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Fall Parade of Homes: Sept. 7-8 & 14-15 Parade showcases 43 homes, 25 builders See page 10
2013 second-quarter Permit Report Page 11, Insert
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
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HBA of F-M Staff BRYCE JOHNSON JENNY ERICKSON KRISTA MUND MICHAEL OBACH AMANDA OHLSEN ALISON STREYLE ALLISON WECKMAN MARIAH WENAAS
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Executive Vice President Development & Project Coordinator Communications Manager Public Affairs Coordinator Director of Accounting & Records Events Coordinator Membership Coordinator Communications & Office Coordinator
HBA of F-M Executive Committee & Board of Directors DARRICK GUTHMILLER Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. (President and National Director) CARLITA DIETZ Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. (President Elect and National Director) CLAY DIETRICH Dietrich Homes, Inc. (Treasurer) SYLVIA LUNSKI Design Direction, Inc. (Associate Vice President and National Director) TERRY LIPP Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting (Secretary) Showroom TYRONE LESLIE Heritage Homes (Past President and National Director) Directors KEN ANDERSEN STAN BIRKY HARRY GILBERTSON JOHN KOERSELMAN PAUL KRABBENHOFT DAN LINDQUIST (Nat’l Director) NANCY MICHELSEN GARY ORTH TODD RASMUSSEN TOM SPAETH ROBIN SWANSON
KWA Constructors, Inc. Stan Birky Construction, Inc. Harry Gilbertson Construction Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. Coldwell Banker First Realty Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Vivid Interiors, LLC Cornerstone Specialties, Inc. Valley Lights Accent Contracting 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 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) JOHN MAHAN Mahan Construction, Inc. (Life Director)
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8 Fall Home Show presents The Kitchen Magician 10 Fall Parade of Homes features 43 homes by 25 builders 11 Second-quarter home building permits exceed last year, highest since 2007 16 2014 Home & Garden Show Feb. 21-23 at Fargodome 17 Construction storm water general permit reissued by MPCA 18 July Golf Outing Highlights 23 November keynote by David Mitchell 24 Member Profile: Henry Bros. Excavating, Inc. 26 Remodeled Home Tour: Sept. 14-15 27 Meet your Education Committee Chair 28 Home Builders Care prepares for 10th annual Charity Ride 29 Proof that home builders care! 30 Education Committee provides opportunities for members 32 Riedman says farewell to NDAB 33 Member of the Month: Dan Beecher, Foam Doctor’s LLC 34 PAC Spotlight: Mike Arnold, Accent Contracting
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 Member Feature 25 Industry Spotlight 26 Remodelers Council Report 28 Home Builders Care Foundation Report 36 Renewals 37 New Member Report
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News Briefs Hires & Promotions • Bell State Bank and Trust has promoted Matthew Bushard to personal banking officer and Amy Wolf to vice president/human resources manager. • Seth Farkas and Marilee Behling have joined Choice Financial as frontline customer service representatives. Kelcie Priebe has joined the bank as a virtual banker at the bank’s operations center. • Coldwell Banker First Realty has named Bryce Huotari president and Amy Normandin has joined the sales team. • Dakota Supply Group has promoted Rick Anderson to communications segment manager. Anderson will be responsible Anderson for strengthening relationships with communications customers and manufacturerpartners as well as overseeing their communications sales team. • Heritage Homes has promoted Brian Hanson to construction manager, Joshua Hass to superintendent, and Rob Margheim has been hired as a new home specialist. • Insure Forward has named Adam Schaan as a personal lines sales agent. • The Keller Williams Roers Realty Market Center in Fargo has added six real estate agents; Jammy Ryckman, Jen Mansour, Joshua Dietz, Crystal Coster Larson, April Keller and Angie Kuznia. • Moore Engineering has hired Greg Maynard as a building inspector and Thomas Sayward as a GIS programmer. • RDO Equipment Co. has hired Niki Deitchman as an accounts receivable representative, Amanda Kadrmas as a sales support specialist and Ashley Stalboerger as an internal auditor.
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• Jody Schmitz has joined RE/MAX Legacy Realty as a licensed realtor in North Dakota and Minnesota. She will be working in residential, farm and ranch sales. • Solid Comfort has hired Michael Adeshina as director of information technology, and Craig Nitz and Nick Rustad as value stream managers. The company has also promoted Wayne McArthur to vice president of sales and marketing, John Tucker to plant manager and Steve Bartholomay to value stream manager. • Syverson Tile & Stone, Fargo Division, has named Lisa Dirk as corporate sales manager, Brenda Srejma as manager, Amanda Grant as dealer sales representative and Kristen Hillrud has been hired as the architectural/designer representative. • Town & Country Credit Union has hired Alex Demkiw as vice president of business development, Josh Fevig as a financial service officer and Steve Bayer as network administrator. • Widmer Roel has hired Faith Halverson as a tax associate and Cody Veselka to the audit department. Awards & Accolades • Paul Jarvis, vice president/senior wealth management adviser in the wealth management division of Bell State Bank & Trust, has achieved designation as a certified trust and financial adviser. • The Bremer Bank Hunger Campaign in Fargo has raised $103,350 for local food banks. During the two-week campaign, Bremer employees raised the money by sponsoring bake sales, cookouts and food drives. The bank matched the money raised up to $30,000. The total also includes an additional $4,886 donated by Bremer from a $1 donation per view of its hunger awareness video. • The Choice Financial Junior Bank Board in Fargo has donated $1,850 to various community organizations. The money was
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earned by members who attended monthly meetings. Organizations receiving donations included: Davies DECA program, MakeA-Wish Foundation, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Davies High School Band and Youthworks. • U.S. Bank employees Katie Astrup and Phil Hayes have received the bank’s Pinnacle Award for outstanding achievement and superior performance during the first quarter of 2013. The bank’s Top Performer award in the community banking southeast North Dakota market was awarded to Britney Mikesh, sales and service manager, and Kylie Mitchell was awarded the bank’s Star of Excellence award in the southeast North Dakota market. • The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation held the first North Dakota certification exam in February and five HBA members completed the exam. The newly certified installers are Karl Kemfer, Adam Klein, Mike Mees and Dan Thornby, all associated with Floor to Ceiling Carpet One, and Jon Sheldon, Tile Masters.
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 is accepting nominations until Aug. 15. See the enclosed inserts or contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846, info@hbafm.com.
Give to NDAB-PAC and support housing!
NDAB-PAC is the North Dakota Association of Builders’ political action committee which supports prohousing candidates. 2x2014 is NDABPAC’s new campaign which will make it easier for you to give! We are asking for new members to join NDAB-PAC, and you can do so by giving as little as $20 to support the cause. By becoming a 2x2014 member, Briefs con’t on next page
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you are investing in the future of your business and the housing industry. With even a small donation of $20 you will personally help to make home building stronger! If you would like to be a part of 2x2014, contact Mike Obach at (701) 232-5846 or mike@hbafm.com.
Charity Ride scheduled for Aug. 17
The Home Builders Care motorcycle/classic car ride is set for Aug. 17. Proceeds from the ride will benefit the Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation. Get out your motorcycles, classic cars and street rods and start buffing. Summer is here! If you are interested in receiving information about the 2013 Charity Ride, contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com.
HBA welcomes nominations for board of directors
It will soon be time to elect members to serve on the HBA of F-M board of directors. The directors with terms expiring at the end of 2013 are: Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc., and Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes. Guthmiller will remain on the board as an exofficio for an additional year, serving as immediate past president. The following board members are up for re-election: Terry Lipp, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom; Todd Rasmussen, Valley Lights; and Tom Spaeth, Accent Contracting. The HBA has formed a committee to discuss possible nominations for the two open Builder positions being vacated by Guthmiller and Leslie. Call (701) 232-5846 or send an email to info@hbafm.com, if you have suggestions or interest.
Remodeling Show in Chicago Oct. 15-18 The Remodeling Show is the only national event serving the residential remodeling segment of the construction industry. It is a full-service event, complete with the latest and greatest products, one-on-
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IBS registration opens in September
Member registration for the 2014 International Builders Show Feb. 4-6, in Las Vegas, will open in early September. It’s never too early to start planning. IBS and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show will co-locate beginning in 2014! Visit www. buildersshow.com for more details or contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com. Fall Show Exhibitors and Parade Builders: tag your ads! Attention all Fall Home Show exhibitors and Builders participating in the Fall Parade of Homes! Be sure to promote these events by tagging your advertising. Event flyers will be mailed to all members. Please post them at your business.
Advertising still available for next F-M Area Housing Development Map
Take advantage of a great opportunity to promote your company and/or developments to thousands of consumers. The HBA of F-M has again partnered with E&M Consulting to produce a map featuring new developments/subdivisions in Cass and Clay Counties. The map locates developments/subdivisions, gives detailed directions, contact name and number and has an amenity listing. Distribution will be through both Spring and Fall Parades of Homes, Home Shows, members, HBA functions, Realtor offices, model homes, builders, developers, banks, mortgage companies, advertisers’ locations and in relocation packets. The map has proven to be very popular with the home-buying public. Please contact Justin Olson, E&M Consulting, at (800) 572-0011 with any questions or to reserve ad space.
Moorhead extends business hours for peak construction season Through Oct. 31, the city of
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GuessWho! Each month we will 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. The first correct caller will receive $10 off any HBA event or product. The answer and winner will be revealed in the next Plains Builder.
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• She was a Fargo North High cheerleader. • She has traveled to Chicago, Cleveland and Milwaukee for Twins games and was at Target Field seven times during its first year. • She ran her first 5k and 10k this year. • Don’t be confused! She shares her first name with a co-worker! 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.
Moorhead provides expanded office hours for development services (building codes, engineering, and community development/ neighborhood services). Hours are 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday. This is more than a 20 percent increase in service hours each week. The additional hours of operation recognize that contractors and do-ityourself home owners take advantage of the daylight and warm weather to maximize the construction season. Employees will stagger work schedules so that no overtime or additional staff is needed to accommodate this change.
Mark the Calendar: Family Picnic Aug. 15
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HBA of F-M President’s Message Board continues work on finalizing five-year strategic plan Darrick Guthmiller Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.
HBA needs over 50 new members to meet yearly recruitment goal
Last month, the HBA of F-M board of directors met to continue discussions on a strategic plan that we began formulating in March. This is a five-year plan which is a new approach for us. There is a lot of analysis, research, forward-thinking and “digging deep” to flesh out what our members truly want from the HBA. We want to formulate a plan that offers benefits to satisfy those needs and engage the up-and-coming workforce and leaders of our member companies. The board discussed the HBA’s focus and mission, a five-year vision, challenges and solutions, and marketing strategy. We will use 90-day targets at every board and staff meeting to maintain focus on the Association’s key objectives. As of now, it is still a work in progress as we find the answers to some big-picture questions. A few of the priority objectives as we move forward are: one-on-one visits with members to increase engagement; movement toward a website redesign; and working toward satisfying our goal of 80 new members by year-end. On that note, I encourage you to think about businesses and people you work with each day who may be interested in membership; sometimes all it takes is a phone call or a personal visit. It is surprising how many will gladly join – they just need to be asked. If you need some pointers on recruiting, or wonder whether a company will qualify for membership within the HBA, feel free to contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com.
your calendar for the 14th annual Fall Parade of Homes Sept. 7-8 and 14-15. Now in its second year, the Remodeled Home Tour will be held in conjunction with the Fall Parade Sept. 14-15. Both events will be featured in a high-quality, glossy magazine complete with artists’ renderings of each home. An interactive website will be available through www.hbafm.com. The magazines will be available at all Hornbacher’s stores starting Sept. 3. See page 10 for a listing of homes featured in this year’s event and for more information about the events and sponsorships. Remodeled Home Tour information can be found on page 26. Booth space is available for the Fall Home Show Sept. 27-28 at its new location, Scheels Arena, in south Fargo. It will again spotlight home improvement companies and feature great speakers. For those of you who have not exhibited in the past, take another look! Check out page 8 for more information about the show and sponsorships. Contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846 for details.
HBA family picnic Aug. 15 Rheault Farm See page 20 for more information.
Thanks to Rigel’s, Muddy Boots sponsor
Held in late July, this great event couldn’t happen without the support of Rigel’s. It is always well attended and the HBA’s contractor members were treated to a free meal of brats, potato salad, chips and pop. Be sure to thank Rigel’s if you took part in the feast! Look for photo highlights of the annual Muddy Boots Contractor Picnic in the September issue.
August picnic filled with fun for all
We have a fun-filled event coming up Aug. 15 with our picnic at Rheault Farm. This is a casual, festive event featuring inflatable games for the kids and lots of other activities, including bean bags and ladder ball. I encourage you to bring your family, friends and spouses to the event. We go light on the business and heavy on the socializing, fun, food and wine, including craft beer tasting or BYOB!
Fall Parade of Homes, Remodeled Home Tour, Fall Home Show will be here soon… Your HBA’s fall events are just around the corner. Mark
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Aug. 15 at Rheault Farm! Join us at 5 p.m. for a barbeque dinner, beer and wine tasting (or BYOB), games and activities for the kids, and social time for the adults. Please register by noon Aug. 14.
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 2014 NAHB International Builders Show Feb. 4-6 must achieve the required credits: 1. Member must be a Spike in good standing as of Oct. 31, 2013. 2. 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, 2013. 3. To receive a guest’s complimentary admission ticket, all Spikes must earn a second new member credit between Jan. 1 and Oct. 7, 2013. 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 Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com for more details.
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
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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 Oct. 4. 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.
Nominations for HBC Board
There are open seats available on the Home Builders Care board of trustees. A committee is being formed to discuss possible nominations for the open positions. Please contact the HBA office at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com if you have suggestions or interest.
Public Issues Committee reviews F-M Diversion plan presentation
At its June meeting, the HBA of F-M’s Public Issues Committee heard an update by the F-M Area Diversion’s program management consultant group. AE2S Public Affairs Strategist Rocky Schneider gave the committee members a background of how the current plan came into place, the need that formed the impetus behind the plan, and a funding and implementation update. He was followed by Gregg Thielman and Lee Beauvais, engineers from the Houston Moore Group, who gave a video presentation on how the current Diversion plan
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would work in the event of a highwater situation. The three of them answered the committee’s numerous technical questions about specific factors: placement of the staging area, area retention plans, placement in regard to the Sheyenne Diversion and more. Committee Member Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc., wanted to know specifics of inherent maintenance costs. Committee Chair Paul Lindemann, Lindemann Finish Carpentry, had concerns on the amount of farmland that would be affected by drain-tiling and retention. Overall, the committee was grateful for the opportunity to receive a factfilled presentation from technical experts who could answer many challenging questions. The entire event was informative and validating. The presenters even remarked at how insightful many of the members’ questions were. Special thanks to AE2S and Houston Moore Group for sharing their knowledge with HBA of F-M’s Public Issues Committee.
HBA plans Minnesota Candidate Forums for September
The HBA of F-M will host Candidate Forums in September. Briefs con’t on page 35
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ABC Seamless Siding & Windows................. 38; 40; 41 American Custom Decks.................................L11; L12 Arvig Security & Video Surveillance Systems.............5 Basement Technologies.............................................52 Budget Blinds of Fargo..............................................24 Central Minnesota Credit Union..............................L34 Culligan Water Conditioning......................................44 Delta Design & Construction.....................................L7 Design Direction........................................................15 Elite Heating and Air Inc............................................37 Encore Home Improvements.....................................76 F. M. Water Systems - Kinetico....................................2 Greenscape Companies, Inc.....................................36 Gutter Topper of North Dakota..................................66 Healing Arts Chiropractic...........................................48 High Plains Water, Inc..............................................L10 Holly & Co. Classic Homes........................................16 Innovative Basement Systems................ 11; 12; 13; 14 Kitchen Solvers....................................................54; 56 LP Building Products...................................................1 Luxury Bath.........................................................70; 72 Luxury Designs......................................................... C8 Nelson Window Company............................. 49; 51; 53 Precision Concrete Cutters, Inc..................... 77; 78; 79 Radiant Homes....................................................20; 22 Rusco Window & Remodeling................. 26; 27; 28; 29 Smart Spaces............................................................30 Solutions..............................................................45; 46 Stone Countertop Outlet.......................... 19; 21; 23; 25 Studs to Rugs......................................................73; 74 Tubs of Fun!.............................................................3; 4 Twin City Garage Door..............................................30 Western Products, Inc..... L13; L14; L15; L16; L17; L18 Windows Plus, Inc...............................................17; 18 Xcel Energy...............................................................81
Fall Home Show sponsorship available
One Silver sponsorship is still available for the Fall Home Show, Sept. 27-28 at the Scheels Arena. These sponsorships are promoted in the show guide produced by and published in The Forum, in the show program, in press kits, in the Plains Builder, on HBA’s website, www.hbafm.com, and on the show’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/HomeShowFM. Additional benefits include recognition on signage throughout the show, advertising opportunities in the Fall Home Show Guide plus more. For more information, contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com.
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HBA of F-M organizers are excited to announce Paul F. Ryan, as the Fall Home Show’s featured speaker, Sept. 2728 at Scheels Arena. Known as the “kitchen magician,” his seminars feature cost-effective kitchen improvements that will bring years of enjoyment and a nice payday when it comes time to sell. Ryan has remodeled hundreds of kitchens through his work as television show host on both the DIY and TLC cable networks, and off-camera as a licensed building contractor in the Twin Cities. Ryan says, “People often ask how I got the ‘magician’ tag. What happened is the DIY crew coined the term after seeing so many of my clients literally Paul F. Ryan will cover spellbound at the transformation cost-effective kitchen improvements. of their remodeled kitchens!” The show will also feature a historic home expert on Saturday. Donovan D. Rypkema is principal of Place Economics, a Washington, D.C.-based real estate and economic development-consulting firm. The firm specializes in services to public and nonprofit sector clients who are dealing Donovan D. Rypkema with downtown and neighborhood commercial district revitalization and the reuse of historic structures. Rypkema has worked with communities in 49 states, nine Canadian provinces and 40 countries. His one-time-only seminar on Saturday will be geared to engender pride of ownership in people who own older homes, and the realization that older homes are historic and should be preserved and also give practical tips for historic home owners. The show’s Gold Sponsors are Budget Blinds of Fargo and Luxury Bath of Fargo and its Silver Sponsor is LP Building Products. Now at the Scheels Arena, the booth layout 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 not exhibited at this show in the past, please take another look at it and contact Alison at (701) 232-5846 or alison@hbafm.com. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your company and its talents to the Fargo-Moorhead area during the Fall Home Show, Sept. 27-28 at the Scheels Arena!
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Fall Parade of Homes features 43 homes by 25 builders
The Fall Parade of Homes will showcase 43 homes by 25 different HBA of F-M Builders Sept. 7-8 and 14-15 in Fargo, Mapleton and West Fargo. Hours run noon – 5 p.m. both weekends for consumer convenience. Renderings, descriptions and maps will be included in the Parade of Homes guide available starting Sept. 3 at all Hornbacher’s locations. An insert will also be included in The Forum Sept. 1. The 2nd Annual Remodeled Home Tour will also run the second weekend only, Sept. 14-15. Check out page 26 for more details. A new Parade website will go live Sept. 3; be sure to visit www.hbafm.com!
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BMW Homes, Inc..................................Davies.........................................2389 68th Ave S........................Fargo.............$261,900 Building Concepts, Inc..........................Villas on the Green at Osgood....4550 65th St S...........................Fargo.............$275,000 Crist Construction, Inc..........................Osgood........................................6051 Osgood Pkwy...................Fargo.............$439,900 Dabbert Custom Homes.......................The Wilds at Westport.................4711 6th St W............................West Fargo....$398,900 Dabbert Custom Homes.......................The Preserve...............................3109 7th St E.............................West Fargo....$259,900 Dabbert Custom Homes.......................Brandt Crossing...........................4870 Chelsea Ln S....................Fargo.............$188,900 Dabbert Custom Homes.......................Shadow Creek.............................3335 1st St E.............................West Fargo........... TBD Dabbert Custom Homes.......................Shadow Creek.............................562 Lizzie Pl..............................West Fargo........... TBD Dave Meyer Construction.....................Eaglewood...................................1119 31st Ave W.......................West Fargo....$283,800 Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead...Eagle Pointe................................7373 14th St S...........................Fargo.............$724,900 Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead...Shadow Wood.............................3401 Shadow Wood Ln.............West Fargo....$644,900 Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead...Eagle Pointe................................1478 72nd Ave S.......................Fargo.............$649,900 Eid-Co Homes......................................Maple Pointe...............................226 Maple Pointe Blvd...............Mapleton........$189,667 Eid-Co Homes......................................Legacy.........................................6164 18th St S...........................Fargo.............$274,917 Eid-Co Homes......................................Legacy.........................................2140 57th Ave S........................Fargo.............$237,966 Equity Home Builders, LLC..................Woodhaven.................................5037 44th St S...........................Fargo.............$299,900 Hanson Bros., Inc.................................Country Groves at Woodhaven...4357 Coventry Dr......................Fargo.............$360,090 Heritage Homes...................................South Pond at the Preserve........3026 7th St E.............................West Fargo....$339,900 Heritage Homes...................................Eagle Pointe................................1489 71st Ave S........................Fargo.............$434,900 Heritage Homes...................................Shadow Creek.............................3395 1st St E.............................West Fargo....$507,900 Jordahl Custom Homes........................South Pond at the Preserve........3127 5th St E.............................West Fargo....$249,999 Jordahl Custom Homes........................South Pond at the Preserve........3163 7th St E.............................West Fargo....$191,900 Jordahl Custom Homes........................Shadow Wood.............................3473 Loberg Ln.........................West Fargo....$261,990 Jordahl Custom Homes........................Osgood........................................6413 Osgood Pkwy S................Fargo.............$274,900 Krueger Construction, Inc.....................South Pond at the Preserve........608 29th Ave E..........................West Fargo....$286,900 LUXE Custom Homes..........................Davies.........................................6857 23rd St S..........................Fargo.............$389,900 Monarch Homes LLC...........................Brandt Crossing...........................4902 35th Ave S........................Fargo.............$215,000 Monarch Homes LLC...........................Maple Ridge................................163 31st Ave E..........................West Fargo....$315,000 Nick Meyer Homes...............................Davies.........................................6925 23rd St S..........................Fargo.............$319,900 Paula Rae Homes................................West River...................................102 37th Ave E..........................West Fargo....$260,000 Platinum Home Contracting, Inc...........The Preserve...............................3104 6th St E.............................West Fargo....$242,900 RHR Construction, Inc..........................Eagle Pointe................................7212 14th St S...........................Fargo.............$412,700 RHR Construction, Inc..........................Eagle Pointe................................7230 14th St S...........................Fargo.............$374,900 Ryland Homes......................................Martens Way...............................6274 16th St S...........................Fargo.............$379,900 Serenity Homes of F-M........................The Wilds at Westport.................943 Mulberry Ln........................West Fargo....$809,900 Shorestone Development.....................Prairie Grove...............................2616 Whispering Creek Cir S....Fargo.............$220,000 Thomsen Homes, LLC.........................Davies.........................................2269 67th Ave S........................Fargo.............$210,900 Thomsen Homes, LLC.........................Brandt Crossing...........................4752 Chelsea Ln.......................Fargo.............$172,800 Thomsen Homes, LLC.........................Deer Creek..................................6456 56th Ave S........................Fargo.............$295,700 Turn Key Construction, Inc....................Deer Creek..................................6631 56th Ave S........................Fargo.............$298,900 Turn Key Construction, Inc....................Eaglewood...................................3010 14th St W..........................West Fargo....$273,900 Urban Prairie Homes............................Eaglewood...................................1401 71st Ave S........................Fargo.............$330,000
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Public Issues Report of Area Affairs Second-quarter home building permits exceed last year, highest since 2007 by Mike Obach, Public Affairs Coordinator and Krista Mund, Communications Manager
The HBA of F-M’s 2013 second-quarter building permit report for the F-M metro area shows the results of an extremely busy construction industry after a long winter and cold, wet spring. Housing starts, through second quarter, are at their highest point since 2007. For the most part, total permit numbers and valuations exceed 2012’s level through June. Total construction value is over $293 million, which is up over $30 million. Housing start totals are up 22 percent from 2012, which was a banner year itself, making the overall forecast for 2013 even more optimistic. HBA President Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc., says, “It’s no surprise to see these numbers exceeding last year’s. Our first quarter report was lower than 2012, but anyone doing business in the industry here could relate that to weather, and many of us had projects just waiting to start as soon as we could get into the ground. Existing homes are moving very quickly, and it’s created an additional demand for new housing.” Dilworth, Fargo and West Fargo each saw an increase
HBA continues fighting increased flood insurance rates, Cramer takes action after visit by Mike Obach, Public Affairs Coordinator
The HBA of F-M continues efforts to fight the potentially negative outcomes of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012. A major concern for Red River Valley communities is potential elimination of the FEMA-approved basement exception. Currently, there are 51 communities nationwide – along with two counties, one of which is Clay County in Minnesota – wherein those homes with “flood-proofed” basements are exempt from having to use the top of their basement foundation as the lowest point of elevation for the home. Many feel this is extremely important: with this stipulation, FEMA has recognized the safety of the home owner and the contents within, and is rewarding the home owner for common sense and quality building techniques. Fourteen North Dakota and seven Minnesota communities are on the excepted list; most of those are right here in either Cass or Clay counties. The loss of this exception would potentially have devastating effects on the local market, as homes that have been unburdened with flood insurance requirements could now be subject to premiums that are likely to increase exponentially. HBA members and staff recently visited Washington,
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in housing starts compared to last year. Fargo’s number increased by 52, which is up by almost 30 percent. West Fargo increased by 32. Dilworth saw the number of starts go from four to 12. While Moorhead’s starts were relatively steady, at 41, the accumulated value of those residences’ permits was 24 percent higher than the same quarter of 2012; also, new commercial starts in Moorhead went from three to 16. Along with new housing, both total permit numbers and construction values increased for new commercial and commercial remodeling. “The industry still faces some major hurdles in upcoming flood insurance mandates and the long wait for permanent flood protection,” Guthmiller says. “But with our strong local economy, the housing needs are prevalent and that’s a good thing because we are putting people to work and creating jobs.” Each quarter, the HBA compiles 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 Mike Obach at (701) 232-5846 or mike@hbafm.com. D.C., and discussed these concerns with federal representatives and their staff. After the visit, U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer (R - N.D.) took action on our behalf. On June 6, he announced passage of The Fiscal Year 2014 Appropriations Bill for Homeland Security with an amendment to the bill which prevents a significant increase in flood insurance premiums for 1,911 homes in North Dakota, and more than one million homes nationally. Under current law, premium rates would immediately jump at least 20 percent for certain home owners in October. The amendment prohibits any funds in the appropriations bill from being used to implement the increase, delaying it until a better understanding of its impact on home owners can be reached. “Significant flooding in the past few years has had a devastating impact on many North Dakotans, and the last thing they need is a sudden change in flood insurance premiums,” Cramer said. The bill still must pass through the U.S. Senate, but HBA of F-M leaders have assurances from North Dakota Sens. Hoeven and Heitkamp, along with Minnesota Sens. Klobuchar and Franken, that they will do everything in their power to ensure that the overhaul of the National Flood Insurance Program won’t adversely affect those homes currently under exception. Stay tuned to the HBA’s communications for more updates. If you want more information on this issue, or have questions, contact Mike Obach at (701) 232-5846 or mike@hbafm.com.
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News from the North Dakota Association of Builders President’s New legislation is Message now in effect
Best wishes to Doreen Riedman as she moves on to new opportunities working for AARP North Dakota. She served as the North Dakota Association of Builders’ executive officer for 16 years and will be missed! We extend Jason Eid our sincere thanks for all her efforts NDAB President, and commitment over the years. See Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. a note about office staffing in the next column, and contact your local association’s executive officer or me with any questions or concerns until we fill that position.
Now, on to the news:
NDAB has submitted amendments for consideration during the upcoming State Building Code Amendment process (see info below). Those amendments are as follows:
International Residential Code amendments: • Chapter 11—Energy Efficiency • N1101—Conditioned Spaces • N1104—Lighting Equipment • N1102—Building Thermal Envelope Table • N1103—Systems • N1103—Systems Ventilation • N1102—Thermal Envelope
International Energy Conservation Code amendments:
• R101—Conditioned Spaces • R404—Lighting Equipment • R402—Building Thermal Envelope Table • R403—Mechanical Ventilation • N402—Blower Door • N1103—Mechanical Ventilation • R403—Pipe Insulation • ECC Delete—Delete entire 2012 IECC We encourage members to take part in this process and ask you to express your thoughts on the 2012 International Codes that are set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2014.
State Building Code Amendment Process
The State Building Code Advisory Committee (SBCAC) is in the process of amending the new State Building Code which will take effect Jan. 1, 2014. More information can be found at: www.ndbuildingcodes.com.
Upcoming dates:
• July 23-24, public hearing of the SBCAC to receive comments and develop recommendations on the proposed amendments. • Sept. 4-5, meeting of the eligible voting jurisdictions and voting individuals to vote on the proposed amendments. • Jan. 1, 2014, effective date of the updated State Building Code.
Many of the bills passed during the past legislative session went into effect Aug. 1. Among those bills are these which affect our membership: • Property Sales Price Disclosures — Section 11-18-02.2 of the North Doreen Riedman Dakota Century Code has been NDAB Executive amended to remove the section that Officer provided for the secrecy of sales price disclosures on property transfers. This is a major change that will allow sales prices to now be public information. • Bank of North Dakota Residential Mortgage Loan Program — The changes expand the program of the Bank of North Dakota and remove the $200,000 per loan limit. • State Building Code Accessibility Standards — This bill requires all new buildings over 7,500 square feet to include door openers if they fall in the assembly, business, educational, instructional, or mercantile classifications. If the building is a strip mall, only those spaces in excess of 7,500 square feet must have the door openers. • Publication of Advertisements of Bids for Public Improvement Contracts — The first publication of the advertisement must be at least 21 days before the date of the opening of bids in the official newspaper of the political subdivision. The changes here allow for electronic plan service, builders exchange, or other industry-recognized method to be used in addition to the official newspaper.
NDAB office minimally staffed
The North Dakota Association of Builders office will be minimally staffed during the interim until a new executive officer is named by the board of directors. Longtime Executive Officer Doreen Riedman resigned effective July 19, and has begun her new position as associate state director-community outreach for AARP North Dakota. Also resigning in mid-July was Stacey Lang, the NDAB’s new communications director. Lang has returned to The Bismarck Tribune. During the interim, the NDAB office will be minimally staffed. If you should need assistance, please contact your local association’s executive officer or NDAB President Jason Eid at (701) 237-0510, ext. 160, or jasoneid@eid-co. com. The email account that will be monitored for the association is info@ndbuild.com.
Builder confidence up six points in July
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose six points to 57 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for July. This is the index’s third consecutive monthly gain and its strongest reading since January of 2006.
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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
Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association • (701) 222-2400 Roxy Jacobson, Executive Officer • www.bmhba.com • We just wrapped up another successful PAC Golf Tournament at Hawktree Golf Club. There were 142 players who joined us for a great day out on the course July 16. We raised $5,060 for PAC. Thanks to everyone who donated and participated! Also, special thanks to all our tournament sponsors. We couldn’t do it without you. • As summer wraps up, we’re looking forward to one last fun summer event – the Sporting Clay Shoot! The clay shoot will be Aug. 29 at Capital City Sporting Clays in Bismarck. Registration forms will be out soon. If you would like to register, contact the office. • The Fall Parade of Homes is already in the works! The Parade will be Sept. 26-29. The pre-commit forms and home contracts have already been sent out. Contracts are due back Aug. 14. If you have any questions or would like to enter a home, contact chelsea@bmhba.com.
Dickinson Area Builders Association • (701) 483-0044 Irene Schafer, Executive Officer • www.dickinsonareabuilders.com • Events for Dickinson Area Builders in July and August will be the Golf Scramble July 25 and the annual DABA Picnic Aug. 14. • As usual, we invite people from the other associations around the state to come and enjoy these events. • We received word that the new Rec. Building will not be ready for Home Show 2014. So, we will go with the same plan for 2014, and will then have double the space for Home Show 2015.
Forx Builders Association • (701) 746-4536 Betty McDonald, Executive Officer • www.forxbuilders.com
• A fun time was had by all at the July “Builders after Hours,” hosted by Tim Shea’s Nursery and Landscaping. • Our annual golf outing will be held at the King’s Walk Golf Course Sept. 5 and the food will be catered by Eagle’s Crest Grill.
Minot Association of Builders • (701) 852-0496 Vicky Flagstad, Executive Officer • www.minotab.com
• The annual Past Presidents’ Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sept. 9 at the Vardon Golf Course (formerly the Minot Country Club). • Our September General Membership Meeting will be hosted by Verendrye Electric at their Minot location. • MAB’s 50th Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet will be Oct. 15 at the Holiday Inn Riverside.
Don’t leave money on the table: check out member rebate program
No one likes to leave money on the table. So, what if you could get a rebate for your loyalty to many of the nation’s leading housing industry product suppliers? Well, now you can! The North Dakota Association of Builders’ Member Rebate Program increases your bottom line. For the minimal effort of informing NDAB about home construction products you use, and when you close on a home or project, you’ll be putting money back in your pocket. Both Builder and Remodeler companies, no matter how large or small, qualify for the program, and you are not required to use products from every manufacturer.
No change needed in your business practices
Besides the money, the nextbest part of the program is that it doesn’t change the way you do business. You are not required to submit receipts and you do not have to change how you purchase products. NDAB does the paperwork, collects the money and mails quarterly rebate checks directly!
Register online
To start receiving your rebate, please register online at www. hbarebates.com/ndab.html.
Williston Area Builders Association • (701) 572-5744 Jessica Taylor, Executive Officer • www.willistonbuilders.com • Our 1st Annual Parade of Homes will be Sept. 21-22. • Goodbye to Doreen - Executive Officer for NDAB resigned in July and will be greatly missed! Good luck in your future endeavors! • Jessica, Willison Executive Officer, will soon be on maternity leave but will be available via email (eo@willistonbuilders.com), and will have very limited office hours.
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News from the Builders Association of Minnesota Contracts Membership pays you! Available for free, to members only, are six MinnesotaAre you saving money with your Builders Association of Minnesota membership? The perks of membership are so awesome you can more than pay for your membership and even get money back! A few of the coolest perks are listed below. It pays to be a member, so make sure you’re getting the most for your membership! Visit www.bamn.org/membership for information on all these sweet benefits!
Member Rebate program
This benefit alone adds money to your bottom line and can more than pay for your membership. In fact, it already has for some members. The BAM Rebate Program is collective buying power for custom and midsize builder and remodeler members for loyalty to the country’s leading manufacturers you already use. You don’t have to submit receipts or change the way you buy products. All you have to do is register, fill out a claim, and start collecting your quarterly rebate checks. This perk is only available to members. If you’re not already – get your company enrolled today!
Holiday Stationstores fuel discount & rebate
Here’s another members-only discount that can pay for membership and put money in your pocket. In 2012 alone, 80 members participated and collectively received $28,000 in rebates. That’s an average of $400 per member! Holy money Batman! This program gives you and your fleet a four-cent per gallon rebate on all gasoline and diesel fuel purchases. There’s no cost, no set up fee, no monthly or yearly charge. Just being a member of the association gets you four cents per gallon, and 10 cents per gallon for the first 90 days after you sign up! There are 275 Holiday Stationstores across the state with locations in every local association territory. Start saving and earning money and sign up today!
Verizon
As a member, you are eligible for a 22 percent discount on your Verizon phone plan. That can mean a HUGE amount of money in your pocket. Switching to Verizon as a member has great perks as well. For some members this alone pays for their membership and then some. Check this great deal out. It really is great to be a member!
specific contract templates drafted by attorneys specializing in residential construction. These contracts are updated when the laws change and are worth over $10,000! All six contracts are being updated right now, and the new set will be available later this year. Look for those, and thank your lucky stars you don’t have to pay your lawyer to update your contracts! BAM will do it for you! Ka-ching!
Code guides
The Minnesota Building Code changes every three to six years and while the government makes the codes available, BAM only provides members with guides that specify how to build to the new codes, complete with engineered documents and diagrams. BAM also creates alternate methods when needed. A new code will be going into effect in mid-2014 so look for BAM’s code guides and classes on the Minnesota-specific changes to the 2012 international residential building code.
Insurance and risk management
BAM membership means we have you covered! The residential construction industry requires special insurance coverage and as a BAM member you have access to high quality, discounted coverage from The Builders Group for workers’ comp, Corporate Four for general liability, and RMC for risk management. If you’re not signed up for these programs, you should definitely check them out. These programs have all been vetted by members for members and can save big for your company!
Unity
The last, and perhaps most important, benefit of builders association membership is banding together with your industry peers across the state to create a strong unified front. BAM represents the entire statewide home building industry - an important driver for the state’s economy - at the state capitol, with the regulatory agencies, and in the courts. Together we are the voice of the statewide industry, work as a collective to protect your business and bottom line, and work for a better industry, a better economy, and a better state! It’s big stuff, and it matters. Legislation, regulation and litigation impacts your bottom line negatively or positively. That’s why BAM was created in 1974, and that’s what we do to this day – protect your business. Remember to do business with members. We are stronger together!
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News from the National Association of Home Builders lots and certain building materials,” added NAHB 255 metros listed as improving labor, Chief Economist David Crowe. “Based on recent trends in housing markets in July home prices, housing permits and employment, the outlook A total of 255 metropolitan areas across 49 states and the District of Columbia qualified to be listed on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI) for July, released July 8. This is down slightly from the 263 metros that made the list in June, but is more than triple the number of metros that were on it in July of 2012. The IMI identifies metropolitan areas that have shown improvement from their respective troughs in housing permits, employment and house prices for at least six consecutive months. Six new markets were added to the list and 14 were dropped from it in July. Newcomers include the geographically diverse metros of Cumberland, Md.; Saginaw, Mich.; Farmington and Las Cruces, N.M.; Kingston, N.Y.; and Olympia, Wash. “This is the sixth straight month in which at least 70 percent of all U.S. metros have qualified for the Improving Markets Index,” observed NAHB Chairman Rick Judson. “The relative stability of the IMI is representative of the broad recovery underway, which is much more extensive than what we were looking at one year ago.” “Despite slight ups and downs in recent IMI levels, an overwhelming majority of U.S. metros - including those located in almost every state - remain solidly on the path to recovery even as the pace of their improvement is slowed by ongoing challenges related to the availability of credit,
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for a continued housing expansion remains very positive for the remainder of 2013.” “The fact that more than two-thirds of all U.S. housing markets continue to be represented on the improving list should be a boon to consumer confidence at a time when many are looking to take advantage of today’s very favorable mortgage rates,” observed Kurt Pfotenhauer, vice chairman of First American Title Insurance Company. The IMI is designed to track housing markets throughout the country that are showing signs of improving economic health. The index measures three sets of independent monthly data to get a mark on the top Metropolitan Statistical Areas. The three indicators that are analyzed are employment growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, house price appreciation from Freddie Mac and singlefamily housing permit growth from the U.S. Census Bureau. NAHB uses the latest available data from these sources to generate a list of improving markets. A metro area must see improvement in all three measures for at least six consecutive months following those measures’ respective troughs before being included on the improving markets list. A complete list of all 255 metros currently on the IMI, and separate breakouts of metros newly added to or dropped from the list in July, can be found at www.nahb.org/imi.
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2014 Home & Garden Show slated for Feb. 21-23 at Fargodome
Feb. 21-23, 2014, Fargodome Field booths Booth Size Member dxw
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Sponsorship opportunities are top-notch, starting at $1,000
Multiple sponsorship options are available at all levels to fit company needs. If you have 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!
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2014 booth sales are open to the 2013 HBA of F-M member exhibitors in this year’s Home & Garden Show and will open to all HBA of F-M members starting Sept. 1. 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 2014 booth rates to the left to find out how much you are saving with your HBA of F-M membership. Plus, we’ve also done some slight modification to a few sections of the field level booths. Previous member exhibitor exhibitors can see this in the brochure that was mailed out with the packet. If you haven’t seen it yet, you will receive the brochure in the packet, which you should receive by Sept. 1. The show also features daily education seminars on home building topics as well as feature presentations by celebrity speaker(s). Watch the website or the September issue for more details on the 2014 featured speaker.
Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead
encourages you to bring someone new to the Family Picnic Aug. 15. 5 p.m. • Rheault Farm
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Construction storm water general permit reissued by MPCA
From the Builders Association of Minnesota: On June 25, the Minnesota Pollution Control Stella Stormwater Agency acted to reissue the state’s EPA Storm Water construction storm water general Enthusiast permit. Two notable provisions of the new permit are: 1. The requirement that one inch of runoff will be managed onsite via infiltration, harvesting or reuse, and 2. That site inspections must be conducted within 24 hours after a half inch rainfall. This item is notable because the original MPCA proposal required inspections after one quarter inch rainfall. Home builders and others objected to the one quarter inch proposal and the MPCA agreed with the industry’s need to remain at the half inch threshold of 2008. The permit, effective Aug. 1, makes changes to the manner in which surface water is managed during and after construction. Projects currently under permit will have 18 months after the new permit effective date (January 2015) to adjust their temporary Best Management Practices (BMPs) to ensure they are in compliance with the new Storm water con’t on page 31
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, 2013) Casey Andersen..................................... Casey Construction.............................................................................................CGB Dave Anderson...................................... Dave Anderson Construction.............................................................................. CGP Terry Becker.......................................... Terry Becker Construction LLC...................................................................... NDPB 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, CGP Kyle Eid................................................ Eid-Co Buildings, Inc......................................................................................... CGP Scott Fluge............................................ Authentic Green Solutions, LLC........................................................................ CGP Bob Footitt............................................ Bob Footitt Construction, Inc.......................................................................... NDPB Aaron Greterman.................................. Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead.............................................................. 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 Vern Hanson.......................................... Hanson Bros., Inc............................................................................................. NDPB John V. Hough....................................... J.V. Hough, Inc................................................................................................. NDPB Bob Kochmann..................................... Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.............................................................CGP, 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 Tim Rosene........................................... Studs to Rugs, Inc............................................................................................ NDPB Mark Spriggs......................................... M & J Construction of Moorhead, Inc...................................................NDPB, CGR Mike Workman..................................... Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc............................................................................. NDPB Charles Zach......................................... Zach Construction Inc...................................................................................... NDPB
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2013 Golf Outing Highlights July 9 • Oxbow Country Club Golf Winners! Thank you to all of our sponsors! July 9 winning team with Tournament Sponsor
a low score of 52: Jordan Fulsebakke, Dakota Fastening Jesse Hentges, ACME Tools Travis Hubrig, Dakota Fastening Trevor Keney, First International Bank & Trust
Beverage Sponsor
Registration & Cart Sponsor
The winning team of the July 9 Golf Outing.
Full Event Sponsors ABC Seamless Alerus Financial Allied Building Products Corp. Anderson & Fercho, PLLC Arvig Becker Millwork & Doors Butler Machinery Company Cass County Abstract Company Central Minnesota Credit Union Chase Realty Choice Financial Coldwell Banker First Realty CornerStone Bank Dakota Fastening Dawson Insurance Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead Eide Bailly LLP
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom First International Bank & Trust Gate City Bank Hebron Brick Supply Heritage Homes Investment Consulting Services, LLC Minnkota Windows, Inc. Norandex Northland Truss Systems, Inc. One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Pella Windows & Doors Property Resources Group RHR Construction Inc. Sandman Consulting PC - Structural Engineering Stone Holding Company
The Title Company Twin City Garage Door, Inc. Valley Title Western Products, Inc. Western State Bank
July 9 Sponsors Aggregate Industries-North Central Region Appraisal Services Inc. Bank of the West Bell State Bank & Trust BW Insurance Agency, Inc. Floor To Ceiling Carpet One Mid-States Truss Company Northern Plumbing Supply Wood Specialists Inc.
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July 9 Game on a Hole Winners Hole #1 – Gate City Bank – Norwegian Golf – $50 gift card • Andy Wiess, Eide Bailly Hole #2 – First International Bank & Trust – David Hasselhoff Challenge – golf club • Mike Larson, Outlet Recreation Hole #5 – Heritage Homes – Hammerschlagen – stocked cooler • Steve Bates, Western Products, Inc. Hole #6 – Bell State Bank & Trust – Farthest from the Pin on the Green – $50 Scheels gift card • Trevor Odden, Stone Ridge Builders, Inc. Hole #7 – Valley Title – Minute to Win It – $25 gift card, golf balls • Michael Gustafson, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Hole #8 – Pella Windows & Doors – Bean Bag Toss – $50 gift card & golf items • Jesse Hentges, ACME TOOLS Hole #9 – Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom – Toilet
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Chipping – $50 cash • Randy Schneibel, Designer Tops Hole #10 – Choice Financial – Hula Hoop Contest – $50 gift card • Bobbi Wold, Chase Realty Hole #11 – Arvig Security – Marshmallow Drive – 2 Legends Club seats at a Twins game • Darin Mulcahy, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Hole #13 – Becker Millwork & Doors – Longest Drive – Golf gear • Brian Schumacher, Alerus Financial Hole #15 – HBA’s Most balls in the water – Golf balls • Bryce Vanderwerff, Red River Electric, Inc. • Bruce Carlson, ABC Seamless Hole #18 – Norandex – Longest Putt – Putter • Jerrod Heacox, Accent Contracting Red Dot Game – Golf Sponsors – $50 Oxbow gift card • Bryce Vanderwerff, Red River Electric, Inc.
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HBA family picnic Aug. 15 at Rheault Farm Food, fun and prizes
by Alison Streyle, Events Coordinator
Join HBA of F-M members and their families Aug. 15 at the annual family picnic held at Rheault Farm in south Fargo. This is a perfect summer event for any members with children that want to get out and enjoy a nice summer evening with food, games and prizes, so please bring your spouse, children and guests! Family Picnic Details: No business will be discussed, but Aug. 15 multiple door prizes Rheault Farm, will be given out to 2902 25th St. S., Fargo Associate members Social: 5 p.m. in honor of Associate (beer & wine tasting) Appreciation Month. Dinner: 5:30 p.m. One lucky Associate Cost: $12 if pre-registered will win a gift card for Walk-ins $14 dinner out on the HBA Ages 14 and under are FREE and a free half page ad Menu: pork loin sandwiches, in the Plains Builder hot dogs, potato salad, chips, for one month! Games Galore will dessert and beverages again be providing inflatable games, a playground is on site and the HBA will bring even more games, including bean bags and ladder ball toss, to make sure everyone finds something to enjoy! Come on over at 5 p.m. and enjoy time on the bouncy games, socializing and more! At 5:30 p.m. food will be ready – come hungry as we’ll be serving delicious pork loin sandwiches, hot dogs, potato salad and chips. To top off the night Builders will be serving dessert to everyone in attendance to show their appreciation! Pre-registered cost is $12 and walk-ins are $14. Children under 14 years of age are FREE!
Builders serving dessert to show their appreciation for associates.
Thank you Table Top Sponsors These sponsors help fund the programming seen at membership meetings throughout the year.
Bell State Bank & Trust Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Cass County Abstract Company Gate City Bank Matrix Properties Corporation Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc. Nodak Stores Northland Truss Systems, Inc.
Reminders:
• Lots of activities for children AND adults. • Associates recognized with $300 in prizes. • Spouses, children and guests are welcome! • Alcoholic beverages are allowed, but no glass please.
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Thank you to all those who donated items! Promotional bag items donated by:
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Arvig Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND CornerStone Bank Gate City Bank HBA of F-M Heritage Homes Marvin Windows & Doors Northern Plumbing Supply Western State Bank
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November keynote by David Mitchell Nov. 7 at Ramada Plaza & Suites
On Nov. 7, the HBA of F-M has organized a great opportunity to hear a top-notch speaker, David Mitchell, plus an ideal education session on employee classification taught by David Stephens from Avitus Group! This is a day you don’t want to miss because it’s not very often speakers of this caliber come to the Fargo-Moorhead area. See below for a brief overview or see the insert in this issue for more details on the event, speaker bios and to register for these great events!
Afternoon session: Employee Classification This session will cover: • The difference between independent contractors and employees and what needs to be handled differently
between the two. • Labor laws specific to the home building industry. • Learn about other HR issues specific to the home building industry.
Keynote: The Power of Understanding People
This presentation will give attendees the tools to understand individual’s unique communication style. Attendees will walk away with: • A better understanding of their own and others’ unique interactive style. • Valuable information about the various interactive styles to help become a more insightful communicator, leader, sales professional and customer service provider. • The foundation of information necessary to finetune relationships with customers, colleagues, family members and friends.
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 7
Thank you sponsors for November keynote!
Employee Classification session Registration: 2 p.m. Class: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Keynote presentation “The Power of Understanding People” Registration: 3:30 p.m. Keynote: 4-6 p.m. Mixer and Hors d’oeuvres: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Ramada Plaza & Suites
COST: Employee Classification session and Keynote presentation: $60 members | $90 non-members Employee Classification session alone: $30 members | $50 non-members Keynote presentation “The Power of Understanding People”: $40 members | $65 non-members
October Annual Meeting
Oct. 15 at Ramada Plaza & Suites
At the HBA of F-M’s Annual Meeting the 2013 Builder and Associate of the Year awards will be presented along with the 3rd annual BEAM award. BEAM stands for Builders Engaging Associate Members. See the insert in this issue for more details on making your nomination. Deadline for nominations is Aug. 15, so send it in ASAP! WHEN: Tuesday Oct. 15 Social: 5:30 p.m. | Dinner and Program: 6 p.m. WHERE: Ramada Plaza & Suites COST: Pre-registered: $20 | Walk-ins: $22 MENU: Minnesota Stuffed Chicken, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Honey Glazed Carrots, Salad, Dinner Rolls
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Charity Ride
Home Builders Care
Mark your calendar for the 10th annual Charity Ride Aug. 17
Home Builders Care is excited for the 10th annual motorcycle/classic car ride. Get out and start buffing! If you are interested in receiving information about the 2013 Charity Ride, please contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com.
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HBA of F-M Associate Member Feature Henry Bros. Excavating, Inc. Unparalleled quality service, competitive prices, and overall value by Mariah Wenaas, Communications & Office Coordinator
Henry Bros. Excavating, Inc. was founded in 1955 in Moorhead. The company is currently owned by Michael Henry, president, but was originally started by his father, Ned, and his uncle, Lamont. Both Ned and Lamont had previously worked for Kost Brothers and for Emery Excavating. In 1955 they decided to take on a business of their own.that would focus on residential basements and site development. Lamont stayed with the company until 1969, and Ned stayed longer to continue paving the way for the foundation of the company. Henry began working for Henry Bros. Excavating, Inc. in 1968 during summer months, and went to full-time status after graduating from Moorhead High School in 1972. “I started out just like everyone else does in this business – running equipment and driving trucks. When my father stepped away in 1980, I moved up and into my current role within the company,” says Henry. When asked what sets Henry Bros. Excavating, Inc. apart from the others, Henry says, “Our Company started out with family and that hasn’t changed. We have a loyal group of employees, including my brother, Mark, my brother-in-law, Dave, Wess (who has been with us since
1998) and many other “family” members. This loyalty allows us to focus on the projects we take on whether that be digging basements, demolishing houses or doing commercial site development.” Henry Bros. Excavating, Inc., now specializes in a wide variety of things. “We do it all – basement excavations, demolition Michael Henry, President of buildings or houses, Henry Bros. Excavating, Inc. renovations, and larger commercial projects, such as Scheels, the Fargo Library, the VA Hospital and Sheyenne High School,” says Henry. One of the biggest challenges facing the industry today, according to Henry, is tough project bidding. He believes that will always be a challenge. Henry adds, “Uncertainty in the fuel markets can make it challenging to turn a profit.” Despite the challenges, Henry likes his job. “I really enjoy working with the general contractors. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with a great group of guys in the industry. It’s also exciting and very rewarding to drive by a project after it’s completed and Henry Bros. con’t on page 35
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HBA of F-M Industry Spotlight Midwest Concrete Pumping, LLC • Chris Bourassa 4117 32nd Ave. S. • Moorhead, MN 56560 (701) 367-6221 • www.midwestconcretepumping.net
What is your company’s focus?
Chris Bourassa, Manager Midwest Concrete Pumping, LLC
“We are focused on providing the service of pumping and placing concrete with concrete pumps, conveyor belts and a laser screed for residential, commercial and industrial projects. We have locations in Fargo/Moorhead, Bismarck/Mandan and Minot.”
What is the latest trend in your industry?
“The latest trend in the construction industry is reducing labor needs by utilizing equipment to be more efficient and to prevent injuries by using less labor-intensive means to accomplish their goals. We provide labor savings by using concrete pumps and conveyor belts to place concrete, versus using manpower and wheelbarrows. ”
The HBA thanks members who are involved with this industry: Excavating; Concrete & Cement - Break, Cut, Saw, Contractor, Supplier; Insulated Concrete Forms Contractor, Supplier; Sand & Gravel - Contractor, Supplier; Paving; Industrial Equipment & Supply
Adams, Inc. Aggregate Industries-North Central Region All Finish Concrete, Inc. Armstrong Construction & Precast Products, Inc. Asplin Excavating, Sand & Gravel, Inc. Bert’s Truck Equipment of Moorhead, Inc. Border States Paving, Inc. Brock White Co. Butler Machinery Company Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc. Clark’s Excavating & Septic Pumping Dahl’s Industrial Tool Company Dakota Underground Company Dig Em Inc. Dittmer Concrete, Inc. E.T. Excavating, Inc. Fargo Tractor Gemstone Masonry Operating Company Inc. Gopher Excavating, Inc. H & S Contracting, Inc. Henry Bros. Excavating, Inc. Hoiberg Construction, Inc. JR Construction Kiedrowski Construction LLC
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What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the industry today and how are you dealing with it?
“The biggest challenge facing the concrete pumping industry today is the rising cost of new equipment and parts to fix the current equipment. We operate a well maintainedfleet and it becomes difficult to budget for fixing break downs. We try to deal with the problem by looking for different sources for parts and buying used equipment and reconditioning it.”
Earn triple Spike credits through ‘Membership Madness’
The HBA of F-M will participate in the National Association of Home Builders’ “Membership Madness” drive in September. We will compete against similar-sized builders associations, and the winner will be determined by highest percentage of new member growth. Knife River Material Kost Materials Krueger Concrete and Steel, LLP Krump Construction Inc. L2 Contracting L. Gnoinsky Concrete Construction, Inc. Lenzmeier Trucking, Inc. Lindemann Concrete Construction, LLC M & H Construction Marv Haugen Enterprises, Inc. Master Construction Co., Inc. Midwest Concrete Pumping, LLC Olympic Sales, Inc. Opatril Concrete Construction Inc. Opp Construction Outdoor Concepts, LLC Quality Concrete, Inc. RDO Equipment Red River Excavating Richards Excavating Ross Zink Construction Sanitation Products, Inc. Shaw Investments, LLC Sheyenne Concrete LLC Strata Corporation Superior Contracting, Inc. Suby Construction LLC Swanston Equipment Tunheim Construction LLC
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News from the HBA of F-M Remodelers Council 2013 Remodelers Council
Chair Ursula Hegvik Smart Spaces, Inc. Tom Spaeth Dan Beecher Accent Contracting Foam Doctor’s LLC (Vice Chair) (Past Chair)
Member Companies
ABC Seamless Accent Contracting ACME TOOLS Allied Building Products Corp. Arvig Braaten Cabinets Inc. Casselton Lumber, Inc. Crane Johnson Lumber Company Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Dave Anderson Construction Design Direction, Inc. 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. Marvin Windows & Doors Minnkota Windows, Inc. Norandex Opp Construction Property Resources Group Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc. Red River Electric, Inc. RRC Specialties, Inc. Rusco Window Company 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.
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Remodeled Home Tour: Sept. 14-15
The HBA of F-M’s 2nd annual Remodeled Home Tour will be sponsored by Accent Kitchen & Bath. The remodeled project entries will be featured in conjunction with the final weekend of the Fall Parade of Homes, Sept. 14-15. Entries will be open to consumers from noon – 5 p.m. both days. Magazines will be available at Hornbacher’s starting Sept. 3. The event website will go live Sept. 3; be sure to visit www.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. 3 at all Hornbacher’s.
Company Name Development Address City Category Accent Kitchen & Bath Hawthorne................................ 902 7th St. S..............Fargo....................... Kitchen Accent Kitchen & Bath Northport.................................. 405 28th Ave. N......... Fargo............... Entire House Smart Spaces, Inc. Custom Closet; Bluemont Lakes....................... 2310 26th St. S..........Fargo................... Craftroom Stan Birky Construction, Inc. Kitchen; Bathroom; Hector....................................... 1139 5th Ave. N.........Fargo......... Master Bedroom
Thank you sponsor!
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Meet your Education Committee Chair by Mariah Wenaas, Communications & Office Coordinator
Larry Mayer, Solution Design Inc., has been a member of the HBA of F-M Larry Mayer for nearly three years and is on his Solution Design Inc. second year as a part of the Education Committee, of which he became the chair in January. Mayer became involved with the Education Committee because he has extensive commercial and industrial controls and energy engineering experience from Honeywell. “I saw a need to provide practical energy efficiency training to improve comfort and sustainability of our builders’ homes,” says Mayer. Mayer’s favorite part of participating on this committee is that he likes to push the envelope to higher quality, and he likes assisting contractors in understanding the science of how Mother Nature impacts a home’s envelope, or shell, and how it can improve comfort and resale value. Mayer believes that the Education Committee is important to the HBA because of the small amount of training being offered from the government. If the HBA wasn’t here to provide it, it probably wouldn’t be available to anyone in our industry locally. “Also, home buyers expect the builders to know more than they do, and they
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expect builders to be able to build more sustainable structures that are energy efficient. I try to offer a systemwide approach to quality and energy efficiency versus a piece-by-piece approach, or prescriptive approach, advocated through code,” says Mayer. The Education Committee is currently planning to offer a second blower door test and home pressurization Lunch & Learn this fall. “We had good feedback from the first one, which filled up very quickly, so we will be scheduling another test for early fall,” says Mayer. See what else the Committee has planned for this fall on page 31.
Fun Facts about Mayer Favorite wervice provided by the HBA/NDAB/ NAHB: I like the spring Home & Garden Show a lot. What you never knew about me: I love water and snow skiing, and I’ve done, and won, competitive races for both. I also raised $4 million (in today’s dollars) for a four-season ski resort in western Minnesota in 1971. Favorite vacation spot: Big Sky, Montana. VIPs I’ve met: Downhill Olympic gold medal winner Pepi Stiegler of Jackson Hole, Bob Dylan and family while I tutored them in snow skiing, and I’ve done extreme deep powder skiing with four hot shots of Warren Miller sports photography. Favorite TV program: O’Reilly Factor Last book you read: “The Idea of America” by William Bonner
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News from the Home Builders Care Foundation 2013 Home Builders Care Home Builders Care prepares for 10th Board of Trustees annual Charity Ride
President Chad Maloy Gate City Bank MIKE ANDERSON Bierschbach (Vice President) Equipment & Supply
Our 10th annual Charity Ride is right around the corner on Aug. 17. The planning committee has prepared a beautiful route for the event. We will leave the HBA office at 11 a.m. Our next stop will be E. L. Peterson Park in Pelican Rapids for lunch before heading off on a ride through lakes country and ending at the Hillbillies Vittles and Brew in Erhard, Minn. See sponsors below:
Thank you Charity Ride sponsors!
DAN PARROW ISR Homes (Secretary) BOB KOCHMANN Kochmann Brothers (Treasurer) Homes, Inc. DAVE ANDERSON Dave Anderson (Past President) Construction CASEY BECKERLEG CARL BLANK RANDY CRAMER JESSICA GRONDAHL BRAD MORRIS ANDY NELSON ERIC ROKKE
Stenerson Lumber Structural Materials, Inc. NAI North Central Nodak Stores Casselton Lumber, Inc. Lavelle Company Rokke Construction
CARLITA DIETZ Jay Dietz Construction, (HBA Liaison) 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.
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Scholarships
Home Builders Care provides scholarships for local university, technical school and high school students each fall. Students have to be interested in, or already studying, construction trades. Applications will be available in late August on www.hbcfm.com. If you know of a student who is studying in a construction-related program or interested in going to Minnesota State College of Science, Minnesota State University, Moorhead, North Dakota State College of Science or North Dakota State University please let them know that we have scholarships available. Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@ hbafm.com, if you have any questions or need an application.
Strategic Plan
Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation has been working on a new strategic plan. The board of trustees has worked hard to determine the path of the Foundation for the next five years. One of the first things we did was rewrite our mission statement: Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation provides a positive outlet for the housing industry to give back to the community, building a framework for the future. One of the main challenges of the Foundation is managing our funds in the most conscientious and generous way. The board is responsible for making sure that we can maintain our current giving levels while also trying to grow the endowment fund. In order to maintain both, the board is working hard to be good stewards of the money the HBA of F-M members have donated and provided us. This will be an ongoing process and we will be reporting our progress in the coming months. Thanks to everyone who has supported the Home Builders Care of FargoMoorhead Foundation for the past 20 years. We have been able to make a great impact in our community. Please help us continue our good work into the future.
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Jail Chaplains. The men are asked to provide their personal story: where they have been, where they are now, what Member serves as Project HOME coordinator changes they have made and what their goals are. They by Jenny Erickson, Development & Project Coordinator also go through Gary Opp, Opp Construction, has been proving that an interview home builders care. He recently became involved in process. Once Project HOME, a three-bedroom duplex that provides living at Project accountability housing for three men recently released HOME, the from the Cass County jail. residents receive Project HOME began in early February with a help in finding partnership between Jail Chaplains and My Father’s employment. House. Jail Chaplains and its team of volunteers They are asked to provide 20 plus hours of faith-based programs at the pay rent, attend Cass County Jail every week. My Father’s House is a church of their also a faith-based choice, participate organization which in a faithThe Project HOME site. creates networks based recovery of welcoming program and volunteer. Project HOME helps men build churches, healthy relationships and be responsible citizens in our employers, and community. The men are landlords for asked to sign a six-month individuals coming lease which can be renewed. out of the criminal They are welcome to stay justice system and at Project HOME as long as recovery. This they are contributing to the past February the harmony of the home and two organizations desire to be there. Completed dining room. came together Opp said that his favorite to revitalize the part has been “building duplex so it could be a home for three men seeking to relationships with the men live in a recovery accountability community. The goal of living at Project HOME Project HOME is to house, feed, clothe and assist in finding and working alongside the employment for those in the recovery and restoration many volunteers who have process after incarceration. the heart to serve.” He also Opp is now serving as project coordinator for Project said, “I often think of guys HOME. The goal is to provide a home for three additional Gary Opp prepping a wall. like Ron Barstad who was a men at the end of June. Opp became involved in this long time friend of the HBA organization when he was invited to a vision meeting by a of F-M and active member of the Remodelers Council. friend. Ron stepped “After up and served hearing about his community the need for this and church in a type of housing way that had a and seeing the lasting impact many others in on me. We all our community miss Ron and who embraced I was lucky to the idea, it was have worked easy to say yes alongside and throw my him on HBA hat into the projects. “Mancave” which hosts a weekly bible study. Prepped for painting. ring. I believe I learned God gives us all something he opportunities to serve Him and when we say yes, He shows knew all along-giving is more rewarding than receiving.” up in big ways. I consider it a privilege to have been asked Thank you Gary Opp for showing how much home to be part of this Christ-centered outreach,” said Opp. builders care about the communities in which we live and Cleaning windows, painting, flooring, and minor work! electrical and plumbing needs are just a few of the things Contact Jail Chaplains Executive Director Gerri Leech at that volunteers did to make the duplex a home. (701) 364-0067 for more information on this project. Project HOME is open to men who are referred through
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Education Committee provides opportunities for members 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 & Learn
On the local level, our Lunch & Learn program has been a fixture at the HBA for about six 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. 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 page 17.
Minnesota contractor continuing education
Your HBA is planning its menu of classes for Minnesota contractor continuing education classes at the beginning of 2014.
Electrical contractor continuing education
The HBA will, once again, hold a continuing education
National Association of Home Builders Webinars
• Time: 1-2 p.m. • Cost: Remodelers Council Member Fee: $19.95 HBA Member Fee: $24.95 Non-member Fee: $44.95 • Register: www.nahb.org. Type class title in search bar.
Aug. 21 Achieving Green Development Objectives Through Site Planning and the NGBS Design and Technology Series Land-planning professionals will walk through how to evaluate green and sustainable opportunities on a development site that can help achieve your project’s best potential and even earn points under the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS). Get practical, cost-effective ideas to enhance your project,
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class for electrical contractors in January. 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 will be scheduling refresher classes for 2014 as its members’ renewals come up, and is considering offering initial certification courses next year as well. If you are interested in joining the HBA’s Education Committee, contact Mariah Wenaas at (701) 232-5846 or mariah@hbafm.com. We are always looking for new members and fresh ideas. 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.
Join a committee in 2013! Your HBA of F-M is here to support you. Not only do you make the Association what it is, but we rely on people like you to serve on committees to ensure the HBA is always moving in the right direction to best serve the membership. Whether you are interested in public issues, events, education or membership development and retention, we have a committee for you. For more details on any committee, contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com. gain an understanding of land-planning alternatives that add to development potential, and learn how to create competitive but sustainable green development options that can work in your market. Presented by NAHB Land Development Committee and NAHB Green
Aug. 28 Boomers in Your Backyard Sales and Marketing Series Discover the demographic trends that are forming a very large group of mature-market buyers and renters in both the general housing market and in the activeadult sector in this webinar. Participants will learn what’s important for active adult communities in terms of location, zoning and amenities. Participants will also learn what’s different in marketing to this group of buyers, and what is available specifically to such buyers in the way of financial help. Presented by NAHB 50+ Council
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HBA of F-M Education Opportunities Register: (701) 232-5846 or mariah@hbafm.com
Lunch & Learn - The Lien Law: A General Contractor’s Perspective
• 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Aug. 27 • HBA of F-M, 1802 32nd Ave. S., Fargo • Cost: $10 (includes lunch) • This conversation will include the history of the lien law, a crash course and the advantages of liens wrapped around the perspectives of the players in the process. You, as a general contractor, have to navigate the mine field of being a leader of a project and also a customer service agent. Because of this, the instructor will spend time on the “pre-lien notice.” He will cover the pitfalls, stigmas and protection of the lien law. He hopes to shed new light on the topic leading to a continued conversation within the community. The class’s goal is for attendees to leave with a basic understanding of the lien laws of North Dakota and Minnesota and an appreciation for the perspective of their subs and clients. • About the instructor: Adam Estenson lives in Hastings, Minn., with his wife, Carrie, and their daughter, Lilly. He is vice president of operations for Perfekt Construction Lien Management. Estenson is also a commissioner on the Hastings Planning Commission.
Lunch & Learn - Make the Lien Law Work for You: Get Paid Without Having to File a Lien
• 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sept. 19 • HBA of F-M, 1802 32nd Ave. S., Fargo • Cost: $10 (includes lunch) • This class’s goal is to cover the history, statutory defaults and proven best practices of the lien law. It will cover the basics for both Minnesota and North Dakota law, and will discuss best practices for your business. Learn ways to avoid pitfalls and loopholes within the state statutes. The following will be covered at length: the pre-lien notice, the notice of intent to file lien, and the lien itself. At the end of this “lunch and learn,” you will have enough information to begin a dialog in your company about staying within compliance of the lien law on every project. Furthermore, you will have the ability to use the lien law to get paid faster and more often, without having to file a lien. • About the instructor: Adam Estenson lives in Hastings, Minn., with his wife, Carrie, and their daughter, Lilly. He is vice president of operations for Perfekt Construction Lien Management. Estenson is also a commissioner on the Hastings Planning Commission.
Thank you to Cass County Electric Cooperative for allowing the HBA to use its community room for several classes! August
Residential Construction Safety: CPR/First Aid
• 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Dec. 10 • Skills & Technology Training Center: 1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo • Cost: FREE to HBA of F-M members! • Students will learn to be a first responder by obtaining skills such as basic life support, bleeding control, injury and wound control, burns, poison and sudden illness. Learn to recognize the everyday emergency situations and how to take appropriate action until professional help arrives.
Residential Construction Safety Training: Fall Protection • 1 – 5 p.m. Dec. 10 • Skills & Technology Training Center: 1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo • Cost: FREE to HBA of F-M members! • Knowing when fall protection is necessary and when it’s not can be very confusing. This program will help to eliminate some of the confusion by giving you an overview of the fall protection requirements for the construction industry. Fall protection requirements for steel erection and for equipment used to elevate personnel will also be covered.
Upcoming November class topics Employee classification
• Nov. 7, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., registration at 2 p.m. • Take a look at the difference between independent contractors and employees and what needs to be handled differently between the two. - Look at labor laws specific to the home building industry. - Learn about other HR issues specific to the home building industry.
Lunch & Learn - Indoor Air Quality • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Nov. 20 • Location to be determined.
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permit. However, for currently permitted projects, the permanent storm water controls will be grandfathered under the new scheme and they will not need to be reengineered. The new permit will expire Aug. 1, 2018. An MPCA prepared summary of the new permit can be found here: http://bamn.org/images/documents/mpcaconstruction-stormwater-reissuance-2013.pdf. Detailed information on the permit can be found on the MPCA’s website, www.pca.state.mn.us.
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Riedman says farewell to NDAB
Home Builders, NDAB and the local association,” she says. • Seeing North Dakota as a national leader in NDABby Krista Mund, Communications Manager PAC’s (NDAB’s political action committee) and BUILD-PAC’s (National Association of Home Builders’ North Dakota Association of Builders Executive Officer political action committee) fundraising efforts. Doreen Riedman said her good-byes last month as she Riedman is a graduate of both Bismarck State College moved on to a new position with AARP North Dakota. and Minnesota State University – Moorhead, earning an She served NDAB for 16 years and built strong bridges associate degree in management and a bachelor’s degree in with various state agencies, regulatory groups and housing marketing, respectively. Prior to joining NDAB, she was partners to keep the state’s home building industry issues with the North Dakota Credit Union League for 11 years, at the forefront. She was also instrumental in fostering serving as vice president of communications & legislative relationships with statewide officeholders, state legislators affairs. and North Dakota’s She served as the NAHB Executive Officers congressional delegation. Council state EO liaison to the BUILD-PAC HBA of F-M Executive Board of Trustees, is a past member of the EOC Vice President Bryce Awards Committee and is a long-time Gold Johnson says, “Doreen’s Key BUILD-PAC contributor. Riedman is past work over the years has secretary/treasurer of the North Dakota Lobbyists taken NDAB to a new Association, past president of the International level. She set the bar high Association of Business Communicators/Great for the next executive Plains Chapter, and is currently on the state board officer! The state of directors of Special Olympics North Dakota association and the six and the Southwest TrainND Advisory Committee. local associations really She resides in Bismarck with husband, Bill, form a family-like unity, and miniature schnauzer, Schnitzel. Their son, and Doreen brought fun Doreen Riedman (third from left) with Matthew, completed the carpentry program at and hospitality to every her mother, Vivian Streyle, son, Matthew, Bismarck State College, and is now working meeting. We wish her the husband, Bill, and their dog, Schnitzel. toward his associate degree at BSC. He lives best in her new adventure in Bismarck and works for Top Notch Construction, an and will miss the good times, camaraderie (and Bill’s NDAB member company in Bismarck. amazing food) brought to gatherings!” “Thanks to you all for the opportunities you’ve given Riedman says some of her proudest moments include the me over the 16 years we’ve worked together in moving the following: NDAB and local associations forward,” Riedman says. “It • Being the first state in the nation to pass legislation has been a great working relationship and the friendships keeping fire sprinkler systems from being mandated in I’ve made I will treasure forever. Bill, Matthew and I have homes through the building code process. Since that been fortunate to get to know many of your families as accomplishment during the 2009 legislative session, well, and to have been a part of this home builder family!” NDAB has shared resources and legislative language As of press time, NDAB’s senior officers were searching with other states working toward this effort in various for a new executive officer. The process is expected to take forms. anywhere from two to six months. If you have NDAB• Helping bring the Williston Area Builders Association related questions, you may leave a message on the office into NDAB and North Dakota in April 2009. voice mail at (701) 222-2401, toll free in North Dakota “We were thrilled to work with the fine folks in the (800) 326-4746. You may also contact the HBA of F-M at Williston area to include them in the three-in-one (701) 232-5846 and staff will do its best to help you. membership model through the National Association of
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community service projects. Beecher has helped with many of the Council’s projects, including working on the RENEW House, the Home Builders Care Build for Habitat and multiple ramp projects. Council members also see by Krista Mund, Communications Manager benefits like strong networking opportunities, company Dan Beecher is president of The Foam Doctor’s LLC promotion, industry advocacy and community involvement. in Fargo, a company that focuses on spray-on urethane “It’s great to see the Council come together as one and foam insulation for residential, agricultural, industrial and all pitch in to give something back. The smiles and hugs commercial building. It also specializes in specialty coating from grateful families is all you need to get you ready for systems and some spray-applied acoustical treatments. the next project!” says Beecher. He served as president of the Remodelers Council last Beecher and his wife, Tracy, have triplet boys who are year, and has been a member of the group for four years. 20. His hobbies are cooking, tennis, tailgating and Bison He joined the HBA of F-M in games. 1991. Every two months in the “Being involved within the Plains Builder, we spotlight HBA is a good way to give a “Member of the Month” back to a community and chosen by HBA of F-M staff. industry that has treated us This feature’s purpose is to well, and to meet other small thank HBA volunteers and business owners/managers supporters by recognizing all and share ideas, problems they do for the Association and thoughts,” Beecher says. and the industry. At the “It’s a fun group. It’s great to General Membership Meeting get other peoples’ opinions in January 2014, staff will and ideas on the projects we give an “Extra Mile Award” do. We all learn from the to one person chosen from the experience.” 2013 bi-monthly winners. In addition to his Council Membership Coordinator Allison Weckman, Development For more information on activity, Beecher has been & Project Coordinator Jenny Erickson and Events the Remodelers Council, or busy with other HBA events Coordinator Alison Streyle present Dan Beecher, Foam to become a Council member, this spring and summer. He Doctor’s LLC, with the Member of the Month award. contact Allison Weckman at demonstrated insulation (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@ techniques to high school hbafm.com. students at the Herdina Academy for the Construction
Member of the Month: Dan Beecher, Foam Doctor’s LLC
Trades this spring, which was very well-received. He also volunteered his tailgating grill and talents for the Remodelers Council picnic in late April, and for the Muddy Boots Contractor Picnic last month. Membership Coordinator Allison Weckman says, “We, as a staff, really appreciate Dan’s can-do attitude and hands-on help with the picnics and Academy this spring. He always has a smile on his face and makes it fun for everyone involved.” The Remodelers Council assists in planning the Fall Home Show, the Remodeled Home Tour, the Remodelers Council picnic and actively participates in many
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Fun facts about Beecher • My favorite color: Blue • Last vacation/trip I took was to: Disney World, of course. Is there any place else? • My hometown is: Elk River, Minn. • My dream job is: You mean this isn’t it? • The first thing I would buy/do if I won the lottery: I would buy a really big smoker … and ice cream for everybody!
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PAC Spotlight: Mike Arnold, Accent Contracting Gold Key $1,000 Mike Arnold, Accent Contracting, is a $1,000 Gold Key Contributor to the North Dakota Association of Builders Political Action Committee. Mike Arnold Accent Contracting
Why do I contribute to the HBA’s political action committee? “I contribute because it is an inexpensive investment in fighting legislation that hurts home owners and all that are in the industry.”
Why is NDAB-PAC important to my business?
2013 PAC Contributors $1,000 Mike Arnold, Accent Contracting Terry Becker, Terry Becker Construction, LLC Don Dabbert, Jr., Dabbert Custom Homes Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.
“NDAB-PAC is important to my business because I have witnessed many, many times, the power of the HBA, both nationally and locally, fighting the government regulation that hurts our industry.”
Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.
What is the most important benefit from having a Political Action Committee?
Nancy Kelly, Heartland Labor
“Nationally, the most important benefit is keeping dialog open with our delegates in Washington. They know who we are and they listen. Locally, the most important benefit is the political forums that the HBA hosts, which are invaluable. It gives our industry a voice and a chance to understand the positions of the candidates.”
John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. Ken Krajsa, Bell State Bank & Trust Robert Leslie, Jr., Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead Paul Lindemann, Lindemann Finish Carpentry, Inc.
What is NDAB-PAC?
NDAB-PAC is the North Dakota Association of Builders’ Political Action Committee. It is a non-partisan political action committee that provides support for candidates who are friends of the building industry. People who show they care and are concerned about the building industry’s future make contributions to NDAB-PAC because they believe that cooperation equals strength.
What do PAC dollars do? With your sponsorship dollars, the Association can raise more PAC dollars. PAC funds are then split three ways to be used nationally, statewide and locally. Each dollar raised helps elect friendly candidates at all three levels of government. A portion of your contribution is passed along to BUILD-PAC, the National Association of Home Builders’ Political Action Committee, one of the most recognized and well-respected PACs in Washington, D.C. Another portion of your contribution is earmarked for contributions to candidates for local, county and other elections. Most importantly, local Association members decide who to support in local elections to help elect those candidates most friendly to the housing industry. Please consider becoming a PAC contributor. Contact Mike Obach at (701) 232-5846 or mike@hbafm.com.
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Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.
$500 Jeff Swenson, Twin City Garage Door, Inc.
$365 Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc. Rodney Paseka, Hebron Brick Supply
$100+ Rick Berg, Goldmark Property Management Terry Cullen, Cullen Insulation, Inc. Nancy Michelsen, Vivid Interiors Roger Olson, Sig Olson & Sons Plastering, Inc. Deborah Pierce, Northland Truss Systems, Inc. Mark Spriggs, M & J Construction of Moorhead, Inc. Reed Stigen, Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. Mark Voxland, Voxland Electric
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Builder con’t from page 12
“Today’s report is particularly encouraging in that it shows improvement in builder confidence across every region as well as solid gains in current sales conditions, traffic of prospective buyers and sales expectations for the next six months,” noted NAHB Chairman Rick Judson, a home builder from Charlotte, N.C. However, he cautioned that, “This positive momentum could be disrupted by threats on the policy side, particularly with regard to the mortgage interest deduction and federal support for the housing finance system.” “Builders are seeing more motivated buyers coming through their doors as the inventory of existing homes for sale continues to tighten,” noted NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “Meanwhile, as the infrastructure that supplies home building returns, some previously skyrocketing building material costs have begun to soften.” Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 25 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months, and asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers. All four regions also posted gains in their HMI scores’ three-month moving averages. The Northeast showed a four-point gain to 40 while the Midwest reported an eight-point gain to 54, the South posted a five-point gain to 50 and the West measured a three-point gain to 51. 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 www.nahb.org/hmi. Henry Bros. con’t from page 24
know that we had a hand in its development,” he says. Of the company’s relationship with the HBA of F-M, Henry says, “My father started the relationship with the HBA years ago. It’s always been a very positive one and something that my brother Mark and I choose to continue.” To anyone wanting to start out in the industry, Henry advises that they get a good core group of people to work with. Henry adds, “I would also tell them to pay attention when someone gives them advice on something that they aren’t exactly sure about.” Henry Bros. Excavating, Inc. 1021 2nd Ave. N Moorhead, MN, 56560 (218) 233-5314 www.henrybrosexcavating.com
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They will be based specifically on races in the cities of Moorhead and Dilworth, as there are no open elections for North Dakota seats or Clay County offices this Fall. The dates and number of events will be based on the number of candidates that file for the following seats (Minnesota filing period is July 30 – Aug. 13): • Moorhead City Mayor • Moorhead City Council (each of the four wards has one seat on the ballot) • Dilworth City Mayor • Dilworth City Council (two seats are on the ballot) Once all the candidates have filed, the HBA will host multiple forums to ensure members can meet with them all, and have an opportunity to share their concerns and key issues. Stay tuned for times and dates as we schedule these very important events, or contact Mike Obach at (701) 232-5846 or mike@hbafm.com.
HBA of F-M offers discount program through Verizon Wireless
The Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead has partnered with Verizon Wireless to offer a discount program for Builder members. Builder members may be eligible to receive 22 percent off monthly access calling plan fees, plus more! To take advantage of this discount, go to www.mynpp. com and click “Join now.” After registration, you will receive a username and password with instructions to receive the discount. If you have questions, contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com.
Free safety conference Sept. 25
The Tri-State Safety Association will hold its second annual Safety Conference Sept. 25 at the Harry Stern and Ella Stern Cultural Center at the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton. This year’s featured speaker is Stefan Salmonson from Protective Services. There is no cost to attend. This year’s session will encompass a morning and afternoon session with a free box lunch for those who attend both sessions. The theme is “Stayin Safe and Alive.” Morning topics include avoiding icebergs; bullying; going home; secrets; perfect marriage; and under the influence. Afternoon topics include active shooters; emergency disaster preparedness; high risk; managing risk; and security awareness. To register online, visit: http://www. tristatesafetyassoc.org/stayin-safe-and-alive/
Mark your calendar – Fall Parade of Homes Sept. 7-8 & 14-15 August
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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...................................................... 57 Feder Realty Co.............................................................. 51 Ryland Homes................................................................ 36 Star Masonry.................................................................. 34 Foss Architecture & Interiors, Inc.................................... 32 North Star Plumbing & Heating, Inc................................ 31 Tri-City Publications........................................................ 30 Bob’s Drywall, Inc........................................................... 30 Woytassek Custom Homes, Inc...................................... 30 Dietrich Construction, LLC............................................. 28 RRC Specialties, Inc....................................................... 25 A & R Roofing Co., Inc.................................................... 24 GOLDMARK Property Management.............................. 24 Huber Electric Motor & Pump Repair............................. 24 Roers’ Construction and Development, Inc..................... 24 Solberg, Stewart, Miller & Tjon....................................... 24 Western Products, Inc.................................................... 24 Alerus Financial.............................................................. 21 Heide Construction, Inc.................................................. 20 Kramer Electric, Inc........................................................ 20 Baker Nursery Garden & Gift......................................... 20 Twin City Sharpening, Inc............................................... 19 Buchholz-Mastel Construction Inc.................................. 19 Cullen Insulation, Inc...................................................... 19 Danielson & Associates, Inc........................................... 19 Butler Machinery Company............................................ 18 Remodeling By Foss...................................................... 18 Gary Cavett & Co., CPAs................................................ 17 Property Resources Group............................................. 17 Bosh Enterprises, Inc..................................................... 16 Rokke Construction........................................................ 13
Update your HBA Membership Directory & Consumer Guide Non-renewals: Integrity Excavating Enterprises Associate • Dave Lenzmeier • (701) 282-2251 Milliken Millwork, Inc. Associate • Cal Jarabek • (701) 282-5700
Back Your PAC Send a personal check for $20 to NDAB-PAC today! Make housing “one voice stronger,” and join 2x2014. See page 4 for more information. Questions? Contact Mike Obach at (701) 232-5846 or mike@hbafm.com.
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Henry Bros. Excavating, Inc........................................... 12 Ostrom’s Hardware, Inc.................................................. 11 Krueger Construction, Inc................................................ 9 Midwest Concrete Pumping, LLC..................................... 9 Arctic Audio...................................................................... 9 Koziol Appraisal Service.................................................. 9 by Design, Inc................................................................... 8 Woodbridge Addition........................................................ 7 Hannaher’s, Inc................................................................ 6 Town & Country Realty - DeDe Heller, Realtor................ 6 Tom’s Drywall, Inc............................................................. 5 Thomsen Homes, LLC..................................................... 5 A & R Drywall................................................................... 5 Epic Solutions, Inc............................................................ 4 Nardini Fire Equipment.................................................... 4 Servpro of Fargo Moorhead............................................. 3 Scott A. Muehler Electric, Inc........................................... 3 Brookstone Property........................................................ 3 NAI North Central............................................................. 3 North American Building Solutions LLC........................... 2 CSI................................................................................... 2 Basement Technologies of North Dakota, Inc.................. 2 Park Co. Realtors - John Midthune, Realtor..................... 2 Lexstar Real Estate Services, LLC.................................. 2 Kiedrowski Construction LLC........................................... 1 Renneberg Hardwoods, Inc.............................................. 1 Becker Millwork & Doors.................................................. 1 Luxe Custom Homes........................................................ 1 Spaulding Stone LLC....................................................... 1 The Erik Hatch Team........................................................ 1 Tunheim Construction LLC............................................... 1
It pays to participate in HBA surveys! Your HBA of F-M has been collecting info through a membership survey the past few weeks to help with a five-year strategic plan Association leaders are formulating. Congratulations! The following members are prize winners for being one of the first 200 respondents: • One free year of membership dues: Dan Smith, Smithco Inc • One free ad on the HBA website: Scott Breidenbach, Park Co. Realtors • $50 in HBA Bucks: Lisa Graalum, Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc. • Two registrations to the October Annual Meeting: Kristi Hofer, BMW Homes and Rick Jorgenson, Precision Drafting
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HBA of F-M New Member Report Capital Credit Union
Financial Services Jodi Deplazes 4900 13th Ave S Suite 5 Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 356-5608 Sponsor: Tyrone Leslie Heritage Homes
Monarch Homes LLC
Builder - Residential Ryan Johnson 419 Sequoia Dr Mapleton, ND 58059 (701) 793-2004 Sponsor: Carlita Dietz Jay Dietz Construction, Inc.
Diamond Kote Prefinishing Megan Jensen 811 15th Ave SE Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 (218) 770-1905 Sponsor: John Koerselman Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc.
VanOverschelde Custom Homes, LLC Builder - Custom Homes Nick VanOverschelde 3430 2nd St E West Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 630-4624 Sponsor: Ken Krajsa Bell State Bank & Trust
Welcome
to our new members!
Know someone who would make a great member? Let the New Member Development Committee know! Contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@ hbafm.com.
2013 Membership Drive Contenders (November 2012 - October 2013) These members have kicked off the 2013 Membership Drive with great recruitment efforts. Each member who recruits at least one new member between Nov. 1, 2012 and Oct. 31, 2013 will be placed into a drawing for prizes at the end of 2013. Name Company # Recruited Ken Krajsa.........................................Bell State Bank & Trust........................................................................................ 5 Tyrone Leslie.....................................Heritage Homes.................................................................................................. 3 Terry Becker......................................Terry Becker Construction, LLC.......................................................................... 2 Carlita Dietz.......................................Jay Dietz Construction, Inc.................................................................................. 2 Darrick Guthmiller..............................Kochmann Bros. Homes, Inc............................................................................... 2 Nancy Kelly........................................Heartland Labor.................................................................................................. 2 John Koerselman...............................Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc......................................................... 2 Drew Likness.....................................Chase Realty....................................................................................................... 2 Terry Lipp...........................................Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom.................................................... 2 Dave Anderson .................................Dave Anderson Construction.............................................................................. 1 Don Dabbert, Jr.................................Dabbert Custom Homes...................................................................................... 1 Nick Dietrich......................................Dietrich Construction, LLC.................................................................................. 1 Dan Doeden......................................Alerus Financial................................................................................................... 1 Greg Gibb..........................................Robert Gibb & Sons, Inc...................................................................................... 1 John Gunkelman...............................Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc....................................................................... 1 Kevin Gustman..................................Twin City Garage Door, Inc.................................................................................. 1 Chris Hawley.....................................Chris Hawley Architect........................................................................................ 1 Bruce Johnson..................................RE/MAX Realty 1................................................................................................ 1 Sylvia Lunski......................................Design Direction, Inc........................................................................................... 1 Scott Mollberg....................................Stenerson Lumber............................................................................................... 1 Tom Spaeth.......................................Accent Contracting.............................................................................................. 1 Dawn Stoneberg................................Roers’ Construction and Development, Inc......................................................... 1 Robin Swanson.................................Superior Insurance.............................................................................................. 1
Thank you to all members for your recruiting and retention efforts!
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Calendar of Events • August 2013
Advertiser Index
Aug. 27...............Lunch & Learn - ‘The Lien Law: A General Contractor’s Perspective’.............................................................................. 11:30 a.m.
ACME TOOLS....................................................................................... 32 Aggregate Industries, Inc. - North Central Region................................. 26 Bell State Bank & Trust.......................................................................... 20 Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND................................................................ 21 Butler Machinery Company................................................................... 22 BW Insurance Agency, Inc..................................................................... 22 Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc....................................................... 22 Carpet World......................................................................................... 19 Cass County Abstract Company........................................................... 19 Cass County Electric Cooperative......................................................... 21 Coldwell Banker First Realty................................................................... 7 Crane Johnson Lumber Company......................................................... 40 Dakota Gypsum..................................................................................... 19 Dawson Insurance................................................................................. 24 Goodin Company................................................................................... 39 Hauck & Buchholz Drywall, Inc................................................................ 7 Integrity Windows & Doors ................................................................... 27 Lamperts Lumber.................................................................................. 33 Marvin Windows & Doors ..................................................................... 27 Mid-States Truss Company.................................................................... 40 Minnkota Windows, Inc............................................................................2 Nodak Stores.........................................................................................20 Northland Truss Systems, Inc................................................................17 Property Resources Group....................................................................15 Rigels, Inc..............................................................................................24 Stenerson Lumber.................................................................................21 The Title Company................................................................................19 Western Products, Inc.............................................................................7 Xcel Energy.............................................................................................3
Aug. 30................................................HBA closes at noon for Labor Day
Interested in advertising? Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com.
April Guess Who revealed!
June Guess Who revealed!
Aug. 5..........New Member Development & Retention Meeting......... noon Aug. 6..........Education Committee.................................................. 8 a.m. Aug. 8..........HBA Board of Directors Meeting............................... 11 a.m. Aug. 9..........Events Committee.................................................. 8:15 a.m. Aug. 14-17................................... NAHB Association Leadership Institute Aug. 15........Family Picnic at Rheault Farm......................................5 p.m. Aug. 17........10th Annual HBC Charity Ride.................................. 11 a.m. Aug. 19........Parade of Homes Committee Meeting....................3:30 p.m. Aug. 20........Public Issues Committee Meeting........................ 11:30 a.m. Aug. 20........PAC Committee Meeting...................................... 12:30 p.m.
April’s Guess Who!
June’s Guess Who! Hints:
Hints:
• She has three adult children and six grandchildren. • She likes to travel, go whitewater rafting and tour the Parade of Homes! • She went to college at Fairview school of Nursing University of Minnesota.
• He and his daughter climbed a fourteener. • His grandfather started the Valley City Winter Show. • He was born in Minneapolis but grew up in Jamestown.
Bonus hint: He can be found on page 2 of this Plains Builder! Answer: Harry Gilbertson Harry Gilbertson Construction
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Winner: Paul Krabbenhoft Coldwell Banker First Realty
Answer: Diana Stead Stone Holding Company
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DILWORTH Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total
Permits
7 5 2 0 0 0 2 58 1 1 9 78
Units
0 0 0
2010 Value Permits
$1,405,000 $1,105,000 $300,000 $0 $0 $0 $922,412 $586,921 $2,000 $13,645 $281,500 $3,211,478
4 4 0 0 0 0 0 27 1 0 7 39
$8,709,498 $7,229,498 $1,480,000 $0 $0 $3,500,000 $3,075,300 $4,523,393 $14,769,853 $0 $75,200 $34,653,244
82 60 22 0 0 0 7 324 37 0 55 505
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
5-Yr Avg Value
Permits
$2,598,000 $2,598,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $188,138 $0 $0 $25,000 $2,811,138
7 7 0 0 0 0 1 36 2 0 8 54
$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
51 41 10 0 0 2 8 282 40 0 46 428
$42,116,798 $35,922,798 $4,802,000 12 $1,392,000 0 $0 336 $22,490,999 $26,443,546 $8,999,222 $19,488,443 $13,865,084 $17,814,706 $151,218,798
158 118 28 11 0 6 18 574 195 20 120 1,090
$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
124 103 17 4 0 2 8 142 21 3 27 328
$96,124,078 $84,932,378 $9,799,700 $1,392,000 $0 $46,640,999 $63,390,487 $12,482,850 $42,816,909 $13,865,084 $18,215,563 $293,535,970
340 269 56 15 0 10 35 1,033 258 23 200 1,900
0 0 0
Units
0 0 0
20-Yr Avg Value
Permits
$1,539,933 $1,479,933 $60,000 $0 $0 $0 $264,482 $237,666 $421,013 $2,729 $72,920 $2,538,743
11 9 2 0 0 0 1 37 1 0 7 58
$8,248,066 $7,092,326 $1,155,740 $0 $0 $3,946,000 $7,062,200 $2,569,568 $11,363,403 $0 $92,132 $33,281,370
73 51 19 1 0 2 11 273 40 0 34 433
Units
0 0 7
Value
$1,645,880 $1,457,480 $188,400 $0 $0 $170,621 $1,136,283 $234,334 $155,748 $5,782 $45,920 $3,394,569
MOORHEAD Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total
63 51 12 0 0 1 11 419 37 0 13 544
0 0 52
0 0 0
0 0 60
0 0 0
0 0 190
0 0 60
2 1 51
$9,707,488 $7,507,903 $1,888,035 $215,800 $95,750 $2,643,384 $4,982,253 $2,572,832 $8,940,195 $1,425,000 $401,483 $30,672,634
FARGO Total Housing Starts 124 Single Family 90 Twin Home 30 Row / Town House 4 Duplex 0 Multi-Family 3 New Commercial 16 Residential Remodel 584 Commercial Remodel 160 Public 26 Miscellaneous 79 Total 992
$16,629,000 166 $12,873,000 105 $3,486,000 44 4 $270,000 17 0 $0 0 207 $17,094,000 1 $24,700,560 14 $7,325,546 630 $11,800,670 189 $62,749,578 18 $2,003,610 133 $142,302,964 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
11 0 237
$26,127,536 $21,111,956 $3,607,580 $1,408,000 $0 $15,974,239 $24,750,601 $7,382,451 $20,612,312 $23,056,473 $8,564,372 $126,467,983
170 110 52 8 8 0 0 11 287 26 534 185 21 116 1,063
$22,496,252 $16,892,587 $4,786,420 $817,245 $0 $13,456,568 $24,425,211 $5,658,450 $17,755,193 $15,618,508 $6,980,811 $106,390,994
WEST FARGO Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total
57 47 10 0 0 0 4 121 13 1 24 220
0 0 0
$9,662,970 $8,420,970 $1,242,000 $0 $0 $0 $6,922,000 $875,300 $6,619,500 $10,000 $2,013,800 $26,103,570
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
4 0 52
$23,505,748 $20,947,548 $2,079,000 $479,200 $0 $3,410,000 $7,994,900 $1,404,856 $5,600,438 $8,087,832 $1,715,345 $51,719,119
122 88 27 2 0 3 11 137 20 1 26 319
7 0 62
$16,075,322 $13,195,226 $2,396,945 $483,150 $0 $2,851,218 $4,702,704 $1,015,622 $2,826,070 $4,020,383 $810,825 $32,302,144
TOTAL Total Housing Starts 251 Single Family 193 Twin Home 54 Row / Town House 4 Duplex 0 Multi-Family 4 New Commercial 33 Residential Remodel 1182 Commercial Remodel 211 Public 28 Miscellaneous 125 Total 1,834
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4 0 259 0 0 0
$36,406,468 356 $29,628,468 240 $6,508,000 86 $270,000 30 $0 0 $20,594,000 2 $35,620,272 24 $13,311,160 1159 $33,192,023 255 $62,773,223 20 $4,374,110 225 $206,271,256 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
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.
15 0 349
$59,421,283 $50,631,763 $6,902,320 $1,887,200 $0 $23,330,239 $40,072,184 $11,594,541 $37,997,166 $31,147,034 $10,444,769 $214,007,216
373 258 98 10 16 0 0 17 391 48 981 246 23 184 1,872
$49,805,094 $39,053,196 $9,139,953 $1,516,195 $95,750 $19,121,792 $35,246,451 $9,481,239 $29,677,208 $21,069,673 $8,239,039 $172,640,494
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The undersigned hereby makes application for advertising space in the 2014 Membership Directory & Consumer’s Guide, published by the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead. Directories will be available to the public and HBA members starting January 2014. I understand that this contract is non-cancelable and payment in full is due by Nov. 1, 2013. Company:_______________________________________________________________________________ Ad Agency (if applicable):____________________________________________________________________ Contact Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________ City/State/Zip:_____________________________ Phone:_______________________________________ Email:___________________________________ Website:_________________________________________________________________________________________ Special Instructions:________________________________________________________________________
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Each fall, two HBA of F-M members receive its highest honor: the Builder and Associate of the Year awards. The award is based on work expended in the interest of this person’s fellow members, Association and community within the past year (Aug. 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013). 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. 15 General Membership 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, 2013. 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 mission of the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead is to provide quality services, benefits and education to our members and the community. Striving to be a visible and proactive influence, the association represents the collective interests of the home building industry.
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
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.
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?’
T
he National Association of Home Builders “BEAM” (Builders Engaging Associate Members) award is an honor bestowed on one Builder 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, 2012 – June 1, 2013, 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 • •
2012: John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. 2011: Mike, Vern and Gerald Hanson, Hanson Bros., Inc.
Remember! • • • •
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.
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.