS®, and the Minot Board of REALTORS®. Rachel enjoys volunteering in the community with organizations like Backpack Buddies, Meals on Wheels, local soup kitchens and anywhere that needs a helping hand! She chairs the community involvement committee at Brokers 12 and is proud of the reputation B12 has in our community. Whether working to market and sell your home, or helping you select your new home, she is committed to providing a superior level of service.

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CITY, COUNTY AND STATE

MINOT BUILDING PERMITS Minot Building Permits

year-end totals

1200 1000

2019

1133 1056

840

800

598

600

$35,353,600.00

400

2018

200

$214,213,48400

363

191

292

181

209 60 95

2

53 38

68

0 2011

2017

2012

2013

2014

2015

Single Family

$43,849,463.00

2016

2017

2

2018

67

4

43 15

2019

2020

Multi-Family

MINOT BUILDING PERMITS APRIL 2020

JUNE 2020

MAY 2020

BUILDING PERMIT TYPE

NUMBER OF PERMITS

PERMIT VALUATION

NUMBER OF PERMITS

PERMIT VALUATION

NUMBER OF PERMITS

PERMIT VALUATION

Single Family Dwelling

16

$3,434,000.00

4

$775,000.00

13

$2,493,000.00

10

$1,710,000.00

2

$352,000.00

1

$119,000.00

3

$10,527,400.00

1

$245,000.00

Two-Family Dwelling (Duplex) Townhouse Industrial/Agricultural Stores & Customer Service Offices, Banks & Professional Hospitals & Institutional Structures Other than Buildings Residential Remodel

5

$96,000.00

3

$41,000.00

10

$273,700.00

Residential Addition

1

$22,000.00

1

$20,000.00

2

$130,000.00

Commercial Remodel

7

$793,500.00

6

$2,706,850.00

6

$234,000.00

3

$1,008,000.00

7

$174,000.00

1

$15,000.00

Commercial Addition Detached Garages & Carports

4

$182,000.00

3

$75,000.00

Attached Garages & Carports Accessory Buildings (Sheds)

6

$57,000.00

2

$15,400.00

Deck

3

$9,900.00

9

$67,500.00

4

$98,000.00

Egress Window

1

$1,200.00

7

$21,000.00

2

$9,000.00

Mobile Homes

8

$31,300.00

Temporary Structures

3

$132,500.00

Demolition—Residential

1

$6,200.00

Demolition—Commercial

1

$5,000.00

Interior Demolition—Commercial

1

$2,000.00

50

$6,261,800.00

5

$131,200.00

6

$54,000.00

44

$3,894,550.00

74

$15,911,300.00

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MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

2020 THE MAB HOMEFRONT PRINT ADVERTISING RATES

DETAILS The Minot Association of Builders is pleased to provide our members with a quarterly magazine, The MAB Homefront.

AD SIZE

Specifications Wx H

Investment

Brick and Block Business Card

2.75” x 2.1”

$200.00

Double Up Draft - Vertical Placement

2.75” x 4”

$275.00

Double Up Draft - Horizontal Placement

5.25” x 2.1”

$275.00

Triple Slot Tooling - Vertical Placement

2.75” x 6.25”

$400.00

Triple Slot Tooling - Horizontal Placement 8.25” x 2.1”

$400.00

Third Page Plaster Master

8.25” x 3.5”

$675.00

Half Page Header

8.5” x 5.5”

$825.00

Major Beam Full Page

8.5” x 11”

$300.00 per season OR $1000

(PRICED PER SEASON - 4 seasons per calendar year)

(if entire year purchased)

SPECIAL POSITIONS

Specifications

Investment

Back Cover

All ad sizes as they become available

+50.00

Inside Back Cover

All ad sizes as they become available

+50.00

Inside Front Cover

All ad sizes as they become available

+50.00

Middle Natural Opening

All ad sizes as they become available

+50.00

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This FULL COLOR, high-grade glossy paper publication is a great opportunity for you to showcase your business to other MAB members and their organizations! Full color ad placements are available throughout the magazine. Your advertisement is an investment that very likely will direct your business in the right direction.

The MAB Homefront informs readers of building trends, local updates, legislative issues and upcoming events.

DEADLINES Ad Reservation 3/15/20 6/15/20 9/15/20 12/15/20 Artwork Due Same as ad reservation

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MAY 2020 BISMARCK, ND – It is incredible how so much can change and remain the same, at the same time. In mid- March, NDHFA closed its doors to the public and sent 80 percent of our staff home to begin teleworking. Our IT and HR departments went into overdrive, ensuring staff had the equipment and remote access they needed. While our office and parking lot are desolate, and most businesses and interactions are now done over the phone and computer, I am proud to say that we have continued to provide excellent customer service. Less than 3 percent of our borrowers have called about forbearance protocols and fortunately, most were able to make their April mortgage payment. May and upcoming months may be harder, we don’t know yet, but the staff is up to date on federal regulations, moratoriums, and guidelines to provide accurate information to assist these individuals and families, so they understand all of their options. While processing loan applications is taking a bit longer due to extra verification measures, our reservation numbers are on par with last year and our balance sheet remains strong.

While compliance monitoring for multifamily housing units has been restricted to desk reviews, no on-site visits, and extensions were granted for some federal project financing to accommodate delayed construction, other federal and state programs continue to move forward because our housing partners and developers need continuity to continue to serve the state’s most vulnerable populations.

New to many of us is the amount of time we now spend in meetings to conduct normal business on top of state and federal meetings to comprehend the new guidelines, protocols and regulations. A few staff are assisting on multi-agency statewide taskforces to develop and organize resources for citizens that may be housing insecure in addition to responding to citizen and media inquiries. The pandemic has been a catalyst to eliminating silos in state government. It is all hands on deck, outside of the box thinking and leveraging of the skills and time capacity of everyone willing to take on the challenge.

As I stated previously, in some areas we haven’t missed a beat. The agency recommended and received approval to increase the FirstHome™ program cost limits to $294,600 for a single-family home and set the maximum income limits at $86,000 to $119,945. In 2019, the average FirstHome loan purchased by NDHFA was just over $168,000, and the average borrower’s household income was $60,600.

The allocation plans for the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit and the National Housing Trust Fund programs have been published. NDHFA reviews the plans annually to ensure they are addressing the state’s current housing needs. The next competitive application round will be in September 2020.

The agency’s Helping Housing Across North Dakota (HAND) program awarded $200,000 in grants to targeted community programs for the housing rehab needs of lower-income individuals and families. NDHFA has allocated over $6 million in earnings since the program began in 1993 to assist more than 7,500 households.

Finally, on May 1st, I began my first day as the newly appointed executive director of NDHFA by the North Dakota Industrial Commission. I have been with the agency for almost 40 years and it continues to be a blessing every day. Even though our office doors will remain closed to the public and no date has been set as to when we will open, I look forward to the changes and the challenges that are on the horizon within our industry and know that whether the staff is at the office or in their homes, we are always working to ensure that every North Dakotan has a safe place to call home.

Source: www.ndhfa.org | A self-supporting state agency, NDHFA is dedicated to making housing affordable for all North Dakotans. The Industrial Commission of North Dakota, consisting of Governor Doug Burgum as chairman, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, oversees the agency.

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NDAB NEWS NATE APPLEGREN

KIM SCHNEIDER

NDAB BOARD PRESIDENT

NDAB CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

INDEPENDENCE DAY Fireworks, time at the lakes, barbeques and celebrating the United States are all things that come to mind when we think of Independence Day or 4th of July. We want to wish each and everyone of you a very safe and fun holiday.

“I like to see a man proud of the place in which lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.” – Abraham Lincoln July brings a month of sun and fun. Many of you are busy during our summer months and we hope you continue to practice safe distancing and CDC recommendations. Should you need any further information on healthy worksite practices or information on opioid use, please let us know or check out www.ndbuild.com or www.nahb.org. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), people who work in construction are significantly more likely to become addicted to opioids, like prescription painkillers, than other workers in the general population and are six times more likely to die as a result of overdose. In addition to the health and well-being of the employee, the impact on a business can be significant and includes loss of productivity, healthcare expenses, absenteeism, turnover and much more. During these uncertain times, mental health and wellbeing has been challenged more than ever and we encourage each of you to check in on your employees.

NDAB and NAHB have both changed how we hold meetings and have gone virtual. While it isn’t the same as meeting our colleagues in person, it does still give us an opportunity to conduct business and connect with each other. NDAB held our summer Board of Directors meeting virtually in early June and hosted guests from NAHB along with members from around the state. Interested in learning more about what we do at the state level? You are always welcome to join in our meeting or ask us for our meeting minutes. We always welcome new members to help us conduct business and shape the future! NAHB changed their summer legislative meetings to be held virtually as well. With that, NDAB members were able to connect with our national delegation virtually as well. We thank Senator Hoeven, Senator Cramer, and Congressman Armstrong for making the time to meet with our members, discuss issues and update us on what is happening at the Nation’s capital.

Happy 4th of July to you and your loved ones! We hope you have a great day celebrating our wonderful nation and independence!

Stay informed, stay physically distant, stay healthy: Nate Applegren, NDAB President

Kim Schneider, NDAB Chief Executive Officer

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NDAB NEWS

AROUND THE STATE HOME BUILDERS ASSOC. OF FARGO-MOORHEAD BRYCE JOHNSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-232-5846 | HBAFM.COM Spring Parade of Homes moved forward despite the complications that COVID-19 created. Thank you to the Builder participants for maintaining social distancing at the homes, providing personal protection equipment, and monitoring visitor numbers and presence.

Measures like these ensured safety and are the driving force behind the event’s success. Planning for the Fall Parade of Homes is underway.

Members interviewed all willing city and county candidates appearing on the June 9 North Dakota ballot. We congratulate and look forward to working with all election winners. Details for interviewing North Dakota legislative candidates are developing.

Meetings with Minnesota candidates will likely be in July or early August.

The Cass County Career Workforce Academy remains a top priority and fundraising and promotional efforts continue. The cities have been generous, and we continue working closely with HBA of F-M members, the North Dakota State College of Science and Cass County commissioners to secure funding.

All five local mayors have proclaimed June to be Homeownership Month in their respective cities and we engaged a fun social media campaign to promote it through the entire month.

The 2020 Golf Outings will be July 14 and Aug. 11. Our members work hard and the Golf Outing is one way we help members interact and network without talking shop.

The Muddy Boots Picnic will be July 29. HBA of F-M are Cass County Electric Cooperative are collaborating to make this member celebration a landmark.

FORX BUILDERS ASSOCIATION STACY ANDERSON, EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-746-4536 | FORXBUILDERS.COM

We have scheduled our annual golf outing for Thursday September 17th at King's Walk Golf Course We are considering options for dates and format of our Parade of Homes. Looking to schedule something in the fall; late September or early October.

We are beginning our next Project House; an annual collaboration between the Forx Builders Association and Northland Community and Technical College. Although it seems likely that COVID will somehow impact the 2020-2021 school year, all parties involved are committed to providing the opportunity for the trades program students to get the hands-on experience that the project house provides.

WESTERN AREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION 701-572-5744 | WILLISTONBUILDERS.COM The WABA Home and Garden Show has been moved to September 18-19, 2020.

Our WABA Parade of Homes is also delayed to September 26-27, 2020.

At this time WABA does not have an Executive Officer and the office is being ran on a volunteer basis.

BISMARCK-MANDAN HOME BUILDERS ASSOC. DAWN WATSON, EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-222-2400 | BMHBA.COM Join the Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association and the Bismarck-Mandan Board of REALTORSÂŽ for the 33rd Annual PAC Golf Tournament. We're hitting the links of Hawktree Golf Course for a day of fun on July 14th. Registration is still available and we only have a few team spots remaining. We would love to have you join us for the day. Register HERE The Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association are sponsoring a weekend of food donations, in conjunction with United Way. The sponsorship will directly benefit the local United Way Backpack Program. The United Way Backpack Program provides food for students in elementary, middle and high schools across Bismarck-Mandan.

BMHBA Board Director, Vicki Moran of Hallmark Homes is beginning a Professional Women in Building Council, which will be affiliated with the BismarckMandan Home Builders Association. It will be the first the first Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) in North Dakota and it will be a voice of women in the building industry, and is dedicated to promoting industry professionalism and supporting members.

The leadership team has already been developed and their launch event is scheduled for August 12th at 4pm at the Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association.

DICKINSON AREA BUILDERS ASSOC. LINDSAY LANGE, EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-483-0660 | DICKINSONAREABUILDERS.COM The 2020 Home Show has been rescheduled for Friday August 7th from 4-8pm and Saturday August 8th from 9am-4pm.

Planning is underway for the DABA Annual Golf Scramble. We are happy to announce this event is now open to the public! Get your teams together and join us Thursday, August 20th at the Heart River Golf Course!"

North Dakota Association of Builders 1701 Burnt Boat Drive, Suite 201, Bismarck, ND 58503-0801 701-222-2401 or 800/326-4746 www.ndbuild.com MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

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NATIONAL NEWS

WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES The Clean Water Act (CWA) makes it unlawful for a person to add pollutants or dredge or fill material into a “water of the United States” (WOTUS) without a permit.

Since 1972, determining which water bodies are waters of the United States has been the subject of federal agency regulations, guidance and numerous cases both at the U.S. Supreme Court and at the lower federal courts.

Navigable Waters Protection Rule Effective June 22, 2020, the "Navigable Waters Protection Rule" (NWPR) is the federal definition of WOTUS in every state except Colorado.

The NWPR provides many benefits to builders and developers. For example, it exempts ephemeral features that form only in response to rainfall, eliminates ambiguous tests to determine jurisdiction, and removes many isolated features from federal jurisdiction. As a result, builders and developers should require fewer federal wetland permits and have greater ability to determine their permitting needs for themselves.

Read NAHB's analysis of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule at www.nahb.org/wotus and access other resources, including a video on the NWPF implementation, and a PowerPoint presentation that describes it key features and changes compared to prior rules.

EPA Repeals Controversial 2015 Rule On Sept. 12, 2019, the EPA rescinded the controversial 2015 WOTUS rule that went so far as to regulate man-made ditches and isolated ponds on private property. The 2015 rule was subject to several legal challenges that halted its implementation nationwide. Prior to EPA’s repeal announcement, the Obama-era rule was in effect in 22 states and the District of Columbia, and the previous regulations issued in 1986 were in effect in the remaining 28 states.

Why It Matters When home builders need to add fill material into a water of the United States, they must first get a permit from the Corps.

Obtaining permits is costly and time consuming. For example, one study found that it costs on average $270,000 and takes 788 days to obtain an individual CWA fill permit.

As the EPA and Corps expanded the definition of "waters of the United States," builders needed to obtain additional or more onerous permits, spending more time and resources to avoid wet features — this has been made all the more difficult because existing regulations do not clearly define which features to avoid.

For the latest WOTUS information, visit NAHBNow.com

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NATIONAL NEWS NEW HOME SALES JUMP IN MAY AS HOUSING CONTINUES TO REBOUND In another sign that the housing market is rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic, sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 16.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 676,000 units in May, according to newly released data from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau. However, the April data was downwardly revised to a 580,000 pace, likely marking the low point of sales for the current recession. The April pace was 25% lower than the peak, pre-recession rate set in January. Sales were likely supported by price incentive use in April, with NAHB data indicating that two out of 10 builders used such business strategies. However, the use of price incentives eased in May, as median new home prices increased to $317,900, a gain of almost 2%, year-overyear. A new home sale occurs when a sales contract is signed or a deposit is accepted.

The home can be in any stage of the construction process: not yet started, under construction or completed. Regionally, new home sales were up in all four regions: 6.8% in the Northeast, 9.5% in the Midwest, 0.3% in the South, and 1.4% in the West. The gains for new home sales are consistent with the NAHB forecast that housing will lead any economic recovery.

NAHB ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD At the conclusion of NAHB's recent Spring Leadership Meetings, Chairman Dean Mon informed the Board of Directors he would be unable to complete the remainder of his term due to personal reasons and was resigning his chairmanship. Mon will continue to be an active member of the Federation, providing guidance to both NAHB leadership and members going forward. His leadership this year during the COVID-19 pandemic helped position the housing industry as an essential business that allowed NAHB members to continue working.

Effective immediately, NAHB First Vice Chairman Chuck Fowke, a custom home builder from Tampa, Fla., will take on the duties of chairman. His chairmanship will continue through the 2022 International Builders’ Show, Feb. 8-10 in Orlando.

Immediate Past Chairman Greg Ugalde will continue his duties as past chair during this same time period. Jerry Konter, of Savannah, Ga., will remain Second Vice Chair and Alicia Huey, of Birmingham, Ala., Third Vice Chair until the next senior officer election takes place at the 2021 Builders’ Show in Orlando on Feb. 11, 2021.

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