2015 January Plains Builder by Home Builders Association of F-M

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Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead 1802 32nd Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103 Phone: (701) 232-5846 Fax: (701) 280-1108 www.hbafm.com info@hbafm.com Publisher Bryce Johnson Editor Krista Mund Coordination, Design and Production Chelsea Smith

The Plains Builder is published 12 times per year by the Home Builders Association of F-M 1802 32nd Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103 It is mailed or emailed to all members of the HBA of F-M Address editorial inquiries to Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead 1802 32nd Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103 Phone: (701) 232-5846 Fax: (701) 280-1108 info@hbafm.com Subscription rate for members is $15, which is included in annual dues The Home Builders Association does not accept responsibility for or endorse any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles ASSOCIATION STAFF Executive Vice President Bryce Johnson Director of Development & Education Jenny Erickson Communications Manager Krista Mund Events Coordinator Lindsey Nogosek Director of Accounting & Records Amanda Ohlsen Communications & Office Coordinator Chelsea Smith Membership & Marketing Coordinator Allison Weckman

2015 HBA of F-M Executive Committee and Board of Directors President and National Director Clay Dietrich , Dietrich Homes, Inc. President Elect and National Director Tom Spaeth, Accent Contracting Treasurer Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes Associate Vice President and National Director John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. Secretary Paul Krabbenhoft, Coldwell Banker First Realty Past President and National Director Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. Directors Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Harry Gilbertson, Harry Gilbertson Construction Darrick Guthmiller (National Director), Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Ursula Hegvik, Smart Spaces, Inc. Kimberly Krueger Tehan, Krueger Construction, Inc. Terry Lipp, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc. Dustin Murray, Dustin Murray Construction Gary Orth, Cornerstone Specialties, Inc. Todd Rasmussen, Valley Lights Broc Roberson, Stone Ridge Builders, Inc. Robin Swanson, Superior Insurance Ex-officios to the board of directors Senior Life Director Gerald Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Life Director and NDAB State Representative John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.

Life Director and NDAB Associate National Director Ken Krajsa, Bell State Bank & Trust Life Director and NDAB Treasurer Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Life Directors Don Dabbert, Jr., Dabbert Custom Homes, Inc. John Mahan, Mahan Construction, Inc.

BUILDER FEATURES 7

HBA Mourns the Passing of Mayor Dennis Walaker

DEPARTMENTS

New Year: New Members

6 Letter From the HBA of

Check out six tips from Membership & Marketing Coordinator Allison Weckman to improve your recruitment game.

Top to Bottom Remodeling

A look inside Accent Kitchen and Bathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Showroom and find out the story of its growth into a one-stop shop.

My Home is Your Home

Why opening up your home to the public is the right marketing for you.

Top-Notch Education at Discounted Prices

Education opportunities to take advantage of in 2015.

5 News Briefs F-M President

12 Letter from the North

Dakota Association of Builders

14 Letter from the

Builders Association of Minnesota

Letter From the HBC Foundation President New Member Report

NEWS BRIEFS

Hires & Promotions

Arnie Kuhn, Bryan Vidger, Cornelius Kooren, Jim McEvers, Mary Scherling and Maren Day Woods have joined Advantage Realtors, Inc. as sales associates. Cecelia Jorud has been promoted to personal banking officer at Bell State Bank & Trust. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota has promoted Val Schwartz to manager of the customer contact center; Jennifer Fell to health benefits consultant and George Fraza and Stacey Belka to marketing service representatives. Kelsie Bye has been hired as a marketing service representative at BCBSND’s office in Devils Lake. Dar Gulsvig has joined Coldwell Banker First Realty’s sales team. Cornerstone Bank has hired Steve Thielman to work at its information technology help desk. Ashley Krump has joined Dawson Insurance as a personal lines account manager. Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority has promoted Kayla Evenson to assistant project manager for the Lashkowitz High Rise and Breanna Halvorson to office specialist/eligibility. The Fargo-Moorhead Area Association of Realtors has elected officers and directors for 2015. Those elected are Bob Lee, president; Ben Schroeder, president-elect; Jodi Tollefson, vice president; and Jeff Shipley, past president. Directors are Al Havig, LuAnn White, Shawn Ostlie, Vicky Matson, Susie Nickell, and Nick Olson. Daryl Braham has been named a NAR director and MNAR director and Dave Lanpher was also named a MNAR director. The Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Kali Mork as the director of the Fargo-Moorhead Athletic Commission and Lexi Braun has been promoted from administrative assistant to visitor center manager.

Keller Williams Roers Realty has hired six new real estate agents and two administrative staff members. The real estate agents include: Tara Hjermstad, Tyler Hunter, Paige Mauch, Sonia N’Kulu, Erin Soderstrom and Mike Uriell. Jennifer Pischel has been hired as an office administrator for agent Micah Thureen, and Megan Smith joins the firm as the executive assistant. Midcontinent Communications has hired Justin Forde as the director of public affairs in North Dakota. Forde was most recently the regional director for Sen. John Hoeven’s Fargo office. Austin Birrenkott, Denise Graunke, Jody Jahner and Joe Weisenburger have joined the RDO Equipment Field Support Office. Rebecca Thiem has joined Serkland Law Firm in a newly established Bismarck office as an attorney, focusing on commercial and general litigation, business transactions, employment litigation, mediation and arbitration and professional malpractice defense. T.L. Stroh Architects has hired Kelly Bauer and Ryan Thomsen as architecture interns. Thomsen Homes, LLC has hired Jessica Metcalf as director of sales and marketing. Metcalf joins Thomsen with three years of experience in new construction home sales. Prior to new construction home sales, she spent many years in customer service roles in different industries. Metcalf will be focused on sales and marketing within Thomsen Homes. VISIONBank has hired Kortney Grunewald as a credit analyst. Western State Bank has hired

Stacy Jamieson as a consumer loan processor, Braden Rahman as a credit analyst and Ed Van Vlaenderen as a senior network engineer.

Awards & Accolades

The Associated General Contractors of North Dakota has awarded Rick Electric, Inc. its 2014 Safety Award in the Associate Division. JoAnn Mehring and Julie DuBois have been honored for five years of service to Insure Forward. Both are employed as customer service agents. The North Dakota District Office of the Small Business Administration has honored Starion Financial with its Director’s Award. Lenders are chosen annually for their commitment to small-business financing using SBA programs. In 2014, Starion Financial approved 18 loans and $1.9 million in small-business financing under the SBA 7(a) Loan Program.

Education course scheduled for April on Minnesota code changes

Starting Jan. 24, Builders must abide by new Minnesota code. The HBA of F-M will hold a course on the new code in April. BAM also has many resources available to the HBA members. Please see page 23 for more on BAM’s available resources.

Builders must register by March 9 for Spring Parade of Homes

Builders, don’t forget the Spring Parade of Homes is right around the corner. Registrations are due March 9. The Parade of Homes is the best way to raise awareness, generate traffic and is a great marketing tool for builders. Check out page 26 to hear about other Builders’ experiences on the Parade.

2015 dues deductibility statement

2015 dues payments to the HBA of F-M are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, dues payments may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses, subject to exclusion

News Briefs continued on page 23

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

HBA Gears Up for Legislative Sessions, Preps for New Year Celebration Happy New Year! I am honored to serve as the HBA of F-M’s president for 2015.

Thank you to Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc., for her efforts and dedication last year. It was a productive year as we confronted many advocacy issues for you. We began working in October to assist Fargo in efforts to extend the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s basement exception. If Fargo loses this exception, new homes and buildings in the city will not be allowed to feature a basement in new construction. Read more about this issue on page 9 and stay tuned as we wait for the result. This is just one example of your HBA working to keep housing affordable, and we are involved in countless other issues as they arise. The change of the calendar means that both state Legislatures will fire up soon. We look forward to working hand-in-hand with our state associations and state lawmakers on housing industry issues. We have a busy year of education, public events, member meetings and more already lined up. Check out pages 30-31 and 38 for a list and get them on your schedule today.

New Year Celebration

I want to personally invite you to our New Year Celebration and City Night Jan. 29 at the Radisson in downtown Fargo. Join us for drinks, a wonderful meal, social hour, mayoral panel and the installation of our 2015 board of directors. The meeting will feature an industry update from our local commission and council leaders, showcase our 2014 year in review and install our board of directors. This event is a fun evening of socializing, great food and drink, and a way for our leaders to discuss topics of interest especially for the home building industry, plus answer questions from you. We’re planning an interactive and fun session, along with time to connect with city leaders and your peers during our social before the dinner and meeting.

Congratulations to state award winners, incoming leaders

In late November, the North Dakota Association of Builders held its Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet in Grand Forks. Congratulations to (three of our very own on winning state honors): 2014 NDAB Associate of the Year Robin Swanson, Superior Insurance; 2014 NDAB Builder of the Year Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. and 2014 NDAB BEAM Award winner Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.! It was wonderful to see our friends from around the state and celebrate the achievements of the building industry. We welcome the incoming leaders for the state.

Home & Garden Show

The Red River Valley Home & Garden Show is fast-approaching: Feb. 27- March 1. Thanks to all the exhibitors, sponsors and volunteers who make it happen. The Forum is selling ads for the guide inserted in the newspaper Feb. 23. Call (701) 241-5496 for details. This is the official guide and is published in conjunction with the HBA. If you are an exhibitor, purchase an ad and help attract customers to your booth! If you are not yet an exhibitor and want to sign up, contact Lindsey Nogosek at (701) 232-5846 or lindsey@hbafm.com. There are also sponsorships open for the show that offer great promotional opportunities for your company through television, radio and print, depending on the level of sponsorship. Contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@ hbafm.com.

January at a glance

Jan. 5 ND Energy Code Education

Jan. 6 World of Thanks

Jan. 9 Electrical Contractor

Continuing Education

Jan. 12

Membership Committee Meeting

Jan. 12

HBA Executive Committee Meeting

Jan. 13 HBA Board of

Directors Meeting

Jan. 15 Remodelers Council Meeting

Jan. 16 Minnesota Building

Contractor Continuing Education

Jan. 20-22 NAHB International Builders’ Show Jan. 27 Lunch Session

Jan. 28

Scaffolding Safety Training

Jan. 29 Public Issues

Committee

Jan. 29 New Year Celebration Clay Dietrich, HBA President Dietrich Homes, Inc. 6

Jan. 30 Minnesota Plumbing

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WALAKER HBA Mourns the Passing of Mayor Dennis Walaker by Roz Leighton, Public Affairs Coordinator On Dec. 2, the city of Fargo lost its greatest supporter, Mayor Dennis Walaker. Walaker served the city for over 25 years, first as public works operations manager, and then as mayor from 2006 until the time of his death. Walaker was a champion for flooding issues in the city as well as the region’s strongest advocate for the F-M Diversion project that would protect the city to 500year flood levels. In 2009, Walaker represented the city on a national stage as the floodwaters in Fargo rose to the point where federal officials recommended evacuation; Mayor Walaker refused and insisted that the people of Fargo stay and be allowed to protect their homes and their city. When President Obama signed legislation federally authorizing the project through the Water Resources Development Act bill, Walaker was present and will forever be a figure associated with successful flood fights. Walaker was also a great supporter of affordable housing and the building industry. He recognized the need for housing at all price points and pushed for housing options for all of Fargo’s residents. “We thoroughly enjoyed many years of working with Mayor Walaker, and he will be dearly missed,” says Bryce Johnson, HBA executive vice president. “We wish the best to interim Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney as he undertakes the task of running the city.”

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PUBLIC ISSUES

Fargo Applies for Extension of Basement Exception

by Roz Leighton, Public Affairs Coordinator The HBA of F-M has been working closely with the city of Fargo’s engineering department to ensure that when the new Federal Emergency Management Agency floodplain maps are released on Jan. 16, Fargo will continue receiving the basement exception. FEMA first granted the city the basement exception in 1975 and, over the past 40 years, there has not been a single documented failure in floodproof basement construction. The city engineering department submitted a request to FEMA in late November, supplemented with information from various engineering firms and letters of support from North Dakota’s congressional delegation and local officials. A section of the city’s application included a request for FEMA to exempt the city from enforcing a 5-foot differential between Base Flood Elevation (BFE) and the top of the basement floor. The HBA provided supplemental information outlining the significant financial impacts that requiring the differential would have. The HBA’s support letter included financials highlighting three price levels of homes, entry-level or starter home ($280,000), mid-level ($350,000) and high-end ($500,000). The financial impacts included $17,500 per lot regardless of the home value or size plus an additional $10.25-$12 per square foot depending on the size of the foundation. This results in an additional $29,500 for an entry-level home, a 10.5 percent increase; an additional $35,500 for a mid-level home, a 10.1 percent increase; and an additional $42,500 for a high-end home, an 8.5 percent increase. The price increases would be detrimental not only to the home-building industry, but would discourage first-time home buyers from investing in the community, leading to even greater financial ramifications. According to a study of the Fargo metropolitan statistical area completed by the National Association of Home Builders in 2014, a $1,000 increase in the price results in about 195 households no longer being able to afford homes. Consider the entry-level example: a $29,500 increase would “price out” over 5,700 households from buying in the Fargo market. HBA President, Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc., and State Representative and Life Director John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc., spoke on behalf of the building industry in support of extending the basement exception and encouraged the city commission to vote in favor of sending the request to FEMA. The city commission sided with the building industry and the request was sent to FEMA in late November. The city of Fargo and the HBA await results of the extension request and will keep members updated. If you have any questions regarding the basement exception or the status of the request please contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846 or the Fargo Engineering Department at (701) 241-1545. Thank you to the Fargo Engineering Department’s April Walker and Nathan Boerboom for their extensive work.

HBA Prepares for Legislative Sessions

by Roz Leighton, Public Affairs Coordinator The HBA was very involved in the 2014 November elections. Now with the elections behind us, the Legislative sessions in Minnesota and North Dakota are soon to convene on Jan. 6. We are all aware that the building industry consistently faces battles in the regulatory and political areas on the local, state and federal levels. There are opportunities for you to get involved with the advocacy efforts on both the Minnesota and North Dakota sides of the river. North Dakota Legislative Reception The HBA is working closely with the North Dakota Association of Builders to put forward an aggressive prohousing agenda during the legislative session which is now underway. NDAB is hosting a legislative reception Feb. 17 in Bismarck and all HBA members are invited. Legislators from districts across the state have been invited to event. Minnesota Builder Day at the Capitol The HBA extends its housing advocacy efforts to Minnesota, where we work closely with the Builders Association of Minnesota. The HBA is taking part in BAM’s Builder Day at the Capitol on Feb. 18. The HBA will arrange carpools and is looking for members interested in getting involved on the Minnesota side of the river. If you are interested and available to take part in either event for North Dakota or Minnesota, please contact Bryce Johnson at (701) 232-5846 or brycea@hbafm.com.

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November HBA Accomplishments

Each month the HBA staff puts together a list outlining what the HBA has done for you, including education opportunities, legislative work, events and meetings staff have attended • Promoted voting to help pass N.D. Measure 2 relating to transfer taxes and vote down N.D. Measure 5 relating to the creation of a massive conservation fund. • Remained an active member of the North Dakotans for Common Sense Conservation Coalition. • Continued work with the city of Fargo on extending the city’s current basement exception with FEMA. • Spoke at the Fargo City Commission meeting in support of the basement exception. • Hosted safety training covering defensive driving and CPA/First Aid/AED. • Attended a Waters of the United States Conference in Bismarck coordinated by the U.S. and BismarckMandan Chamber of Commerce groups. • Attended the North Dakota Association of Builders’ board meeting and Annual Meeting in Grand Forks. • Hosted a continuing education course for Minnesota plumbers. • Supported member company, Midcontinent Communications, by attending the announcement of its “Gigabit Frontier Initiative.” • Hosted a lunch session with Weyerhauser on its Trus Joists engineered wood products.

• Hosted a house blessing for the HBC Build with Habitat, which helped provide a home to Sonia Greer and her daughter, Madison. Greer is a veteran of the armed services, and this was Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity’s first Veteran Build. • Rang bells two days at West Acres’ main entrance as part of the Salvation Amy’s Red Kettle campaign. • Met with the Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeMoorhead’s Advisory Committee regarding the elimination of its twoyear carpentry program. • Brought in a Houzz.com representative to work with members on maximizing their presence on Houzz. Houzz is social media geared toward the home building and home improvement industry. • Participated in the Builders Association of Minnesota’s Government Relations Committee conference call. • Attended the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce’s Public Affairs Committee meeting. As of press time, December wasn’t over yet, so we’re always a month behind. Thank you for your understanding!

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As the new year begins, the HBA of F-M reminds you of the benefits of being a member. The HBA teams up with the Village Business Institute to provide an Employee Assistance Program. All HBA members can join the EAP consortium and receive Employee Assistance Program benefits for their employees at a discounted rate. Once you are a member of the consortium, there is no cost to employees for services provided. The EAP provides confidential, independent counseling services to employees of member companies, and members of their households. The EAP is based on a household aggregate model, with the availability of up to four sessions per household member. Each household has a minimum of eight sessions available and sessions may be combined by the household and used how they see fit. Professional assistance is available in a variety of areas: • Relationship issues (marriage counseling, family counseling, parent/child counseling, etc.) • Emotional health (stress, anxiety, depression, grief, etc.) • Drug and alcohol issues (assessments, evaluation and prevention education) • Workplace issues (sexual harassment, dealing with difficult people, handling conflict, changes, job stress, etc.) • Crisis counseling (Talk to a counselor 24/7) • Financial issues (budget counseling, debt management, retirement planning, etc.) • Legal issues - Family Law (divorce, wills, custody) and Civil Law (housing, harassment, motor vehicle) • Wellness resources • Educational services Through Village counselors and affiliate providers, services are available across the country. Unlike many other employee assistance programs, VBI includes financial counseling as a part of its benefit. For more information, contact Charlie Lindberg at (701) 451-5034.

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NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS

2015 Will Be an Exciting Year! Hello and Happy New Year to

everyone! I am so excited to serve as your North Dakota Association of Builders’ president for 2015. First a few things about me. I am the heating LeRoy Kurtyka department manager at Northern NDAB President Plumbing Supply where I have been employed since 1977. I have been involved with the Home Builders Association since 1990. I am married with two adult children and four grandchildren. In my spare time I enjoy University of North Dakota “Sioux” sporting events, cross country skiing, and being a grandpa. January will be a busy month for us as we kick off the year with Energy Code Training Classes all across the state. Due to a partnership and grant through the North Dakota Department of Commerce, we were able to bring a trainer to all six local association communities to offer this half day seminar free to all Members. The classes run Jan. 5-9 and we thank all participants. An upcoming opportunity is for those members attending the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas this month. We are hosting our annual North Dakota Reception at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. It’s free for NDAB Members and North Dakota residents to attend and we expect more than 200 of you again! It will definitely be a fun get together. Another way our members can participate in January is legislatively. Session has begun and we value our members’ input on issues and bills that will be affecting our industry. Kim, along with our board and the NDAB Government Affairs Committee, will be tracking bills and reporting outcomes throughout the next several months. Be sure to communicate with us your areas of concern and let us know if we can help facilitate any Capitol visits. I think we have a great year ahead for our organization and I hope that we can continue to bring you great value for your Membership. LeRoy Kurtyka

Happy New Year! As we ring in the New Year, the

North Dakota Association of Builders is also excited to welcome new board members and a new website! Please check out www.NDBUILD.com and a special thanks goes out to Brad Bombardiere and Emily Bombardiere Kim Schneider with Realityco in working so patiently NDAB Executive Officer with us in redesigning our new interactive website. We hope that all of you find it easy to navigate, appealing to view and full of valuable information! In 2014 we started to roll out an e-newsletter and if you have interest in being a guest author, we welcome article ideas! As shared in last month’s newsletter, on Nov. 14 the NDAB board of directors and special guests gathered in Grand Forks to toast our successful past year and celebrate the future year ahead of us. We are thrilled to introduce and welcome everyone to 2015 NDAB President LeRoy Kurtyka. I am also honored to welcome our newest Board Members: Incoming Board Members: • Dickinson Area BA: Lance Kilwein • Forx Builders Assoc: Bill Knipe • HBA of Fargo-Moorhead: John Koerselman • Minot Association of Builders: Phil Risbrudt • Williston Area BA: Jim Rasche • Williston Area BA: David Nordenstrom • Bismarck-Mandan HBA: Greg Zenker We truly value our board members and the time and dedication they put into serving on the board. Thank You! January is also the month to renew your sponsorships or sign up for one! If interested in learning more, please contact our office at (701) 222-2401 or visit our website for details. Starting Jan. 6, if you need me, you can find me at the North Dakota Capitol. As a registered lobbyist for NDAB, I will be monitoring bills and working closely with the Government Affairs Committee. Please watch the newsletter and e-newsletter for updates and calls to action. As the experts in the field, your voice matters most and I will be keeping you updated on important legislation. Kim Schneider

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NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS BISMARCK-MANDAN HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION DOT FRANK, EXECUTIVE OFFICER (701) 222-2400 BMHBA.COM • The BMHBA hosted its General Membership Meeting & Board Elections event Nov. 25. Teddy Roosevelt was the keynote speaker providing insight into his building and association experiences and inspiring all. • Three new board members were elected on Nov. 25 – Parker Pladson, Venture Building Company; Jeff Sattler, Sattler Homes and Susie Franklin, Capital Credit Union. • More than 150 members turned out for the Holiday Open House hosted at Sixteen03 Main Events on Dec. 16. Live music, appetizers prepared by Chef Grego DiDonna and a board wrapping contest were three highlights. • The association has been working with the state Department of Heath as it reapplies for its EPA discharge permit.

DICKINSON AREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION IRENE SCHAFER, EXECUTIVE OFFICER (701) 483-0044 DICKINSONAREABUILDERS.COM • Dickinson Area Builders Christmas Party was at Lady J’s Club & Catering. • Gingerbread House auction proceeds went to Domestic Violence. • Residential Energy Code Training at Butler Machinery was Jan. 6. • Home Show planning is moving forward.

FORX BUILDERS ASSOCIATION BETTY MCDONALD, EXECUTIVE OFFICER (701) 746-4536 FORXBUILDERS.COM • Jim Bisson, Keith’s Lock & Key, hosted a great December Builders After Hours. The Membership Committee members each brought a dish to share. There was lots of food, beverages and fun had by those that attended. Keith’s Lock & Key also celebrated its 40th year in business. • The Installation of Officers January General Membership Meeting will be held Jan. 27 at the Grand Forks Country Club. • Our annual Contractor’s Education Day is scheduled for Feb. 19 at Muddy Rivers. This is an all-day event with the classes approved for Minnesota continuing education credits.

MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS VICKY FLAGSTAD, EXECUTIVE OFFICER (701) 852-0496 MINOTAB.COM • Member Appreciation Holiday Social was well attended and many, many items were donated to assist the Men’s Winter Refuge home. Thanks to all who donated

to this worthy cause. • The Minot Association of Builders wishes all NDAB members a very Happy New Year! Let’s make 2015 even better than last year for our associations. Under LeRoy’s leadership we know that will happen. • Minot will hold the Energy Code class Jan. 8 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Grand Hotel. Registration forms have been sent out to all members.

WILLISTON AREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION BETH SUNDHEIM, EXECUTIVE OFFICER (701) 572-5744 WILLISTONBUILDERS.COM • No Report Thank you to the all of the NDAB 2014 Partners who will be featured as International Builders’ Show North Dakota State Reception Sponsors in Las Vegas this month! We truly appreciate your support! • Gold - Montana Dakota Utilities Co. • Silver - Bismarck-Mandan HBA, Dawson Insurance/ State Auto Insurance, HBA of Fargo-Moorhead, Miller Insulation Co., Inc., Northern Plumbing Supply • Bronze - Bank of North Dakota, Bell State Bank & Trust, Forx Builders Association, Minot Association of Builders, ND Guaranty & Title Co., ND Housing Finance Agency, ProBuild, RDO Equipment Co., Williston Area Builders Association We also want to recognize our 2014 ND Professional Builders. Thank you for continuing to learn and seek out ways to stay current in your industry! The first educational opportunity for 2015 is Energy Code Training taking place January 5 -8 in each Local Association community. We hope to see many of you take advantage of this FREE training for Members!

2014 PROFESSIONAL BUILDERS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Eric Berg, Fargo Charles Bon, Robinson Michael Bullinger, Fargo Don Dabbert, Fargo Jason Eid, Fargo Aaron Greterman, Fargo John Gunkelman, Fargo Todd Halle, Harwood John Hough, Moorhead Robert Kockmann, Fargo Greg Krueger, Fargo Tyrone Leslie, Fargo Dan Lindquist, Fargo David Nordstrom, Williston Gary Orth, Fargo Tom Spaeth, Fargo Mark Spriggs, Moorhead Mike Workman, Fargo Charles Zach, Wahpeton

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BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF MINNNESOTA

2014 State Industry Award Winners Announced Members gathered from around the state Dec. 11 for the

annual Builders Association of Minnesota board meeting and to celebrate the industry with the 2014 Awards Dinner and Holiday Party. Featuring industry leader Susan Marvin, president of Marvin Windows and Doors, and honoring Senator Leroy Stumpf and three association members, the celebration was well attended and a success. Fundraising efforts for BUILD-PAC and BAM-PAC were more than achieved. Together we raised over $12,000 for BUILD-PAC and over $2,500 for BAM-PAC! Thank you to all that attended and thank you to our event sponsors: The Builders Group, Marvin Windows & Doors, Xcel Energy, Lyman Companies, and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. In addition to some amazing fundraising to support the industry, we recognized the outstanding contributions of three members and one legislator. Congratulations to our “bestof-the-best” 2014 state industry award winners! • Builder of the Year - Craig Skorr, Skorr Construction • Associate of the Year - Keith Kylmala, Kylmala Truss • President’s Award Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes • Champion of the Industry - Senator Leroy Stumpf During the annual board meeting Susan Marvin installed the 2015 BAM board of directors, executive committee and president. Thank you to our 2015 leaders! We look forward to great things in the coming year. • President - Mike Paradise, Bigelow Homes • President Elect - KC Chermak, Pillar Homes • Builder Vice President - Kurt Welker, Welker Custom Homes • Associate Vice President - George Cundy, Terrace Design & Development 14

• Secretary - Gerry Traut, Xcel Energy • Treasurer - Eric Peter, Wells Federal Bank • Past President - Chad Kompelien, Kompelien Custom Homes It was a celebratory night for BAM and the statewide industry. Thank you again to our 2015 board and executive committee. Thank you for the excellent fundraising efforts on behalf of BUILDPAC and BAM-PAC and congratulations to the 2014 award winners!

Dietrich wins BAM’s Highest Honor

by Roz Leighton, Public Affairs Coordinator HBA of F-M President Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc., traveled to the Twin Cities in mid-December to attend the Builders Association of Minnesota’s annual Holiday Party. There, Dietrich was awarded the President’s Award, the highest honor a non-member can receive from the association. BAM President Chad Kompelien says, “Clay went above and beyond for the association and industry, and I’m honored to recognize him for his time, effort and expertise. The industry is lucky to have him.” Dietrich, a retired assistant fire chief from Moorhead was a strong advocate for the building industry during the past Minnesota legislative session where a bill was proposed that would make fire sprinklers mandatory in new homes over 3,500 square feet. His expertise on not only the building aspect of the issue, but the fire and safety side, as well was heavily relied upon by BAM as it fought the overreaching regulations during the last session. Unfortunately Gov. Dayton threatened to veto the bonding bill if the sprinkler prohibition mandate was not removed from it and BAM’s efforts were thwarted. On behalf of the HBA of F-M we would like to congratulate Dietrich on this honor and thank BAM for its extensive lobbying efforts on this issue. www.hbafm.com

New Year: New Members Check out six tips from Membership & Marketing Coordinator Allison Weckman to improve your recruitment game.

Share your personal experience.

Personal contact is always better than sending an application or information in the mail. Tell him or her why you find value in being a member. There are a lot of benefits to membership and not everyone takes advantage of everything, so share your experience and find out what he or she wants to get out of membership.

Know which of your trade partners are members already and which ones aren’t.

It’s hard to recruit if you are unsure if a company is a member. The HBA of F-M offers a Membership Directory both in hard copy and online. Keep a hard copy in your vehicle or check online before you give them a call about a job. Then, when you’re talking to them, just ask if they’ve ever thought about joining the HBA.

Have a goal.

The HBA sets a goal of how many new members leaders want to recruit each year. Each director on the board is asked to recruit two new members yearly. Goals help you to track your progress and measure your success, so make a goal for yourself. If you know that you do business with four companies that are not HBA members, maybe your goal is to recruit one of them this year. Maybe your goal is to recruit one a month over the next four months. Set a goal that you think you can achieve and go for it!

Know who qualifies to be a member.

The HBA has membership criteria, so it’s great to familiarize yourself with the qualifications before recruiting. A Builder member must have a valid contractor’s license in the state in which he or she does work and pulls permits to build homes. An Associate member is anyone who is related to the building industry. The Membership Committee reviews all membership applications and makes a recommendation to the board of directors to approve the applicant or not. If you are unsure if your prospect qualifies for membership, you can either call me to ask or you can suggest that he or she submit an application to see how the committee and board vote.

Offer to be a sponsor and be there for your recruit during the ‘welcoming’ phase.

The HBA has a Membership Committee, focusing on recruitment and retention. The committee reaches out to new members one month and four months after they’ve joined to answer any questions and find out how things are going. As a new member’s sponsor, it’s great if you can do the same. Invite him or her to a committee meeting or to attend a member meeting. Introduce him or her to other members.

Utilize resources.

The HBA has a Membership Committee and a me - use us! Maybe you feel comfortable starting the conversation with a prospective member, but you don’t want to be the one to close the deal. Contact a committee member or the me and let us know where you’re at with your prospect. We can take it from there.

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Feb. 27 - March 1 Fargodome

The 2015 Red River Valley Home & Garden Show is only two months away. Limited spots are available, so get registered today to take part in a show that typically brings in 8,000 - 10,000 prospects. To sign up for a booth space or receive more information about the show contact Lindsey Nogosek at (701) 232-5846 or lindsey@hbafm.com. This year, Kimberly Lacy from HGTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Curb Appeal will be the featured speaker. Lacy will present Curb Appeal Made Simple and What to Renovate - How to properly phase your renovation projects and which projects are diy or hire. Lacyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vibrant personality and exciting tips will draw a crowd! Sponsorships are also a great way to get your name out whether you are exhibiting in the show or not. Contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com to sign up or receive additional information on sponsorships. Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor Accent Kitchen and Bath and our

Exhibitor Beverage Sponsor, Culligan Water Conditioning! For those who have already signed up, make sure to look for the exhibitor packet in the mail the second week of January. The packet includes information on electricity, decorator needs and other important information pertaining to the show. 16

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Survey Finds a Well Designed Home is Key to People who recently remodeled and/or redecorated are happier and more relaxed at home

A well designed home is key to happiness, according to a Houzz survey completed last year of more than 6,000 home owners. Houzz, the leading home remodeling and design platform, found that home design impacts overall happiness for nine out of ten home owners surveyed (87 percent). The findings also revealed that the majority of homeowners are happier at home than away from home (65 percent). These findings were consistent across men and women, and across home locations in urban, suburban and rural areas. However an even greater percentage of those in newly built homes (71 percent) say they are happier being at home than away, while the percentage of those happiest at home falls to only 51 percent for those who describe their home as “in need of work.” People say improving their home improves their lives. Those who have remodeled and/or redecorated in the last two years say they are happier (74 percent), more relaxed (51 percent) and tidier (35 percent) at home post-renovation. Nearly one third also entertain more often (31 percent). When it comes to what makes them happy at home, big windows and comfortable furniture top the list (74 and 70 percent respectively). Men are more than twice as likely as women to derive happiness from a big screen TV (40 percent versus 17 percent). The happiest rooms of the home are common areas such as the family/living room (42 percent) and kitchen (15 percent). People who responded that their homes need work, however, say that they are happiest in the bedroom (23 percent). Home owners are happiest in rooms that are clean and organized (72 percent) and comfortable (68 percent), yet there are gender differences. For men, comfort is king, while women favor rooms that are neat and clean above all. Additional findings include: • The nuclear family = happiness: The majority of home owners are happiest at home with just their immediate family (49 percent), while more than a quarter prefer their home bursting with friends and family (29 percent). Twenty-two percent of respondents report being happiest at home when they’re alone. • Men are night owls: When asked during what time of day they’re happiest at home, a majority of men chose the evening (57 percent). Women are evenly split between morning and evening. Rural and suburban homeowners are more likely to be happiest at home during the morning while urban dwellers are split between the morning and evening. Just a small percentage of all groups prefer the afternoon.

Happiness

• Happiness means never having to do the dishes: When given the option of chores to skip, home owners report that they would be happiest if there were never dirty dishes left in the sink (32 percent). Also popular was never having to make the bed (16 percent). • Sound preferences vary by neighborhood and gender: For home owners in rural neighborhoods, nothing beats the sound of wildlife with 30 percent saying these sounds makes them happiest. For suburban dwellers, the sound of children and family conversations tops the list (34 percent) while urbanites prefer to hear music (30 percent). Along gender lines, one third of men say music makes them happiest at home while a third of women prefer the sound of family. Not surprisingly, sounds from big screen TVs are three times more popular among men than women (15 percent versus five percent). • Nothing beats good home cooking: When it comes to smells in the home, good food cooking or baking had the most votes (39 percent) followed by a breeze from outside (33 percent) and candles burning (14 percent). With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community powered by social tools, Houzz is the easiest way for people to get the design inspiration, project advice, product information and professional reviews they need to help turn ideas into reality. For more information, visit www.houzz.com.

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Wenzel Retires as Moorhead Building Official

by Krista Mund, Communications Manager On Jan. 23, Moorhead Building Official Kurt Wenzel retires from a career of over 20 years in the city’s inspections office. His plans for the future: “My wife and I will move to the lake in the Walker, Minnesota, area so we can fish, hunt … and fish.” Wenzel began working for the city of Moorhead as a temporary building, plumbing and mechanical inspector in 1993. He became a permanent employee in 1995 and was named the city’s building official in 2012. His experiences prior to inspections work included journeyman carpenter, general contractor, bush pilot and working at a fullservice gas station. As some of his answers to the HBA’s questions imply, Wenzel has a good sense of humor, which made him popular with his peers and home builders in the industry. Fargo Inspections Administrator Ron Strand says, “My first exposure to Kurt was when he worked for me as part of the Fargo inspections department. In his capacity with us, he continuously showed that he was fast and accurate in his interpretation and enforcement. He left to become the building official in Moorhead. He quickly became a reliable and proficient source of code information for the entire metro area. He will be sorely missed.” John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc., is a high school classmate of Wenzel’s and has been a custom home builder, remodeler and commercial general contractor for nearly 30 years in the F-M area. “It’s certainly been fun working with Kurt over the years from his years as an inspector and as he made his way up through the ranks to become Moorhead’s official,” Gunkelman says. “From a builder’s perspective, he was always very 18

accessible and fair, and I am sad to see him go.” Wenzel will miss the people he’s worked with over the years, including city staff. He said he will also miss the challenges of dealing with an ever-changing building code, but will not miss working outside in a “75-degrees-below-zero wind chill.” His most memorable time in the inspections office was administering the building code for complex construction projects during busy years with a limited staff.

“Everyone at the HBA will miss Kurt,” says HBA Executive Vice President Bryce Johnson. “He has such a pleasant and friendly disposition - even for the toughest discussions. He is approachable and was always supportive of bringing the HBA members to the table. he’s earned the respect of the industry.” As of press time, Moorhead was in the process of looking for a new building official.

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TopTO Bottom

REMODELING

by Chelsea Smith, Communications & Office Coordinator From its vast showroom to its employees, and right down to customers’ experiences, everything at Accent Kitchen and Bath is first-class and full-service. Twenty-five years ago Accent Improvement and Today’s Maids Inc. merged, both companies bringing integral services and products to what is now Accent Kitchen and Bath. Accent is comprised of four distinct divisions; remodel design-build firm, retail store, emergency service department and cleaning services. Tom Spaeth joined Accent in 1999 to grow the remodeling division of the company. Over the past 16 years the remodeling division has gone from a small maintenance handyman business to a multimillion-dollar remodel design-build firm. These divisions combined make up the perfect quartet, making it a simple process for customers to complete remodel projects from start to finish. Spaeth highlights that some people have only used the cleaning division for years and they don’t know about other parts of the company. Over the past five years Accent has worked on marketing all four services together, to raise awareness of everything Accent offers. Spaeth says, “We do everything from start to finish. We can provide all the products and services for the entire project.” A unique feature to its showroom is the ability to “try it out” before you buy it. Accent has a room with a steam shower and bath tubs that are fully-functional. Customers are able to test out the product before investing in a tub to last many years. “We carry some high-end products, so if a customer wants to invest in an expensive tub, we like to give them the option to see if they like it. It’s like test driving a car,” says Spaeth. Accent is also certified in lead paint, mold remediation, fire and water restoration, carpet cleaning and holds licenses in both Minnesota and North Dakota. As 2015 commences, Accent starts seeing a lot of customers concentrating on interior remodeling, specifically kitchens and baths. People are also planning for spring projects. If a customer wants an addition to his With its vast network of vendors, Accent is staying on top of of or her home, or an extensive remodel, Accent is planning trends. “Vendors are always bringing in new product and we are it from January to March and starts breaking ground in constantly updating our showroom,” says Spaeth. A lot of trend-based May. products Accent keeps in stock or has readily available. 20

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Communications & Office Coordinator Chelsea Smith, had the chance to sit down with Tom Spaeth, Accent Kitchen and Bath, to learn about the remodeling process and see the latest trends at Accent’s showroom.

Q: What trends are you seeing in Kitchens right now? A: “Quartz is the most popular countertop in remodeling right now. For sinks, stainless steel is still popular, but farmhouse porcelain sinks have really been a popular item. As usual, stainless steel appliances remain popular because of their timeless quality.” Q: What’s the process for a customer going through a remodel with Accent? A: “The first thing that happens is the customer gets acquainted with a salesperson. The salesperson helps through the entire journey, from picking out products and materials, getting design work done, to the final billing. This person is the customer’s point of contact throughout the whole process. Once the items are picked out and the room is designed, the production department kicks in, which I oversee. We also have a production manager. From that point on, when the job starts, we produce the entire thing. Lead carpenters are on site to continuously help the subcontractors finish work on time. Once all is said and done, final touch-ups are made and the cleaning crew steps in. Q: Do customers usually know what they want from the start? A: “Some customers walk in and say help us pick everything out. We trust that you know what you’re doing and we trust your designer will give us a beautiful project. Others walk in with a definite idea in their head as to what they want, but as the project progresses, ideas change once she or he sees what the end product will be.” Q: What’s a unique feature of Accent’s products or services? A: “Accent can create custom cabinetry in-house to make a truly unique product for a customer. We put the cabinets together, paint or stain them and create any unique finish all here from our warehouse.” www.hbafm.com

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News Briefs continued from page 5 for lobbying activity. Because a portion of your dues is used for lobbying by National Association of Home Builders, North Dakota Association of Builders and HBA of F-M, the following portion is not deductible for income tax purposes for Builder and Associate members: 10.84 percent of the total dues, or $56.92; Remodelers Council members: 9.49 percent of the total dues, or $6.64; and Affiliate members: 9.78 percent of the total dues or $4.89.

HBA says goodbye to Public Affairs Coordinator Roz Leighton

HBA of F-M Public Affairs Coordinator Roz Leighton has taken a position with U.S. Sen. John Hoeven’s Fargo office starting Jan. 5. Leighton began at the Association in March of 2014 working with governmental issues on the local, state and national levels. “Many of the ongoing issues that the building industry faces are federal, and I’m excited to continue working with the HBA in another capacity. It has been a great experience working with the members and staff, their passion for the industry is unmatched.” The HBA of F-M sends best wishes and thanks for her efforts, and looks forward to continued work together.

Look for year-end building permit report next month

The year-end building permit report

for Dilworth, Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo will be in the February issue of the Plains Builder. This report, put together by Fiebiger, Swanson, West & Co., is an overview analysis of all residential building permits pulled throughout Dilworth, Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo.

Thank you Salvation Army bell ringers

Thank you to all of the HBA members who took time to ring bells for the Salvation Army Nov. 18 & 19 at the West Acres Mall. We appreciate members volunteering time!

Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., rings the bell for Salvation Army.

Reach thousands of consumers this spring!

There are a variety of sponsorships available for the 2015 Red River Valley Home & Garden Show, Feb. 27 March 1. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! Contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com for sponsorship levels and details.

BAM provides fields guides for 2015 Minnesota code update

Minnesota contractors who are members of the HBA of F-M have access to the Builders Association of Minnesota’s members-only website at www.bamn.org. You will have to request a user name and password from Katherine Nielsen at (651) 646-7959 ext 162 or visit the website contact page.

On Jan. 24 the 2015 Minnesota Building Code will be enforced and on Feb. 14 the Energy Code and radon requirements will be enforced. BAM has written seven code guides available to members only. A user name and password is required to access them. The following are available: • The Member Field Guide to the 2015 Minnesota Residential Energy Code • The Member Field Guide to the 2015 Minnesota Residential Building Code • The Top 20 Changes to the 2015 Minnesota Building Code • The Top 20 Changes to the 2015 Minnesota Energy Code • Member Guide to the 2015 Minnesota Building Code Radon Requirements • Member Guide to the 2015 Minnesota Building Code Sprinkler System Requirements BAM’s code guides are valued at over $10,000, and they will help you navigate and comply with the new codes. Note: the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry will be placing all 2015 Minnesota Codes online; when this happens, BAM will provide a revised version of each guide with links directly to sections of the code. Look for version 2.0 in coming months.

Harry Gilbertson Construction wins a free year of membership Congratulations to Harry Gilbertson Construction for winning a free year of membership with the HBA of F-M. The Associations tracks those members who pay dues before the month of their renewal, and all of those companies go into a drawing for a free year of dues.

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

HBC Focuses on Workforce Development in 2015 Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation is looking to have a great year in

Dan Parrow, ISR Homes Home Builders Care Foundation of Fargo-Moorhead 1802 32nd Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103 Phone: (701) 2325846 Fax: (701) 280-1108 www.hbcfm.com Home Builders Care Foundation was created in 1993 by the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead. It 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 handles the administratvie duties for the foundation at no charge. Any contribution designated to the foundation goes directly to the foundation and its charitable work.

President Dan Parrow, ISR Homes Vice President Bob Kochmann, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Secretary Casey Beckerleg, Stenerson Lumber Treasurer Monica Hart, Monica Hart Interior Design TRUSTEES Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction Dan Beecher, Foam Doctor’s, LLC Carl Blank, Structural Materials, Inc. Randy Cramer, NAI North Central Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc. Chad Maloy, Gate City Bank Brad Morris, Casselton Lumber Dustin Murray, Dustin Murray Construction Past President Mike Anderson, Bierschbach Equipment & Supply

Address inquiries to Jenny Erickson 1802 32nd Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103 Phone: (701) 2325846 Fax: (701) 280-1108 jenny@hbafm.com

2015. The strategic plan we approved last year increased our focus on workforce development. Home Builders Care has continued to explore how to promote the construction industry. One of the new ways we will highlight the industry in 2015 will be a Lego competition at the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show. The competition will be for children, ages 5 to 13. We hope this competition will promote careers in construction to students and parents. Currently, this event is sponsored by Dustin Murray Construction and Minnesota State Community & Technical College. Check out next month’s issue for more details. HBC also promoted the construction industry to area ninth graders during the 12th annual Health Tech & Trades Career Expo Dec. 4. The Career Expo was a fun and interactive way to interest the students in career paths within the building industry. Students were able to operate a crane, cut out wooden trees and use health equipment. Pictures and a recap of the event are on page 32-33. Three of the HBA of F-M Student Chapters will be attending the International Builders Show to compete in the Residential Construction Management Competition. Minnesota State Community and Technical College is sending two teams, North Dakota State College of Science is sending two teams and North Dakota State University is sending one team. Students work on the competition starting in September. Typically, two-year programs compete by developing house plans and schedules, and four-year programs compete by creating a development and pitching the plan to potential investors. The competition provides the opportunity to compete on a national level while gaining experience in something students may do in the future. NDSU presents at 11:35 a.m. Jan. 19, M State presents at 10 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. and NDSCS presents at 3:20 p.m. and 3:50 p.m. Jan. 20. All presentation will be at the at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. HBC continues to work with the Fargo Motor Patrol on the 52nd Annual Fish Fry. The event will be Feb. 20 at the Fargo Civic Center. Tickets are only $10 and available at the HBA or by contacting HBA or HBC board members. The event includes a meat raffle, live auction, raffle and delicious meal. Items are still needed for the auction; if you would like to donate please contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com. Proceeds of this event benefit HBC. This year, HBC will also be focusing on helping Minnesota State Community and Technical College and North Dakota State College of Science increase enrollment in its construction-related programs. As you may have read in last month’s issue of the Plains Builder, M State is eliminating the second-year of the carpentry program because of low enrollment. Members of both HBC and HBA boards will be working with M State leadership to make sure the one-year program is supporting the needs of the construction industry. HBA members have many ways to support HBC. The HBC board challenges you to find at least one way that works for you to give back to your Foundation. • Adopt a Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades student for the 2015 session. For only $75 you can help us provide this course to area high schoolers. • Take your aluminum, magazines and paper recycling to Minnkota Recycling and indicate that you want the proceeds to go to HBC. • Volunteer at the Health Tech & Trades Career Expo in December 2015. We always need people to represent our industry.

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS

What Homes Do Millennials Buy?

and older home buyers. However, millennials are more likely to also pay attention to proximity to work and having good schools. Compared to older generations of home buyers, millennials are more likely to finance home purchases out of current income rather than out of accumulated wealth, and when taking out mortgages they are more likely to use unconventional zero-down mortgages. The research is based on the 2013 American Housing Survey (AHS), the most recent release of this ongoing biennial housing data collection. Only housing units purchased in the two years preceding the 2013 AHS interviews are considered. Housing unit characteristics are tabulated by the age of the household of head, a person in whose name the housing unit is owned. Millennial home buyers are householders that were 33 years old or younger in 2013 and bought homes within the two years prior to the AHS interviews. This article is reprinted with the permission of Natalia Siniavskaia.

by Natalia Siniavskaia, Housing Policy Economist New National Association of Home Builders research shows that millennials tend to buy homes that are smaller, older, and less expensive than homes bought by older generations. Being the youngest home buyers with little or no accumulated wealth also affects how millennials shop and buy their homes. The majority of millennials are buying homes for the first time in their lives. Three out of four millennials who purchased a home were first-time buyers, but a quarter traded their existing homes. Compared to older generations, millennials are less likely to buy a new home. Less than 9 percent of millennial home buyers bought a new home. The share was close to 12 percent among older home buyers. More than two-thirds Home Size Distribution by Generation of Home Buyer of millennials who bought homes purchased singlefamily detached properties. Nevertheless, compared to older home buyers, the millennial generation shows a slightly higher preference for multifamily condominiums. Close to 9 percent of millennial home buyers bought a multifamily property compared to less than 6 percent of older home buyers. Consistent with being the youngest and largely first-time home buyers, millennials tend to buy homes that are, on average, smaller and concentrated in the lower price ranges compared to homes purchased by older generations. Half of all homes Purchase Price Distribution by Generation of Home Buyer purchased by millennials averaged less than 1,650 square feet of living space and cost less than $148,500. The most common reason for moving reported by millennial home buyers is to establish their own household, followed by the desire to have a larger unit and own it. When choosing a particular home, millennials are more likely to let financial reasons influence their choice, while older generations consider the right size most often. When selecting a new neighborhood, the right house most often influences the decision for both millennial www.hbafm.com

My home is your

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Sign up by March 9! Help consumers visualize their new home, by opening your doors to the public. The Spring Parade of Homes is the perfect opportunity to showcase your product to potential buyers. by Lindsey Nogosek, Events Coordinator The Parade of Homes happens all over the United States, offering a unique opportunity for consumers to view a variety of homes. The HBA of F-M holds two events each year, the Spring Parade of Homes and Fall Parade of Homes. This year is the HBA’s 55th annual Spring Parade of Homes. Parades offer a unique experience for consumers to view a variety of homes. Unlike open houses, Parades offer a pressure-free shopping environment for serious buyers, and the chance to attract future shoppers. Consumers are also able to check out the newest trends in new home construction and technology within the home. The Spring Parade of Homes runs two weekends, April 30May 3 and May 7-10 allowing for maximum foot traffic through each home! Kristie Eid, communications coordinator at Eid-Co Homes, says the Parade offers a unique opportunity to hear directly

from buyers what they do and don’t like. National trends don’t always fit within our community. Each Parade, the HBA publishes a consumer magazine distributed at all Hornbachers locations and a brochure included in The Forum. The magazine details each home, including a rendering, home statistics and a brief description of the home. “The event magazine offers a great marketing opportunity, people are still looking at the magazine regardless if they go to the Parade or not,” says Eid. The Parade is also a great time to take advantage of the power of social media and the homebuying process. Because homes are so visual, many social media sites are the perfect way to promote your product. The event allows for an exciting way to intrigue your customers to come out and view your home. The HBA is also re-vamping its Parade of Homes Facebook

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page and will be creating a specific twitter account for the Parade, allowing members to get even more publicity! Kimberly Krueger Tehan, Krueger Construction’s marketing & business development director, sales, says, “Every year right up there with Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and, for my dad, hunting season opener, the Parade of Homes is marked on Krueger Construction’s calendars.” Krueger Construction finds many excellent marketing events to take advantage of, but in its 30 years of building homes the company finds the Parade of Homes to top that list for a number of reasons. 1. It’s the only event, aside from standard open houses, that we can showcase our entire product in real time with hands-on home tours. As wonderful as booths, photographs & floor plans, Smart phone apps and virtual tours are, nothing quite compares to walking through a home and getting a feel for the design aesthetic, flow and quality of construction that the Parade of Homes allows. 2. Unlike standard open houses, the hardworking HBA and Parade of Homes Committee does a lot of the leg work for us! The marketing and advertising efforts before and during the Parade of Homes bring out consumers in droves. Even though there may be some that aren’t looking to build a home that year, we have seen repeat Parade of Homes attendees several years in a row that eventually become our customers. 3. Because the Parade of Homes is so well attended by consumers, even those that have no intention of ever building a home, they help to provide important feedback. We learn what consumers like, what they’re looking for, what they’d change and it helps us to continue to evolve our business to meet the needs of current and future customers. 4. The Parade of Homes keeps our customers coming back. Whether it’s to get ideas on decorating, adding finishes to their current home or just to say hello, we tend to see a handful of our previous customers during the Parade and it’s a great testimonial to the other attendees when they talk about how much they love their home or how they’d like to build with us again. 5. The Spring and Fall Parade of Homes provide good 28

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benchmarks for our company as we refine our business model and put together sales projections for the year. 6. Finally, it’s about the bottom line. We can track many of our sales directly to the Parade of Homes and we find that we get a great return on our investment. Stay current and on the minds of consumers by entering the Spring Parade of Homes! www.hbafm.com

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Top-Notch Jan. 9

Education at Discounted Prices

Electrician Continuing Education

Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Place: Minnesota State Community and Technical College, 1900 28th Ave. S., Moorhead Cost: Members: $75 Non-Members: $150 National Electrical Code Changes consist of two four hour courses covering the code changes in the 2014 NEC that will be offered on the same day. The morning session is 2014 NEC Code Changes I, which covers the major changes in Articles 90 through 392. The afternoon session is 2014 NEC Code Changes II which covers the major changes in Articles 393 through Chapter 9. Each are worth four CE code hours and are instructed by Gerald Imdieke. Thank you sponsors: Border States Electric, Dakota Supply Group and Wesco Distribution

Jan. 16 Minnesota Building Contractor Continuing Education

Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Place: Butler Machinery, 3401 33rd St. S., Fargo Cost: Members: $100 Non-Members: $200

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Class topics will be understanding and application of two-part foams and can foam, understanding caulk and where to use blower door testing, insulating as a system (one-hour energy), new products in the engineered lumber arena, best practices on exterior door installation and picking the right door. Course is approved for seven hours of Minnestoa building contractor credit. Thank you sponsors: Building Products Inc., Butler Machinery and the city of Moorhead

Residential Construction Safety: Scaffolding Safety

Time: 8 a.m. – noon Place: Skills & Technology Training Center, 1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo Cost: Members: FREE Non-Members: $50

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This class is offered in conjunction with North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance. It covers OSHA regulations that apply to different types of scaffolding, as well as determining what should not be done with scaffold equipment. Participants receive useful reference material and a certificate of completion.

Minnesota Plumbing Continuing Education

Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Place: Minnesota State Community and Technical College,1900 28th Ave. S., Moorhead Cost: Members: $75 Non-Members: $150 Information on the class will be coming soon. Eight hours of credit. Thank you to our sponsor Dakota Supply Group!

Feb. 5

Lunch Session: Radon in Minnesota Homes

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Place: HBA of F-M, 1802 32nd Ave. S., Fargo Cost: $10 (includes lunch)

This course provides an introduction to radon for real estate professionals. The learning objectives are to understand: health concerns, how radon enters buildings, how to test for radon, how radon can be fixed, the new radon disclosure law and radon resistant new construction. It is a one-hour traditional classroom-style lecture course. Opportunities for question and answer are provided throughout the course. The course is taught by staff from the Minnesota Department of Health Radon Program.

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Minnesota Building Contractor Continuing Education Feb. 20

Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Place: Butler Machinery, 3401 33rd St. S., Fargo Cost: Members: $100 Non-Members: $200

Class topics will be understanding and application of two-part foams and can foam, understanding caulk and where to use blower door testing, insulating as a system (onehour energy), new products in the engineered lumber arena, best practices on exterior door installation and picking the right door. Course is approved for seven hours of Minnestoa building contractor credit. Thank you Sponsors: Building Products Inc., Butler Machinery and the city of Moorhead

March 13

Minnesota Power Limited Continuing Education

Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Place: Minnesota State Community and Technical College, 1900 28th Ave. S., Moorhead Cost: Members: $85 Non-Members: $170 This course will be eight hours covering power-limited standards and codes from the National Electrical Code and the ANSI standards along with information from BICSI standards practices for communication and data wiring. Two hours of this course is dedicated to code, with the remaining six hours being other/technical. It is instructed by Keith Hagen. [Note: topics covered will be relevant to HVAC, Security Electronics, and Landscaping.] Thank you to our sponsor Dakota Supply Group!

March 25-28

Residential Construction Safety: OSHA 30-Hour

Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily Place: Skills & Technology Training Center, 1305 19th Ave. N. Fargo Cost: Members: FREE ($500-$800 value) Non-Members: $225

This class is offered in conjunction with North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance. It is specifically devised for safety directors, foremen and field supervisors; the program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues. Topics include (but are not limited to): electrical safety, fall protection, caught-in-between and struck-by hazards (during excavation and when using machinery and tools), health hazards: hazard communication, safety and health management, personal protective equipment.

EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Refresher Courses

March 9, 16, 26

Time: 8 a.m. – noon and 1 – 5 p.m. each day (six sessions) Place: Location to be determined. Cost: Members: $90 Non-Members: $170

If in 2010, you received your EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting certification, you will need to take a refresher course in 2015. You must take the refresher course before your original certification expires. Each refresher course is four hours.

Residential Construction Safety: OSHA 10-Hour

April 7-8

Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. April 7 and 8 a.m. – noon April 8 Place: Skills & Technology Training Center, 1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo Cost: Members: FREE ($150 value) Non-Members: $75 This class is offered in conjunction with Workforce Safety & Insurance. It is designed for construction workers, foremen, job supervisors, safety coordinators and anyone else involved in the construction industry. www.hbafm.com

Health, Tech & Trades Working to Solve Workforce Shortage

By Jenny Erickson, Director of Development & Education The 12th annual Health Tech & Trades Career Expo was a great success. Over 2,700 students from more than 30 area schools came to the Fargodome to experience a variety of careers through hands-on activities. The Expo was developed to promote the variety of careers that only require a two-year technical degree or less. A wide variety of companies such as Essentia Health, Industrial Builders, Fargo Jet Center, Lynnes Welding and Butler Machinery attend to promote career opportunities to area ninth graders. Every year, companies plan interactive activities for students to experience just a small part of what they do each day. This year students were able to walk through an inflatable colon, operate a 100-ton crane, practice CPR, participate in a fire department obstacle course, make electricity, weld, operate big machinery and many more. The HBA of F-M helped to found this event and has continued to be a major sponsor through Home Builders Care Foundation. At the event, the HBA of F-M organizes a booth where members work with the students and help them use power tools. There is also a booth focusing on careers in the concrete industry. These booths are manned by competitors who work side-by-side to promote the industry.

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Thank you to the Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo Sponsors! Gold Sponsors AGC of North Dakota Industrial Builders Inc. Essentia Health Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation Home Builders Association of FargoMoorhead Minnesota State Community and Technical College Northland Community & Technical College North Dakota State College of Science RDO Equipment Co. Sanford Medical Center South East Education Cooperative

Silver Sponsors Butler Machinery General Equipment and Supplies KLJ Lynnes Welding Training, Inc. Titan Machinery Inc. Bronze Sponsors Bismarck State College Mortenson Construction Hospitality Sponsors Fargo Public School FM Water Systems Kinetico Subway

Special thanks to the following people for volunteering at the HBA/HBC booth during the Health Tech & Trades Career Expo: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction Brent Atkins, Minnkota Windows, Inc. Ernie Breznay Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Kyle Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Rachel Hanson, Homes by Rachel LLC Ryan Hoss, Matrix Properties Corporation Mark Jacobson, Matrix Properties Corporation Amanda Kernosky, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc. Dustin Murray, Dustin Murray Construction Rob Nicklay, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.

The following HBA members worked side-by-side with competitors to create a booth that represent their industry. Thank you for collaborating on this effort to promote our industry to students: • Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr., Inc. • Jeff Hanson, Midwest Concrete Pumping • Steve “Tiger” Palmer, Midwest Concrete Pumping • Scott Persoon, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr., Inc. • Gabe Ridgeway, Opatril Concrete Construction, Inc. • Jeff Powers, Opatril Concrete Construction, Inc • Mike Stotts, Opatril Concrete Construction, Inc. • Structural Materials, Inc. provided equipment The event wouldn’t be a success without volunteers. The HBA appreciates your continued support with the Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo and looks forward to working with you next year.

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REMODELERS LETTER FROMCOUNCIL THE PRESIDENT

Russ Richards, Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc. Home Builders Association of FargoMoorhead Remodelers Council 1802 32nd Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103 Phone: (701) 232-5846 Fax: (701) 280-1108 www.hbafm.com Address inquiries to Allison Weckman 1802 32nd Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103 Phone: (701) 232-5846 Fax: (701) 280-1108 allisonw@hbafm.com

HBA Remodelers Council Builds Ramp for Moorhead Woman The Home Builders Association of F-M, its charity Home Builders Care of F-M

Foundation, and Remodelers Council constructed a wheelchair-accessible ramp for Rochelle Evert in November. Evert suffers from multiple sclerosis, which has resulted in her primarily using a manual wheelchair and walker. Her disease limits movements in and out of her home, which is a single-story house with a small porch and four steps, built in the 1940s. The project was funded by a grant through the city of Moorhead.

MEMBERS ABC Seamless Accent Contracting ACME TOOLS Allied Building Products Corp. Arvig 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 Syverson Tile & Stone Twin City Garage Door, Inc. Western Products, Inc.

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MEMBERSHIP CORNER

Welcome New Board Members Ursula Hegvik, Smart Spaces, Inc.

Kimberly Krueger Tehan, Krueger Construction

Broc Roberson, Stone Ridge Builders

Thank you to our 2014 HBA of F-M board of directors. We would especially like to thank those whose terms have ended; Ken Andersen, KWA Constructors, Inc. (pictured right); Stan Birky, Stan Birky Construction, Inc. (not pictured); Nancy Michelsen, Vivid Interiors (pictured left). We appreciate all of the time and hard work you dedicated to the HBA! A special thank you to Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction for serving as HBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2014 president (pictured middle).

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NEW MEMBERS

ASSOCIATE Balance Your Books Inc. 819 30th Ave S #104 Moorhead, MN 56560 Christine Gray (218) 299-2090 Accountants Sponsor: Bill Footitt, Bob Footitt Construction, Inc. FM Drywall 3266 37 1/2 Ave S Fargo, ND 58104 Dennis Strom (701) 361-1591 Drywall, Plaster & Stucco Sponsor: Kim Hochhalter, Hochhalter Building Concepts, Inc.

MGI Landscapes & Outdoor Living 1767 2nd Ave NW West Fargo, ND 58078 Megan Gray (701) 532-0212 Landscaping - Contractor; Lawn & Garden Care - Contractor Sponsor: Eric Johnson, Meinecke Johnson Company Prairie Rose Painting & Roofing 1457 7th St N Fargo, ND 58102 Nic Rintoul (701) 630-4321 Painting & Staining Sponsor: Kari Dunn, VISIONBank

G & J Awning & Canvas, Inc. 1260 10th St N Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Larry Salzer (320) 255-1733 Awnings & Canopies Sponsor: Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc.

Schultz Construction 7 Fremont Dr Fargo, ND 58103 Lydell Schultz (701) 430-0861 Carpentry Sponsor: Colleen Buechler, Apex Painting & Cleaning Service

Kohler Company 444 Highland Dr Kohler, WI 53066 Jackie Maher (651) 336-4645 Appliances Sponsor: Terry Lipp, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom

Spotlight Media 502 1st Ave N, Ste 100 Fargo, ND 58102 Brent Tehven (701) 478-7768 Advertising, Signage & Media Sponsor: Chad DeSmith, RHR Construction Inc.

BUILDER

Anglerz Construction 3004 Dakota Park Cir S Fargo, ND 58104 Rick Zvirovski (701) 298-0238 Builder - General Sponsor: Les Stenerson, Stenerson Lumber Seivert Quality Construction 2020 Rose Creek Pkwy E Fargo, ND 58104 Bradley Seivert (701) 241-9412 Builder - Custom Homes Sponsor: Les Stenerson, Stenerson Lumber

Thank you 2015 Member Meeting Sponsors!

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Jan. 29 New Year Celebration

Jan. 20-22 International Builders’ Show

May 14 Parade of Homes Celebration

March 12 “Chilly” Cook Off April 30 - May 3 May 7 - 10 Spring Parade of Homes

Feb. 27 - March 1 Home & Garden Show

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July 14 Rain Date: July 21 July Golf Outing

Oct. 29 Awards Gala & Annual Meeting

Aug. 13 Family Picnic Oct. 3-4 Remodeled Home Tour

Dec. 10 Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo www.hbafm.com

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Schedule of Events 5:30-8 p.m. Eat!

6 p.m. Meat Raffle

7:30 p.m. Merchandise Auction

10 p.m. Grand Prize drawing

All ticket holders are eligible for the Grand Prize of $500!

Tickets available at the HBA of F-M A portion of the proceeds will benefit Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation For more information, contact HBC at (701) 232-5846 or info@hbcfm.com

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2015 Minn. Contractor Continuing Education

Jan. 16 & Feb. 20