2014 August Plains Builder by Home Builders Association of F-M

Plains A magazine for HBA of F-M members | www.hbafm.com | August 2014

Sept. 6-7 and 13-14 Two weekends: Parade showcases new construction - Page 10

Second-Quarter Permit Report Page 11, Insert

Remodeled Home Tour

A showcase of area remodeled homes.

Sept. 13-14

One weekend: Tour features variety of renovated homes - Page 26

Home Builders Association of F-M 1802 32nd Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 232-5846 • (701) 280-1108 fax www.hbafm.com • info@hbafm.com The Plains Builder is published 12 times per year by the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, 1802 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, N.D., 58103. The Plains Builder is mailed or emailed to all members of the HBA of F-M. The Home Builders Association does not accept responsibility for or endorse any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles. The subscription rate of $15 includes 12 issues. This annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues. BRYCE JOHNSON Publisher

KRISTA MUND Editor

HBA of F-M Staff BRYCE JOHNSON JENNY ERICKSON ROZ LEIGHTON KRISTA MUND LINDSEY NOGOSEK AMANDA OHLSEN CHELSEA SMITH ALLISON WECKMAN

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

HBA of F-M Executive Committee & Board of Directors CARLITA DIETZ Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. (President and National Director) CLAY DIETRICH Dietrich Homes, Inc. (President Elect and National Director) TOM SPAETH Accent Contracting (Treasurer and National Director) TERRY LIPP Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting (Associate Vice President and National Director) Showroom JOHN KOERSELMAN Red River Drywall & Painting (Secretary) Services, Inc. DARRICK GUTHMILLER Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. (Past President and National Director) Directors KEN ANDERSEN STAN BIRKY HARRY GILBERTSON PAUL KRABBENHOFT DAN LINDQUIST (Life Director) SYLVIA LUNSKI NANCY MICHELSEN DUSTIN MURRAY GARY ORTH TODD RASMUSSEN ROBIN SWANSON

KWA Constructors, Inc. Stan Birky Construction, Inc. Harry Gilbertson Construction Coldwell Banker First Realty Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Design Direction, Inc. Vivid Interiors, LLC Dustin Murray Construction Cornerstone Specialties, Inc. Valley Lights Superior Insurance

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

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Member of the Month: John Koerselman

Fall Home Show showcases “Wall Wizard”

Second-quarter housing starts up from 2013

2015 Home & Garden Show slated for Feb. 27, 28, March 1

July Golf Outing Highlights

HBA schedules Family Picnic Aug. 7

June HBA Accomplishments, West Fargo adopts 2012 I-Codes

Member Profile: Cass County Abstract Company

Meet Your HBA Board of Directors: Dan Lindquist

HBA Members build handicap-accessible ramps

Work continues on Home Builders Care Build

Meet Your Elected Official: Mark Wentz

Building Official’s Corner: Carbon monoxide, basement ceilings, permit activity

Interested in advertising? The Plains Builder has ad options to fit every budget and marketing plan. Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 2325846 or jenny@hbafm.com.

In Every Issue: 4 News Briefs 6 Local President’s Report 11 Local Public Issues Report 12 NDAB State Association Report 14 BAM State Association Report 15 NAHB National Public Issues Report 24 Industry Spotlight 25 Associate Member Feature 26 Remodelers Council Report 28 Home Builders Care Foundation Report 37 Renewals 37 New Member Report

On the Cover

August’s cover features a home built by 2013 Builder of the Year Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. It will also appear on the Fall Parade of Homes magazine cover. The home is one story with five bedrooms in south Fargo. It was constructed as a model in 2011 and was a “featured home” on the Spring Parade of Homes to raise money for Home Builders Care Foundation. Interior design by Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc. Photo credit: Paul Christianson.

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News Briefs Hires & Promotions

• Sean Elsner

Nate Hunter

Audrey Harbor

Naomi Keney

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First International Bank & Trust has hired Andy Eckhoff as a community banker, Marshall Erickson as a community banker, Breeanna Fandrich as a full-time marketing intern, Audrey Harber as a personal banker, Nicole Kressin as a corporate trainer, Sharon McDaniels as senior customer service representative and Christina Pierce as a parttime marketing intern. Sean Elsner has been named assistant vice president, Dennis Nelson has been named director of credit risk and Nate Hunter has been named vice president. Naomi Keney has been promoted to credit review manager. Stenerson Lumber has added Kirk Begin to its outside sales team. Begin was raised in Fergus Falls, Minn., moving to the F-M area to attend Minnesota State University Moorhead. There, he earned his degree in business

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administration. Begin has spent the last decade working in sales and project management in the local building industry. In his spare time Begin enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling and cheering on the Vikings with his wife and children! Callie Thielen has been hired as an interior design assistant at Design Direction, Inc. Originally from Wheaton, Minn., Thielen graduated from North Dakota State University in May with a bachelor’s degree in interior design. Before being employed fulltime, Thielen worked as an intern and parttime at Design Callie Thielen Direction. Western State Bank has hired Ryan Moen as director of information technology. Betsy Denis has joined Prudential Premier Real Estate as a broker. She has 18 years of real estate experience. Lesa Kempf has joined CornerStone Bank as an assistant vice president of operations/ bank secrecy act officer. Kempf has over 30 years of banking and financial services experience. Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services has hired Stacey Schuler as an engineering technician in the firm’s Moorhead office. Schuler has more than 20 years of experience as an engineering designer, drafter and technician. Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of the Red River Valley has promoted Corey Nelson to production manager and hired Amanda Welken as a customer service and marketing representative. Brandon Miller has been promoted to marketing service representative at Blue Cross Blue

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Shield of North Dakota. Coldwell Banker First Realty has added Danielle Anderson, Michelle Crawford, Darrell Dahl, Ryan Johnson and Suzi Paulsen to its residential sales team. Crystal Boyd and Kristin Renz Johnson have joined the staff of Fiebiger, Swanson, West & Co. Boyd is a staff accountant focusing primarily on financial statement audit and reviews. Renz Johnson is a staff accountant focusing primarily on audits, reviews, compilations and 990 preparations. Bell State Bank & Trust has hired Kara Brungardt as loan operations team lead and Andrew Lerud as a credit officer. Mark Wallace has been promoted to vice president of ag/business banking. Alerus Financial has promoted Bill Carlson to market manager/ relationship management, Dan Doeden to Fargo-West Fargo market president and Ann McConn to executive officer of the wealth management division. RDO Equipment Co. has promoted Elizabeth Dewald to director of financial planning and analysis. Dewald has been with the company for seven years. GOLDMARK Property Management has promoted Jay Duden and Amanda Welk to vice presidents of field operations, April Olson Mata, Jeremy Petron and Kristen Sullivan to regional managers and Shannon Stetz to area manager. Matthew Nelson has joined the tax department of Widmer Roel PC. Savanah Simmers and Susan Willard have joined S&S Promotional Group, Inc. as promotional consultants. Andrea Berg has been promoted to assistant commercial property News Briefs continued on page 34

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News Briefs Nominations open for Builder, Associate of the Year

Each Fall, the HBA of F-M presents Builder and Associate of the Year awards at its Annual Membership Meeting in October. A committee made up of past winners and HBA Executive Vice President Bryce Johnson are now accepting nominations for consideration. Contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846 or info@ hbafm.com, if you have suggestions.

HBA Family Picnic slated for Aug. 7

Don’t miss a family night at the HBA of F-M’s annual picnic, 5 p.m. Aug. 7 at Lindenwood Park, 1905 Roger Maris Dr., Fargo. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Join us for a free barbecue dinner and lots of fun games for the kids. See page 20 for more information.

Home Builders Care scholarships available

The Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation will award scholarships to area high school students this fall. Applicants must enroll in a residential construction trade or related field at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Moorhead, or North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton. Scholarships are also available for college students active in the National Association of Home Builders student chapters at area post-secondary schools. The deadline to submit an application is Sept. 30. Visit www. hbcfm.com or contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm. com. Scholarships are also offered directly from NAHB’s philanthropic arm, the National Housing Endowment at www.nationalhousingendowment. com.

IBS registration opens in September

Member registration for the 2015 International Builders Show Jan. 2022, in Las Vegas, will open on Sept. 2. It’s never too early to start planning. Remember, IBS and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show are now located together! Visit www.buildersshow.com

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for more details or contact the HBA of F-M at (701) 232-5846 or info@ hbafm.com.

Start planning now if you want to attend NAHB Spike Party 2014

Those planning to attend the National Association of Home Builders’ Spike Club Party during the 2015 NAHB International Builders Show Jan. 20-22 must achieve the required credits: • Member must be a Spike in good standing as of Oct. 31, 2014. • To receive the Spike’s complimentary admission ticket, every Spike, including those with 25 or more credits, must earn at least one new member credit between Jan. 1 and Oct. 7, 2014. • To receive a guest’s complimentary admission ticket, all Spikes must earn a second new member credit between Jan. 1 and Oct. 7, 2014. Spikes who have earned their own ticket, but have not earned the additional credit required for the complimentary guest ticket may purchase up to four tickets ($50 each). Contact the HBA of F-M at (701) 2325846 or info@hbafm.com for more details.

HBA seeks sponsors for fall consumer events

The HBA of F-M seeks sponsors for the Fall Parade of Homes Sept. 6-7 and 13-14, the Remodeled Home Tour Sept. 13-14, and its Fall Home Show Sept. 26-27 at Scheels Arena. The Fall Home Show features over 80 exhibitors and attracts 1,0003,000 consumers each year. The HBA promotes Fall Home Show sponsors through signage and inclusion in show advertising (print, radio and television). Parade and Remodeled Home Tour sponsors will be promoted through the event magazine, on the HBA website, in the Plains Builder and in radio advertising. Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com.

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GuessWho!

Each month we run a childhood photo of an HBA board member, HBC trustee, Health Plan trustee, committee chairperson or staff member. It’s your task to figure out who it is and call the office at (701) 232-5846 or email chelsea@hbafm.com The first correct answer will receive $10 off any HBA event or product. The answer and winner will be revealed in the next Plains Builder on page 38.

Hints: • He enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing and yard work. • He has two sons; Tyler, 21, and Zachary, 16 • He is originally from Mahnomen, Minn. • He enjoys cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers Note: Co-workers and relatives of the featured member/staff person are not eligible to win. Readers are eligible to win once per calendar year.

Important Correction On page 35 of the July Plains Builder, the National Association of Women in Construction’s chapter number was incorrect. It should be NAWIC #246. The HBA of F-M apologizes for this error.

The second quarter building permit report is included as an insert in this issue. If you did not receive a copy, contact the HBA of F-M at (701) 232-5846.

HBA of F-M President’s Message HBA wraps up Home Builders Care Build, heads into busy fall

available. Check out www.nahb.org or contact Roz Leighton at (701) 232-5846 or roz@hbafm.com.

Thanks to Rigel’s, Dakota Supply Group, Muddy Boots sponsors

Held in late July, this great event couldn’t happen As summer winds down, so will the without the support of Rigel’s and Dakota Supply Group. It Home Builders Care Build with Habitat. is always well attended and the HBA’s contractor members The house construction wraps up this were treated to a free meal of brats, potato salad, chips and month, with a house blessing ceremony pop. Be sure to thank Rigel’s, Dakota Supply Group and coming in September. Volunteers are Carlita Dietz our wonderful griller, Dan Beecher, Foam Doctor’s, LLC, if working to put the finishing touches Jay Dietz you took part in the feast! Look for photo highlights of the on the home. Cash donations are still Construction, Inc. annual Muddy Boots Contractor Picnic in the September needed, so if you can help, contact Jenny issue. Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com. The HBA released its 2014 second-quarter building August picnic filled with fun for all permit report for Dilworth, Fargo, Moorhead and West We have a fun-filled event coming up Aug. 7 with our Fargo in late July. The construction industry in the Fargopicnic at Lindenwood Park (Please take note of the new Moorhead area is off to a strong start. This is great news location). This is a casual, festive event featuring inflatable and we hope the pace continues to finish out the year. games for the kids and lots of other activities, including As we head into the second bean bags and ladder ball. I half of 2014, I would like to encourage you to bring your encourage you to think about family, friends and spouses two things: membership to the event. We go light on recruitment and PAC: the business and heavy on the • Membership socializing, fun, food, wine, and Your HBA needs craft beer tasting or BYOB! The HBA of F-M is now requiring to recruit 43 new verification of an active contractor’s license Fall Parade of Homes, members to reach for builder renewals. This additional step is Remodeled Home Tour, our goal of 80 by the easy and being implemented to make your Fall Home Show will be December board of HBA of F-M membership more valuable. directors meeting. here soon. We especially need Your HBA’s fall events are Make sure to pay attention when you new Builder members just around the corner. Mark are renewing your dues and provide as we’ve set a goal your calendar for the 15th your contractor’s license number(s) on of 30 new Builders annual Fall Parade of Homes your invoice. This will help us serve you and have recruited Sept. 6-7 and 13-14. Now in better! five as of now. I its third year, the Remodeled For answers to questions please contact the encourage you to Home Tour will be held in HBA of F-M at (701) 232-5846 or info@hbafm.com think about businesses conjunction with the Fall Parade and people you work Sept. 13-14. Both events will be with each day who featured in a high-quality, glossy may be interested in magazine, complete with artists’ membership; sometimes all it takes is a phone call renderings of each home, available at all Hornbacher’s or a personal visit. It is surprising how many will stores starting Sept. 2. An interactive website will be gladly join – they just need to be asked. If you need available through www.hbafm.com beginning Sept. 2. See some pointers on recruiting, or wonder whether a page 10 for a listing of homes featured in this year’s Fall company will qualify for membership within the Parade of Homes and for more information about the event HBA, feel free to contact the HBA at (701) 232and sponsorships. See page 26 for information regarding 5846 or info@hbafm.com. the Remodeled Home Tour. • BUILD-PAC - PAC contributions are important to Booth space is available for the Fall Home Show Sept. the home building industry and supporting pro26-27 at Scheels Arena in south Fargo. It will spotlight housing candidates. By giving to the National home improvement companies and feature great speakers. Association of Home Builders’ political action For those of you who have not exhibited in the past, take committee, BUILD-PAC, you are investing in the another look! Check out page eight for more information future of your business. With even a small donation about the show and sponsorships. Contact Lindsey of just $20, you will personally help make home Nogosek at (701) 232-5846 or lindsey@hbafm.com for building stronger. There are many contribution levels details.

New requirement for Builder renewals

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HBA member of the month by Krista Mund, Communications Manager

John Koerselman is the president and owner of Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. and has been involved with the HBA of F-M for ten years. The annual Golf Outing each June was the activity that drew him toward the Association in the beginning. He then realized that there was much more he had to offer The Association and a variety of ways to show his support.Koerselman is a member of the Public Issues Committee, Political Action Committee, a local PAC trustee and regularly sponsors member meetings. He is also involved in legislative visits in both North Dakota and Minnesota. He currently serves as secretary on the HBA board of directors. He took time out of his busy schedule John Koerselman receiving his award to attend both the from Director of Development & Education Jenny Erickson.

HBA communications availability to change beginning Jan. 1 As of Jan. 1, you must be a primary contact of a Builder or Associate member or hold Affiliate membership to receive HBA of F-M’s Plains Builder and email communications. Affiliate membership is just $30 per year and includes its own set of benefits, including a subscription to the Plains Builder and access to HBA communications as well as a separate listing in the Membership Directory & Consumer Guide. Another benefit of the Affiliate membership includes being recognized as a member by the National Association of Home Builders with an individual PIN to access member discounts. Contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846.

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National Association of Home Builders’ Spring Board of Directors meeting and the North Dakota Association of Builders Board of Directors meeting in June. HBA of F-M Executive Vice President Bryce Johnson says, “John is fired up about helping to lead the Association and being active in our government affairs and legislative activities. He is willing to take the time to attend these important meetings and voice his opinion on matters concerning the building industry.” Outside of work and the Association, Koerselman volunteers at his church and enjoys following his children’s activities, traveling, hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

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Favorite color: Blue Last vacation/trip: Indianapolis Hometown: Elbow Lake, Minn. First thing I would do/buy if I won the lottery: Buy a vacation home! Six times a year the HBA staff chooses a “Member of the Month” to recognize volunteers who do something extra for the HBA of F-M. Each October the Extra Mile Award is given to one of those members and is awarded at the HBA’s Annual Meeting.

Weckmans welcome a daughter to the family

Marketing & Membership Coordinator Allison Weckman, her husband, Kory, and son, Nolan, welcomed a new addition to their family! Nora Marie was born June 25 and weighed in at 8 pounds 3 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Everybody is doing great! Weckman will be on maternity leave until Kory, Nolan and Allison pose for a picture with the September. newest member of their family; Nora.

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Fall Home Show showcases the Wall Wizard by Lindsey Nogosek, Events Coordinator

HBA of F-M leaders are excited to announce Brian Santos, as the Fall Home Show’s featured speaker Sept. 26-27 at the Scheels Arena. Known as the “Wall Wizard,” his seminars feature painting and wallpapering tricks and techniques that will save you time and money and give you the confidence to create beautiful areas throughout your home. Santos is a fourth generation contractor who has been featured on HGTV, DIY Network, ABC’s Good Morning America, TLC and many more! The show’s Gold Sponsors include Budget Blinds of Fargo and Luxury Bath of Fargo and its Silver Sponsor is CenturyLink. The booth layout at the Scheels Arena creates a perfect flow for consumers to move from different levels of exhibits to seminars, concessions and restrooms. There isn’t a bad booth in the entire show! Booths will

feature a variety of trades including contractors, flooring, siding, spas, windows, water purification, decks, heating/air conditioning, interior decorating and design, kitchen and bath design, cabinetry, garages and more! For those of you who have opted out of exhibiting in the past, please take another look and contact Lindsey Nogosek at Brian Santos (701) 232-5846 or lindsey@hbafm.com if interested. Don’t miss out on showcasing your company and its talents to the Fargo-Moorhead area during the Fall Home Show, Sept. 26-27 at the Scheels Arena! The Fall Home Show has great sponsorship opportunities. Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com to get more details.

Fall Home Show Exhibitors *As of 7/23/14*

ABC Seamless Accent Kitchen & Bath Alexandria Homes Inc. Arvig Security & Video Surveillance Budget Blinds of Fargo Capital Credit Union Central Minnesota Credit Union CenturyLink Coatings Unlimited Culligan Dakota Spas & Pools Delta Design & Construction Design Direction Encore Home Improvement EPIC Solutions Inc. Fabricators Unlimited Gateway Chevrolet Cadillac Healing Arts Chiropractic Heritage Homes High Plains Water Holly & Co. Classic Homes, LLC Innovative Basement Systems LeafGuard Gutters Life Chiropractic Center Livewire Electrical Contracting Luxury Bath Nelson Window Company

Nichols Family Chiropractic Norwex Opp Construction/Patio World Origami Owl Platinum Homes Precision Concrete Cutters, Inc. Radiant Homes Red River Glazing Rose Creek Design & The Little Blind Shop Rusco Window Company Simonson Lumber & Hardware Smart Spaces Stone Countertop Outlet Studio Renaissance Tubs of Fun Twin City Garage Door Water Furnace International Western Products Windows Plus Inc.

Thank you to our sponsors highlighted on the facing page!

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Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsor Beverage Sponsor

Association Support Sponsor

Reminder: You may be contacted by E&M Consulting as its sales team makes calls on behalf of the HBA of F-M for the Fall Home Show and the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show. If you have any questions, please contact Lindsey Nogosek at (701) 232-5846 or lindsey@hbafm.com.

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Fall Parade of Homes features 40 homes by 28 builders by Lindsey Nogosek, Events Coordinator

The Fall Parade of Homes will showcase 40 homes, by 28 different HBA of F-M Builders Sept. 6-7 and 13-14 in Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo. Hours run noon-5 p.m. and homes are open two weekends for consumer convenience. Renderings, descriptions and maps will be included in the Parade of Homes guide available starting Sept. 2 at all Hornbacher’s locations. An insert will also be included in The Forum Aug. 31. A new Parade website

will go live Sept. 2; be sure to visit www.hbafm.com! Fall Parade sponsorships are still available! Promote your business to Builders and consumers by sponsoring this event. Your company will receive promotion and advertising through TV, radio, print, digital, social media and more! Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com. The 3rd Annual Remodeled Home Tour will also run the second weekend only, Sept. 13-14. Check out page 26 for more details. The list below is for HBA of F-M members ONLY and is subject to change; consumers can receive the list beginning Sept. 2 at all Hornbacher’s.

Builder Development Address City Price Building Concepts, Inc................................... Villas on the Green at Osgood.......... 4526 65th St S..................Fargo....................... TBD Carpenter Homes.......................................... Shadow Creek.................................. 544 Lizzie Pl E..................West Fargo........ $609,900 Dabbert Custom Homes................................ Eaglewood 1st Addition ................... 951 30th Ave W.................West Fargo........ $206,900 Dabbert Custom Homes................................ Shardow Creek 3rd Addition............. 3605 Bell Blvd E...............West Fargo........ $329,900 Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead............ River’s Bend at the Preserve............ 212 25th Ave E.................West Fargo........ $659,900 Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead............ Eagle Pointe 1st Addition.................. 7403 14th St S..................Fargo................. $719,900 Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead............ The Wilds at Westport 2nd Addition.. 1060 49th Terrace W.........West Fargo........ $999,900 Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead............ Shadow Creek 1st Addition.............. 3401 1st St E....................West Fargo........ $619,900 Dietrich Homes, Inc....................................... Shadow Creek ................................. 3704 6th St E....................West Fargo........ $974,900 Differding Signature Homes.......................... The Wilds at Westport....................... 1045 49th Terrace.............West Fargo........ $519,000 Eid-Co Homes............................................... Legacy 1........................................... 6068 Bennett Court S.......Fargo................. $275,634 Eid-Co Homes............................................... Westview........................................... 3826 7th St E....................West Fargo........ $278,050 Eid-Co Homes............................................... Westview........................................... 633 38th Ave E.................West Fargo........ $202,121 Eid-Co Homes............................................... Village Green 6th Addition................ 3641 34th St S..................Moorhead.......... $263,307 Equity Home Builders, LLC........................... Hampton Place 2nd Addition............ 680 Westminster Dr..........Moorhead.......... $319,900 Harry Gilbertson Construction....................... Valley View........................................ 3585 49th St S..................Fargo....................... TBD Heritage Homes............................................ Maple Ridge...................................... 3039 1st St E....................West Fargo........ $364,900 Heritage Homes............................................ The Wilds at Westport....................... 920 Mulberry Ln................West Fargo........ $699,900 Heritage Homes............................................ River’s Bend at the Preserve............ 2715 McLeod Dr...............West Fargo........ $574,900 Heritage Homes............................................ Valley View........................................ 3594 50th St S..................Fargo................. $389,900 Holly & Company Classic Homes.................. Eagle Pointe...................................... 7195 14th St S..................Fargo................. $498,900 Homes by Rachel, LLC.................................. Hampton Place 2.............................. 657 Westminster Dr...........Moorhead.......... $367,900 ISR Homes.................................................... Horizon Shores Villa......................... 3527 23rd Ave S...............Moorhead.......... $199,900 Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc.......................... Eaglewood........................................ 1113 31st Ave W...............West Fargo........ $212,900 Jordahl Custom Homes Inc........................... Eaglewood........................................ 1320 31st Ave W...............West Fargo........ $239,999 Jordahl Custom Homes Inc........................... Farmstead at Brandt......................... 5464 Tanner Ave S............Fargo................. $294,900 Jordahl Custom Homes Inc........................... Goldenwood...................................... 1312 4th St NW................West Fargo........ $173,900 Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.................... River’s Bend at the Preserve............ 2871 Rivers Bend Dr E.....West Fargo........ $568,900 Krueger Construction, Inc.............................. Brooks Harbor................................... 1027 26th Ave Q...............West Fargo........ $269,900 Krueger Construction Inc............................... The Pines at the District.................... 4285 54th Ave S...............Fargo................. $345,260 Marksmen Contractors, LLC.......................... Hayden Heights Addition.................. 3749 W 14th St.................West Fargo........ $387,000 Platinum Homes............................................ Eaglewood 2nd Addition................... 2620 6th St W...................West Fargo........ $314,900 Spire Custom Homes.................................... Prairie Heights.................................. 264 34th Ave E.................West Fargo........ $351,450 Thomsen Homes, LLC................................... Eaglewood........................................ 1011 30th Ave W...............West Fargo........ $209,900 Thomsen Homes, LLC................................... Valley View........................................ 3590 49th St S..................Fargo................. $285,000 Thomsen Homes, LLC................................... The Pines.......................................... 4252 Ponderosa Place S..Fargo................. $345,000 Thomsen Homes, LLC................................... The Wilds at Westport....................... 1008 Mulberry Ln..............West Fargo........ $725,000 Titan Homes, Inc........................................... River’s Bend at the Preserve............ 2718 Pyle Ln E.................West Fargo........ $485,000 Turn Key Construction, Inc............................ Brooks Harbor................................... 2260 W 10th St.................West Fargo........ $294,900 Urban Prairie Homes..................................... Maple Ridge...................................... 3023 2nd St E...................West Fargo........ $324,900

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Public Issues Report of Area Affairs Second-quarter housing starts exceed 2013, permit valuations across all categories up significantly by Roz Leighton, Public Affairs Coordinator

The HBA of F-M’s 2014 second-quarter building permit report for the F-M metro area shows the results of a busy building industry. Dampened by a long, rainy spring and summer, housing starts in the F-M area are up slightly from 2013 with total valuation up nearly $9 million. Housing start totals increased by 13 permits compared to this time last year. With 500 total permits pulled through second quarter, housing, including single-family, twin homes, row houses and duplexes, is at its highest level since 2006. Total construction value through second quarter is just shy of $630 million, which is up over $335 million; this includes housing, multi-family, new commercial, residential and commercial remodeling, public, and miscellaneous categories. Over half of that major difference ($171 million) is accounted for in Fargo’s new commercial permit category. HBA President Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc., says, “Housing numbers are strong. This is great news considering that we’ve been dealing with challenging weather and a labor crunch this building season, both which have delayed many projects across the area.” On the Minnesota side of the river, with 103 total housing starts, Moorhead’s numbers are the highest since 2008. There is a 150 percent increase in housing permits pulled and a 120 percent increase in total valuation. Dilworth’s housing and valuation numbers are down a bit from 2013, but are still ahead of those in 2012. In Fargo, single-family and twin home starts are less than 2013, however, multi-family permits are up by 55 percent with a valuation increase from $22.5 to $43.8 million, or 95 percent. In West Fargo, total housing starts are up slightly, with total valuation up $4.3 million. Single-family permits are down a bit, but twin home/row house construction is up, as is multi-family and residential remodeling projects. “The lack of permanent flood protection for the community continues to be an issue. It is on the minds of prospective home buyers/owners as well as the building and development community,” Dietz says. “With approximately 60 percent of Clay County’s eligible resident workforce employed in Cass County, permanent flood protection is necessary to protect all, whether they are businesses, employees or home owners. With the presidential authorization of Water Resources Reform & Development Act, we remain optimistic that flood protection is in the future for the F-M area.” Each quarter, the HBA contracts with Fiebiger, Swanson, West & Co. to compile the building permits from Dilworth, Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo into a uniform report for the industry’s and media’s use. It includes summaries for each city, types of construction, valuations and comparisons to the past four years, as well as comparisons to five-year and 20-year averages. The detailed second-quarter permit report is included as an insert in this month’s Plains Builder. If you did not receive a copy, or need more information, contact Roz Leighton at (701) 232-5846 or roz@hbafm.com.

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Public issues round-up

by Roz Leighton, Public Affairs Coordinator

Red River Valley flood protection update

With an extremely wet spring and summer, the Red River once again rose above flood stage in Fargo, highlighting the pressing need for permanent flood protection for the Fargo-Moorhead community. The Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 was passed by both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, and signed into law by President Obama June 10. This provided federal authorization for The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ F-M Diversion project. With authorization complete, the next step is to secure federal funding for the project. In late June, construction began on the ring levee around the communities of Oxbow, Hickson and Bakke.

Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Committee update

Your HBA of F-M has been actively involved in the Fargo-MoorheadWest Fargo Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Committee meetings. Recent discussions have included presentations by Rep. Jim Kasper of the North Dakota Interim Taxation Committee and Sen. Tim Flakoll and Rep. Al Carlson on the Higher Education Ballot Measure. Kasper provided information regarding property tax reform in the state and discussed ideas for changes in taxation of all types in the state. The HBA of F-M is working on setting up lunch sessions in the coming months to hear updates from North Dakota’s state legislators on issues that impact the home building industry. Public Issues continued on page 27

News from the North Dakota Association of Builders Economic benefits of new home construction: Jobs, jobs, jobs

Residential construction has a positive, direct impact on the United States economy. For each new singleKen Callahan NDAB President, family home that is built, NAHB Montana-Dakota estimates that three jobs are created. Utilities, Co. Jobs are generated in the industries Williston, N.D. where lumber, concrete, lighting fixtures, heating and cooling equipment and other products that go into a home are produced. More jobs are created when real estate agents, home inspectors, lawyers and brokers provide services to home builders and home buyers. About half of the three jobs created by building an average single-family home are in the construction industry. Other jobs are spread over other sectors, with manufacturing ranking second. Another benefit is that housing is “Made in America.” Most of the products used in home construction and remodeling are manufactured here in the United States. It is a generator of tax revenues that build vibrant communities. A strong housing industry not only means more jobs, but more money in our communities. Home building increases the property tax base which generates revenue that supports local schools and communities. For each new single-family home that is built, NAHB estimates that it generates, on average, a total of $90,000 in government revenue -- $67,000 in federal taxes and $23,000 in state and local taxes. And finally, housing can put America back to work. It is not something we tend to think of with North Dakota’s economy booming, but nationally in 2011, housing units started in the United States totaled only 609,000. This is well below the long-run trend of 1.7 to 1.8 million new homes that are typically necessary to accommodate population growth and replacement of older housing stock. The gap between current national production and potential housing construction is more than 1 million homes. That represents more than 3 million untapped American jobs. In normal times, housing accounts for more than 17 percent of Gross Domestic Product. Restoring the health of the housing industry is a crucial first step in putting America back to work. Leading by example in North Dakota is key to keeping our economy in the spotlight and to keeping our industry growing. This past June, at the NAHB Spring Board meeting in Washington D.C., on several spreadsheets North Dakota leads the country. It was great to see how well we are doing and it definitely made us proud to be North Dakotans! Contribute to BUILD-PAC, contact Roz at (701) 232-5846 or roz@hbafm.com to contribute or learn more.

Why should you become a member?

According to a recent report released by the U.S Census Bureau, North Dakota continues to lead the nation in housing development. North Dakota Kim Schneider added 10,207 new housing units last NDAB Executive year, the nation’s strongest growth rate Officer at just over 3 percent. Williams and Stark counties ranked number one and two among the nation’s top 100 in housing growth, and the forecast for home building continues to show growth. A report released last month from National Association of Home Builders/ Wells Fargo Housing Marking Index showed that builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes reached an important milestone in July, rising four points to a reading of 53. Any reading over 50 indicates that more builders view sales conditions as good than poor. With that said, all areas of the building industry are going to remain busy and being active with your local HBA will be very important. Did you know we have six local associations in North Dakota? Bismarck-Mandan HBA, Dickinson Area Builders Association, Forx Builders Association, HBA of Fargo-Moorhead, Minot Association of Builders and Williston Area Builders Association. Offered to you is a 3-in-1 membership – local, state and national. When you become a member of your local builders association, you’re also a member of NDAB and the National Association of Builders. This federation works for the benefit of the building industry and its members. A fun fact to know is that there are over 2,000 members across North Dakota and over 230,000 members nationwide. When talking to people about my exciting position as executive officer with NDAB, I often find myself selling people on why they should sign up to become a member. It is an easy sell for me, but to help others understand, here are the top ten benefits of NDAB membership: 1. Legislative Advocacy/Legislative Affairs 2. Codes and Regulations 3. Partnerships with Related Organizations 4. Regulatory Representation 5. Positive Image 6. Education 7. Networking Opportunities 8. Professional Recognition 9. Member Programs (insurance, telecommunications) 10. Leadership Opportunities. If you want to learn any more about these top ten benefits, please visit our website at www.ndbuild.com. The biggest reason most of our members join is through peer to peer recruitment. We encourage you to invite a friend, colleague, family member, etc., to take part in a meeting or an event to get a better feel of what being a member is all about. From there, relationships grow, networking happens and many realize just how important membership can be for their business. When new members are recruited, those responsible gain Spikes. Ken

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News from around the state...

A monthly briefing from the North Dakota Association of Builders On news from each local association

Bismark-Mandan Home Builders Association Dot Frank, Executive Officer (701) 222-2400, www.bmhba.com • The BMHBA hosted its Annual PAC Golf Tournament in cooperation with the Bismarck Mandan Board of Realtors at Apple Creek Country Club. The tournament attracted 144 players to the greens to generate contributions for both associations’ PAC efforts. • Members will gather again on Aug. 28. Instead of packing clubs, they’ll be packing heat for the Annual Sporting Clays Shoot. • Board and Government Affairs Committee members have hosted the newly elected city commissioners at lunch. The events offer a chance to share insight about our industry while learning about the elected officials’ ambitions for office. • Bismarck will be home to the state’s first Homes for Our Troops (HFOT) house. Builder member Patriot Homes is the HFOT building partner and will serve as the General Contractor for the project that will benefit local veteran Corporal Mark Haegele. Visit hfotusa.org/nd for details. Dickinson Area Builders Association Irene Schafer, Executive Officer (701) 483-0044, dickinsonareabuilders.com • Dickinson Area Builders’ annual picnic will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 13 at Eagles Park. • Our annual golf scramble is scheduled for the following week, Aug. 21, at the Heart River Golf Course. • Safety training session is set for, Oct. 14. The morning session is to be forklift training, followed by defensive driving in the afternoon. These classes will be held in the conference room at Butler Machinery. • We are planning a second safety training in November; date to be announced. • Our next General Membership meeting will be at Lady J’s Club & Catering Sept. 10. Forx Builders Association Betty McDonald, Executive Officer (701) 746-4536, forxbuilders.com • Tim Shea’s Nursery & Landscaping did a “bloomin” good job of hosting the July Builders After Hours. It was lots of fun with great networking. • Sept. 11 is our Golf Outing at Valley Golf Course in East Grand Forks. Marvin Windows and Doors is the event sponsor and Happy Joes will be the pizza meal sponsor. • It is great to see that construction of all types and sizes is going on like crazy around here.

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Vicky Flagstad, Executive Officer (701) 852-0496, minotab.com • MAB Past Presidents’ Golf Tournament is scheduled for Aug. 11 at the Vardon Golf Club: Four-person scramble, shotgun start at 1 p.m. All NDAB members welcome to participate. Entry fee is $125. • Crane Johnson Lumber will host the Sept. 9 Builders After Hours at its store in Surrey. Williston Area Builders Association Beth Sundheim, Executive Officer (701) 572-5744, willistonbuilders.com • The Spring Parade of Homes was a great success. We are now working on a fall parade to be even better. • Aug. 17 is the board of directors meeting • There will be a membership family “potluck picnic in the park” Aug. 21 with great food, fun and activities. Save the Dates: Nov. 13-15 is our NDAB Annual Banquet and Board Meetings in Grand Forks. We will have a great program for you and would love to have you join us! More details to come this fall. NDAB members meet with U.S. Sen. Heitkamp and Sen. Hoeven during the June Washington, D.C., visits.

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Krajsa, a member of HBA of Fargo-Moorhead, was recently recognized by NAHB for doing something that only about 60 people in NAHB’s history have ever done. Ken became a Grand Spike, meaning through his recruitments and dedication to sharing about membership, he has earned 1,000 Spike credits. Congratulations and a big thank you to Ken for your loyalty and belief in the value of a membership. We hope that we have more members reach the various Spike club levels and our membership continues to grow with the experts of the industry.

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News from the B Nuilders ational A Association ssociation of of M Hinnesota ome Builders 2014 Session Report

Editor’s Note: While the HBA of F-M does not pay dues to the Builders Association of Minnesota, it maintains a close relationship due to members’ interests in Moorhead and Clay County. BAM agrees to make its members-only materials available to HBA of F-M members who maintain licenses in Minnesota. To gain a password to the membersonly site at www.bamn.org, contact BAM at (651) 6467959. Session is over, and the dust has settled. As part of your membership with the Builders Association of Minnesota you get access to a complete 2014 legislative report on what happened at the capitol and what you need to know about the laws that have changed. The 2014 Minnesota legislative session concluded May 16, and this year’s adjournment meant the end of two years in which the legislative and executive branches were controlled by one party. That has not happened in Minnesota since 1990. This fall, the governor and house of representatives are up for election, and we may see a different political alignment starting in 2015. We hope it will be one that will help advance the interests of the residential construction industry. “Unsession” was the buzz word this session. Coined by the governor, his website states, “The Unsession is a first-of-its-kind effort to make government faster, simpler and more efficient for the people.” BAM members will

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likely benefit from the unsession repeal of the business-tobusiness sales taxes and some of the expedited Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Department of Natural Resources rulemaking directives. Introduced in the Minnesota House were some 3,396 bills along with 2,992 in the Minnesota Senate. Of those, the Governor acted on a mere 169 bills. Bills introduced during the 2013 or 2014 sessions that did not see the light of day are now dead and will need to be reintroduced in order to be viable in future years. BAM’s 2014 Legislative Report includes information about the session in general, and how BAM and the residential construction industry fared, including an indepth report on the sprinkler issue and industry wins. Also included is information on new laws, how your business may be impacted, and laws of interest. A detailed billby-bill report can be found along with links to the bills, and, for those that made it into law, links to the new laws. Rounding out the report is a discussion about the future of industry regulation, and an introduction to each member of BAM’s rock star legislative team. The members-only 2014 Legislative Report can be found online at www.bamn.org/legislation. The next change that will affect your business is the host of new codes going into effect January 2015. BAM is busy working on several code guides that can be used in the field to help you and your business comply with the new codes. Look for that later this summer.

To start receiving your rebate, please register online. www.hbarebates.com/ndab.html.

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News from the National Association of Home Builders South pushes nationwide housing starts down 9.3 percent in June

July 17, 2014 - Nationwide housing production fell 9.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 893,000 units in June, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The drop was due primarily to a nearly 30 percent decline in the South. All other regions posted monthly gains. “A modest 2.6 percent increase in single-family permits falls in line with the general optimism that we are hearing from our builders,” said Kevin Kelly, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders and a home builder and developer from Wilmington, Del. Single-family housing starts were down 9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 575,000 units in June, while multi-family production fell 9.9 percent to 318,000 units.

Builder confidence surpasses key benchmark in July

July 16, 2014 - Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes reached an important milestone in July, rising four points to a reading of 53 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. Any reading over 50 indicates that more builders view sales conditions as good than poor. “This is the first time that builder confidence has been above 50 since January and an important sign that it is strengthening as pent-up demand brings more buyers into the marketplace,” said NAHB Chairman Kevin Kelly, a home builder and developer from Wilmington, Del. “An improving job market goes hand-in-hand with a rise in builder confidence,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “As employment increases and those with jobs feel more secure about their own economic situation, they are more likely to feel comfortable about buying a home.” Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been

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Regionally in June, combined single- and multi-family housing production rose in the Northeast, the Midwest and the West, with respective gains of 14.1 percent, 28.1 percent and 2.6 percent. Total production fell by 29.6 percent in the South, the nation’s largest region. “Take away the South and nationwide housing starts would have been in positive territory this month,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “This sharp regional decline could be due in part to lots and labor shortages, which are particularly acute in that part of the country. However, the general direction of housing production is trending upward, and we expect 2014 to be a positive year.” Issuance of building permits registered a 4.2 percent decline to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 963,000 units in June. Multi-family permits dropped 14.9 percent to 332,000 units while single-family permits increased 2.6 percent to 631,000 units. The Northeast, South and West registered overall permit losses of 15.5 percent, 6.3 percent and 1.8 percent, respectively, while the Midwest posted a 6.6 percent gain. conducting for 30 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index gauges builder perceptions of current singlefamily home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores from each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor. All three HMI components posted gains in July. The index gauging current sales conditions increased four points to 57, while the index measuring expectations for future sales rose six points to 64 and the index gauging traffic of prospective buyers increased three points to 39. Editor’s Note: The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index is strictly the product of NAHB Economics, and is not seen or influenced by any outside party prior to being released to the public. HMI tables can be found at nahb. org/hmi. More information on housing statistics is also available at housingeconomics.com.

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2015 Home & Garden Show slated for Feb. 27, 28 and March 1 at Fargodome by Lindsey Nogosek, Events Coordinator

2015 booth sales are currently open all HBA of F-M members! The Fargodome provides up to 110,000 square feet of exhibit space making the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show the largest in the region featuring an expansive display of home and garden exhibits with diverse products available in today’s building industry. HBA members receive significant discounts on all booth space options. See the 2015 booth rates below to find out how much you are saving with your HBA of F-M membership. The show also features daily education seminars on home building topics as well as feature presentations by Kimberly Lacy, host of HGTV’s Curb Appeal. Watch the website or the September issue for more details on the 2015 featured speaker.

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10’ x 10’....................$595 ....... $750 ........1..........6 10’ x 10’ Corner..........650.......... 825.........1..........6 10’ x 20’................... .1,150....... 1,450.........1..........8 10’ x 30’................... .1,695....... 2,195.........1..........8 10’ x 40’................... .2,295....... 2,895.........2........10 15’ x 10’......................895....... 1,095.........1..........6 15’ x 10’ Corner..........975....... 1,175.........1..........6 15’ x 15’ Corner....... .1,500....... 1,800.........1..........7 15’ x 20’................... .1,725....... 2,095.........1..........8 15’ x 30’................... .2,495....... 3,195.........2........10 15’ x 40’................... .3,295....... 4,195.........2........12 20’ x 20’................... .2,295....... 2,895.........2........10 20’ x 30’................... .3,295....... 4,195.........2........12 20’ x 40’................... .4,395....... 5,395.........2........14 20’ x 60’................... .6,495....... 7,995.........3........20 30’ x 30’................... .4,795....... 5,995.........2........16 30’ x 40’................... .6,495....... 7,995.........3........20

Sponsorship opportunities start at $1,000

Multiple sponsorship options are available at all levels to fit multiple company needs. If you have any interest in sponsoring this high-quality event, at any level, please contact Jenny Erickson at the HBA office at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com. Sponsorships vary but may include: logo promotion on show guide and Plains Builder, mention in radio and TV advertisements, article in show guide, exhibit space, recognition on website and Facebook, and more!

Concourse booths

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8’ x 10’ ..................... $450........$540......1........6 8’ x 20’ .......................850.......1,020......1........8 8’ x 30’.....................1,225.......1,470......1........8 8’ x 40’.....................1,695.......2,035......1........8 8’ x 50’.....................2,095.......2,515......2......10 Triangle Corner........2,395.......2,875......2......10 Entire Corner ...........2,895.......3,475......2......14

Lobby Booths

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8’ x 10’ ..................... $475........$570......1........6 8’ x 20’ .......................895.......1,075......1........8 8’ x 30’.....................1,295.......1,555......1........8 8’ x 40’.....................1,675.......2,010......1........8 16’ x 20’...................1,795.......2,155......2........8 24’ x 20’ ..................2,495.......2,995......2......10

2015 Home & Garden Show Booth Rates

Terms of Payment

50 percent of the booth rental price must be forwarded with the application/contract or no space will be assigned. The balance is due Friday, Dec. 5, 2014. If payment in full is not received by this date, the space will be forfeited and the exhibitor will not be allowed to set up; the Association will also have the right to dispose of the space without liability. No refunds will be made for booth rentals cancelled after Dec. 5, 2014. Companies involved in cooperative booth designs must be contracted separately. Each exhibitor will be responsible for any unpaid balance. Each company must have a minimum of one single booth.

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July Golf Outing Highlights Full Event Sponsor

Aggregate Industries Allied Building Products Anderson and Fercho, LLC Arlyn’s Insulation, LLC Cass County Abstract Company Ceramic Tileworks CornerStone Bank Crofton Coves, LLC (L2H Development) Dakota Fastening Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead Fargo Truss Systems Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom First International Bank & Trust FM Home & Patio Gate City Bank

Promotional bag items donated by:

Marvin Windows & Doors Dakota Fastening First International Bank & Trust Minnkota Windows Gate City Bank

Door prizes donated by:

Cambria Allied Building Products Cornerstone Bank Crofton Coves (L2H Development) Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead Rigel’s Bell State Bank & Trust Crane Johnson Lumber Company Gate City Bank NetWork Center

Games on a Hole Winners

Hole #1 – Gate City Bank – Norwegian Golf - $50 gift card • Steve Jesme – Choice Financial Hole #2 – Closet to Pin - $60 Oxbow gift card

Minnkota Windows NetWork Center Inc. Rigels, Inc. Sandman & Associates Consulting PC

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Bell State Bank & Trust Cabinetmakers, Inc. Cass County Electric Cooperative Crane Johnson Lumber Dawson Insurance Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Investment Consulting Services, LLC Ironhide Equipment Park Company Realtors - Scott Breidenbach Stone Holding Company Waterfront Kitchen & Bath

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Randy Cramer – NAI North Central Hole #6 – Longest Putt - $60 Oxbow gift card • Paul Matthys – Cass County Electric Cooperative Hole #13 – Longest Drive - $60 Oxbow gift card • Mike Peschel – Lexstar Real Estate Hole #15 – HBA of F-M Most balls in the water – Golf balls • Travis Hubrig, Jordan Fulsebakke, Trevor Keney & Jeremy Hill – Dakota Fastening Hole #18 – First International Bank & Trust – Baseball Bat Putting - $50 to Restaurant at Oxbow (two giftcards) • Mo Quinlan – Hebron Brick Supply, Ken Krajsa – Bell State Bank & Trust Red Dot Game – HBA of F-M – $50 Oxbow gift card • Jeff Schmidt – CabinetMakers

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Photo Captions (facing page) • 1: Members help themselves to free lunch, sponsored by NAI North Central. • 2: Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction with Mike Arnold, Tom Spaeth and Melanie Havig, all Accent Kitchen & Bath. • 3: First International Bank & Trust hosted “Baseball Putting” on hole 18. • 4: Ken Krajsa, Bell State Bank & Trust, prepares to tee-off. • 5: The winners of the day with a low score of 54 were JoAnne Ford, Brian Dunford, Jordan Prien and Marcus Roman from Floor to Ceiling Carpet One. • 6: Ericka Schott and Shawna Huseth from Designer Homes of F-M. • 7: Bob Kochmann, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. • 8: Dustin Murray, Dustin Murray Construction and Jed Peterson, Labelken Homes with Matt Bydal, and Lee Jordheim, both Ironhide Equipment.

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HBA of F-M Membership Meetings HBA schedules Family Picnic, Associate Appreciation event Aug. 7 by Allison Weckman, Membership & Marketing Coordinator

What better way to celebrate Associate Appreciation month than with a free picnic? Join us for our next member meeting, the Associate Appreciation & Family Picnic Aug. 7 at the main shelter in Lindenwood Park. The fun starts at 5 p.m. with dinner at Family Picnic 5:30 p.m. Children can enjoy inflatable Details: games from Games Galore and adults can Aug. 7 partake in craft beer and wine tasting. Lindenwood Park Dinner consists of the ultimate picnic Main Shelter meal: burgers and hot dogs fresh off the 1905 Roger Maris Dr., Fargo grill - with potato salad, chips, beverages Social: 5 p.m. and cupcakes served by Builder members (beer & wine tasting) to show appreciation for the HBA’s Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Associates. Cost: We will also award prizes to Associate • Free: If pre-registered by members in attendance with a grand Aug. 4 prize of dinner out on the HBA and a free • $10: Late registrations, half-page ad for one month in the Plains no-shows and walk-ins Builder. Menu: Burgers, hot dogs, The event is free to members if potato salad, chips, cupcakes registered by Aug. 4. Late registrations, and beverages. walk-ins and no-shows will be charged $10. Please be sure to register for the You must cancel 24 hours in event so we have enough food. You must advance or you will be billed cancel 24 hours in advance or you will be for the event. billed for the event.

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NDAB board meets in Minot by Roz Leighton, Public Affairs Coordinator

June HBA accomplishments

HBA of F-M members Don Dabbert, Jr., Dabbert Custom Homes; Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, • Traveled to Washington, D.C., for the National Inc.; Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.; John Gunkelman, Association of Home Builders Spring Board of Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.; John Koerselman, Directors meeting to advocate on behalf of the Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc.; Ken Krasja, building industry in meetings with Sens. Hoeven Bell State Bank & Trust; Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist and Heitkamp. Construction, Inc., along with Bryce Johnson, executive • Helped put together an education session with the vice president and Roz Leighton, public affairs coordinator city of West Fargo regarding changes in codes. traveled to the Magic City to attend the North Dakota • Hosted an event to celebrate the beginning of the Association of Builders’ June Board of Directors meeting Home Builders Care Foundation Build with Habitat and Bogey with the Builders golf outing. which is the area’s first Veteran Build. The meeting was held at the Grand Hotel and included • Attended Rep. Collin Peterson’s press conference discussions on a variety of topics: on critical conservation areas receiving funding for • issues covered and reports from the National retention from the Farm Bill in the Red River Valley. Association of Home Builders Spring Board Meeting and Hill visits in Washington, D.C.; • Hosted a “Blitz Week” for construction on the • election recaps and outlooks from around the state; Habitat for Humanity Build. • upcoming educational and training events and • Distributed information to members regarding the opportunities; election and West Fargo sales tax proposal. • and local, state and federal issue updates. • Helped organize the Herdina Academy for the The meeting also included a presentation by Nancy Construction Willis from the North Dakota Association of Trades at Realtors on November ballot issue, Measure Minnesota State 2. If passed, Measure 2 will amend the state Community and constitution to prohibit any entity from imposing Technical College, a mortgage tax or any sales or transfer taxes on which graduated the mortgage or transfer of real property. The 17 students. presentation provided valuable information for the • Hosted the local organizations to share with their members Construction about voting yes to no. Both NDAB and HBA of Trades Academy F-M have taken a position to support Measure 2. Contractor Lunch Preceding the board meeting was NDAB’s to help Herdina annual Bogey with the Builders golf outing. State students with legislators and North Dakota Secretary of State Al interview skills. Jaeger joined members from across the state for a • Attended the great day of golfing and dinner at Minot’s Vardon HBA Executive Vice President Bryce Johnson; Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction and Bryan Starr, FMWF Chamber Golf Club. Ryan Chevrolet, golf in Minot. Photo Courtesty of NDAB. of Commerce Public Affairs Committee meeting. • Attended the Flood Diversion Board of Authority meeting. • Hosted a successful June Golf Outing. 2012 International Code requirements went into • Attended the Northern Region Association of Safety effect in West Fargo for all permits pulled on or after Professionals Meeting. July 21. This adoption includes the sheet-rocked basement ceiling requirements, as well as a new • Attended the North Dakota Association of Builders building permit form. The city has not adopted the new board of directors meeting and golf tournament. energy code, and has retained the energy code from • Hosted an educational lunch session demonstration 2009. If you have questions regarding the new code, on Adventech & Zip System. please contact the West Fargo Building Inspections • Organized a press conference where the four mayors Department at (701) 281-0597. declared June as Homeownership Month for the The inspections department also requests that, F-M area. when applying for a permit, Builders specify in the • Constructed two wheelchair ramps for a north Fargo description if the lower level of the home is going to be family. finished and check the appropriate box on the second June’s accomplishments are highlighted because page. If you fail to note this on the application, they July wasn’t over as of press time will issue a permit as an unfinished lower level.

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HBA of F-M Industry Spotlight CornerStone Bank 2280 45th St S • Fargo, ND 58104 (701) 356-1171 www.cornerstonebanks.net

The HBA thanks members who are involved with this industry: Financial Services, Appraisers, Insurance, Surveyor, Inspection, and Abstracting & Titles.

What is your company’s focus? “CornerStone bank focuses on helping our customers find the best mortgage product to fit their individual financial goals.”

What is the latest trend in your business/industry?

“The biggest growth section in the mortgage business is individual Rob Carlson purchasers. In the past, homes were purchased mostly by joint borrowers. Additionally, people are realizing they do not have to wait to make that financial investment.”

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

“The biggest challenge our industry faces today is regulation changes. We make sure we are keeping up with the latest changes to ensure we are protecting our customers’ interest and still getting them to close their loans on time.”

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HBA of F-M Associate Member Feature manager. She has also been the president of the North Cass County Abstract Dakota Board of Abstract Examiners since 2010. Company provides customers Over her 28 years in the industry, Cosgriff says automation has streamlined the abstracting business. with top-notch service Although Cass County Abstract stays up-to-date with by Chelsea Smith, Communications & Office Coordinator

Cass County Abstract Company dates all the way back to 1910. Before becoming the company’s first president, G. Angus Fraser was the register of deeds for Cass County. It was rumored the company began after Fraser ran out the back door during a fire with the county index books, and never looked Sue Cosgriff back. Over its 104 years of business, Cass County Abstract has had only four presidents; G. Angus Fraser, Irene Fraser, John E. Korsmo and Sue Cosgriff. Cosgriff had extensive and diverse experience before joining the team at Cass County Abstract. She graduated from Minnesota State Community and Technical college in 1972 and worked with the FBI in Washington, D.C., before returning to Fargo. Upon return, Cosgriff worked at the IRS for six years. In 1979 she went to work at Ohnstad Twichell Law Firm as a paralegal while taking night classes to receive her accounting degree, which she earned in 1981 and her CPA certification the year after. In 1986 Cosgriff started at Cass County Abstract Company as assistant

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trends, it doesn’t follow all of them. A prominent trend is outsourcing the indexing, research and/or typing functions to large production centers overseas. Outsourcing these tasks can dramatically decrease operating expenses; however Cass County Abstract keeps all facets of operations in Fargo. Keeping production local is to provide customers with top-notch service. Buying and selling a home or making an investment in real estate is a major event for anyone. Focusing solely on real estate research, Cass County Abstract has always stood out amongst competitors. Specialization allows it to provide exceptional service. Cosgriff says becoming an abstracter isn’t for everyone. You either love it or hate it. Formal training is not available to become an abstractor and this challenging task takes years to learn. Despite these challenges, Cosgriff loves her job, especially the family atmosphere at work. One of the biggest challenges this industry faces, is the addition of more rules to protect the consumer and reduce the real estate closing costs. The ideology behind these government mandates is good; unfortunately each time the rules change, it becomes harder for consumers to qualify for a mortgage to purchase the property or to refinance their

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News from the HBA of F-M Remodelers Council 2014 Remodelers Council

Chair Tom Spaeth Accent Contracting Ursula Hegvik Russ Richards Rebuilding Together Smart Spaces, Inc. (Past Chair) Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc. (Vice Chair)

Member Companies

ABC Seamless Accent Contracting ACME TOOLS Allied Building Products Corp. Arvig Security & Surveillance Braaten Cabinets Inc. Crane Johnson Lumber Company Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Dave Anderson Construction Design Direction, Inc. Dustin Murray Construction Fargo Linoleum Company Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Fiske Construction, LLP Foam Doctor’s LLC Granites Unlimited Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. Homemakers Villa Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Lake Agassiz Habitat For Humanity Laney’s, Inc. Minnkota Windows, Inc. Norandex Opp Construction Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of the Red River Valley Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc. Red River Electric, Inc. RRC Specialties, Inc. Simonson Lumber Smart Spaces, Inc. Stenerson Lumber Stone Countertop Outlet Stone Holding Company Studs to Rugs, Inc. Syverson Tile & Stone Twin City Garage Door, Inc. Western Products, Inc.

Remodeled Home Tour: Sept. 13-14 by Lindsey Nogosek, Events Coordinator

The HBA of F-M’s third annual Remodeled Home Tour will showcase six remodeled projects in Fargo and Moorhead. See below for the house entries. The remodeled project entries will be featured in conjunction with the final weekend of the Fall Parade of Homes, Sept. 13-14. Entries will be open to consumers from noon – 5 p.m. both days. Magazines will be available at Hornbacher’s starting Sept. 2 The event website will go live Sept. 2; be sure to visit www.hbafm.com.

Remodeled Home Tour sponsorships are still available!

Promote your business to Builder members and consumers by sponsoring this event. Your company will receive promotion and advertising through TV, radio, print, digital, social media and more! Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com. The list below is for HBA of F-M members ONLY and is subject to change; consumers can receive the list beginning Sept. 2 at all Hornbacher’s.

N.D. November ballot issues update North Dakotans for Common Sense Conservation

Aug. 6 is the deadline for the Clean Water, Wildlife and Parks supporters to collect petition signatures to add the measure to November’s ballot. The HBA of F-M, North Dakota Association of Builders and many other organizations across the state have joined the North Dakotans for Common Sense Conservation coalition opposing this amendment to dedicate 5 percent of North Dakota’s revenue from its oil extraction tax to a new conservation fund. If included on the ballot, and passed, funding for statewide infrastructure, permanent flood protection and other areas vital to the home building industry could be significantly impacted. For more

information contact Roz Leighton at (701) 232-5846 or roz@hbafm.com.

Measure 2

Your HBA of F-M encourages you to vote yes to no on Measure 2 this November. Measure 2 is proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit the state, and any county, township, city, or any political subdivision from imposing any mortgage or transfer taxes on the mortgage or transfer of real property. Voting yes to this measure will pre-empt any efforts for the installation of a transfer tax. North Dakota residents already pay property taxes, why get taxed twice? For more information regarding Measure 2 and how it impacts the price of a home, visit www. voteyesonmeasure2.com.

Remodeled Home Tour Entries as of July 23, 2014

Member Development Address City Accent Kitchen & Bath..................................................... Stonebridge Farms................2802 38 1/2 Ave S.........................Fargo Accent Kitchen & Bath..................................................... Edgewood..............................2810 2nd St N...............................Fargo Accent Kitchen & Bath..................................................... Rose Creek............................4715 Rosecreek Pkwy...................Fargo Accent Kitchen & Bath..................................................... Erskines ................................1019 11th St S...............................Fargo Braaten Cabinets Inc. & Syverson Tile & Stone.............................................................2543 58th Ave S............................Fargo Monica Hart Interior Design & Smart Spaces................. Carmell Place........................4009 Carmell Place.......................West Fargo

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Meet Your HBA Board

by Krista Mund, Communications Manager

Dan Lindquist is owner and president of Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. He has served on the HBA of F-M’s board of directors since 2003. He is a National Association of Home Builders’ Life Director, a North Dakota Association of Builders director, a past Builder of the Year for the HBA of F-M and NDAB, and an HBA past president. Lindquist is also a member of the Dan Lindquist, HBA’s Education Committee and Dan Lindquist a Gold Key contributor to BUILDConstruction, Inc. PAC. He became involved with the board because former board members told him it would be a good learning experience. “It gives me an understanding of how important a role the Association plays when it comes to education and representing its members,” he says. There is a good group of individuals that bring different ideas and perspectives that diversity gives some pretty solid guidance to an already strong HBA staff.” In his spare time, Lindquist enjoys spending time with his wife, Maggie, their four daughters.

Fun facts about Lindquist: • • • • • •

Favorite service provided by the HBA/NDAB/ NAHB: Advocacy. What you never knew about me: I like to cook. Favorite vacation spot: Costa Rica VIPs I’ve met: Guy Fieri - Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives and Ken Krajsa Favorite TV program: Deadliest Catch Last book you read: Princess Parade (I read it to my daughter almost every night.)

Join an HBA commmittee in 2014!

We have something for everyone: Education, Events, Public Issues, Membership, Parade of Homes, plus more... Contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846 or info@ hbafm.com.

Business Leaders Flood Protection Task Force

HBA of F-M representatives attended the Business Leaders Flood Protection Task Force meeting July 9. Members of the Moorhead City Council, Diversion Board of Authority. Minnesota state legislators Sen. Eken, Rep. Marquart and Rep. Lien also attended. Business leaders from both sides of the river discussed the need for permanent flood protection for the Fargo-Moorhead community, and that flooding is not just a Fargo issue. The HBA of F-M stressed the importance of the economic impact that the Diversion will have on not only the building industry, but the community as a whole.

West Fargo sales tax increase

In the June election, West Fargo voters passed a 1 percent sales tax increase for the city. This increase is set to take effect Sept. 1. If you have questions regarding the increase or the date, contact the City of West Fargo at (701) 433-5300 or Roz Leighton (701) 232-5846 or roz@hbafm. com.

New FEMA Floodplain Maps

The date has been set for Jan. 16, 2015 for the new FEMA floodplain maps to go into effect in Fargo. The HBA encourages you to visit with your insurance agent sooner, rather than later to discuss your options for flood insurance. More information about the changes and copies of the maps can be found at www.fargofloodinsurance.com

Be aware of EPA stormwater compliance checks

Contractors need to prepare work sites for stormwater runoff or face fines from our local jurisdictions and possibly the Environmental Protection Agency! The North Dakota Department of Health, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and federal Environmental Protection Agency can drop in at any time to check compliance. Incidentally, we have had reports that sites were being checked last month. • Check out quick tips from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency: www.pca.state.mn.us. • Go here for North Dakota resources: www. ndhealth.gov.

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News from the Home Builders Care Foundation 2014 Home Builders Care Work continues on Habitat build, Board of Trustees members construct handicap ramp

President Mike Anderson Bierschbach Equipment & Supply DAN PARROW ISR Homes (Vice President) BOB KOCHMANN Kochmann Brothers (Secretary) Homes, Inc. CASEY BECKERLEG Stenerson Lumber (Treasurer) CHAD MALOY Gate City Bank (Past President) DAVE ANDERSON Dave Anderson Construction CARL BLANK Structural Materials, Inc. RANDY CRAMER NAI North Central JESSICA GRONDAHL CrossFit Fargo MONICA HART Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc. BRAD MORRIS Casselton Lumber, Inc. ANDY NELSON Lavelle Company STAN BIRKY Stan Birky (HBA Liaison) Construction, Inc.

The foundation, created in 1993 by the Home Builders Association of FargoMoorhead, is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization. It was established with funds donated by HBA members, fundraising events and the HBA itself. The purpose for its creation was to provide an outlet for the builder, remodeler, and companies related to the building industry to show the community that there is more to the building industry than demolition, construction, and remodeling. The HBA of F-M handles the administrative duties for the foundation at no charge. Any contribution designated to the foundation goes directly to the foundation and its charitable work.

Our Habitat for Humanity build continues to move along. In July the drywall was hung and painting started. As the Plains Builder went to print, we are still looking for a few more items including cabinets and countertops. We will be planning a house blessing ceremony coming this fall, so stay tuned. Thank you to all of our donors for supporting this project. See the list on page 30.

HBA members complete handicap-accessible ramp

The HBA’s Remodelers Council partnered with Home Builders Care Foundation to build wheelchair ramps for April Nelson, our 2012 Habitat build homeowner. Thanks to all the members who came out to build the ramps. See the facing page for a full recap.

Become a Triple Player

I encourage everyone to consider becoming a Triple Player. Our Triple Player status is awarded to donors who pay their membership dues, donate at least $365 to Home Builders Care and give at least $365 to BUILD-PAC. These three contributions demonstrate a member’s dedication to supporting all aspects of the Home Builders Association; membership, advocacy and generosity. Thanks to our two Triple Players: Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr., Inc. and John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.

Scholarship applications available late August

Scholarship applications for Home Builders Care fall scholarships will be available in late August. Applications will be due Sept. 30. Scholarships are available for high school students interested in attending Minnesota State Community & Technical College, Moorhead, or North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton, and pursuing degrees in the construction trades. We support high school students from both Minnesota and North Dakota. Scholarships are also available for post-secondary students attending M State Moorhead, NDSCS Wahpeton, Minnesota State University Moorhead and North Dakota State College of Science. Students must be members of the student chapters at these schools. Applications will be available at www.hbcfm.com. If you know of anyone who should apply for our scholarships, please contact Jenny Erickson.

HBC plans career fair involvement for workforce development

Workforce development is an important focus of the new Home Builders Care strategic plan. A first step is to keep track of upcoming career fairs. Please contact Erickson with any of your company’s job openings; we want to promote those opportunities. Home Builders Care and HBA of F-M are partnering with Fargo Public Schools and the Fargo building officials to host a student event in conjunction with the North Dakota Building Officials Association meeting in September. We will be hosting a career fair the afternoon of Sept. 11. We would like to have a wide representation of all the trades at this career fair. Please contact Erickson if you are interested in participating. Home Builders Care and HBA of F-M are trying to work closely with Minnesota State Community & Technical College and North Dakota State College of Science to promote their construction-related programs. We would like to provide logos of member companies who support the programs at these schools use on M State’s and NDSCS’s letterhead. If you attended either of these schools, would like to hire from them, or just want to support the programs, please contact Erickson and she can forward information. For more information regarding items on pages 28-31, contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com

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HBA members build handicapaccessible ramps by Jenny Erickson, Director of Development & Education

Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation, Remodelers Council and HBA of F-M members came together June 25 and 26 to build two ramps for April Nelson and her children, Brooke (age 12) and Blake (age 8). April owns a home in north Fargo built in 2012 through the Home Builders Care Build with Habitat. Blake suffers from cerebral palsy and the disease has progressed enough to require a wheelchair. Eventually, he

will be a candidate for surgery called dorsal rhizotomy to help increase elasticity in his legs; that procedure will leave him wheelchair-bound for one to two years. The HBA worked with the city of Fargo to use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to build the two ramps. Volunteers built ramps for both the front and back entrances so Blake can enter his home from any door. April said, “I would like to thank you and all the people that helped get a ramp for my son. You all are such wonderful people and have helped my family so much and it is greatly appreciated. If there is anything I can do to help in any way let me know. Thank you again for all you have done for us.”

HBA members start to build the ramp.

Tom Spaeth and Zach Spaeth, both Accent Contracting with Bob Tanata, Dave Anderson Construction.

Left to right: Matt Monsebroten and Cory Bowden, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.; Tom Spaeth, Accent Contracting; Loren Rude and Joe Schmidt, Roer’s Construction; Terry Braaten, Braaten Cabinets, Inc.; Bob Tanata, Dave Anderson Construction; Zach Spaeth, Accent Contracting; Tim Sullivan, Arvig Security & Surveillance; Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction.

The ramp is almost complete.

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Thank you to our ramp build volunteers

Tom Spaeth, Accent Contracting Zach Spaeth, Accent Contracting Tim Sullivan, Arvig Security & Surveillance Terry Braaten, Braaten Cabinets, Inc. Cory Bowden, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Matt Monsebroten, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction Bob Tanata, Dave Anderson Construction Loren Richards, Rebuilding Together of Fargo-Moorhead, Inc. Russ Richards, Rebuilding Together of Fargo-Moorhead, Inc. Loren Rude, Roers Construction and Development, Inc. Joe Schmidt, Roers Construction and Development, Inc. Ursula Hegvik, Smart Spaces, Inc.

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Work continues on Home Builders Care Thank you to our Build, cash donors Sponsors! needed Lunch Sponsors by Jenny Erickson, Director of Development & Education

The 2014 Home Builders Care Build with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity is moving along. In July, work progressed to drywall and painting. In August, installation will being on flooring along with doors and trim. A house blessing ceremony will be held this fall. Please watch for the invitation. We are excited to celebrate with Sonia and Madison Greer to welcome them into their new home. Cash donors are still needed. Please consider making a donation to support this build! Thank you to everyone who has supported this project. We could not do it without the generosity of the HBA of F-M members.

Design Direction, Inc. First International Bank & Trust Holly & Company Classic Homes Luxury Builders/Designs Smart Spaces, Inc. Stan Birky Construction, Inc.

Cash Donors

Dream Homes LLC Fargo-Moorhead AM Rotary Club Fargo-Moorhead Area Association of Realtors Gemstone Masonry Operating Company, Inc. Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc.

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Matrix Properties Corporation Paul’s Electric, Inc. Red River Electric, Inc. Roers’ Construction and Development, Inc. State Bank of Hawley Tour de Habitat Western State Bank Wood Specialists Inc.

Material Donors

Aggregate Industries, Inc. - North Central Region All Finish Concrete, Inc. Allied Building Products Corp. Asplin Excavating, Sand & Gravel, Inc. Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc. Cass County Abstract Company Crane Johnson Lumber Company Cullen Insulation, Inc. D & M Industries, Inc. Dakota Supply Group Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Fargo Truss Systems, Inc. Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Flatrate Inc. Foam Doctor’s, LLC Gopher Excavating, Inc. Knife River Material Kost Materials Lavelle Company Livewire Electrical Contracting Mathison’s McNeilus Steel Midwest Concrete Pumping, LLC Northern Water Works Supply Northland Truss Systems, Inc. Opatril Concrete Construction Inc. Personal Touch Embroidery & Marketing, Inc. Prairie Supply, Inc. Quality Concrete, Inc. STC Flooring Strata Corporation Structural Materials, Inc. The Title Company Turf Tamers LLC Twin City Garage Door, Inc. Valley Lights Vivid Interiors

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2014 Home Builders Care Donors Triple Players • •

Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc. John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.

Gold Donor • • • • • • • •

Carpenter Homes Designer Homes of FargoMoorhead Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc. Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Fargo Motor Patrol Norandex Serenity Homes of FargoMoorhead, LLC

Silver Donors •

Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc.

Bronze Donors • • • • • • • • • • • •

Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction Terry Becker, Terry Becker Construction, LLC Dakota Supply Group Dave’s West Fargo Tire & Service Center Sheila Ellingson, Roers Construction and Development, Inc. Gemstone Masonry Operating Company, Inc. Alan & Kim Hochhalter, Building Concepts, Inc. Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. Ryan Hoss Nancy Kelly, Labor Masters Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Dave Kraemer, Minnesota State

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Community & Technical College Lamperts Lumber Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc. Matrix Properties Corporation Paul’s Electric, Inc. Red River Electric, Inc. Eric Rokke, Rokke Construction State Bank of Hawley Structural Materials, Inc. Jeff Swenson, Twin City Garage Door, Inc. Wood Specialists Inc. Paul Younger, Minnesota State Community & Technical College

Adopt-A-Student Sponsors • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction Terry Becker, Terry Becker Construction, LLC Toby Christensen, Camrud Foss Concrete Const., Inc. Dakota Supply Group Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc. Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Sheila Ellingson, Roers Construction and Development, Inc. John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Ursula Hegvik, Smart Spaces, Inc. Ryan Hoss Nancy Kelly, Labor Masters Dave Kraemer, Minnesota State Community & Technical College Red River Electric, Inc. Structural Materials, Inc. Jeff Swenson, Twin City Garage Door, Inc. Paul Younger, Minnesota State Community & Technical College

Donation levels Builders Club is an exclusive group of donors who pledge at least $500 per year for five years or a total of $2,500+. Trades for Grades allows donors to name scholarships and designate schools to which the funds must be given. Triple Player is an HBA recognition program that donors can join when they have, in addition to paying HBA membership dues, invested in PAC for at least $365 and made a donation to HBC for at least $365. Bronze level giving recognizes donors of $1-$499.99 Silver level giving recognizes donors of $500-$1,999.99 Gold level giving recognizes donors of $2,000+

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Meet your elected official What is your background?

I grew up in Napoleon, N.D. I graduated from North Dakota State University in 1990 with a bachelor of science Mark Wentz degree in business West Fargo City Commissioner administration and a minor in economics. I am currently the branch manager for Graybar Electric. Prior to my current position, I held management positions at Red River Electric, Robert Gibb & Sons and Sam’s Club.

Why did you decide to run for public office?

My interest to serve in public office came from watching my dad as I was growing up. He was very involved in the city and served on the city council in my home town for many years. The timing was right for me to get involved and to start giving back to the community.

What issues are most important to you, and what have you done to address them?

West Fargo is growing at a very rapid pace and it is important that we manage that growth properly. As we grow, we need to continue to provide excellent services to the citizens and keep the costs under control. There are multiple challenges we face every day because of our growth and, with that, we always need to keep the big picture in mind as to what we want our city to look like as we expand within the Sheyenne Diversion boundaries. We need to continue to look at all areas of the city and make sure it continues to represent a West Fargo that makes its citizens proud.

What do you see as the future issues facing West Fargo? The biggest opportunity facing West Fargo is how we will move forward with a water treatment

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Upcoming Education For more details on NAHB webinars, visit www.nahb.org. For HBA of F-M offerings, visit www.hbafm.com or call (701) 232-5846. • Aug. 6 - NAHB Webinar: Construction Financing for Small-Volume Home Builders. This webinar is directed to NAHB’s small-volume builder members who are experiencing difficulties in finding and securing financing for vertical construction • Aug. 26 - HBA Lunch Session: Topic to be determined. • Aug. 27 - NAHB Webinar: Water Features and Landscape Architecture for Single-Family Homes & Communities. This session will talk about top water and landscape architecture features that home buyers want to see when they purchase either a single-family custom home or buy into an entire community. In both cases, these features contribute to a resident’s positive sense of place by creating curb appeal in the public space and an intimate, enjoyable setting in their private spaces. • Sept. 10 - NAHB Webinar: 2014 Webinar: Mobile Marketing: How to Attract Buyers Using Smart Technology. Mobile is growing exponentially and the speed of access to your product is instant. We are in a ‘we want it now’ generation. Instant gratification. Carol Morgan will provide tips and strategies to help you set up your program to be mobile friendly for your prospect to have access to the information they are looking for in a split second and give you the guidance to use mobile devices to make your team more effective.

Education Committee provides opportunities for members by Krista Mund, Communications Manager

The HBA of F-M, along with the state and national associations, works hard to provide timely opportunities to give members information as fast as possible. We urge you to look at what we, as an Association, offer and explore how you can better your professionalism by keeping on top of the requirements as well as taking advantage of the opportunities we provide.

Lunch Sessions

On the local level, our lunch session program has been a fixture at the HBA for about eight years. Classes are offered over the lunch hour each month covering everything from codes updates to blower door tests to construction liens and OSHA standards.

N.D. Professional Builder, NDAB offerings

On the state level, you can earn your North Dakota Professional Builder designation by completing seven hours of continuing education each year and paying a fee. Most of HBA’s local programs qualify. An NDPB designation is a great way to market your company and professionalism to fellow members and consumers. See a list on the facing page and learn more at www.ndbuild.com or call (800) 326-4746.

National designations

On the national level, there are many designations that members can earn through the National Association of Home Builders. Visit www.nahb.org/ designations for a full list of designations. To see a list of professionals with home building designations in the F-M area, see the next page.

Safety classes

Your HBA plans to write a grant to fund free OSHA 10 Hour and 30 Hour Construction Courses to members again in 2014 and 2015, and partner with the North Dakota Association of Builders to offer free sessions on CPR/AED, OSHA record keeping, defensive driving and fall protection. Last year and into 2014, we successfully trained well over 200 on safety topics.

Plumbing contractor continuing education

The HBA of F-M will offer its second Minnesota plumbing contractor continuing education course Nov. 14 satisfying the new state requirement for code training. In early 2015, we’ll offer another class to continue annually in January. Watch for details soon.

Minnesota contractor continuing education

Your HBA is planning its menu of classes for Minnesota contractor continuing education classes at the beginning of 2015.

Electrical, power limited technician contractor continuing education

The HBA will, once again, hold a continuing education class for electrical contractors in January and a course for power limited technicians in March. Look for more details soon!

Lead paint regulations

As of April 22, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency requires all renovations disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes must be done by a certified lead renovator. This includes, but is not limited to, modification, repair, sanding, scraping, removal of building component, window replacement, weatherization, etc. Certified renovators must go through eight hours of training by an EPA-certified instructor. On top of that, the company must also submit a firm application to the EPA along with a $300 fee. Your HBA has scheduled refresher classes for 2015 as we approach the five-year renewal mark for many Education continued on next page

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Professionals with home building designations in the F-M area through National Association of Home Builders or North Dakota Association of Builders (as of July 15, 2014) Casey Andersen....................................Casey Construction.................................................................................. CGB, CGR Dave Anderson......................................Dave Anderson Construction............................................................................. CGP Randy Bach...........................................Beyond Shelter, Inc............................................................................................ CGP Eric Berg................................................Eric Berg Construction, Inc...............................................................................NDPB Jeff Boehm............................................Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of the Lakes Area................................ CAPS Michael Bullinger...................................Western Products, Inc......................................................................................NDPB Don Dabbert, Jr.....................................Dabbert Custom Homes...................................................................................NDPB Clay Dietrich..........................................Dietrich Homes, Inc............................................................................................ CGB Jason Eid...............................................Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.................................................................. NDPB, CAPS, CGP Kyle Eid.................................................Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.......................................................................................... CGP Scott Fluge............................................Authentic Green Solutions, LLC/Norsk Builders................................................. CGP Aaron Greterman...................................Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead/LUXE Custom Homes...........................NDPB John Gunkelman...................................Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc............................ NDPB, CAPS, CGB,CGP, CGR Darrick Guthmiller..................................Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc......................................................................... CGB Todd Halle..............................................T & S Custom Homes, Inc................................................................................NDPB John V. Hough........................................J.V. Hough, Inc..................................................................................................NDPB Bob Kochmann......................................Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc..............................................................CGP, NDPB Greg Krueger.........................................Krueger Construction, Inc.................................................................................NDPB Tyrone Leslie.........................................Heritage Homes................................................................NDPB, CAPS, CGB, CGP Dan Lindquist.........................................Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc............................................................. NDPB, CGP Dustin Murray........................................Dustin Murray Construction................................................................................ CGB Gary Orth..............................................Cornerstone Specialties, Inc.................................................................. NDPB, CGP Tom Spaeth...........................................Accent Contracting...........................................................................................NDPB Mark Spriggs.........................................M & J Construction of Moorhead, Inc.....................................................NDPB, CGR Mike Workman.......................................Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc.............................................................................NDPB Charles Zach.........................................Zach Construction Inc......................................................................................NDPB Education continued from previous page

members: March 9 and 16, May 13 and 15 and Sept. 18. Four-hour morning and afternoon sessions will be offered each day. The HBA will also offer initial certification courses next year as well. Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com if your’re interested in joining the Education Committee. You are always welcome to “try out” the committee, too. Come for a meeting or two and then you can decide if you want to commit. The committee meets at 8 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month. Check out the calendar at www.hbafm.com for upcoming meetings dates.

Designation Key NDPB - North Dakota Professional Builders CAPS - Certified Aging In Place Specialist CGB - Certified Graduate Builder CGP - Certified Green Professional CGR - Certified Graduate Remodeler

Know someone who would make a great member? Let the New Member Development Committee know! Contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846 or info@ hbafm.com.

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manager at Property Resources Group. Jeffrey Compton has joined Choice Financial as a credit analyst. Catherina Lundberg has accepted the position of market center administrator for Keller Williams Roers Realty. Keller Williams Roers has also added several new agents and staff. Lindsay Erhardt, Lynn Motteberg and Jered Wambach have joined the FM Team. Tara Beck, Patrice Boss, Zach Erdman, Isaiah Johns and Trevor Sandors recently joined the Fargo office. Park Co. Realtors has promoted Katie Loff to coordinator of closing services and Carmin Wehlander to director of client and listing services. Jennifer Johns and Anne Olson have joined FM Title as closing officers. Realty Executives North Plains has added Hilary Teiken to the Dan Whitman Team.

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Four attorneys from Conmy Feste Ltd. were ranked by Chambers USA 2014 based on their technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment and other qualities valued by clients. The attorneys are Kim Brust, Jeremy Holmes, Paul Hubbard and Michael Thomas. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota ranked number one among the nation’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance plans during the second half of 2013 in customer service. Ryan Grussing, vice president of business banking with CornerStone Bank has graduated from the Dakota School of Banking sponsored by the North Dakota Bankers Association. Western Products has earned the Green Diamond Award from the Andersen Corp. The award is

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based on home owners’ responses to a satisfaction survey provided after the completion of Renewal by Andersen window replacement projects. Paula Kelly, deposit services officer at Ramsey National Bank, and a member and former president of Quota International of Fargo was named the 2014 Quota International Quotarian of the Year. The Independent Community Bankers of America has awarded Stacey Iverson certification as a bank secrecy act/anti-money laundering professional. She is a fraud specialist supervisor at Gate City Bank. Ryan Cigelske, a technology consultant with Eide Bailly, has attained the Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching certification. Northland Truss Systems Inc. has been sold to longtime managers Chris Lange, Curt Mathias, Tim Nicklay and Terry Short. Starion Financial was named to “The Best of the Best” list by the Independent Community Bankers of America, an organization that represents more than 6,500 community banks of all sizes throughout the country. Michelle Kommer was honored as a recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award by Mayville State University. It is presented to a Mayville State alumnus who has been a proven leader in his or her field for more than ten years. Kommer is chief administrative officer/general counsel at Western State Bank. Hebron Brick Company will be the focus of an upcoming episode of “This Built America.” The episode can be viewed at www. thisbuiltamerica.com by clicking on North Dakota. Hebron Brick was established in 1904. The company employs approximately 150 people. They are the oldest manufacturing company in North Dakota.

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property. Consumers end up paying more than before. Cass County Abstract has been a member of the HBA since 1971. Cosgriff says the HBA is an integral part of the real estate profession in this area. The education, benefits and support offered to members are second-to-none. Mark Wentz continued from page 31

facility and what the timeline will be. It is important to continue the revitalization of the Main Avenue and Sheyenne Street corridors as well as our older residential areas in town. We have many infrastructure needs that come with the growth we have experienced. The challenge is prioritizing and securing funding for the projects in a timely manner. City government needs to continue meeting needs of citizens and challenges that come with growth.

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of being on the city commission is being involved in what is happening in the city of West Fargo on a daily basis as well as being a part of the future development of the city. It has given me the opportunity to meet and work with a lot of great people. I enjoy talking to the citizens of West Fargo and appreciate their input on city matters.

Is there anything more you would like to see the HBA do?

The HBA is a visible force that contributes to the future of our community in many positive ways. The HBA is active in the community by educating our youth and adult citizens in the building industry, as well as a strong supporter for those in the home building industry.

What advice would you give someone running for office?

Attend as many city meetings as you can ahead of time and educate yourself about the position. You must be approachable, a good listener, and willing to take action when needed.

August

Building Official’s Corner: Carbon monoxide, basement ceilings, permit activity Carbon Monoxide Requirements

I thought I would share with you a topic that dominated our last training meeting: carbon monoxide alarms and alarm system; when or if they are required; what exceptions exist to their installation; and when our enforcement efforts will be brought fully to bear on their installation. Ron C. Strand Fargo Inspections As a residential contractor you will Administrator want to familiarize yourself with these requirements to avoid surprises and delays. The excerpt below is taken from the 2012 International Building Code which would cover apartments, condos, hotels, motels and institutional occupancies with living areas. Section R315 covers the same material in the 2012 International Residential Code for smaller-scale residential occupancies. [F] 908.7 Carbon monoxide alarms. Group I or R occupancies located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance or in a building which has an attached garage shall be equipped with singlestation carbon monoxide alarms. The carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed as complying with UL 2034 and be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 720 and the manufacturer’s instructions. An open parking garage, as defined in Chapter 2, or an enclosed parking garage ventilated in accordance with Section 404 of the International Mechanical Code shall not be considered an attached garage. Exception: Sleeping units or dwelling units which do not themselves contain a fuel-burning appliance or have an attached garage, but which are located in a building with a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage, need not be equipped with single-station carbon monoxide alarms provided that: 1. The sleeping unit or dwelling unit is located more than one story above or below any story which contains a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage; 2. The sleeping unit or dwelling unit is not connected by duct work or ventilation shafts to any room containing a fuel-burning appliance or to an attached garage; and 3. The building is equipped with a common area carbon monoxide alarm system. [F] 908.7.1 Carbon monoxide detection systems. Carbon monoxide detection systems, which include carbon monoxide detectors and audible notification appliances, installed and maintained in accordance with this section for carbon monoxide alarms and NFPA 720 shall be permitted. The carbon monoxide detectors shall be listed as complying with UL 2075.

August

Basement Ceilings

I’d like take a moment to compliment you all on how you have adapted to an earlier code change dealing with installation of ceilings in residential basements which are meant to temporarily protect engineered floor systems from early failure in the event of a fire. When we visited these requirements during the HBA of F-M’s recent seminars, there were several concerns brought up about the extent of this protection and the materials that could be used to affect it. Some of the concerns clearly resulted from misunderstandings about how this was to be done, exceptions to the requirements and the level of enforcement that could be anticipated. Despite the “rocky” start, your adaption to this new requirement speaks very well of your commitment to building safety in Fargo.

Construction Activity

Wow, do you want to talk about a busy year! This is definitely the busiest year ever in terms of values and permits that Fargo has ever experienced. As I compose this on July 16 we have issued permits with a total value of $505 million. This is at the mid-point of the year and this total would nearly double our typical year. There are still projects on our plan review tables that have a total value of $375 million. About the only category in which Fargo is not setting records is with single-family home permits which are 45 homes behind last year at this time. I hope you are having a tremendous year as well.

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2014 Membership Drive Contenders (November 2013 - October 2014) These members have kicked off the 2014 Membership Drive with great recruitment efforts. Each member who recruits at least one new member between Nov. 1, 2013 and Oct. 31, 2014, will be placed into a drawing for prizes at the end of 2014.

Name

Company

# Recruited

Darrick Guthmiller............................................................Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc............................................................................................. 4 Ken Krajsa.......................................................................Bell State Bank & Trust........................................................................................................... 3 John Koerselman.............................................................Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc............................................................................ 3 Isaac Johnson.................................................................Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND................................................................................................ 2 Chris Kulesa....................................................................Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND................................................................................................ 2 Dawn Schmitt..................................................................Braaten Cabinets Inc.............................................................................................................. 2 Drew Likness...................................................................Chase Realty.......................................................................................................................... 2 Paul Krabbenhoft.............................................................Coldwell Banker First Realty - Paul Krabbenhoft, Realtor...................................................... 2 Don Dabbert Jr................................................................Dabbert Custom Homes......................................................................................................... 2 Dan Lindquist...................................................................Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.............................................................................................. 2 Tom Spaeth.....................................................................Accent Contracting................................................................................................................. 1 Kent Westby.....................................................................Alliance, Inc............................................................................................................................ 1 Ryan Hoss.......................................................................Baker Nursery Garden & Gift................................................................................................. 1 Marc Knutson..................................................................BlackRidgeBANK................................................................................................................... 1 Pat Bellmore....................................................................Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND................................................................................................ 1 Jo Carney........................................................................Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND................................................................................................ 1 Cindy Cooper...................................................................Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND................................................................................................ 1 Mike Brekke.....................................................................Brekke Custom Homes, Inc.................................................................................................... 1 Chris Schuler...................................................................Century Builders..................................................................................................................... 1 Gary Orth........................................................................Cornerstone Specialties, Inc................................................................................................... 1 John Gunkelman.............................................................Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.......................................................................................... 1 Lori Funfar.......................................................................DECKMASTERS.................................................................................................................... 1 Ron Dick..........................................................................Design-7 P.C........................................................................................................................... 1 Jason Eid.........................................................................Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.............................................................................................................. 1 Kyle Eid...........................................................................Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.............................................................................................................. 1 Erik Johnson....................................................................Erik R. Johnson & Associates, Ltd.......................................................................................... 1 Terry Lipp.........................................................................Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom....................................................................... 1 Dan VanWinkle................................................................First Class Mortgage II, Inc.................................................................................................... 1 Jim Gast..........................................................................Gast Construction Co. Inc....................................................................................................... 1 Jim Weiland.....................................................................GOLDMARK Property Management...................................................................................... 1 Paul Linstad.....................................................................Grant’s Mechanical, Inc.......................................................................................................... 1 TJ Haugrud......................................................................H2 Design / Build.................................................................................................................... 1 Don Hastings...................................................................Hastings Comfort Solutions, LLC........................................................................................... 1 Dean Halvorson...............................................................Home Improvement by Stenersons, Inc................................................................................. 1 Joel Peterson...................................................................JDP Electric, Inc..................................................................................................................... 1 Steve Meyer.....................................................................Lampert Lumber..................................................................................................................... 1 Jeremy Wallace...............................................................Luxury Builders / Designs...................................................................................................... 1 Dawn Lahlum...................................................................Park Co. Realtors................................................................................................................... 1 Casey Beckerleg.............................................................Stenerson Lumber.................................................................................................................. 1 Les Stenerson.................................................................Stenerson Lumber.................................................................................................................. 1 Chris Shea.......................................................................Swanston Equipment............................................................................................................. 1 Nancy Michelsen.............................................................Vivid Interiors.......................................................................................................................... 1 Riley Rude.......................................................................Western State Bank............................................................................................................... 1 Galen Gess......................................................................Windows Plus, Inc.................................................................................................................. 1

Thank you to all members for your recruiting and retention efforts!

Update your HBA Membership Directory & Consumer Guide Non-renewals:

Cooper Bros. Construction, Inc.

Prudential Crary - Rodney Bjornstad, Realtor

Erickson Contracting of F-M, Inc.

Roberts Painting & Drywall

Builder • Kory Cooper • (218) 790-1810

Builder • Roger Erickson • (218) 236-6921

Ole’s Nursery, Inc.

Landscaping • Vernon Kroshus • (218) 236-8590

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Real Estate & Sales • Rodney Bjornstad • (701) 491-6300

Painting & Staining • Steve Roberts • (701) 200-1662

Works of Light, LLC

Lighting • Melba Wenthin • (701) 235-3426

August

HBA of F-M New Member Report

Welcome to our new members!

Geothermal Solutions Incorporated Geo-Thermal Heating Bryce Bjerke PO Box 277 Hankinson, ND 58041 (701) 242-7252 Sponsor: Cindy Cooper, Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Ironhide Equipment, Inc. Equipment & Supply Matt Bydal 3903 Gateway Dr Grand Forks, ND 58203 (701) 772-5006 Sponsor: Chris Shea, Swanston Equipment

Jenson Construction Services Builder - General Lynn Jenson 1020 8th St S Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 866-4032 Sponsor: Paul Krabbenhoft, Coldwell Banker First Realty Myles Bosch Enterprises Inc. Insurance Myles Bosch 144 Woodcrest Dr N Fargo, ND 58102 (701) 367-1701 Sponsor: Jim Weiland, GOLDMARK Property Management Valley Central Vacuum Central Vacuums Dave Ruzicka 417 Main Ave Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 205-9225 Sponsor: TJ Haugrud, H2 Design/ Build

Win a free year of membership Your HBA tracks its members who pay dues before the month of renewal. These members go into a drawing for a free year of dues ($450 value). For Example, if your membership is paid through Aug. 31, your dues would need to be paid before Aug. 1 to be entered. Contact Amanda Ohlsen at (701) 232-5846 or amanda@hbafm.com with any questions.

HBA of F-M Member Renewal Report Thanks to these members who have renewed their membership and continue supporting the HBA of F-M. The number of years they’ve been members is reflected behind the company name. If you notice discrepancies, please let us know so we can update our records: (701) 232-5846. (Allow 60 days for name to reappear.) Eid-Co Buildings, Inc..........................................................59 Feder Realty Co..................................................................52 Star Masonry......................................................................35 North Star Plumbing & Heating, Inc....................................32 Bob’s Drywall, Inc...............................................................31 The Lightbenders Glass Studio..........................................29 GOLDMARK Property Management..................................25 Solberg, Stewart, Miller......................................................25 Western Products, Inc........................................................25 Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom...................24 Northland Truss Systems, Inc.............................................23 Alerus Financial..................................................................22 Dawson Insurance..............................................................22 Poss Custom Cabinets, Inc.................................................22 Heide Construction, Inc......................................................21 Twin City Sharpening, Inc...................................................20 Buchholz-Mastel Construction Inc......................................20 Danielson & Associates, Inc...............................................20 Butler Machinery Company................................................19 Crist Construction, Inc........................................................19 Remodeling By Foss..........................................................19 ResCom..............................................................................19 Windows Plus, Inc..............................................................18 Anderson Hardwood Floors LLC........................................15

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Bob Schmit Construction & Installation, Inc........................14 Henry Bros. Excavating, Inc................................................13 Heyer Engineering..............................................................13 Ostrom’s Hardware, Inc......................................................12 Casselton Lumber, Inc........................................................10 Krueger Construction, Inc...................................................10 Dream Homes LLC...............................................................9 Titan Homes Inc....................................................................9 by Design, Inc.......................................................................9 Cougar Tree Care Inc............................................................8 Premier Garage Tailored Living............................................8 Design Direction, Inc.............................................................8 Indigo Signworks, Inc............................................................7 Hannaher’s, Inc.....................................................................7 Nardini Fire Equipment.........................................................5 Stone Ridge Builders, Inc.....................................................4 Lexstar Real Estate Services, LLC.......................................3 Widmer Roel PC...................................................................3 H2 Design / Build..................................................................2 RDO Equipment...................................................................2 Footitt Homes, Inc.................................................................2 Capital Credit Union.............................................................1 Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.....1

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Calendar of Events

Advertiser Index

August 2014

ACME TOOLS....................................................................................... 27 Aggregate Industries, Inc. - North Central Region................................. 33

August 5...................................................... Education Committee, 8 a.m.

Bell State Bank & Trust.......................................................................... 21

August 5-8................................... NAHB Association Leadership Institute

Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND................................................................ 21

August 7....................... Associate Appreciation and Family Picnic, 5 p.m. August 8...................................................... Events Committee, 8:15 a.m.

Butler Machinery Company................................................................... 21 BW Insurance Agency, Inc..................................................................... 22 Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc....................................................... 22

August 13... New Member Development and Retention Committee, noon

Carpet World......................................................................................... 21

August 13............................................ HBA Executive Committee, 2 p.m.

Cass County Abstract Company........................................................... 19

August 14...............................................HBA Board of Directors, 11 a.m. August 18................................... Parade of Homes Committee, 3:30 p.m.

Cass County Electric Cooperative......................................................... 19 Coldwell Banker First Realty................................................................... 7 Crane Johnson Lumber Company......................................................... 40

August 19........................................Public Issues Committee, 11:30 a.m.

DECKMASTERS................................................................................... 22

August 26....................................................... Lunch Session, 11:30 a.m.

Goodin Company ................................................................................ 39

August 29.................................................................. HBA closes at noon

Hauck & Buchholz Drywall, Inc................................................................ 7 Lampert Lumber.................................................................................... 14 Mid-States Truss Company.................................................................... 40 Minnkota Windows, Inc............................................................................2 Northland Truss Systems, Inc................................................................35

Look forward to the Fall Parade of Homes, Remodeled Home Tour and Fall Home Show in September!

Property Resources Group....................................................................25

May’s Guess Who revealed!

June’s Guess Who revealed!

Guess Who! is a feature every month. We will run a childhood photo of an HBA board member, HBC trustee, Health Plan Trustee, committee chairperson or staff member.

Restore - Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humaity..........................................21 Rigels, Inc..............................................................................................24 Stenerson Lumber.................................................................................22 The Title Company................................................................................19 Xcel Energy.............................................................................................3 Interested in advertising? Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com

May’s Guess Who! Winner: Christina Graalum, First International Bank & Trust

June’s Guess Who! Winner:

Hints:

Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction

• He played the trumpet in grade school. • He is a fan of hockey and the Vikings. • He has a twin brother.

Answer: Andy Nelson, Lavelle Company Home Builders Care Foundation Trustee

• He sure “wood” like to help you with construction material needs, and he “cares” a lot about our industry.

Answer: Stephanie Lindemann, Prudential Premier Real Estate HBA Education Committee Chair

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Hints: • She grew up in Fargo and attended NDSU. • She is married to someone who is also involved with the HBA. • The meaning of her first name is crowned in victory.

August

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Home Builders Association of Fargo Moorhead 2014 Permit Report YTD (2nd quarter) 2010

DILWORTH Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total

Permits

4 4 0 0 0 0 0 27 1 0 7 39

Units

0 0 0

2011 Value Permits

$760,000 $760,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $137,500 $1,492,125 $0 $53,400 $2,443,025

10 10 0 0 0 0 1 30 8 0 5 54

$12,744,532 $10,216,532 $2,528,000 $0 $0 $0 $417,937 $2,559,778 $7,948,562 $0 $82,200 $23,753,009

27 27 0 0 0 2 4 230 46 0 39 348

Units

0 0 0

2012 Value Permits

$1,961,667 $1,961,667 $0 $0 $0 $0 $400,000 $145,996 $300,940 $0 $1,700 $2,810,303

4 4 0 0 0 0 0 36 2 0 4 46

$4,654,200 $4,654,200 $0 $0 $0 $4,090,000 $353,849 $1,881,363 $17,001,456 $0 $79,461 $28,060,328

44 38 6 0 0 0 3 262 41 0 96 446

Units

0 0 0

2013 Value Permits

$975,000 $975,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $129,773 $310,000 $0 $3,000 $1,417,773

12 12 0 0 0 0 0 28 0 0 13 53

$6,750,000 $6,090,000 $660,000 $0 $0 $0 $4,580,975 $2,141,760 $8,888,840 $0 $140,800 $22,502,375

41 31 10 0 0 5 16 173 39 0 25 299

Units

2014 Value Permits

5 5 0 0 0 0 1 25 2 0 11 44

$8,382,100 $7,271,400 $1,110,700 $0 $0 $12,140,000 $26,882,941 $1,741,548 $8,208,304 $0 $83,000 $57,437,893

103 53 26 6 0 1 12 208 44 0 26 394

5-Yr Avg Value

Permits

$1,317,000 $1,317,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,078,000 $306,239 $3,015,000 $0 $58,999 $5,775,238

7 7 0 0 0 0 0 29 3 0 8 47

$18,377,599 $11,244,674 $3,892,925 $3,240,000 $0 $660,000 $6,770,597 $3,356,923 $6,896,314 $0 $107,010 $36,168,443

59 42 13 1 0 2 8 239 41 0 48 398

$42,116,798 173 $35,922,798 137 $4,802,000 20 12 $1,392,000 16 0 $0 0 336 $22,490,999 14 $26,443,546 30 $8,999,222 524 $19,488,443 188 $13,865,084 39 $17,814,706 204 $151,218,798 1,172

$37,951,681 $31,357,681 $4,374,000 16 $2,220,000 0 $0 526 $43,838,000 $197,854,040 $8,437,448 $69,375,426 $76,854,991 $13,698,652 $448,010,238

168 128 26 14 0 8 21 562 200 23 145 1,126

$43,027,180 $39,140,180 $3,887,000 $0 $0 $12,010,000 $10,064,000 $1,553,942 $15,120,162 $0 $292,857 $82,068,141

219 167 28 3 0 11 22 165 37 3 28 485

$47,333,744 $41,513,744 $2,940,000 24 $2,880,000 0 $0 384 $28,100,000 $39,498,375 $2,933,181 $4,093,615 $16,241,551 $1,258,400 $139,458,866

156 127 20 5 0 5 12 151 26 3 27 381

$96,124,078 500 $84,932,378 362 $9,799,700 74 $1,392,000 25 $0 0 $46,640,999 26 $63,390,487 65 $12,482,850 922 $42,816,909 271 $13,865,084 42 $18,215,563 269 $293,535,970 2,095

$104,980,024 $85,433,099 $11,206,925 $8,340,000 $0 $72,598,000 $245,201,012 $15,033,791 $83,380,355 $93,096,542 $15,123,061 $629,412,785

390 303 60 20 0 14 41 981 270 26 229 1,952

0 0 0

$2,598,000 $2,598,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $188,138 $0 $0 $25,000 $2,811,138

Units

0 0 0

Units

0 0 0

20-Yr Avg Value

Permits

$1,522,333 $1,522,333 $0 $0 $0 $0 $295,600 $181,529 $1,023,613 $0 $28,420 $3,051,495

11 9 2 0 0 0 1 37 2 0 7 58

$10,181,686 $7,895,361 $1,638,325 $648,000 $0 $3,378,000 $7,801,260 $2,336,274 $9,788,695 $0 $98,494 $33,584,410

76 52 21 1 0 2 11 274 39 0 34 436

Units

0 0 7

Value

$1,640,930 $1,452,530 $188,400 $0 $0 $170,621 $1,188,983 $236,660 $305,868 $5,782 $48,560 $3,597,405

MOORHEAD Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total

82 60 22 0 0 0 7 324 37 0 55 505

0 0 0

0 0 60

0 0 0

0 0 190

24 0 6

5 0 51

3 1 51

$10,444,068 $7,887,836 $2,082,681 $377,800 $95,750 $2,650,134 $5,018,293 $2,669,792 $9,053,353 $1,425,000 $406,833 $31,667,473

FARGO Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total

166 105 44 17 0 1 14 630 189 18 133 1,151

17 0 66

$23,815,200 104 $17,038,700 92 $4,992,500 12 $1,784,000 0 $0 0 $3,500,000 6 $23,849,491 15 $6,025,130 547 $14,868,768 196 $9,699,875 15 $7,287,031 133 $89,045,495 1,016

$18,409,680 172 $16,956,280 125 $1,453,400 24 0 $0 23 0 $0 0 323 $18,924,900 9 $18,485,539 18 $6,121,820 596 $26,176,183 200 $19,266,410 19 $5,597,095 115 $112,981,627 1,129

$29,667,000 224 $22,769,000 180 $3,304,000 32 23 $3,594,000 12 0 $0 0 251 $17,861,294 9 $30,273,870 26 $8,440,538 511 $30,727,496 228 $9,701,417 22 $10,119,418 141 $136,791,033 1,161

14 0 300

$30,392,072 $24,808,892 $3,785,180 $1,798,000 $0 $21,323,039 $59,381,297 $7,604,832 $32,127,263 $25,877,555 $10,903,380 $187,609,438

170 110 52 8 8 0 0 11 292 26 538 185 22 121 1,073

$23,593,891 $17,738,926 $4,926,720 $928,245 $0 $15,060,318 $33,461,622 $5,933,389 $20,789,512 $17,348,069 $7,516,143 $123,702,945

WEST FARGO Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total

104 71 20 13 0 1 3 178 28 2 30 346

13 0 12

$16,234,500 $12,502,500 $2,282,000 $1,450,000 $0 $650,000 $2,175,000 $1,655,112 $2,768,825 $35,000 $2,691,077 $26,209,514

69 57 4 8 0 2 3 130 15 6 23 248

8 0 24

$13,708,500 $12,030,500 $732,000 $946,000 $0 $1,390,000 $320,000 $1,102,763 $1,415,010 $3,321,365 $132,040 $21,389,678

178 158 20 0 0 4 21 162 27 5 33 430

$34,895,590 $32,643,590 $2,252,000 0 $0 0 $0 48 $3,000,000 $20,493,500 $1,837,164 $2,078,695 $37,072,795 $3,446,950 $102,824,694

210 180 30 0 0 5 11 121 24 0 23 394

0 0 177

9 0 129

$31,039,903 $27,566,103 $2,418,600 $1,055,200 $0 $9,030,000 $14,510,175 $1,816,432 $5,095,261 $11,334,142 $1,564,265 $74,390,179

130 95 28 2 0 4 12 142 21 2 27 337

8 0 82

$18,266,796 $15,102,963 $2,536,682 $627,150 $0 $4,216,218 $6,649,107 $1,150,238 $2,966,841 $4,832,461 $870,930 $38,952,590

TOTAL Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total

7/23/2014

356 240 86 30 0 2 24 1159 255 20 225 2,041

30 0 78 0 0 0

$53,554,232 210 $40,517,732 186 $9,802,500 16 $3,234,000 8 $0 0 $4,150,000 10 $26,442,428 23 $10,377,520 937 $27,078,280 265 $9,734,875 21 $10,113,708 200 $141,451,043 2,041

8 0 407 0 0 0

$38,734,047 398 $35,602,647 325 $2,185,400 50 $946,000 23 $0 0 $24,404,900 13 $19,559,388 42 $9,251,942 1056 $44,893,589 270 $22,587,775 24 $5,810,296 248 $141,451,043 2,051

23 0 299 0 0 0

$72,287,590 487 $62,477,590 403 $6,216,000 72 $3,594,000 12 $0 0 $20,861,294 19 $55,348,345 53 $12,549,235 833 $42,005,031 291 $46,774,212 22 $13,710,168 202 $263,535,875 1,907

12 0 703 0 0 0

64 0 916 0 0 0

Due to changes made by different jurisdictions after the printing deadline, permit information reported here may have changed. For the most current permit information, please contact the individual cities.

27 0 481

$73,135,994 $61,792,689 $7,842,105 $3,501,200 $0 $33,731,039 $81,988,332 $11,939,067 $48,034,833 $37,211,698 $12,594,559 $298,635,522

386 266 101 12 19 0 0 17 413 49 991 247 24 190 1,903

$53,818,850 $42,182,256 $9,607,649 $1,933,195 $95,750 $22,097,292 $46,318,006 $9,990,079 $33,115,575 $23,611,312 $8,842,466 $197,793,579

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HBA of F-M Associate members! It’s time to nominate your favorite HBA of F-M Builder member(s) for the

BEAM Award BUILDERS ENGAGING ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Which Builders exemplify ‘It’s good business to do business with a member?’

he National Association of Home Builders “BEAM” (Builders Engaging Associate Members) award is an honor bestowed on one Builder (or local entity) chosen by a committee of Associate members as the one who personifies the motto, “It’s good business to do business with a member.” The HBA of F-M names a winner on the local level that advances to the state (North Dakota Association of Builders) level, and possibly to the national level. The Builder member nominees will be evaluated for the business period of May 31, 2013 – June 1, 2014, on: • Loyalty • Ethics • Trust • Communication • Consideration Two Builder members who receive the most nominations will be notified and asked to submit their list of suppliers/trade contractors. HBA of F-M staff will compare those lists, and send common companies the Builder evaulation form. A committee of past HBA of F-M Associates of the Year reviews the evaluations and chooses a winner.

Loyalty

My BEAM Nominations: 1.__________________________ 2.__________________________ 3.__________________________ 4.__________________________ 5.__________________________ Submitted by: Associate Member/

Nominator Name (required):________________________________________ Company:_______________________________________________________

Submittal deadline: Aug. 15

Return form to: HBA of F-M, 1802 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, N.D. 58103 (701) 280-1108 fax or info@hbafm.com Questions? Contact Krista Mund at (701) 232-5846 or kristam@hbafm.com

Past Winners • • •

2013: Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. 2012: John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. 2011: Hanson Bros., Inc.

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You must be an Associate or Associate Affiliate HBA of F-M member (not a Builder) to make nominations. You must provide your name on this nomination form. You can nominate up to five Builder members. You must submit your nominations by Aug. 15.

Remember! • • •

Trust

Consideration

Ethics

Communication

To see a list of eligible HBA of F-M Builder members, visit www.hbafm.com. Click “Directory,” and search by Member Type: Builder.

HBA of Fargo-Moorhead asks you to make nominations for 2014

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Builder & Associate of the Year

Each fall, two HBA of F-M members receive its highest honor: the Builder and Associate of the Year awards. The awards are based on work expended in the interest of fellow members, Association and community within the past year (Aug. 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014). These members are judged on:

1. Member Involvement and Industry Promotion (30 points) HBA of F-M involvement and what it has meant to the nominee personally and professionally over the years. The ways he/she furthers good business practices and promotes the home building industry to the general public. 2. Civic Activity (15 points) Local, state and national level participation in civic and service clubs, charitable activities, political commissions, fraternal or religious groups, etc. 3. Professional Accomplishments (20 points) For business owners, the development of his or her business from beginning to present. For employees of member companies, his/her role in the business and how he/she has developed it from the time started to the present. Also, actions taken to improve upon professionalism and or role in the trades industry. 4. Local Association Activity (30 points) Association offices and committee work, special assignments, membership recruitment, etc. 5. State and National Association Activities (5 points) Offices held and committee work, attendance and participation at state conventions, directors meetings, etc. Recipients of the Builder & Associate of the Year Awards will be chosen by a committee consisting of past winners, board members and HBA of F-M staff. The award will be presented at the Oct. 30 Member Meeting/Annual Meeting. Local winners go on to represent the HBA of F-M for consideration in the North Dakota Association of Builders’ Builder and Associate of the Year awards selection in November.

(Please make copies of this form, if needed.) I nominate:___________________________________________________________ Name Company

Reasons for nomination:_________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ My name/company:____________________________________________________ Submit your nomination(s) by faxing, emailing or mailing this form to the HBA of F-M office before Aug. 15, 2014. HBA of F-M 1802 32nd Ave. S. • Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 232-5846 • (701) 280-1108 fax • info@hbafm.com • www.hbafm.com

The Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead promotes an environment in which members and their businesses can prosper.

Past Builder of the Year Award Winners 1982................................. Gerald Eid �� Eid-Co Buildings 1983................................. John Mahan ��Mahan Construction 1984................................. Don Barnum ��ABC Seamless 1985................................. Roy Van Raden ��Van Raden Homes 1986................................. Charles Funfar �� Funfar Construction 1987................................. Michael Duffy ��Michael Duffy Co. 1988................................. Al Carlson ��Sun Builders Ltd. 1989................................. Terry Welle ��Terry Welle Construction 1990................................. Lowell Regstad �� Regstad Construction 1991................................. Bob Rood �� Robert Rood Contracting 1993................................. Rick Duval ��Rick Duval Construction 1994................................. Paul Kochmann ��Kochmann Brothers Homes 1995................................. Stan Ryland �� Ryland Homes 1996................................. Dan Passolt �� Paragon Builders 1997................................. Bob Footitt �� Bob Footitt Construction 1998................................. Mike Bullinger �� Western Products 2002................................. Dave Anderson �� Dave Anderson Construction 2004................................. Vern Hanson ��Hanson Bros., Inc. 2005................................. Mike Arnold ��Accent Contracting 2006................................. Kenneth Andersen �� KWA Constructors, Inc. 2007................................. Dan Lindquist �� Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. 2008................................. Tyrone Leslie ��Heritage Homes 1992, 1999....................... Bob Kochmann ��Kochmann Brothers Homes 2000, 2003 ...................... Don Dabbert, Jr. ��Contemporary Builders, Inc. 2001, 2009, 2010............. John Gunkelman ��Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. 2011................................. Jason Eid ��Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. 2012................................. Dave Anderson �� Dave Anderson Construction 2013................................. Darrick Guthmiller �� Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.

Past Associate of the Year Award Winners 1982................................. Bob Rood �� Consolidated Building Supply 1983................................. Rod Paseka �� Hebron Brick Supply 1984................................. Vince Haugen �� Haugen Masonry 1985................................. Ross Mathews �� Mathews Electric Company 1986................................. Dick Alsop �� Interior Lumber Company 1987................................. Fred Ishaug ��Star Concrete 1988................................. Jeff Swenson ��Twin City Garage Door 1989................................. Pete Polansky ��Hebron Brick Supply Company 1990................................. Phil McShane ��First Interstate Bank 1991................................. Dale Long �� Sears Contract Sales 1992................................. Bob Steckroat �� Mid-States Truss Company 1993................................. Chuck Huck ��Red River Electric, Inc. 1995................................. Marshal Albright �� Cass County Electric Cooperative 1996................................. Ryan Hoss ��Baker Nursery 1997................................. Gary Opp ��Opp Construction 1998................................. Rob Lyngstad �� E.W. Wylie Corporation 1999................................. Tim O’Leary ��Northern States Power 2000................................. Mark Calawerts ��Pella Windows & Doors 2001................................. Bruce Clapham �� Charleswood, Inc. 2002................................. Pat McManus ��McManus & Associates 2003................................. Jane Volk ��Gate City Bank 1994, 2004....................... Ken Krajsa �� State Bank & Trust 2005................................. Brent Atkins �� Minnkota Windows, Inc. 2006................................. LaVonne Selberg �� Nodak Stores 2007................................. Peggy Palmes �� TRN Abstract & Title 2008................................. Nancy Kelly �� Command Center 2009................................. John Vastag �� Laney’s, Inc. 2010................................. Toby Christensen ��Camrud Foss Concrete Constr., Inc. 2011................................. John Koerselman.............................. Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. 2012................................. Sylvia Lunski �� Design Direction, Inc. 2013................................. Terry Lipp...................................... Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom