MAB Homefront - Winter 2020 Magazine

The MAB

Homefront HOME & GARDEN SHOW DETAILS [ MAB’S BIGGEST EVENT! ]

PHOTO GALLERY [ BUILDERS BASH + BAGS & BUILDERS ]

2020 EVENT CALENDAR

IN THIS ISSUE:

Winter 2020

FRIDAY, MARCH 6th · 12 PM - 8 PM SATURDAY, MARCH 7th · 10 AM - 5 PM

2020 Highlights : Lowe’s Garden Center Patio Pub Ready Builders Lego Competition Make & Takes by Pockets Full of Posies Preview Night Hosted by 40 Below

and much more!

FOR MORE INFORMATION HEAD TO: WWW.MINOTAB.COM/HOMESHOW

Register online and select your booth in REAL TIME with our new interactive map

The MAB

Homefront contents 4

Letter from the President

15-17

MAB Update

4

Memo from the EO

18

Realtors in the News

5, 6, 9

Membership

19, 22 City, County and State

7-8

Photo Gallery

20

Homefront Advertising Rates

9

Spike Club

21

40 Below Corner

10, 26

Contracting Concerns

23-24 NDAB News

13

2020 Events

25

14

Trending Stories

National News

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

B & B Insulation

2

Mindt Construction

10

Blake Krabseth

3

Minot Lumber and Hardware

23

Bremer Bank

10

Minot Sash & Door

10

Clean Tech

2

North Dakota Guaranty & Title

18

Coldwell Banker

3

North Star Steel

6

Concrete Mobile

22

Northern Prairie Home Improvement

15

Connole & Somerville

23

Ready Builders

15

Dacotah Bank

25

SERVPRO

Back cover

Dakota Fence

Back cover

Signal Realtors

15

Dig It Up

2

SRT

3

Ferguson

10

SVR

15

First International Bank & Trust

26

Team Gold

22

First Western Bank & Trust

10

Tollefson's Carpetland

2

First Western Insurance

5

Verendrye Electric Cooperative

21

Future Builders

22

Watne Realtors

26

Glass Doctor

23

Xcel Energy

Back cover

Gravel Products

15

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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MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PAT GRANER - PRESIDENT

TRAVIS MOWBRAY

Craft Builders

Mowbray & Son Plumbing & Heating

SHANE LIDER - VICE PRESIDENT

ALYX PEDERSON

Minot Lumber

Brokers 12

R

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

AL SCHALL

JOE STENVOLD - LIFE DIRECTOR

Northstar Steel

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, Melissa Francisco

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

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

MEMBERSHIP Rob Orts, Dawn Rasmussen, Melissa Francisco, Chris Dahl PARADE OF HOMES DelRae Zimmerman, Mataya Lafontaine, Kimberly Keller, Renata Buen, Pat Bailey

40 BELOW Amanda Geinert, Casey Erickson, Jessi Erdmann, Cole Stober, Ron Rudser, Gene Beau Lac, Morgan Bosch, Mataya Lafontaine, Marie Halloff, Ashley Lawson EVENTS Rob Orts, Phil Risbrudt, Lauri Hopwood, Amanda Geinert, Chris Dahl

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

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT PAT GRANER 2020 MAB PRESIDENT Happy New Year members! I hope one of your resolutions is to attend all the great events we have planned in 2020.

I would like to say thank you to Pat Bailey for being our president over the past year and thank everyone on the board of directors and all of our committees for investing their time into the association. We are also fortunate to have a great EO. Erika took over after Elysha moved away in June and thanks to her we haven’t missed a beat.

members get special rates and there is a reduced rate for your first time attending. January also brings an afterhours event on the ?? at ??, check it out and let us know how the MAB can help your business.

I want to encourage everyone to participate in the association. Share these networking events with your employees. The more we all participate the more influence we will have. Remember, as a member of the local association you are also a member of the state association and the NAHB. At those levels there are state and national delegates who advocate for us. Take advantage of these benefits and discuss your concerns with these individuals.

If you haven’t signed up yet, I encourage you to get your booth at the Home show. Please come down to the show, whether you have a booth or not, to support fellow members. And don’t forget the pre-show party, its open to 2020 is shaping up to be a great year, I can see it already. everyone.

Here’s to a productive 2020!

The International builders show is the 21 – 23 of January (in Patrick Graner Las Vegas!), who’s going with me? Remember that

MEMO FROM THE EO ERIKA KELLY MAB EXECUTIVE OFFICER Well, we made it through 2019 and the new year has arrived! As I’ve transitioned into my new role this past year, I want to say THANK YOU so much to everyone who has helped me along the way. I’ve learned a lot and I know that will continue as I work on new events this winter and spring!

NAHB staff, committees and other Associations throughout the country.

As you all know, the most major focus for myself and our committees right now is the Home & Garden Show, which is the largest source of income for our Association and also the most prominent public event that spotlights our members. If you have already signed up to take part in the show — kudos to you for investing in your business and This past fall and winter were filled with fun events — Bags supporting our Association. If you’re on the fence about & Builders, the Builders’ Bash, and a fun Builders After taking part in the show — take the leap! We have many Hours event. Planning events is an enjoyable (though opportunities for involvement, whether it be reserving a sometimes challenging) part of my job, but I have to say booth, snagging one of our sponsorships, or advertising in the best part is attending the events and actually spending the Home & Garden Show magazine. All of these options time with all the great MAB members. I’m really enjoying are business boosters! You won’t regret it. the new connections and getting to know you all on a Our Board of Directors has been brainstorming ways to more personal level. continue our successful events and opportunities and This fall, I also had the opportunity to spend time in work to bring more value to our members and community Washington D.C. for training at the NAHB headquarters. I this year. If you have a goal to be more communityfeel fortunate to work for an Association that embraces involved this year, we’d love to have you join one of our continuing education and I learned so many things about committees! the complexities of the NAHB organization while meeting We look forward to a successful Home & Garden Show others in my position throughout the country. I look this spring, & a full event schedule for the rest of the year! forward to attending the International Builders Show in Las Vegas in January for more opportunities to learn from the Best, Erika Kelly The MAB Homefront || 4 || Winter 2020

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MEMBERSHIP

|| MEMBER BENEFITS ||

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MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

MEMBERSHIP

RENEWALS

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.

january

Wells Fargo | Tom Jones

Hebron Brick & Block Supply | Phil Berg

Clean Tech | Chelsea Kirkhammer

Stevick Business Specialties | Brent Berntsen

Makin’ Sawdust | Kevin Regala

Absolute Comfort Inc. | Ryan Conklin

Contractors Supply | Ken Salwey

Prairie Engineering, P.C. | Jason Hunze

Burdick Job Corps Center | Kasper Ziegler

FEBRUARY

Flower Box | Tammy Holen

North Dakota Guaranty & Title Co | Paula Bachmeier

Craft Builders Inc. | Joe Kraft

Bremer Bank | Jason Bentley

Landsiedel’s Heating & Air Conditioning | Larry Landsiedel

B & B Insulation | Jody Braasch

Century 21 Action Realtors | Lisa Olson

Connole & Somerville Plumbing | Julie Drady

A-1 Evans Septic Tank Service | Cole Ritter

First International Bank & Trust | Karen Engle

Houston Engineering | Dave Schwengler

First International Bank & Trust | Amanda Geinert *

Signal Realtors | Nathan Stremick

First International Bank & Trust | Jessica Erdmann*

Tollefson’s Retail Group | Brandon Tollefson

MARCH

SERVPRO of Minot | Ryan Conklin

Ackerman Surveying & Associates | Rollan Ackerman

Gravel Products | Hallie Lock

Dakota Stone & Granite | Melissa Francisco

American Family Insurance—Mike Lucy Agency | Mike Lucy

North Coast Sanitation | Mark Gagner

MonDak Portables LLC | Barb Rogers

Hight Construction | Jay Hight

Northridge Villas | John Zimmerman

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.

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

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The Builders' Bash was nothing short of a darn good time this December and we are so grateful to everyone who helped make the event possible. Nearly 95 MAB members and guests attended the annual meeting and holiday celebration, dressed in the tackiest of tacky Christmas sweaters. We were hosted by Gravel Products once again and were floored by their hospitality and spotless shop, which was the perfect event venue. Delicious food from Starving Rooster was a hit, and drinks were delivered to our hands by Pink’s Bar. We played Builder Bingo to raise funds for NDAB-PAC and enjoyed a new game: Hard Hats & Hammers, to raise funds for the MAB Dana Ebel Memorial Scholarship Fund. The evening was emceed by Minot Mayor, Shaun Sipma, and we also welcomed NAHB Regional field rep, Matt Milroy, as well as NDAB Executive Officer, Kim Schneider. NDAB Board President, Nate Applegren was on hand to install the 2020 MAB Board of Directors, and we welcomed our new president, Pat Graner, while thanking our outgoing president, Pat Bailey, for his year of service. We also had the pleasure of honoring some outstanding businesses and individuals for the work they have done this past year to help our Association and our community.. The night ended with a few rounds of Name That tune, Family Feud, and Scavenger Hunts, hosted by the always-hilarious Encore Events. Thank you also to Gemar Photography who captured some images from our evening of good times & great company! Mark your calendars and don’t miss out next year — the BASH just keeps getting better!

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Congratulations to our MAB Excellence Award winners!

▪️Builder of the Year Dufner Construction ▪️Associate of the Year Amanda Geinert & Jessi Erdmann First International Bank & Trust ▪️ BEAM (Builders Engaging Associate Members) Award: Phil Risbrudt K & R Contracting ▪️ Dan Feist Extra Mile Award Lowe's Garden Center

▪️ Citizen of the Year City Council Member, Mark Jantzer

MAB’s 40 Below Council hosted the second annual Bags & Builders cornhole tournament in November. We enjoyed the rivalry between the 40 Below age group and the 40 Above age group. Our gracious hosts, Lowe’s Garden Center featured the defending champions who took home the victory once again. Delicious food from Bones BBQ was a welcome snack between games, and fun was had by all!

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MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

MEMBERSHIP

MAB’S NEWEST MEMBERS

October 2019 - December 2019 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.

WB COMPONENTS

DWAYNE SIKICH

Jeff Haider 701-720-5784

NORTHRIDGE VILLAS, LLC

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP

dwayne@northridge-villas.com www.wbcomponentsllc.com FOUR SEASONS CONSTRUCTION INC. BUILDER MEMBERSHIP

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 12/31/2019 from NAHB)

Mike & Sheila Hayes 701-500-5671 fourseasonsminot@yahoo.com

YOU COULD BE THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE MAB! CONTACT US AT 701-852-0496 TO LEARN MORE! 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!

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

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top recruiters

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

STATESMEN: (500-999 Credits) John Coughlin (507) SUPER SPIKES: (250-499 Credits) Bruce Walker (373.5) Todd Brady (365 Joe Stenvold (320.5) ROYAL SPIKES: (150-249 Credits) Gary Kramlich (208) Joel Feist (204) RED SPIKES: (100-149 Credits) Greg Aasmundstad (126) Rob Orts (109) GREEN SPIKES: (50-99 Credits) Dave Lebrun (75) John Lund (70.5) Joni Hoffer (68) Cindy Snay (62.5) Kal Larson (61) Karen Engle (55) LIFE SPIKES: (25-49 Credits) Joe Kraft (40) Pam Karpenko (36 BLUE SPIKES: (6-24 Credits) Matt Geinert (15) Pat Bailey (11) Leonard Neiss (10.5) Dwight Flygare (9.5) Stacey Abel (8.5) Christopher Dahl (7) Phil Risbrudt (6) Erika Kelly (6) Todd VanDusen (5.5) CANDIDATES: (1-5 Credits) Melissa Francisco (2) Wendy Bailey (2) Hallie Lock (1) Boyd Sivertson (1) Penny Perdue (0.5) John Zimmerman (0.5)

www.nahb.org/savings

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CONTRACTING CONCERNS

Yes, it’s that time of year again. As a reminder, preparing your employees for harsh winter weather conditions requires more than a just note on the bulletin board to wear their hats and gloves.

Preparation and training must begin before the temperature drops, and it requires more than just adding additional clothing.

This is even more important in our region where employees can get a little complacent when it comes to cold, snow and ice. The number of drivers braving, and falling victim to, the recent storms is a glaring reminder of this.

To keep you and your workers safe, please take a moment to review these tips: AT A MINIMUM, TRAIN WORKERS ON: First aid and how to call for additional medical assistance in an emergency How to select proper clothing for cold, wet, and windy conditions Recognizing the types of Cold Stress: Immersion/Trench Foot - Trench foot is a non-freezing injury of the feet caused by prolonged exposure to wet and cold conditions. Symptoms - Reddening skin, tingling, pain, swelling, leg cramps, numbness, and blisters.

Frostbite - caused by the freezing of the skin and tissues. Frostbite can cause permanent damage to the body, and in severe cases can lead to amputation. Symptoms - Reddened skin develops gray/white patches in the fingers, toes, nose, or ear lobes; tingling, aching, a loss of feeling, firm/hard, and blisters may occur in the affected areas.

Hypothermia - occurs when the normal body temperature (98.6°F) drops to less than 95°F. Exposure to cold temperatures causes the body to lose heat faster than it can be produced. Prolonged exposure to cold will eventually use up the body’s stored energy. Symptoms - uncontrollable shivering, loss of coordination, confusion, slurred speech, heart rate/breathing slow, unconsciousness and possibly death.

PAY ATTENTION TO THE WIND CHILL Workers exposed to windy conditions are at far greater risk of cold stress The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) developed a Work/Warm-up Schedule for a 4-hour shift takes both air temperature and wind speed into account, to provide recommendations on scheduling work breaks and ceasing non -emergency work. You can find more information here: OSHA Winter Weather Guide WEAR PROPER COLD-WEATHER CLOTHING Dressing properly is extremely important to preventing cold stress. When cold environments or temperatures cannot be avoided, the following would help protect workers from cold stress: Wear at least three layers of loose-fitting clothing. Layering provides better insulation.

An inner layer of wool, silk or synthetic (polypropylene) to keep moisture away from the body. Thermal wear, wool, silk or polypropylene, inner layers of clothing that will hold more body heat than cotton.

A middle layer of wool or synthetic to provide insulation even when wet.

An outer wind and rain protection layer that allows some ventilation to prevent overheating.

Knit mask to cover face and mouth (if needed) Hat that will cover your ears as well.

Insulated gloves (water resistant if necessary), to protect the hands Insulated and waterproof boots to protect the feet ARTICLE CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

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EVENTS CALENDAR

2020 EVENT GUIDE JAN. 21-23

MAR. 5

MAR. 6-7

APRIL

MAY 17TH

JUNE 6TH

AUGUST

OCTOBER 15th

BUILDERS after

HOURS JULY 27

BUILDERS after

HOURS

NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER 19-20

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DECEMBER

2020 MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

2020’S {

trending } COLORS OF THE YEAR

New year, new decade. Time to breathe new life into home design.

Restoration, optimism and sophistication are woven throughout this year’s selection of colors of the year, announced annually by Pantone and various major paint manufacturers. Each color represents an expected trend by each company, based on the current activity in the industry and what it anticipates for the year ahead.

Clear patterns for 2020 include nature-inspired hues, soft, cheerful pastels and timeless basics to create inviting spaces intended for recharging to tackle the year ahead.

Pantone – Classic Blue, a simple, elegant hue that pro-

vides a relaxing environment. A boundless blue evocative of the vast and infinite evening sky, Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking — challenging us to think more deeply, increase our perspective and open the flow of communication,” stated Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute..

Behr – Back To Nature, a restorative and meadow-inspired green that sets the tone for the company’s 2020 color trends palette.

Benjamin Moore – First Light, “a soft, rosy hue blooming with potential” to brighten the years to come.

Dunn Edwards – Minty Fresh to capture “the enthusiasm and optimism of a new decade.”

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams – Romance, a calming blush that pairs well with the company’s Simply Blissful 2020 Color Collection of the Year, comprising warm neutrals and peaceful jewel tones.

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PPG – Chinese Porcelain, a blend of “cobalt and moody,

inky blue that imparts calmness and restful sleep while also offering the spirit of hopefulness.”

Sherwin-Williams – Naval, a rich navy that evokes the power of nature to inspire confidence as well as a connection to the outdoors.

Valspar – Rather than pinpoint one specific color, Valspar announced a color palette of 12 hues it expects to trend throughout the year: Winter Calm – a sophisticated, lavender-hued neutral for every space.

Canyon Earth – a hint of rustic elegance combined with the earthiness of sunbaked clay.

Desert Fortress – a sandy tone embodying “quiet recharge, [and] promoting self-expression and simplicity.”

Pale Powder – an earthy, timeless tan that balances well against cool tones.

Secret Moss – a neutral with a strong balance between old and new to bring the outdoors in.

Secluded Garden – an “ocean-inspired jewel tone” that presents a trendy sense of “new-stalgia.”

Tempered Sage – a “fresh take on lime green” that’s equally calming and invigorating.

Grey Brook – blue-gray tones blended for a casual look.

Mint Whisper – a clean, airy green to promote positivity and well-being.

Utterly Blue – a twist on this year’s nautical theme, this cornflower blue imbues youthfulness and renewed strength.

Bombay Pink – a rich neutral for sophisticated spaces Crushed Out– a hushed blush that provides fresh take on off-white.

MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

MAB UPDATE

Specializing In All Types of Real Estate 701-852-3505 1541 South Broadway*Minot 800-735-4065 office@signalrealtors.com

FEBRUARY

Host Business Needed

APRIL

Aspire Credit Union

JUNE

Host Business Needed We are LOOKING to revitalize Builders After Hours events this year. If your business is interested in hosting the membership for an after-hours social, email Erika@minotab.com for details and date availability!

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SEPTEMBER

Host Business Needed

OCTOBER

Ackerman-Estvold MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

MAB UPDATE

MAB ATTENDS NDAB ANNUAL MEETING AT RALPH ENGELSTAD ARENA MAB Board members were in Grand Forks in November for the North Dakota Association of Builders Annual Banquet and Board Meetings, hosted by Forx Builders. Nate Applegren, of Applegren Construction in Grand Forks, was inducted as the NDAB President for 2020. MAB has representation on the NDAB Board of Directors who were sworn in at the banquet: Phil Risbrudt, Pat Graner, Shane Lider and Joe Stenvold. This upcoming November, the NDAB Annual banquet will be held in Minot, as Phil Risbrudt will be the NDAB President in 2021. We look forward to hosting the event this year and welcoming the NDAB Board of Directors to Minot!

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MAB UPDATE

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REALTORS IN THE NEWS

COLDWELL BANKER MEET YOUR REALTOR: Jenny Lemasters

Hello! I am a wife to a military retiree and a mother to 5 beautiful children. Though we spent a few years in Alaska, Minot has always been my home. It is my love for this community that I believe will serve you well. I pride myself in being hard working and highly motivated. I believe clients come first and pledge to be upfront and honest with you as I help you every step of the way through the process. My goal is o make this fun and stress free as possible for everyone I come into contact with. I know communication is very important and I will not only keep you informed but also will be available to answer any questions you have. I will use my desire to build positive relationships and dedication to professional excellence to help you sell or find that perfect home. Call me today so we can get started. 701-720-1224

BROKERS 12

MINOT BOARD OF REALTORS This year’s REALTORŽ Ring Day collected $5,881.86 in donations. Thank you again to all involved in making this annual event another success!

JDee Douglas

701.509.5396 | jdee@brokers12.com

SIGNAL REALTORS

REALTORS:

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We want to know what is happening in your business, what you are doing in the community, and any trends in the housing market.

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MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

CITY, COUNTY AND STATE

MINOT BUILDING PERMITS Minot Building Permits

year-end totals

1200 1000

2019

800

$35,353,600.00

600

2018

400 200

$214,213,48400

0

2017

1133 840

1056 598 363 191

292

2011

2012

2013

181

2014

209 60 95

2015

2

53 38

2016

2017

68

2

201 8

67

4

2019

$43,849,463.00 Single Family

Multi-Family

MINOT BUILDING PERMITS OCTOBER 2019 BUILDING PERMIT TYPE

NUMBER OF PERMITS

PERMIT VALUATION

Single Family Dwelling

NOVEMBER 2019

DECEMBER 2019

NUMBER OF PERMITS

PERMIT VALUATION

NUMBER OF PERMITS

PERMIT VALUATION

6

$659,000.00

1

$115,000.00

5

$179,000.00

Relocation Residential Townhouse

2

$87,000.00

1

$852,000.00

Structures Other than Buildings

1

$54,000.00

Residential Remodel

3

$23,000.00

3

$147,000.00

Residential Addition

2

$65,000.00

1

$23,000.00

Commercial Remodel

9

$1,121,000.00

2

$1,405,000.00

6

$857,000.00

2

$14,000.00

1

$200,000.00

1

$20,000.00

3

$20,400.00

1

$8,000.00

1

$5,000.00

1

$1,000.00

19

$1,205,400.00

Industrial/Agricultural Industrial Township

Stores & Customer Service Offices, Banks & Professional

Commercial Addition Detached Garages & Carports Attached Garages & Carports

Accessory Buildings (Sheds) Deck

2

$16,000.00

Egress Window Mobile Homes

1

$5,000.00

Temporary Structures Demolition—Residential Demolition—Commercial

2

$340,000.00

16

$2,779,000.00

Interior Demolition—Commercial Residential Relocation

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22

$2,232,000.00

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

THINGS TO KNOW: RATES ARE FOR CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS. All companies advertising must be members of MAB.

SUBMIT ADS TO CONTACT@MINOTAB.COM.

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

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The 40 Below committee within the MAB is made up of our younger generation — members who are 40(ish) and below, hence the name! We are made up of a board of 10 people who strive to plan events that will better the building community in Minot in many ways. Our purpose is to inspire innovation through education, social activities, and community outreach. Our committee has existed for just over a year, and we have tried out some fun events and are really excited to continue into the future. Are you ready to join our crew? We are thrilled that our board is currently full, but we are looking for more members of the committee to help out with events, both in planning and attending! Our goal with this group is to GROW, and we need you. If you work for a business that is a member of the Minot Association of Builders — you are eligible to take part in all MAB events, and 40 Below is included!

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Season’s Greetings! The beginning of a new year and a new decade begins in precisely three weeks. In most respects, January 1st will be business as usual, just with a more significant calendar change. Yet new ventures are planned for 2020 that will broaden our spectrum of services.

NDHFA is in the process of taking on the administration of the North Dakota Homeless Continuum of Care (CoC). The U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development program promotes a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness. Currently, the North Dakota Coalition for Homeless People manages the CoC. There are critical elements that need to be addressed before NDHFA administers the program, but we have determined that the CoC fits within our mission and we are ready to take on this new responsibility.

Our annual conference will become smaller, targeted housing forums in 2020 with Homeownership scheduled in February and Multifamily in April. By hosting shorter, more narrowly focused events at times and in locations that are more convenient for our business partners, our goal is to create opportunities for more meaningful conversations while offering audiencespecific education.

Registration is open for the first event, the Homeownership Forum, which will feature Ruth Dillingham, a residential real estate sales and mortgage lending expert, in two locations, Bismarck and Fargo. The multifamily event agenda will be released in January. If you are interested, we are still accepting sponsors and exhibitors for the forums.

As we look to the new year, we must celebrate the success of 2019. NDHFA’s homeownership numbers were strong this year thanks to our lender and real estate partners. Their support drives our ability to fulfill our mission to ensure that every North Dakotan has a place to call home.

The 2019 Legislative allocation of $7.5 million for the Housing Incentive Fund and our planning division’s leveraging of 4% bonds allowed NDHFA to fund twice as many multifamily housing projects, as usual, this fall. Urban and rural communities statewide will be constructing and rehabilitating affordable homes for working families and our aging population, persons with disabilities and people experiencing homelessness.

A final development that took me by surprise this year was the financial award NDHFA received through a multi-state action lawsuit regarding the manipulation of the LIBOR rate by some banks, to their benefit. LIBOR was used as the index to adjust rates on our bond issues. The tenacity of our staff proved fruitful and we plan to use the settlement funds to help the largest number of North Dakotans possible.

Every year seems to pass by more quickly than the one before, so all of us at NDHFA want to take a moment to let all of you know that we sincerely wish you many blessings this holiday season and hope for another wonderful year full of partnership and progress in 2020.

Written by: Dave Flohr, NDHFA Interim Executive Director

Source: www.ndhfa.org | NDHFA is a self-supporting state agency dedicated to making housing affordable for all North Dakotans.

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NDAB NEWS NATE APPLEGREN

KIM SCHNEIDER

NDAB BOARD PRESIDENT

NDAB CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR! Happy New Year and welcome 2020! All of us at North Dakota Association of Builders are excited to welcome a new year, new possibilities, new journeys, new challenges and new friends. A new year is the first day to 365 days of unwritten pages to make of them what you want!

We wish you all the best with your health, with your families and with your businesses.

If you were able to join us for our banquet, we hope you had as much fun as we did. Celebrating our award winners, recognizing all our members and volunteers, and reflecting on a very busy, yet successful 2019! We truly value all our Board Members and the time and dedication they put into serving on the board. We also send our heartfelt thank you to the board members families for the time away. Thank You! It’s my honor to get to introduce you to our newest board members that join in representing your best interest at the NDAB Board of Directors meetings: -HBA of Fargo-Moorhead: David Reid & Scott Persoon -Forx Builders Association: Aaron Rosten & Jim Sandbeck -Bismarck-Mandan HBA: Greg Meidinger & Joe Hillerson -Dickinson Area Builders Association: Steve Schwab & Ben Olin -Minot Association of Builders: Pat Garner & Shane Lider

-Western Area BA: JoAnn Callahan & Jeremy Stahowiak January is also the month to renew your sponsorships or sign up for one! Your company can be an annual sponsor or maybe you are interested in just one of our statewide events. We have many great options and opportunities to display your logo be provided recognition. If interested in learning more, please contact our office at 701-222-2401 or visit our website for details.

If you are attending this years NAHB International Builders Show in Las Vegas, we invite you to join us at the State Reception being held on Tuesday, January 21 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Westgate. Our social is a great opportunity to network with other members from ND, SD, MN, WI and IA. Always great food, friends and a fun time.

Cheers to a New Year, I look forward to an exciting year ahead!

Take care, Kim Schneider

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I am so honored to be your NDAB President for 2020 and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I am Nate Applegren of Applegren Construction, Inc. in Grand Forks, ND. Over the years I have been involved with my Local, State and National Associations on many levels. It has been my privilege to represent the NDAB at National Events and Meetings and I look forward to continuing to do so in my new capacity as President.

I would like to thank all of you that were able to travel to Grand Forks for the NDAB Annual Meeting and Banquet and be there to support and celebrate with me while myself and the new 2020 NDAB Board of Directors were sworn in. It was a very special evening for myself and my family and I am glad I was able to share it with several of you.

In the coming year I will be challenging my fellow members to take a hard look at our membership statewide. With some of our local HBA's showing promising growth there are still areas of the state that we are struggling and it is important no matter where your located, no matter what your retention rates are to continue to fight to keep those members we do have in good standing and to continue to recruit new members into the associations as well.

It is not just the responsibility of your local HBA to put the work in to recruit and maintain membership. We as members need to reach out peer to peer and educate new businesses on the benefits of membership as well as remind the existing members the value of having a 3-in-1 membership Local, State and National.

I would also like to encourage you to reach out to our NDAB staff: Kim Schneider, CEO kim@ndbuild.com and Sara Frank, Communications and Government Affairs Director sara@ndbuild.com. Kim and Sara are both registered lobbyist for NDAB, as well as handling the daily operations of the office they also work to promote and oversee, event planning and coordination, fund raising, sponsorship, rebate programs, PAC relations and reporting and run our NDAB Professional Programs.

Please direct any questions you may have about NDAB Businesses and Events as they are an asset to the office to be utilized by our members.

Thank you, Nate Applegren

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AROUND THE STATE HOME BUILDERS ASSOC. OF FARGO-MOORHEAD BRYCE JOHNSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-232-5846 | HBAFM.COM Join us Jan. 30 for the HBA of F-M New Year Celebration! Grow your professionalism and connect with city staff and community leaders. In a night dedicated to the building industry, it's your chance to: learn something new, ask questions on topics important to you and make valuable connections.

The Red River Valley Home & Garden Show is Feb. 28 - March 1.

FORX BUILDERS ASSOCIATION STACY ANDERSON, EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-746-4536 | FORXBUILDERS.COM Registration is underway for the Forx Builders Association Home Design & Garden Show which is taking place at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, March 28-29, 2020. Make sure to get your registration forms in as booth space is filling up fast. And for the second year, the Forx Builders Association and Gate City Bank is proud to present the Parade of Homes which will run concurrently with the Home Show.

On January 27th at the Grand Forks Country Club, we will be installing the 2020 Board of Directors. Contact the Forx Builders Association office for tickets.

BISMARCK-MANDAN HOME BUILDERS ASSOC. DOT FRANK, EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-222-2400 | BMHBA.COM The BMHBA has been advocating for the adoption of the State Building code without amendments. Both Bismarck and Mandan City Commissions delayed adoption to consider our requests.

A Builders Social was hosted by Caves in December.

Drinks and wings were served and the HBA celebrated Simone’s birthday with a song and cake.

DICKINSON AREA BUILDERS ASSOC. LINDSAY LANGE, EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-483-0660 | DICKINSONAREABUILDERS.COM The Dickinson Area Builders are gearing up for a very busy spring season. We cannot wait to see what thenew year has in store for us!

Join us January 10th at Lady J's Catering for the DABA Annual Awards Banquet. We are excited to spend an evening filled with great food and lots of fun with our members.

Have you registered for the 2020 DABA Home Show?

There is still time to reserve your booth for the show, held April 18th & 19th at the West River Ice Center.

Mark your calendar for the 2020 DABA Parade of Homes, April 25th & 26th. We are looking forward to a spring parade and cannot wait to see the beautiful homes our builders will enter.

WESTERN AREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION AMBER ELIZONDO, EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-572-5744 | WILLISTONBUILDERS.COM January 14 is our WABA Board of Directors Meeting.

January 21st is our Builders After Hours at First International Bank & Trust (Main Branch)

January 21-23 -- Las Vegas International Builders Show

March 18 -- Bismarck NDAB Board of Directors Meeting

June 4-5 -- Fargo NDAB BOD Meeting & Summer Social

Nobember 19-20 -- Minot NDAB 2020 Annual Meeting and Banquet

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!

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NATIONAL NEWS

DEAL REACHED ON USMCA TRADE PACT In a step forward to address the nation’s growing housing affordability crisis, the White House and House Democrats have agreed on a deal to advance the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The House ratified the trade pact on Dec. 19 and the Senate is expected to follow suit at the beginning of next year.

Trade policy affects housing costs and the USMCA has important implications for the home building industry.

The U.S. residential construction and remodeling industries rely on tens of billions of dollars in building materials sourced from Mexico and Canada annually because America cannot produce enough steel, aluminum and other materials and equipment to meet the needs of the domestic housing industry. The price volatility of these imported materials and equipment are needlessly driving up housing costs and exacerbating the nation’s housing affordability woes.

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The USMCA is clearly a major improvement over the outdated 25-year-old NAFTA. By modernizing and strengthening free trade with our largest trading partners, the U.S. International Trade Commission predicts that the USMCA will create more than 175,000 new jobs, add about $70 billion to the economy and boost wages for American workers.

“NAHB commends President Trump and House Democrats for working together in a bipartisan spirit to reach an agreement on approving the USMCA trade deal, which represents a win for the U.S. economy, a win for American jobs and a win for housing affordability,” said NAHB Chairman Greg Ugalde. “Many of the products that go into American homes come from Mexico or Canada. By moving swiftly to ratify the USMCA, Congress will help to address the nation’s housing affordability crisis.”

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CONTRACTING CONCERNS

USE APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS Engineering controls can be effective in reducing the risk of cold stress. For example, radiant heaters may be used to warm workplaces like outdoor security stations. If possible, employers should shield work areas from drafts or wind to reduce wind chill.

Employers should use engineering controls to protect workers from other winter weather related hazards, for example, aerial lifts or ladders can be used for safely applying de-icing materials to roofs, to protect workers from the hazard of falling through sky lights.

STAY WELL NOURISHED BY EATING AND DRINKING ENOUGH Make sure to drink enough fluids, as you dehydrate faster in cold weather conditions. Dehydration causes headaches, dizziness and fatigue, and it’s important to stay alert outdoors. Eating enough food during the day, especially fats and carbohydrates, is also important. Your body uses those nutrients as energy to stay warm in cold temperatures.

STAY WELL REED Working outdoors can be challenging and increases risks to your safety. Make sure you’re getting enough sleep to stay alert on the job when conditions are more dangerous.

PLAN BREAKS FROM THE COLD Just like you need to take breaks from your work throughout the day, your body needs to take breaks from the cold. Plan warm-up times throughout your day to avoid numbness and shivers.

STAY DRY Damp clothing can quickly drop your body temperature. It’s more important than ever to stay dry in the cold. Wear a moisture-wicking base layer to draw away sweat as you work. Wear waterproof gear as an outer shell to prevent your under layers from getting wet.

Remove any wet clothing immediately.

KEEP A COLD WEATHER SAFETY KIT IN YOUR VEHICLE If you’re on the road, make sure to take a cold weather safety kit. A cold weather kit should include emergency blankets, candles, and matches. A candle burning in a vehicle could provide enough warmth to ward off hypothermia for a period of time.

Make sure your workers are aware and prepared before they head outdoors. For more information or training information, head to the OSHA website: www.osha.gov

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