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December • 52nd Annual Home & Garden Show features private chef, professional organizer - pgs 8-10 • Fargo hosts NDAB Annual Meeting, Awards Banquet - pg 11 • HBA reports on election results for legislative, county seats - pg 11 • Member of the Month: Nathan Lotvedt, Heritage Homes - pg 16 • November GMM focused on customer service, great success - pgs 20-21 • Meet your New Member Development and Retention Committees Chair: Peter Johnson - pg 23 • HBA Education Schedule - pg 27 • Triple Player Spotlight: John Gunkelman - pg 29 • 2012 HBC Scholarship Recipients - pgs 30-31

New Year Celebration and Installation

Jan. 10 • Ramada Plaza & Suites Social: 5 p.m. • Dinner: 6 p.m. Don’t miss out on: • • • •

Spike Awards BEAM Award Extra Mile Award 2013 HBA of F-M board of directors, president installation • 2013 Home Builders Care president installation Details on pg 22. Thank you sponsor!

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 Avenue South, Fargo, ND 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 HBA of F-M Staff

BRYCE JOHNSON JENNY ERICKSON KRISTA MUND AMANDA OHLSEN KIRSTEN ROSENOW ROCKY SCHNEIDER ALISON STREYLE ALLISON WECKMAN

KIRSTEN ROSENOW Editor, Photographer, Design

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

HBA of F-M Executive Committee & Board of Directors

TERRY BECKER Terry Becker Construction, LLC (President and National Director) DARRICK GUTHMILLER Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. (President Elect and National Director) CARLITA DIETZ Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. (Treasurer and National Director) SYLVIA LUNSKI Design Direction, Inc. (Associate Vice President) TERRY LIPP Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom (Secretary) TYRONE LESLIE Heritage Homes (Past President and National Director) KEN ANDERSEN STAN BIRKY CLAY DIETRICH HARRY GILBERTSON BRUCE JOHNSON NANCY KELLY JOHN KOERSELMAN DAN LINDQUIST (National Director) NANCY MICHELSEN TODD RASMUSSEN TOM SPAETH

KWA Constructors, Inc. Stan Birky Construction, Inc. Dietrich Homes, Inc. Harry Gilbertson Construction RE/MAX Realty 1 Heartland Labor Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.

Vivid Interiors, LLC Valley Lights Accent Contracting

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 First Vice President) JOHN GUNKELMAN Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. (Life Director and NDAB State Representative) KEN KRAJSA Bell State Bank & Trust (NDAB Associate National Director) JOHN MAHAN Mahan Construction, Inc. (Life Director)

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What’s my 3-in-1 membership about? Storm water management February GMM ‘Chilly’ Cook-Off January GMM features board installation, awards Recruiting, hiring the right employee:Ask better questions Thank you board, committees What’s new with the HBA staff?

In Every Issue: 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 20 Membership Meeting Update 25 Industry Spotlight 26 Remodelers Council Report 28 Home Builders Care Foundation Report 36 Renewals 37 New Member Report

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Dec. 4...... Education Committee..............................8 a.m. Dec. 6....... Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo.. Fargodome Dec. 12..... New Mbr Dev & Retention Committee.......8 a.m. Dec. 13..... HBA Board of Directors............................11 a.m. Dec. 14..... Events Committee.................................8:15 a.m. Dec. 18..... Health Plan Management Committee...8:30 a.m. Dec. 20..... Public Issues Committee.....................11:30 a.m. Dec. 20..... PAC Committee...................................12:30 p.m. Dec. 25............................................ Christmas, HBA closed Jan. 1....................................... New Year’s Day, HBA closed

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news briefs Hires & Promotions • Western State Bank has hired Gina Zimprich as a mortgage loan processor, Riley Rude as a business banking officer, and Mark Wallace as a credit analyst. Tiffany Goldstone has been promoted to investment/consumer loan assistant. • The Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau has promoted Lexi Braun to administrative assistant. • Brett Olson has been promoted to compensation and benefits director and will serve both RDO Equipment Co. and R.D. Offutt Co. • Network Center Inc. has hired Matt Andvik and Nathan Wheeler as help desk technicians. • Darthy Brown has been promoted to a personal lines producer for Dawson Insurance. • 702 Communications has added Jason Flieth to its sales teams. • Chad Ostby has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND as manager of vendor management in the enterprise planning and technology services division. • US Bank has promoted Susan Richard to managing director in its private Client Group trust department. • Alerus Financial has hired Donovan Schumacher as a mortgage specialist. • Robert Ballard has joined Nardini Fire Equipment as a service technician. • Bell State Bank & Trust has promoted Kyle Larson and Kathy Radermacher to personal banking officers. • CornerStone Bank has hired Stephanie Johnson as a teller and Elyssa Holmen has been promoted to lead business banking associate. Awards & Accolades • Cable One has been ranked by PC Magazine as one of the top 10

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fastest Internet service providers in the nation. PC Magazine tested ISP’s from Jan. through Sept. 2012 via Speedtest.net. Hot Springs Spas and Pool Tables 2 has received the 2012 National Sauna Dealer of the Year and Showroom of the Year awards from Finnleo Saunas. Howard Wrigley has been inducted into the Alumni Academy of Engineering and Mines at the University of North Dakota. Wrigley established Wrigley Mechanical in 1878 and is chief executive officer. Melissa Krystosek, a commercial lines account manager in the select business department at Dawson Insurance, has earned the Certified Insurance Counselor designation after completing an insurance education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors. Glen Piehl and Ole Arneson, The Home Depot, were a part of volunteers throughout the region that helped complete a roofing project in late September at the Camp New Hope program center. Kim E. Brust, Conmy Feste Ltd., has been named to the Great Plains Super Lawyers list as one of the top attorneys in North Dakota for 2012 in the area of personal injury, business litigation and construction litigation. Lutheran Social Services Luther Hall has received a $75,000 donation from Gate City Bank toward construction, now under way, of an art and music center as part of a $1.5 million addition and renovation. Eight Gate City Bank employees also served as election clerks at polling sites in Cass County. Gate City Bank paid the employees their regular wages for the time spent and matched the amount they were paid by Cass County. Total sums were donated to a charity of each employee’s choice.

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• Matt Helgeson, Rick Thune and Angie Ryan, Network Center Inc., have completed the Microsoft Partner Network Sales and Marketing Competency Assessment for Small Business certification. Joe Dunnigan completed the Mobility Technical Competency of the Apple Consultants Network program. Fargo Housing & Redevelopment Authority receives NAHRO ‘Award of Excellence’ Fargo Housing and Revelopment Authority was chosen as a winner of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Awards of Excellence in Program Innovation: Resident and Client Services for Cooper Housing, permanent supportive housing under the Housing First Hybrid Model. Cooper House is an innovative multi-agency involvement in Fargo that provides residents support and services 24 hours a day, on-site, to successfully maintain permanent housing. Contenders for the award were nominated from the Award of Merit winners, and national juries then chose the winning projects and awarded them at the NAHRO annual National Conference and Exhibtion. Awards of Excellence winners represent the very best in innovative programs in assisted housing and community development. Studs to Rugs, Inc. hires three new employees Studs to Rugs, Inc., has hired Morgan Schuff and Ryan Levar as team members, and Kirk Begin has been hired as project coordinator.

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news briefs DSG joins with Fargo Water Equipment, names Sevais as HVAC/R Segment Manager Dakota Supply Group has acquired Fargo Water Equipment, a distributor of underground pipes, valves and fittings. Servais This acquisition will strengthen DSG’s product offering for the waterworks industry throughout the Midwest. DSG has named Greg Servais as its new segment manager for its HVAC/R products. He will work to grow the HVAC/R segment while helping current customers and vendor partners become more succesful. NDSU students win third place at construction competition A team of six students from the department of construction management and engineering at North Dakota State University took third place in the 2012 Associated Schools of Construction Region IV Construction Management Competition - Commercial Division. The 2012 ASC Region IV student competition was held in Nebraska City, Neb., with a total of nine teams encompassing 54 student participants. The NDSU team members are Daniel Sheridan, Noah Schmidt, Jeremy Host, Bryan Silvers, Jesse Grinsteiner, and Ben Verchota. Jobsite Safety Handbook available for use at HBA of F-M This easy-to-use handbook from the National Association of Home Builders contains the complete English and Spanish text side-byside to facilitate straight-forward communication. It provides an overview of the key safety issues residential builders and workers need to focus on to reduce accidents and injuries, and includes updated information on fall protection. This handbook is available for check-out by HBA of F-M members. For more information, contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846.

Put your membership to work through NAHB As a National Association of Home Builders member you can take advantage of a variety of benefits. Visit www.nahb.org/MA for more information on the Member Advantage program. Experience the great benefits for yourself and tell your fellow members what greal deals you can find from companies like GM, Lowe’s, FedEx, Solveras, Dell, Hertz, Budget, Wyndam Hotel, Hewlett Packard, and more! Did you know? First time IBS attendees pay only $125 First-time attendees to the National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders Show Jan. 22-24 in Las Vegas pay only $125. To be eligible for the special $125 registration fee, you must be a current NAHB member (all HBA of F-M members are NAHB members) and this must be the first International Builders Show that you have attended. Visit www.buildersshow.com for more details or contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com. Jim Hinderacker resigns as senior planner with city of Fargo Jim Hinderaker resigned his position as senior planner with the city of Fargo Nov. 13. He has accepted a position as chief city planner for the city of Grand Prairie, Texas. In the interim, Nicole Crutchfield will be coordinating the review of applications being considered by the Planning Commission and applications for zoning approval. Crutchfield can be contacted at (701) 297-7782 or at ncrutchfield@cityoffargo.com. HBA offers continuing education courses for 2013. • Minnesota building contractor: Jan. 9 and Feb. 6 • Electrical contractor: Jan. 11 • Power limited technician: March 8 Look for more information coming soon, or contact Krista at (701) 2325846 or kristam@hbafm.com for more details.

CHALLENGE

Guess Who! 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. See page 38 to find who last month’s Guess Who was.

Hints:

• He grew up in Casselton, N.D. • Started with the company he is employed at at the age of four. • Has a beautiful wife, Emily, and two girls, Carli and Kendra. • Besides family and work, he is passionate about playing drums for Hope Lutheran Church.

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.

Web advertising available Link your website to the HBA of F-M’s membership directory page for only $25. For more information, and to get your company linked today, contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846. Put your name in front of thousands by sponsoring the RRV Home & Garden Show Don’t miss out on the opportunity to put your company name in front of thousands of consumers at the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show. Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com for sponsorship levels and details. Briefs con’t on pg 7

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President’s Report HBA recaps priorities for 2012

A few years ago, the HBA of F-M board of directors started making a list of priorities in January of each year, rather than formulating a list of goals. The difference is slight, but the word “goal,” indicates an ultimate end. Many Terry Becker issues and projects are ongoing, so the Terry Becker Construction, LLC word “priorities” seemed to be more fitting. Our constant focus on public/ governmental affairs and membership is steadfast. They are the two reasons this Association exists and filter down in some way to all programming. This year, one of our top priorities was building a house with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity. Your HBA, Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation and the Remodelers Council worked together to construct a home for a single mother with two children. The support of the members was astounding – to see competitors work side by side and come together to support this great project was a wonderful thing. So many of our members and their employees put hours and hours of donated time into this project and we cannot adequately express how much that time and effort means. As you know, the HBA and HBC we were able to coordinate the construction of a garage in addition to the house build and our wonderful members donated ALL labor and materials to make this happen. We did not expect that level of support, but our members came through and did it. Thank you!

Membership

Our recruitment goal this year was 50 new members (15 Builders and 35 Associates), with a retention rate goal of 91 percent. As of the Nov. 13 board of directors meeting, we have recruited 46 new members with a retention rate of 89.9 percent, one of the highest in the nation. One notable item is that your HBA was recognized this year for bringing home the National Association of Home Builders’ Cup for Outstanding Membership Achievement for the second year in a row! This award is one of the top national honors and annually recognizes the home builders association that achieves the highest combined ranking in membership growth and retention in the country.

Public affairs

An ongoing priority, public affairs is always busy and action-packed. Your Association constantly aims to further strengthen relationships with government officials and other community-related organizations. The biggest issue facing the area continues to be flooding, not just the actual event of flooding, but the strain that the threat of flooding puts on consumer confidence and the cost of the federal insurance requirements on homeowners. The HBA will continue to support and work towards permanent flood protection for the metro-wide area.

Your Association took an active position to oppose Measure 2 which was voted on in North Dakota in June. This measure failed by a wide margin; it was our stance that this measure that would remove local budget control from cities and counties by eliminating property tax and shifting the financial burden to the state. The HBA will instead be looking to Bismarck during the 2013 legislative session to find ways to share in the financial success of our state and lower the property tax burden on homeowners and businesses. The HBA took a proactive approach to the election this year both in June and November. A series of Candidate Forums were held prior to the election, and we supported candidates believed to have housing’s best interests in mind. Helping get the right people elected is the first step to a successful advocacy program. We’d like to commend our very own Rocky Schneider for his efforts and a well-run campaign. This year, your HBA worked closely with NDAB to start researching and outlining legislative goals for 2013. The HBA gathered and facilitated input from its members during NDAB’s Legislative Summit. We promoted cooperation with the Builders Association of Minnesota through attendance at Builder Day on the Hill and continued to support legislative efforts of BAM by facilitating more staff and local member involvement and contact with local and state legislators, as well as federal offices. On a local level, the HBA worked closely with city officials in Dilworth, Moorhead, Fargo and West Fargo to promote an environment which encourages home building. And as elections brought in new faces and new ideas, the HBA continued to build relationships and study new ideas for a way to partner with the city on ways to better our community.

PAC

PAC continues to be a critical piece of the Association’s advocacy efforts. In 2012, over $16,000 was raised. This money is used to help elect housing-friendly candidates. By joining together our funds, our voice with the candidates and at the Capitol is amplified. We hope to build on the efforts made over the last couple years in promoting all levels of giving from the Club 2014 donation level at $20.14 a year to the Gold Key level of $1,000 a year, and above!

HBC charitable arm

As I mentioned above, the Home Builders Care Build for Habitat was such a success and allowed us to have more members donate to our Home Builders Care Foundation. This great project was a wonderful way for Home Builders Care to be promoted to HBA members as well as the community. Priorities for the future will be building momentum on the fundraising initiative, Framework for the Future and build the number of participants that are Triple Players, as

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well as encouraging the Past Presidents Council to meet more often to pursue growth in the HBC Endowment (fundraising for HBC). Thank you for your membership and for allowing me a second term as president. We hope that all members will look to the HBA of F-M as a resource and helpful organization when confronting challenges that lie ahead. Briefs con’t from pg 5

N.D. Appraiser Board sponsoring seminar The North Dakota Appraiser Board would like to bring real estate agents, appraisers, home builders and lenders together to discuss recent regulatory changes regarding sales concessions, BPOs and market conditions. Board members believe it is in the public’s best interest that our industries try to work together to address some of the issues and misconceptions that are prevalent in North Dakota at this time; these issues include communication, timeliness, cost vs. value, etc. This seminar’s goal is to address some these issues and facilitate open dialogue within the industries that work in the field of real estate-related activities. The seminar will be at the Fargo Holiday Inn from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Dec. 10. A flyer can be found at www.hbafm.com. Bryce Johnson elected to Executive Officer’s Council Bryce Johnson, executive officer of the HBA of F-M, was elected to a two-year term for the 2013 Executive Officers Council’s board of directors. The election was held in conjunction with the Association Leadership Institute in New Orleans in August.

Volunteers needed for World of Thanks

Volunteers are needed to deliver membership packets for the 2013 World of Thanks program in January. Membership packets include the 2013 Membership Directory & Consumer Guide, development map and a window decal to all members. This program is a great way to network and meet other members. Contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@ hbafm.com to volunteer.

See Your Company Name Here in 2013! Reserve this spot for only $305 and put your name in front of the members. Call Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com to reserve your spot now!

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52nd Annual Home & Garden Show features private chef, professional organizer by Alison Streyle, Events Coordinator

The 52nd Annual Red River Valley Home & Garden Show is coming Feb. 22-24, 2013 to the Fargodome. The HBA of F-M is thrilled about the amazing featured speakers: Jyll Everman, finalist on the Food Network’s FoodStar, and Geralin Thomas, a professional organizer who frequently appears on A&E’s Hoarders. Join Jyll Evermann, all three days of the show, as she cooks up tasty menus for tailgating, finger foods and a beautiful brunch. Evermann was a private chef for six years before opening her own catering company, Jyllicious Bites, which is devoted to gourmet finger foods. She currently teaches monthly cooking classes in various venues in Los Angeles and is a part-time culinary specialist at Williams-Sonoma, the premier specialty retailer of home furnishings and gourmet cookware in the United States. Geralin Thomas is an organizer that offers real solutions for real people, emphasizing simplicity and excellence in her approach to organizing challenges both large and small. Check her out on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23-24, at her seminars: “Changing the Ways You Think About Clutter;” “Are You Chronically Disorganized, Hoarding or Collecting?” and “Wardrobe Wisdom – Building a Better Closet.” Thomas is the past president of the North Carolina chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers as well as a chronic disorganization and ADHD specialist. She founded her company, Metropolitan Organizing, in 2002 to help transform the lives of her clients.

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Sponsorships, booths still available

Why not sponsor an event that puts your company name in front of thousands of consumers and hundreds of industry companies? There are great sponsorships available at multiple levels that include print, radio and television advertising. Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com. Booth space is selling quickly, but there are some great locations left. Contact Alison Streyle at (701) 232-5846 or alison@hbafm.com to reserve your space. Accent Kitchen & Bath is the show’s platinum sponsor, offering kitchen and bath seminars for consumers. Features for children include The Home Depot’s Kids Workshop and a professionally managed playground for children while parents shop.

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A Spice Above.......................................C96 ABC Seamless...... 367; 368; 369; 370; 371; 372; 373; 374; C66; C67 ACME TOOLS........................282; 283; 284 Aire Serv of Fgo Mhd.............182; 184; 186 All Finish Concrete, Inc............................ 45 Nova Brik............................................... 153 American Federal Bank........................... 81 Anderson Hardwood Floors LLC........... 410 Anderson Homes, Inc.................... 146; 148 Arvig Security Service.............................C8 Attention To Detail Painting, Inc...........C164 B-Dirt Construction, LLC............... 174; 176 Baker Nursery Gardens..................... 47; 49 Barnesville Economic Development Authority................................................ 175 Basement Technologies of North Dakota, Inc................................... 213 Basement Water Controlled................... 159 Bell State Bank & Trust............. C157; C158 Bergeson Nursery.................................C29 Bernie's Water Conditioning.................... 26 BFJ Home Builders Inc.......................... 162 Blue Ox Timber Frames.........................C35 Braaten Cabinets Inc..................... 183; 185 Bremer Bank.......................................... 438 Budget Blinds of Fargo.......................... 383 Building Concepts, Inc................... 155; 157 Cambria......................................... 179; 181 Cass County Electric Cooperative....................262; 263; 264; 265 Cass County Soil Conservation District...................................................C70 Radiant Creative Homes............... 247; 249 City of Dilworth......................................C14 City of Fargo - Forestry Department......C37 City of Fargo - Recycling Services........C38 City of Frazee........................................C18 City of Kindred.....................................C168 Coatings Unlimited..............................C126 Coldwell Banker First Realty......... 163; 165 Comfort World Windows........................ 384 Cook's Warehouse, Inc..........................C86 Crane Johnson Lumber Company..... 90; 91 Culligan Water Conditioning.............. 88; 89 Curb Design............................................. 36 Curb Xtrehm..........................................C22 D & M Roofing Company.....................C107 Dakota Fence.................................... 50; 52 Dakota Wall Systems, Inc...................... 269 DECKMASTERS..........................34; 35; 39 Design Direction, Inc............................C166 Designer Homes FM.......228; 229; 230; 231 Digital Media Plus - Local authorized DirecTV Dealer............................143, 144A DIY Wood Studio............................... L1; L2 Dust Busters Furnance & Duct Cleaning..............................................C130 Earthloop Geothermal Systems, LLC.... 321 Edward Jones Investments......................C3 Electro Watchman, Inc........................... 286 Ellingson Companies............................. 322 Enercept SIPs................................ 388; 390 Exclusive Home Products....................C165 Extreme Panel Tech., Inc.....................C118 EZ Open Garage Door, Inc............ 414; 416 F. M. Water Systems - Kinetico.............. 160

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Fabricators Supply................................. 347 Fabricators Unlimited............................. 349 Fargo Glass & Paint Company......301; 302; 303; 304; 305; 306; 307; 308; 309; 310; 311; 312 Fargo Tractor.....................329, 330A; 330B, 331; 332, 333A; 333B, 334; 335, 336A; 336B, 337 Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom.................205; 207; 209 First Class Mortgage II, Inc.................... 189 First International Bank and Trust................................... C151; C152 First Mortgage Service, Inc.................... 188 Flags West / Pink Ink............................. 154 FM Home & Patio.................................. 212 Foam DR's LLC..................................... 278 Focal Point Kitchens... 129B, 130; 132B, 133 Foltz Buildings....................................... 218 G & J Awning & Canvas, Inc.......... 377; 379 Gate City Bank.................................. 42; 43 Grace Electric........................................C31 Granite Transformations................ 279; 280 Great Plains Brokerage - Sanford Health Plan............................................ 287 Green Mountain Pellet Grills.................. 285 Greenscape Companies Inc.................... 16 H2 Consulting........................................ 239 Hankinson Community Development Corporation, Incorporated.....................C61 Hass Geosystems, Inc.........................C148 Hazelwood Flagpoles............................ L15 Healing Arts Chiropractic.......................C94 Heartland Heating and Cooling Inc......C147 Hebron Brick Co...................... C101; C102; C103; C104; C105; C106 Heritage Homes................. 338, 339A; 341, 342A; 344, 345A High Plains Water..................... C160; C161 HighPoint Homes...................................C36 Hillsboro Hospitality............................... 375 Homark Homes Inc................................C17 Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc..... 270; 271; 272; 273; 274; 275; 276 Hot Springs Spas & Pool Tables 2......C121; C122; L34-L61 I'll Tile & Stone Inc.................................C68 In The Shades....................................... L11 Innovative Basement Systems & Egress Windows..... 288; 289; 290; 291; 292 Interior Affairs........................................ 172 Interstate Spray Foam........................... L13 Invisible Fence of Fargo LLC...................C1 Jack Chivers Realty, LLC....................... 300 Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc.....324; 326; 328 JR Construction................................ C6; C7 Kensok's Hardwood Floors, Inc..... 178; 180 Kitchen Solvers of Fargo............... 256; 258 Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc............ 382 Lake Agassiz Habitat For Humanity......C74 Lake Region Electric Cooperative....376; 378 Lakes Specialty Services......................C93

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Lamperts Lumber...........250; 251; 252; 253 Laney's, Inc.............................432; 433; 434 Legacy Hardwood Floors...............224; 225; 226; 227 Lemke Home Improvements, Inc.................... C140; C141 Life Chiropractic Center.......................C155 Lindsay Ecowater Systems..................C167 Luxury Bath....................................... 46; 48 M & E Sales......................... C48; C49; C50; C84; C97; C98; C99 Maple River Winery and Distillery..........C47 Marvin Windows & Doors........... 391, 392A; 392B, 393; 394, 395A; 395B, 396; 397, 398A; 398B, 399 Mayville-Portland EDC.......................... 161 Merry Maids...........................................C34 Midwest Allergy Center............................C4 Midwest Grinding, Inc............................ 215 Minnesota State Community and Technical College.............................. 17 Minnesota Warehouse Furniture & Amish Gifts.....................C111; C112; C113 Minnkota Windows, Inc..........355; 356; 357; 358; 359; 360; 361; 362 Modern Living Concepts Custom Homes....................................C170 Monkey Bars Garage Storage.................................C10; C11; C12 Morton Buildings........................... C62; C63 Mr. Sandless ND......................................C5 My Pillow, Inc......................................... 173 NAI North Central........................ 345B, 346 Nelson Window Company.....106; 107; 108; 109; 110; 111 Nichols Family Chiropractic...................C20 Nodak Stores....100; 101; 102; 103; 104; 105 Nor-Son, Inc................................... 325; 327 North Country Marketing, Inc...............C145 North Dakota One Call............................ 41 Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society...................................................C54 Waterfront Kitchen & Bath....................... 82 Northern Turf Management, Inc......... 37; 38 Northland Truss Systems, Inc................ 202 Norwex................................................C138 Oasis Plantscapes............................. 86; 87 Olson Pools & Spas.....................92; 93; 94; 95; 96; 97; 98; 99 One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing.......... 113; 115; 117; 119 Opp Construction...........363; 364; 365; 366 Overhead Door Company of Fargo.......C71 Park Co. Realtors........................... 246; 248 Partylite Gifts.........................................C16 Paul Bunyan Nurseries.................. 266; 268 Pella Windows & Doors.... 220; 221; 222; 223 Phantom Screens.................................. 208 Prairie Supply, Inc..................................C87 Precision Concrete Cutters....120; 121; 122; 123; 124; 125; 126; 127

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Precision Fence..................................... L19 Tailored Living featuring Premier Garage................................................... 267 Premium Decks..................................... 203 Price-Rite Home Improvements, Inc.....51; 53 Property Resources Group............ 150; 152 Prudential Premier Real Estate............. 236 Quality Cabinets, Inc................. C116; C117 Hi-Dow Massager..................................C25 Rainbow Play Systems of North Dakota.......58B, 59; 61B, 62; 64B, 65 Red River Glazing, Inc............294; 296; 298 Reliable Energy Solutions, Inc...............C32 JD's Salsa in Seconds...........................C64 Rigels, Inc.......................293; 295; 297; 299 Ron Holstrom Antique Floors & More.... 315 Rusco Window & Remodeling....................351; 352; 353; 354 S & S Landscaping................................ 219 Sanford HealthCare Accessories.... C23; C24 Satellite Systems, LLC.......................... 314 Scentsy................................................C120 Sensible Security...................................C65 Signature Landscapes Inc............. 317; 319 Simonson Lumber & Hardware............ 385; 387; 389 Sisters with Jewels............................ L5; L6 Site On Sound, Inc............401B, 402; 404B, 405; 407B, 408 Smart Spaces, Inc................................... 44 Solutions............................................ 32; 33 Soothing Elements, Inc.................. 348; 350 Stahl Architects & Builders............. 67B, 68; 70B, 71 Starion Financial.................................... 238 Steamatic of the Red River Valley......... 147 Stone Countertop Outlet................ 112; 114 Studs to Rugs, Inc................................. 260 Sun Companies..............C135; C136; C137 Swenson Masonry................................. 320 Syndicate Sales Corporation........... 281; 80 T & S Custom Homes, Inc....................... 40 Tastefully Simple..................................C156 Terry Eggan Consulting LLC................... 85 Thermo-Tech Windows.................. 232; 234 Tomahawk Log & Country Homes, Inc.... 313 Town & Country Credit Union................C92 Town & Country Realty.................. 233; 235 Tri-State Const., Inc.................. C127; C128 Tubs of Fun!..................... 443-446; 449-454 Twin City Garage Door, Inc.....167; 169; 171 U.S. Bank.................................................C9 Valley Central Vacuum........................... 240 Valley Lights.................................. 116; 118 Valley Mortgage.....................................C15 Watkins Products.................................C163 Western Products.......... 190; 191; 192; 193; 194; 195; 196; 197; 198; 199; 200; 201; C40; C41; C42; C43; C44; C45 Western State Bank.............................C146 Windows Plus ND, Inc..... 242; 243; 244; 245 Zenergy by West Central....................... L16

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Public Issues Report of Area

Affairs HBA reports on election results for legislative, county seats

Fargo hosts NDAB Annual Meeting, Awards Banquet The North Dakota Association of Builders brought its Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet to Fargo last month, featuring the theme “Raise the Roof” due to the incredible construction industry activity and Carlita Dietz, healthy economy in our state. Jay Dietz Construction, Those two days were packed full of Inc. social, educational and governance NAHB National activities! Director & NDAB The following is a list of who Alternate Director attended the board of directors meeting along with me: 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.; Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.; Nancy Kelly, Heartland Labor; John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc.; Ken Krajsa, Bell State Bank & Trust; Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes; Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc.; HBA Executive Vice President Bryce Johnson and HBA Director of Public Affairs Rocky Schneider. Thank you for taking time away from the office to participate in the meeting! Here are some highlights of interest to the general membership covered during the board meeting: • Those who have coverage through NDAB’s State Auto Insurance program may be looking at a dividend at year-end, barring no significant claims in December. • NDAB’s block of rooms at the Las Vegas Hotel for the International Builder Show is filling up, so get your room now. • Legislative issues were discussed in preparation for the upcoming Legislative Session that convenes in January and NDAB will be working hard to represent members. • NDAB board voted to approve a slate of officers including the HBA of F-M’s own Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., as 2013 president! Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., being In addition to

installed as 2013 NDAB president.

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The big election of 2012 is now in the past. As our country elected a president, and North Dakota and Minnesota saw other high-profile Congressional seats up for grabs, Bryce Johnson, it seemed as though the election HBA of F-M Executive constantly buzzed through the Vice President airwaves and in conversations among families, co-workers and friends. As you know, part of the HBA of F-M’s mission is to represent the industry’s issues and to be involved with government affairs that affect your livelihood. We make it a point to be actively engaged in local, state and national elections. It was clear to see that the caliber of candidates running for office was high and the desire to win those seats as our lawmakers was even higher! Your HBA of F-M supported two hopefuls running for seats on Cass County Commission: our own Director of Public Affairs Rocky Schneider and HBA member Mary Scherling, AM Realtors. For the North Dakota Legislature, we supported members Ben Koppelman (District 16), Basement Technologies of North Dakota, Inc., and Jim Roers (District 46), Roers’ Construction and Development, Inc. Scherling and Koppelman won their races, while, unfortunately, Schneider and Roers lost. It was our pleasure to work with each of these candidates in their endeavor to seek office, which requires a major commitment and sacrifice of personal time and resources. All the races we watched this fall featured high-quality candidates; we know that whether the HBA of F-M supported them or not, they will strive to do what is best for the people of their district, county or state. We would like to congratulate the individuals who won, but also commend those who ran, especially Jim and Rocky, for all their efforts and hard work. During the past two months, we met with many candidates running for state legislature in both North Dakota and Minnesota. We look forward to continuing to build relationships as we move forward into 2013. Thank you to all the members to took time to vote or extend a hand in other ways to help the candidates your HBA supported. We, and they, appreciate your time and effort!

Builders - Mark your calendars! Spring Parade of Homes: April 27 - May 5

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News from the North

Dakota Association of Builders

President’s Message

It’s been an honor to serve as the state president for 2012, working with a dedicated team for the betterment of our Association and its members. Our senior officers met with all six local builders associations’ boards Eddy Mitzel of directors to discuss issues and NDAB President open communication lines among the associations. These meetings were valuable and I thank everyone who participated.

NDAB Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet

At our NDAB Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet in midNovember, we were privileged to have NAHB Chairman Bob Nielsen from Reno, NV, and NAHB Area 10 Chairman, Duane Bickett, as our special guests for the events. Nielsen and Bickett also reported on NAHB activities and installed our NDAB 2013 board of directors and President Jason Eid at the banquet. Congratulations to this year’s winners of our prestigious awards: • State BEAM Award (Builders Engaging Associate Members): Dana Schlomer, Schlomer Construction, Mandan • State Builder of the Year: Chad Moldenhauer, K & L Homes, Bismarck • State Associate of the Year: LeRoy Kurtyka, Northern Plumbing Supply, Grand Forks Congratulations also to incoming President Jason Eid of Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., Fargo, and to the rest of our elected officers: • 1st Vice President - Ken Callahan, Williston • 2nd Vice President - LeRoy Kurtyka, Grand Forks • Secretary/Treasurer - Arnold Karsky, Dickinson • State Representative - John Gunkelman, Fargo • BUILD-PAC Trustee - Don Dabbert Jr., Fargo • Alternate BUILD-PAC Trustee - Joel Feist, Minot • Associate Nat’l Director - Ken Krajsa, Fargo • Associate Nat’l Director - Joe Stenvold, Minot And, congratulations and thanks to our Executive Officer Doreen Riedman for 15 years of dedicated service to the North Dakota Association of Builders!

Legislative session around the corner

At the NDAB Annual Meeting, we had a Legislative Preview featuring a panel of legislators who discussed issues that will likely be on the forefront during the coming session. Special thanks to Fargo-area Doreen Riedman Senators Ron Sorvaag and Carolyn NDAB Executive Officer Nelson, and Representatives Ed Gruchalla and Jim Kasper for a lively discussion on property tax reform, education, infrastructure, regulatory issues, transportation, ethics reform, healthcare, and workforce issues. NDAB will be at the Capitol each day representing members and working hard to protect and promote home builder interests.

2013 International Builders Show

There are 150 North Dakotans already registered for the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, Jan. 22-24, 2013. Our state hotel for the event is the Las Vegas Hotel, near the convention center. The North Dakota State Reception will be Jan. 22 at the Las Vegas Hotel. Invitations will be sent to all North Dakota registrants in December. Please RSVP at that time. Invest in yourself and your business. Get the information, personal connections and tools you need to take your business to the next level — all in one place, at one time AND at an extremely affordable price.

Builder confidence gains five points in November

Builder confidence in the market for newly built, singlefamily homes posted a solid, five-point gain to 46 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for November. This marks the seventh consecutive monthly gain in the confidence gauge and brings it to its highest point since May of 2006. “Builders are reporting increasing demand for new homes as inventories of foreclosed and distressed properties begin to shrink in markets across the country,” said NAHB Chairman Barry Rutenberg, a home builder from Gainesville, Fla. “In view of the tightening supply and other improving conditions, many potential buyers who were on the fence are now motivated to move forward with a purchase in order to take advantage of today's favorable prices and interest rates.” “While our confidence gauge has yet to breach the 50 mark — at which point an equal number of builders view sales conditions as good versus poor — we have certainly made substantial progress since this time last year, when the HMI stood at 19,” observed NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “At this point, difficult appraisals and tight lending conditions for builders and buyers remain limiting NDAB News con’t on pg 14

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News from around the state...

a monthly briefing from the ND Association of Builders on news from each local association

NDAB Member Rebate Program

No one likes to leave money on the table. So, what would you think if you could get a rebate for • The Christmas bells are ringing at the BMHBA! We’re celebrating the season your loyalty to many of the nation’s with our Holiday Open House Dec. 13 at the Ramkota Courtyard. Attendees leading housing industry product might even come home with their very own Christmas gift, as Advantage suppliers? Well, now you can! Appliance will be giving away a washer and dryer duo to one lucky attendee NDAB’s Member Rebate Program that evening! For more information or to RSVP, call the BMHBA. increases your bottom line. For the • We would also like to offer our congratulations to our newest board member, minimal effort of informing us about Drew Knutson of Knutson Homes, Inc. We look forward to having Drew’s the home construction products you unique perspective on our board of directors for the next three years. He will use and when you close on a home be installed as a director at our Annual Banquet Jan. 10. or project, you’ll be putting money • Our Home Show is quickly approaching! The deadline for previous exhibitors back in your pocket. Both Builder to claim their booth space is Dec. 7. After that date, all unclaimed booth spaces and Remodeler companies, no will be opened up to new and/or moving exhibitors. While the air might still be matter how large or small, qualify chilly, we’ll make sure to offer you a warm welcome at the 36th Annual Home for the program, and you are not Show Feb. 22-24 at the Bismarck Civic Center. We hope you’ll join us! required to use products from every Manufacturer. Please note: Program Dickinson Area Builders Association • (701) 483-0044 Irene Schafer, Executive Officer • www.dickinsonareabuilders.com is only available to current NDAB Members. • We installed our new board members and officers for this next year at the November GMM. Arnold Karsky, president; Kyle Kuntz, vice president; Irene Schafer, secretary/treasurer; and new board members are Jeremy Lyons, Chuck Olsen, Lance Kilwein and Caleb Otto. Gaylon Baker, our guest speaker, brought us up to date on activities in and around Dickinson regarding growth and expansion, new developments, etc. • Our Christmas Party will be at the Elks Club at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12.

Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association • (701) 222-2400 Roxy Jacobson, Executive Officer • www.bmhba.com

Forx Builders Association • (701) 746-4536 Betty McDonald, Executive Officer • www.forxbuilders.com

• Congratulations to LeRoy Kurtyka, Northern Plumbing Supply, for being presented the NDAB Associate of the Year Award at the annual banquet in Fargo. • The Lighting Gallery will host a Christmas Builders after Hours Dec. 13. Members are asked to bring food items or donate $5 for the food cupboard. • The Annual Installation of Officers will be Jan. 29 GMM. The location is to be determined. • The 2013 Home Design & Garden Show will be at the Alerus Center April 12-14.

Minot Association of Builders • (701) 852-0496 Vicky Flagstad, Executive Officer • www.minotab.com

• We hosted a Meet & Greet Open House for Legislators and Elected Officials Nov. 19 at the Vegas Motel. • MAB Holiday Open House is set for Dec. 14 at the MAB Office. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by for holiday treats and beverages!

Williston Area Builders Association • (701) 572-4722 Tina Hanson, Executive Officer • www.willistonbuilders.com

• Our Annual Elected Officials social will be Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Airport International Inn. • We will be having safety training in February or March – watch for more information. • We are starting to sell advertising spaces in our monthly newsletter. Contact the Tina for more information. • Our 3rd Annual Home Show is April 5-6, at the Raymond Family Community Center. Information has been sent out to former vendors. Contact Tina for more information about the show.

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Benefit of participating

The biggest perk? Money. And all for just remaining loyal to many of the country’s leading Manufacturers you already use in all of your homes. Rebate checks are mailed quarterly.

No change needed in your business practices Besides the money, the next-best 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. We do the paperwork, collect the money and mail you the quarterly rebate checks directly!

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

News from the Builders

Association of Minnesota

2012 election results

NDAB News con’t from pg 12

This year’s election saw change here in Minnesota, but nationally the balance of power stayed the same. Nationally, most swing states went blue, and the coalition put together by democrats in 2008, including minority voters, young adults, education professionals, and women, held, for the most part, assisting President Obama in winning re-election. In Minnesota, Obama won by nine points. On a state election level, the Minnesota senate DFL had a net gain of eight seats of which they needed four to take the majority. The Senate balance went from 37 republicans and 30 democrats to 28 republicans and 39 democrats. In the House, democrats had a net gain of 11. They needed six to regain the majority. The makeup of the House went from 72 republicans and 61 democrats to 61 republicans and 73 democrats. The two bodies have chosen their leadership. Senator Tom Bakk is the Senate Majority Leader and Representative Paul Thissen is the new Speaker of the House. See a full run down of the election results nationally and in Minnesota at: Star Tribune: elections.startribune.com/returns/index. html CBS: www.cbsnews.com/election-results-2012/ BAM put together a list of housing friendly candidates on both sides of the aisle and targeted those individuals for BAM-PAC donations. We are happy to report that 31 of our 37 candidates were elected, putting us at an 84 percent success rate.

factors for the burgeoning housing recovery, along with shortages of buildable lots that have begun popping up in certain markets.” All four regions of the country posted gains in their HMI three-month moving averages as of November. The South posted a four-point gain to 43, while the Midwest and West each posted three-point gains, to 45 and 47, respectively, and the Northeast posted a two-point gain to 31. (Note, the HMI survey was conducted in the two weeks immediately following Hurricane Sandy and therefore does reflect builder sentiment during that period.)

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What this means for BAM

Over the last couple of years, we’ve expanded and intensified our relationship with democrats and republicans, rural and metro legislators, across the state. We have strong relationships with legislators that understand our priorities and that is going to be especially important now that we have a DFL majority in both the House and Senate. In the coming months and during session we will need to keep our message clear – a healthy housing industry means a healthy economy and jobs. In the time leading up to session, please be sure to introduce yourself to your legislators. With several new legislators at the Capitol it’s especially important that we educate them about our issues. It will also be important to have a big showing at Builder Day at the Capitol Jan. 30. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

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Make housing “one voice stronger,” and join Club 2014 Send a personal check for $20.14 to NDAB-PAC today! Questions? Contact Rocky at (701) 232-5846 or rocky@hbafm.com.

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News from the National

Association of Home Builders

Housing starts up 3.6 percent in October

Nov. 20, 2012 - Nationwide housing production rose 3.6 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 894,000 units, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. This is the highest pace of new-home construction since July of 2008. “This report is in line with our latest builder surveys, which show improving confidence and optimism in the marketplace as buyers take advantage of low mortgage rates and very attractive prices,” said Barry Rutenberg, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders and a home builder from Gainesville, Fla. “Builders are acting to meet rising demand while continuing to exercise caution by pulling a modest increase in the number of single family permits as the market continues to gradually gain its footing.” “Today’s report bears out similar changes in other economic indicators that housing continues to recover at a slow but steady place, and is right in line with our expectations of modest month-to-month growth,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “However, we still have a long way to go to get back to normal production as inaccurate appraisals, tight lending conditions for home buyers and policy uncertainties continue to impede the recovery.”

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Single-family housing starts in October were virtually unchanged at 594,000 units while multifamily production posted an 11.9 percent gain to 300,000 units – the best pace since July of 2008. On a regional basis, overall housing starts rose 17.2 percent in the West and 8.9 percent in the Midwest while posting a storm-related decline of 6.5 percent in the Northeast and 2.5 percent in the South. Permit issuance, which can be a harbinger of future building activity, fell 2.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 866,000 units in October. The drop in permits was focused in the apartment sector as multifamily permits fell 10.6 percent from an unusually high September level to 304,000 units. Meanwhile single-family permits rose 2.2 percent to 562,000 units.

What’s my 3-in-1 membership about? When you became a member of the HBA of F-M, you automatically became a member of the North Dakota Association of Builders and the National Association of Home Builders. There are nearly 1,700 members across North Dakota, and over 230,000 members nationwide. The HBA of F-M works hard to serve its members. The Association promotes legislation favorable to Builders; offers education; provides networking opportunities; offers advertising opportunities; promotes members online and in the Membership Directory & Consumer Guide; and has a self-funded health plan available. Like the HBA of F-M, NDAB and NAHB work for the betterment of its members and the industry. NDAB offers a Member Rebate Program, which is the result of using the combined buying power of the Builders in the Association, combined with many other state associations, to qualify for the same manufacturer rebates as the nation’s largest Builders receive. Registration in the program and a quarterly claim form is all that is required. Claims are filled out quarterly for all homes closed or completed in the previous quarter. To

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Member of the Month: Nathan Lotvedt, Heritage Homes by Kirsten Rosenow, Communication & Office Coordinator

project certified at the bronze level through the National Green Building Program. His knowledge of the process and willingness to help put together information was greatly appreciated,” says Jenny Erickson, HBA development & project coordinator. Lotvedt is not only a supporter of the HBA, but he is an active member of the Tour de Habitat committee with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity. The Tour de Habitat is Habitat for Humanity’s biggest fundraiser, and last March, the HBA was fortunate to have nine teams designate their funds. The Tour raised $12,050 for the HBC Build for Habitat this summer. When Lotvedt isn’t working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Kristen, and their three daughters, Kourtney, Brinlee and Nora. Every other month in the Plains Builder, we spotlight a “Member of the Month” chosen by HBA staff. This feature’s purpose is to thank HBA volunteers and supporters by recognizing all they do for the Association and the industry. At the January GMM on Jan. 10, staff will give an “Extra Mile” award to one person chosen from all the 2012 bi-monthly winners.

The HBA of F-M staff is proud to recognize Nathan Lotvedt, Heritage Homes, as December’s Member of the Month. This summer, Lotvedt was part of a committee who focused on making the Home Builders Care Build for Habitat home a green building project. His experience and expertise helped the build earn the National Green Building Standard, Nathan Lotvedt (right), Heritage Homes, receives the December bronze level, Member of the Month certificate from Rocky Schneider, HBA which was director of public affairs. the first-ever Fun facts about Nathan: in the Fargo-Moorhead area. My favorite color: Green “Getting involved with the HBA helps out the building industry as a whole,” he says. My hometown: Rugby, N.D. Although he recently became involved with the HBA, Last vacation I took was to: Soldotna, Alaska. Lotvedt has gone above-and-beyond, putting in many extra hours to help the HBC build earn the designation. The My dream job is: a turf manager at a Major staff chose Lotvedt for December’s Member of the Month League ballpark. because of his dedication to the build and always being The first thing I would buy if I won the lottery available as a contact for any designation questions. is: a new house in the country. “Nate was an enormous help getting the HBC build

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Storm water management

EPA facilities and storm water management

Information about storm water management can be found at www.epa. gov/greeningepa/stormwater. Storm water is rainwater and melted snow that runs off streets, lawns, and other sites. When storm water is Stella Stormwater absorbed into the ground, it is filtered EPA Storm Water and ultimately replenishes aquifers or Enthusiast flows into streams and rivers. In developed areas, however, impervious surfaces such as pavement and roofs prevent precipitation from naturally soaking into the ground. Instead, the water runs rapidly into storm drains, sewer systems, and drainage ditches and can cause: • Downstream flooding • Stream bank erosion • Increased turbidity (muddiness created by stirred up sediment) from erosion • Habitat destruction • Changes in the stream flow hydrograph (a graph that displays the flow rate of a stream over a period of time) • Combined sewer overflows • Infrastructure damage • Contaminated streams, rivers, and coastal water

Why manage storm water?

Traditional stormwater management design has been focused on collecting stormwater in piped networks and transporting it off site as quickly as possible, either directly to a stream or river, to a large storm water management facility (basin), or to a combined sewer system flowing to a wastewater treatment plant. Low impact development (LID) and wet weather green infrastructure address these concerns through a variety of techniques, including strategic site design, measures to control the sources of runoff, and thoughtful landscape planning. LID aims to restore natural watershed functions through small-scale treatment at the source of runoff. The goal is to design a hydrologically functional site that mimics predevelopment conditions. Wet weather green infrastructure encompasses approaches and technologies to infiltrate, evapotranspire, capture, and reuse storm water to maintain or restore natural hydrologies.

Federal storm water management requirements and guidance

At facilities across the country, the Environmental Protection Agency has long employed a full spectrum of storm water management practices to reduce the impact of Agency activities on the hydrology of local watersheds. EPA’s storm water management efforts continue in accordance with the new paradigms and requirements set out in Executive Order (EO) 13514, signed in October 2009, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), and EO 13423.

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EPA’s approach to storm water management is driven by internal goals and federal requirements. EPA has developed strategies that guide the storm water-related actions EPA takes and help produce results such as reductions in site runoff volumes and improved storm water quality. Learn more about storm water management at www.epa.gov/ greeningepa/stormwater/more_information.htm.

Valuable resources at www.nahb.org There are a lot of great resources on the National Association of Home Builders website for members to take advantage of and use to find information on regulatory and legal issues, education, housing data and much more! How do you log in to www.nahb.org? If you are a first-time user, please follow the steps below to create your account. This information is only needed for initial sign up. When returning to the site only a username and password will be required. Step 1: Go to www.nahb.org/login Step 2: Create a username and password. Step 3: Enter your NAHB PIN and your state. (If you don’t know your PIN, please contact the HBA office at (701) 232-5846.) Step 4: If desired, check the ‘Remember my username and password’ box so the system will recognize you when you return. If you have a username and password for www.nahb. org, simply click on the blue “Member Log In” button and log yourself into the site.

HBA members enrolled on health plan are eligible for EAP... HBA of F-M members who are enrolled on the Association’s health plan are eligible for The Village Employee Assistance Program. What can EAP do for you? Listed below is a sampling of services available: • Relationship Issues • Emotional Health • Drug and Alcohol Issues • Workplace Issues • Financial and Legal Counseling It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (800) 627-8220.

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the board of directors’ meeting, NDAB organized some great informational sessions: • “Results of Statewide Housing Needs Assessment” by Dr. Richard Rathge, Ph.D., NDSU State Data Center – This PowerPoint presentation is available at the members-only section of www.hbafm.com. It contains very interesting information on housing needs across the state for the next several years and pinpoints demographics the building industry should be targeting. • “Legislative Panel and Preview of 2013 Legislative Session” – Thank you to Rep. Ed Gruchalla, Rep. Jim Kasper, Sen. Carolyn Nelson and Sen. Ron Sorvaag and for taking time to present the issues they see coming up during the 2013 Legislative session. Topics and questions covered many areas including property taxes, infrastructure, flood protection and transportation The Awards Banquet recognized many deserving members and staff for their accomplishments. Here are some highlights: • NDAB honored Gerald Eid with the firstever NDAB Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to home John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of building. It Fargo, Inc.; Barb and Bob Nielsen, 2012 was great to NAHB Chairman; Gerald and Brenda Eid, have Gerald Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.; and Bruce Walker, Coldwell Banker/1st Minot Realty. and his wife, Brenda, and their family and friends with in the room for this special award presentation! • NAHB Area 10 National Chairman Duane Bickett, Sioux Falls, attended the meeting to install the 2013 NDAB directors. • Congratulations to 2012 BEAM Award winner Dana Schlomer, Schlomer Construction, of Mandan! The BEAM award was started in 2011 by the National Association of Home Builders to recognize “Builders Engaging Associate Members.” • Congratulations to 2012 State Associate of the Year LeRoy Kurtyka, Northern Plumbing Supply in Grand Forks, and 2012 State Builder of the Year, Chad Moldenhauer, of K & L Homes in Bismarck! • NAHB Past Chairman Bob Nielsen and his wife, Barb, attended the meeting and offered comments when Gerald Eid received the Lifetime Achievement Award. He also graciously installed Jason Eid, Eid-Co

Buildings, Inc., as 2013 NDAB President. This was especially meaningful with Gerald Eid receiving his award the same night his son, and third-generation builder, became NDAB’s president • NDAB Executive Officer Doreen Riedman was recognized for her 15th anniversary with the Association. Congratulations, Doreen, on a job well done in bringing the local associations together and helping to further our industry! Doreen Riedman, NDAB executive officer; Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., • NDAB-PAC 2012 NDAB first vice president; Eddy raised over Mitzel, Mitzel Builders, Inc., 2012 NDAB $4,000 through president; and Ken Callahan, Montana a Silent Auction, Dakota Utilities Co., 2012 NDAB second vice president celebrate Riedman’s 15th Spirit Tree anniversary with NDAB. and Fishbowl Auction. This is a record amount raised at an Annual Meeting, and we thank those who donated items, everyone who placed bids on those items, bought from the Spirit Tree, or purchased Fishbowl tickets. We have a wonderful building industry family and look forward to working with you as we head into another N.D. Legislative session for 2013. Thank you to all local members who attended this meeting, and thank you to all those who traveled from across the state to take part.

Volunteers busy tallying the bid cards for the silent auction! Attendees helped raise over $4,000 for NDAB-PAC.

HBA of F-M board of directors, members and staff with the NAHB Membership Cup.

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February GMM ‘Chilly’ Cook-Off

The HBA of F-M can’t wait for the 4th annual “Chilly” Cook-Off coming up Feb. 7. Western Products, Inc., will be the new host of the event and its staff is more than delighted to open up their beautiful showroom to the membership. It’s time to start planning your perfect recipe! Everyone has a chance to win the People’s Choice award and bragging rights. Look for details coming in 2013.

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Membership Meetings

November GMM focused on customer service, great success by Alison Streyle, Events Coordinator

November brought in an outstanding customer service expert who has over 20 years of experience with Walt Disney World. Dennis Snow emphasized looking through the lens of the consumer to make sure companies are focused on what their customers are looking to get out of each and every experience they encounter. Welcoming almost 200 in attendance, the HBA of F-M was happy to have the Thanks Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & public be part of this great event and be Lighting Showroom for sponsoring! able to offer this high-caliber to the F-M Deb Grothe and Terry Lipp, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom, with speaker area. Dennis Snow. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors Choice Financial and Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom for enabling us to bring Dennis Snow to Fargo. These speakers and events arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t possible without the help of our outstanding membership. Thanks Choice Financial for sponsoring! Bryce Johnson, HBA executive vice president, Kayla Koropatnicki, Choice Financial, Dennis Snow, Ellie Bauer, visiting high school student, and David Martin, Choice Financial.

Concrete Construction Inc. Flat Concrete Work ESTIMATES Poured Foundations GLADLY GIVEN AFTER HOURS

Scott Persoon - 219-0399 Toby Christensen - 219-0400

November Sponsors!

Thank You Table Top Sponsors These sponsors help fund the programming you see at membership meetings throughout the year.

Camrud Foss

Residential & Commercial

Thank You

www.camrudfoss.com

218-233-0065 3300 S. 8th - Moorhead

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 Overhead Door Company of Fargo

Cass County Abstract Company Red River Title Services, Inc. Official Abstracters for Cass County, ND, and Clay County, MN.

Serving Our Customers Since 1910 Call Us Today For All Your Abstracting Needs 35 4th St N, Ste 101, Fargo - (701) 232-3341 - www.rrtitle.com

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Social Hour

Attendees enjoy food

and socializing.

Check out that fruit tree! Robin Swanson, Superior Insurance, and Allison Weckman, HBA of F-M membership coordinator, enjoy lots of delicious food following Dennis Snow’s keynote presentation.

Both members and nonmembers take advantage of the neworking after social after the keynote.

WE WANT TO HELP. CCEC offers blueprint analysis and custom heating comparisons for individual homes. There are many different options and we want to work with the homeowner on what makes the most sense in terms of operating and installation costs. There is no one solution to fit every scenario; don’t hesitate to call us with any questions you have on rates and heating comparisons at 701.356.4400. www.kWh.com • 701.356.4400

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Remember: January GMM features board installation, awards Get the New Year Celebration & Installation on the calendar for Jan. 10. This meeting will be held at the Ramada Plaza & Suites in Fargo with a social at 5 p.m. and dinner with program to follow at 6 p.m. Join us to help welcome and install the 2013 HBA of F-M president and board of directors, and the 2013 Home Builders Care president, present Thank you sponsor! the Extra Mile Award, Spike Awards and the BEAM Award and also recognize PAC contributors. Register at www.hbafm.com or contact the office at (701) 232-5846.

January GMM at a glance: Thursday, Jan. 10 5 p.m. Social 6 p.m. Dinner and Program $20 pre-registered $22 walk-ins Register by 4 p.m. Jan. 9

Menu: Prosciutto & smoked gouda stuffed chicken Honey-glazed carrots Oven-roasted potatoes Salad Dinner rolls

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Meet your New Member Development and Retention Chair: Peter Johnson by Kirsten Rosenow, Communication & Office Coordinator

For over five years, Peter Johnson, CornerStone Bank, has been supporting the growth and development of the HBA of F-M’s membership. This year, Johnson served as the New Member Development and Retention Committees chairperson. For him, being part of these committees gives him the opportunity to meet both prospective and current members. “My favorite part of participating is helping potential companies become members of the Association and to maintain a strong membership base for the Association that continues to provide mutliple resources to its members,” says Johnson. “I see being a member of the Association as an asset to a company to help them grow and strengthen their business.” Thanks to the efforts of Johnson, the New Member Development and Retention Committees, and the HBA members, the Association has won the National Association of Home Builders Membership Cup the past two years: Peter Johnson CornerStone Bank

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2010 and 2011. The award annually recognizes the home builders association that achieves the highest combined ranking in membership growth and retention in the country. Finalists were identified from seven different membership size categories, and invited to submit their membership plan for consideration to be named the overall winner. These committees are the driving force behind the membership, and for Johnson, its not only about gaining new members but maintaining and supporting current members, as well. “If we did not mainatin and grow our membership we would become stagnant and less proactive for our current and future members,” he says. Johnson is a loan officer at CornerStone Bank and often works with first-time home owners, helping them with their financial needs from start to finish. In his free time, Johnson enjoys hunting, camping and fishing. He and his wife, Nikki, have three children, Pierce, Lexus and Sterling.

Fun facts about Peter: Favorite service provided by HBA/NDAB/NAHB: Education What you never knew about me: I was born with a tooth. Favorite vacation spot: Mexico Favorite TV program: The Walking Dead

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2012 achievements: NAHB helping members succeed

National Association of Home Builders logged significant victories advocating for its members in the legal, legislative and regulatory arenas during 2012—leveraging the Association’s power to testify before Congress and shine a light on key issues, getting pro-housing bills introduced and passed, challenging regulations that do more harm than good, and leveling the playing field against powerful interests that could put struggling Builders, Remodelers and their suppliers right out of business. Here is a summary of NAHB’s top achievements to help its members save money and to ensure that their businesses can operate optimally. For a detailed list, visit www.nahb.org or contact Michael Strauss at (800) 368-5242 ext. 8252 or at mstrauss@nahb.org. 1. Protecting the mortgage interest deduction and other pro-housing policies and elevate housing on the national agenda in Congress. 2. NAHB’s Appraisal Working Group is focusing on changes in the areas of regulation and oversight, appraisal practices and standards, appraiser education and experience requirements, and data and technology. For more information, go to www.nahb.org/appraisals. 3. Preventing expensive, pointless regulations from impeding home building and remodeling. 4. Reauthorizing and preserving the National Flood Insurance program for an additional five years. 5. NAHB-introduced legislation, which would help resolve the credit crisis and ensure sufficient credit for new housing, is pending in both houses of Congress. 6. NAHB introduced the Improving Market Index to educate the public about the growing list of metros experiencing growth in jobs, starts and home prices as proof that housing is moving in the right direction.. 7. NAHB has presented lawmakers a detailed proposal on restructuring the housing finance system to provide a consistent supply of mortgage liquidity and retain a federal backstop while limiting taxpayer exposure and keeping mortgaes affordable. 8. Every year, NAHB analyzes thousands of proposed codes, from mandatory fire sprinklers to energy conservation rules, and prevents requirements that could add tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of building a new home without any real appreciable benefit to home buyers. 9. Agreeing with NAHB arguments (submitted in the form of two amicus briefs) that a property owner who receives a Compliance Order from the EPA should be able to obtain judicial review in court, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision in Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on March 21 that brought relief to property owners on this matter. 10. NAHB members paid discounted rates for more than 800 NAHB education classes held throughout the year in local home building associations across the country.

The year ahead

As Congress tackles tax reform, NAHB will be deeply engaged in the debate and work to protect current housing incentives. Moreover, the debate on how to unwind Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and determine the future role of the U.S. housing finance system is also expected to be front and center. NAHB has moved preemptively by issuing its white paper on restructuring the housing finance system that seeks an appropriate federal role to ensure a reliable and adequate flow of affordable housing credit. NAHB will continue to meet with Administration officials, members of Congress and federal regulators to advance these goals in the coming year and will continue to work with all relevant stakeholders to seek major reforms in appraisal practices to ensure that appraisals reflect true market values and don’t contribute to price volatility.

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Ask better questions

Editor’s note: This is the final article featuring Rikka Brandon, Building Gurus, offering tips on recruiting and hiring the right employees. Rikka Brandon, As the local building Building Gurus industry rebounds, these articles cover job design, effective job ads, resume review, interview questions and finding the right person for the right opportunity at the right time.

“What is your biggest strength/ weakness?” “How would your last boss describe you in five words?” “Do these super cliched interview questions make you want to chew off your arm?” As an employer or recruiter, you know you have to ask potential candidates the “standard” interview questions. Trite as they are, these questions can serve as an ice-breaker of sorts and help you decide if the interviewee is worth getting to know. If their answers are good, then it might be time to try a different style of interviewing to gain some insight into their personality. Behavioral interviews will show you how your interviewee reacts and behaves in specific situations, so you know more about them than the bullet points on their resume and their answers to conventional interview questions.

What’s a behavioral interview?

A behavioral interview focuses on the candidate’s abilities, knowledge, skill set, past experiences, and actions as they relate to your job offering. Because what’s a better predictor of a person’s future behavior than their past behavior? There are four different styles of behavioral interview questions and those questions are used to scout for three particular skills. You’re not trying to throw the potential employee for a loop, but you want to hear how they would handle certain situations. Ask better questions con’t on pg 34

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HBA of F-M Industry

Spotlight

T.E.M. Industries • Mark Gagner 718 N. Sedona Dr. • West Fargo, N.D. 58078 (218) 790-9137

What is your company’s focus?

“We specialize in quality finish work, including doors, trim, door hardware, cabinets and counter tops. We also do stairways, fireplaces and custom work in homes, apartment buildings and restaurant interiors.”

What is the latest trend in your business/ industry?

“We are making some pretty substantial changes as of January 2013. We will be incorporating and teaming up with a former partner, Jason Tesch, who brings back to the company many years of construction expertise, both in the field and in the office. The latest trend for us is going to be doing the finish work for a restaurant chain, in several states, and we are very excited about that. This past summer we did the interior finish work in a popular restaurant newly built near Brainerd, Minn. The job was a lot of fun to do; it had a lot of architectural woodwork in it, which made it very interesting. We are also going to be bidding on the finish work in a well-known retail sporting goods store.” Mark Gagner T.E.M. Industries

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

“For us, I think one of the biggest challenges is the building industry is slowing down a bit and trying to keep everyone working and making a living. That is why we have bid and taken jobs out-of-town and out-of-state occasionally to supplement the work we have in town. Then, making sure our contracts are fulfilled to keep our contractors in town happy and jobs done here is a priority, because we do live and work here.”

The HBA thanks members who are involved with this industry:

Carpentry – Finisher, Framer, Restoration Services; Decks; Railings Carico Construction, LLC Casey Construction Classic Industries, Inc. Custom Building and Remodeling LLC David Lean Construction DECKMASTERS F & S Fine Carpentry Flyway Construction, Inc. FM Home & Patio, Inc.

3-in-1 membership con’t from pg 15

learn more and take part in this program go to www.hbarebates.com/ndab.html. You can also find out all about the state Association at www.ndbuild.com. NAHB offers plenty of resources to also help members make the most of their membership dues. NAHB boasts a team of expert advisors available for your specific business questions; advocay to defend affordable housing initatives; valuable member discounts through nationally known companies; education opportunites to keep members on top of industry issues; and more. A full list of benefits can be found at www.nahb.org. If you have any questions about your 3-in-1 membership benefits, contact Allison Weckman at allisonw@hbafm.com or (701) 232-5846.

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Lindemann Finish Carpentry, Inc. Mr. Spindle, Inc. Onchuck Construction, Inc. Premium Decks Round To It Carpentry Service T.E.M. Industries

News from the

HBA of F-M Remodelers Council

2012 Thank you to the Remodelers Council Remodelers Council members

Chairman Dan Beecher Foam DR’s LLC Ursula Hegvik Smart Spaces, Inc. (Vice Chair)

Gary Grandbois Granites Unlimited (Past Chair)

Member Companies

ABC Seamless Accent Contracting ACME TOOLS 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 DR’s LLC Granites Unlimited Home Heating, A/C, & Plumbing, Inc. Homemakers Villa Interior Affairs Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity Laney’s, Inc. Marvin Windows & Doors Minnkota Windows, Inc. Norandex Nvision Building & Remodeling Opp Construction Property Resources Group Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc. Red River Electric, Inc. RRC Specialties Rusco Window Company Showplace Kitchens Simonson Lumber Smart Spaces, Inc. Stenerson Lumber Stone Holding Company Syverson Tile & Stone Tecton Products, LLC Twin City Garage Door, Inc. United Products Corporation Valley Central Vaccuum Western Products, Inc.

Thank you to all the members and member companies involved with the HBA of F-M Remodelers Council. The Council is excited to welcome Ursula Hegvvik, Smart Spaces, Inc., as the 2013 chair, and Tom Spaeth, Accent Contracting, as the vice chair. Best of luck to both of them in the year to come! Below is a list of 2012 Remodelers Council members. Thank you to all of those who have supported the Council and its projects during the past year, like the Home Builders Care Build for Habitat and the first annual Remodeled Home Tour. For more information on the Remodelers Council, or about becoming a member, contact Allison Weckman at allisonw@hbafm.com or at (701) 2325846.

Thank you to the Remodelers Council members! Dan Beecher, Chair.......................................................................Foam DR's LLC Ursula Hegvik, Vice Chair ....................................................... Smart Spaces, Inc. Randy Ahmann............................................... Lake Agassiz Habitat For Humanity Dave Anderson......................................................... Dave Anderson Construction Brent Atkins.......................................................................Minnkota Windows, Inc. Renee Bearden.....................................................................RRC Specialties, Inc. Bill Blixt............................................................................... Western Products, Inc. Steve Breyer..............................................................................Stenerson Lumber Rob Bye......................................................................... Fargo Linoleum Company Pete Christopher..................................................................... Showplace Kitchens Doug Clemens................................................................................. ACME TOOLS Lisa Dirk.............................................................................. Syverson Tile & Stone Perry Eidem.............................................................Allied Building Products Corp. Lisa Enger................................................................................. Homemakers Villa Curt Erickson.................................................................. Marvin Windows & Doors Jay Ewing......................................................... Crane Johnson Lumber Company Gary Fiske........................................................................ Fiske Construction, LLP Kristi Foell............................................................................. Braaten Cabinets Inc. Gary Grandbois.........................................................................Granites Unlimited Tony Gray..................................................... Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. John Gunkelman.............................................. Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Kevin Gustman............................................................Twin City Garage Door, Inc. Joel Harms................................................................................ Simonson Lumber Paul Kochmann...................................................Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Judy Lee........................................................................................... Interior Affairs Terry Lipp........................................Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Sylvia Lunski......................................................................... Design Direction, Inc. Randy Marum..........................................................................................Norandex Scott Mollencamp........................................................................... ABC Seamless Brad Morris.........................................................................Casselton Lumber, Inc. Corey Normandin.............................................. Nvision Building and Remodeling Gary Opp.................................................................................... Opp Construction Russ Richards.............................Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc. Bob Roers........................................................................................... Laney's, Inc. Tom Schlenvogt.................................................................. Red River Electric, Inc. David Skaare........................................................................ Tecton Products, LLC Tom Spaeth..............................................................................Accent Contracting Diana Stead..................................................................... Stone Holding Company John Whaley................................................................... Rusco Window Company

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HBA of F-M Education Schedule To register, contact Kirsten at (701) 232-5846 or kirsten@hbafm.com

Jan. 9 and Feb. 6 Minnesota Contractor Continuing Education

Thank you sponsors!

• 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Butler Training Machinery Facility, 3401 33rd St. S., Fargo. • Class topics include Minnesota building code history by Moorhead Building Official Kurt Wenzel; best practice on asphalt roofing & felt; under-deck drainage; engineered wood for today’s construction; and the whys & hows of insulating. • Member cost: $100, Non-member cost: $145

Jan. 11 Electrical Contractor Continuing Education

• 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Minnesota State Community & Technical College, 1900 28th Ave. S., Moorhead. • The 8-hour National Electrical Code Calculations course provides the experienced electrician and apprentice with a review of many of the calculations used in the electrical industry and the 2011 National Electrical Code. Some of the calculations include: voltage, drop, box, fill, fault, current, neutral current, conduit fill, overcurrent protection, PVC expansion and conductor sizing. This course is approved for eight hours of continuing education credits by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. The student should have a 2011 edition of the NEC book and a calculator. • Member cost: $75; Non-member cost: $100

March 8 Power Limited Technician Continuing Education

• 8:30 a.m - 5 p.m. • Minnesota State Community & Technical College, 1900 28th Ave. S., Moorhead. • The Power Limited Technician Continuing Education course will cover 8 hours of power limited standards and codes from BICSI standard practicesfor communication and data wiring. Two hours of this course is dedicated to Code, with the remaining six hours being other/technical issues. • Member cost: $85, Non-member cost: $110

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National Association of Home Builders

Webinars

Unless otherwise noted in individual listings: • Time: 1 - 2 p.m. • Cost: Remodelers Council member fee: $19.95 HBA member fee: $24.95 Non-member fee: $44.95 • Register at www.nahb.org. Type class title in search bar.

Dec. 4 State of the Industry: How President Obama’s Reelection Will Affect Housing Industry Join NAHB CEO Jerry Howard, Chief Economist David Crowe and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin for a postelection assessment of the political landscape and an economic forecast for the coming year in this special Tuesday webinar FREE to members and nonmembers.

Dec. 13 Who Are Your Next Buyers and What Do They Want in a Home?

Statistics show that 90 percent of home buyers do most of their research online. Instead of taking a few weekends to drive from community to community, they are visiting your websites to tour photo galleries and virtual tours, if you have them. This buyer is also looking for specific types of homes with specific features. Successful builders understand this demographic and the importance of implementing programs to reach these buyers. They are also doing the research to make sure they build the right homes with the features they want.

News from the Home

Builders Care Foundation

2012 HBC finishes off 2012, welcomes new Home Builders Care faces in 2013 Thank you for a wonderful year! Board of Trustees It has been a joy to be the president President Dave Anderson Dave Anderson Construction CHAD MALOY Gate City Bank (Vice President) MIKE ANDERSON Bierschbach (Secretary) Equipment & Supply DAN PARROW ISR Homes (Treasurer) CLARK BERNARD Red River Electric, Inc. (Past President) CASEY BECKERLEG Stenerson Lumber CARL BLANK Structural Materials, Inc. TOBY CHRISTENSEN Camrud-Foss Concrete Contr., Inc. BRAD MORRIS Casselton Lumber, Inc. ANDY NELSON Lavelle Company BOB KOCHMANN Kochmann Brothers Homes. Inc. ERIC ROKKE Rokke Construction CARLITA DIETZ Jay Dietz (HBA Liaison) Construction, Inc.

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

of Home Builders Care Foundation. This year has been a great one, with our first ever Habitat build completed with such a resounding success. So many members gave very generously of themselves. Good luck to Chad Maloy, Gate City Bank, the incoming HBC President. 2013 looks to be another great year. Thanks to Toby Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction, Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete passes the gavel to 2013 HBC President Chad Maloy, Gate City Bank. Constr., Inc., and Clark Bernard, Red River Electric, Inc., for their years of service to HBC. We welcome Randy Cramer, HBC’s year in NAI North Central, and Jessica Grondahl, Nodak review: Stores, to the board next year.

Scholarship recipients

In November, we presented our annual scholarships to area students. We made $7,500 in awards to three high school students and nine postsecondary students from M State, MSUM, NDSCS and NDSU. You can see more information out our recipients on pages 30-31.

Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo

• First ever Habitat house completed • Increased scholarship giving to $7,500 • Had six students graduate from the Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades • Promoted building careers to over 2,000 high school students • Supported Rebuilding Together

The Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo is Dec. 6. Every year, we sponsor this event and it is a great way to promote our industry to area high schoolers. We have been very successful in recruiting interested students for the Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades. We will have a recap of the event in the January issue. If you are interested in helping us, contact Jenny at (701) 2325846 or jenny@hbafm.com.

Special thanks to the following people for working at the HBA/HBC booth during the Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo: Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction Construction of Fargo, Inc. Brent Atkins, Minnkota Windows Stephanie Lindemann, Heritage Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Homes Inc. Chase Griesbach Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Darrin Mulcahy, Dakota Construction Brothers Homes, Inc. of Fargo, Inc. The following HBA members worked side-by-side with competitors to create booths that represent their industry: Chris Bourassa, Midwest Concrete Brady Neros, Focal Point Kitchens Pumping, LLC Scott Persoon, Camrud-Foss Kade Bussinger, Network Cabling Concrete Constr., Inc. Services Don Smith, Midwest Concrete Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Pumping, LLC Concrete Constr. Inc. Mike Stotts, Opatril Concrete Paul Finn, Red River Electric, Inc. Construction, Inc. Joey Johnson, Red River Electric, Bryce Vanderwerff, Red River Inc. Electric, Inc. Mike Lorenz, Opatril Concrete Mark Wentz, Red River Electric, Inc. Construction, Inc.

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Triple Player Spotlight: John Gunkelman by Kirsten Rosenow, Communication & Office Coordinator

John Gunkelman’s support for the industry is clear through his participation on the HBA of F-M board of directors, the F-M Health John Gunkelman, Plan & Trust, and the Education, Dakota Construction of PAC, and Public Issues Committees. Fargo, Inc. He is not only a huge supporter of the HBA, but he also represents the industry as both a state and national life director. Gunkleman is the owner of Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc., and has been a member with the HBA since 1992. He became a Triple Player when it was first introduced by the HBA. A list of all Triple Players can be found below. To become a Triple Player, members give $365 to both Home Builders Care and North Dakota Association of Builders political action committee, in addition to paying their annual HBA dues. “Giving to PAC is different because you are giving funds and supporting individuals or groups that are favorable to the building industry,” says Gunkelman. “The HBC provides moneys and support for scholarships for different programs, again with the idea that they go to support either

people or groups wanting to get into our industry.” For Gunkelman, supporting both HBC and NDAB-PAC is his way of paying it forward and investing in the housing industry and its future. “John understands that, through donating to PAC, he is joining his voice together with others in the home building industry in order to strengthen the Association’s legislative voice. His selfless and personal commitment to bettering the entire industry makes him a role model for any and all to follow,” says Rocky Schneider, HBA director of public affairs. Gunkelman also regularly steps up to help students interested in the industry through programs like the Health, Tech and Trades Career Expo. “John stepped up right away to be a Triple Player. He is very generous in supporting Home Builders Care. Not only does he donate money to support our scholarship giving, he helps promote the industry to area high schoolers at the Health Tech & Trades Career Expo every year,” says Jenny Erickson, HBA development & project coordinator. Gunkelman encourages others to become Triple Players because of the support it gives the industry. “Supporting both is my way of giving back to the industry that’s been good to me,” he says. To give to Framework for the Future, HBC’s longterm fundraising initiative to build the endowment and to maintain current giving, support additional projects and provide for endowment growth, contact Jenny at jenny@ hbafm.com or (701) 232-5846. For more information on the NDAB-PAC, or to make a contribution, contact Rocky at rocky@hbafm.com or (701) 232-5846.

Triple Players

(Triple players pay HBA dues and give $365 to both NDAB-PAC and HBC)

Terry Becker, Terry Becker Construction, LLC Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr., Inc. Jason Eid Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. John Gunkelman Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. John Koerselman Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. Tyrone Leslie Heritage Homes www.RIGELS.com

Dan Lindquist Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.

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2012 Home Builders Care Scholarship Recipients

Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation awards scholarships each fall to students pursuing careers in the construction industry. High school students who are interested in attending Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State-Moorhead) or North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in a construction program are eligible to apply. Post-secondary students at Minnesota State Community & Technical College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, North Dakota State College of Science and North Dakota State University who are members of a National Association of Home Builders affiliated student chapter are able to apply for scholarships. The NAHB Student Chapter program was developed to support students interested in the home building industry. Students enrolled in construction-related fields at high schools, techncial schools and universities can join an NAHB Student Chapter and become active on a local, state and national level. One benefit of belonging to an NAHB Student Chapter is the International Builders Show Residential Construction Management competition. Teams must complete and present the planning and marketing of a development for a four-year program, or scheduling and estimating a home for secondary and two-year programs.

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POST-SECONDARY

Dalton Ehlers: $500 No photo available.

Dalton, of McHenry, N.D., is the son of Aaron Ehlers and Lynda Ehlers. He is a senior at Midkota High School. Dalton plans to attend North Dakota State College of Science to become an electrician. His technology class at school sparked his interest in electrical contracting. After graduating from NDSCS, Dalton plans on living in North Dakota.

Minnesota State Community & Technical Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Moorhead Michael Leier: $400

Michael is from Harvey, N.D., and is in his final year of the carpentry program at M State. He started woodworking in high school and spent summers working in the construction industry. After graduating from M State, Michael plans to work in the residential building field in the Fargo-Moorhead area. This year, Michael is the secretary of the M State Student Chapter.

Logan Hackmann: $500

Logan is from Casselton, N.D., and is a senior at Central Cass High School. His parents are Marc and Kristen Hackmann. Logan plans on attending NDSCS to study building construction technology. He is also interested in its construction management program. He attended the Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades in 2012. Logan enjoys working with his hands and would like to work in a field where he can do just that.

Brandon Stelzer: $700

Brandon is a second year student in the carpentry program at M State. Originally from Britton, S.D., Brandon became interested in the construction industry after working with his brothers at the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s construction company in South Dakota. Brandon plans on remaining in the Fargo-Moorhead area after graduation and he plans to work in residential construction. Brandon is serving as president of the M State Student Chapter this year.

Riley Hawk: $500

Riley, of Dilworth, Minn., is the son of Robert and Sandy Hawk. He is a senior at Dilworth-GlyndonNo photo Felton Senior High. Riley plans to available. attend Minnesota State Community & Technical College to study in the building or construction fields. He first became interested in construction by working with his father on rental properties. This past summer, Riley worked at Twin City Garage Door, Inc. as an installer. After graduating from M State, he would like to work for a residential building construction company.

Brandon Weber: $400

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Brandon is from Madison, Minn., and is a second-year student at M State, he is studying in the carpentry program. After graduating from M State, Brandon plans to work for a siding or roofing company in the Fargo-Moorhead area. He has been employed in the residential construction for the past few years and has done some work with concrete. Brandon is the treasurer this year for the M State Student Chapter.

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Minnesota State University Moorhead

Kirsten Pierson: $500

Kirsten, originally from Tea, S.D., is in her first year of studying architectural drafting and estimating at NDSCS. She has worked at StarMark Cabinetry, a member of the Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire. Kirsten joined the NDSCS student chapter and is participating in the Residential Construction Management competition at IBS. After graduation, Kirsten would like to work for an architectural firm.

Taylor Aakre: $750

Taylor is a senior at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Originally from Hawley, Minn., Taylor is pursuing a degree in construction management. While in school, he has worked in commercial construction and has developed an interest in sustainable construction methods. After graduation, Taylor would like to obtain a job as a field engineer or project manager in the Fargo-Moorhead area. This year, Taylor is serving as president of his Student Chapter and will be participating in the Residential Construction Management competition at the National Association of Home Builderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Internatiol Buildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Show.

North Dakota State University Shane Hillen: $750

Shane is a freshman at NDSU. From West Fargo, N.D., Shane is studying construction management. He worked as a framer for Dietrich Construction, LLC. After graduation, Shane would like to be a project manager for a residential construction company. As a member of the Student Chapter, Shane has become part of the Residential Construction Management competition team.

David Grandbois: $750

David, of Hawley, Minn., is a senior at MSUM. He is pursuing a degree in construction management. In the past, David has worked for a residential construction company, D & U Construction, Inc. After graduation, David would like to work in commercial construction or heavy-civil construction. Eventually, he would like to earn a master's degree in business administration which will help him advance his career.

North Dakota State College of Science

Tyler Schultz: $750 No photo available.

Mary Greff: $1,000

Mary is from Wahpeton, N.D., and is in her final year of the architectural drafting No photo and estimating program available. at NDSCS. As a nontraditional student, Mary has developed her interest in design and construction. After graduation, she would like to find a career in residential design and remodeling. Mary is an active member of the NDSCS Student Chapter and is participating in the Residential Construction Management competition at IBS.

Tyler, of Cologne, Minn., is a junior at NDSU. He is pursuing a degree in construction management. After graduation, Tyler would like to work as a project manager in either residential or commercial construction. He has been a member of the Student Chapter for two years and will participate in the Residential Construction Management competition.

Congratulations 2012 Scholarship Recipients!

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Thank You 2012 HBA of F-M Board of Directors Executive Committee President Terry Becker Terry Becker Construction, LLC President Elect Darrick Guthmiller Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Treasurer Carlita Dietz Jay Dietz Construction, Inc.

Get involved! The HBA of F-M always welcomes new committee members. Evey idea contributes to the betterment of the Association. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never to late to get invovled. Thank you to all those who have been involved with a committee this year. A list of all committee members can be found to the right. Thank you for your support!

Associate Vice President Sylvia Lunski Design Direction, Inc. Secretary Terry Lipp Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Past President Tyrone Leslie Heritage Homes

Directors

Kenneth Andersen, KWA Constructors, Inc. Stan Birky, Stan Birky Construction, Inc. Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc. Harry Gilbertson, Harry Gilbertson Construction Bruce Johnson, RE/MAX Realty 1 Nancy Kelly, Heartland Labor John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. Nancy Michelsen, Vivid Interiors Todd Rasmussen, Valley Lights Tom Spaeth, Accent Contracting

Contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com and find the best fit for you!

Ex-Officio Board Members NDAB Executive Committee First Vice President Jason Eid Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. State Representative John Gunkelman Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Associate National Director Ken Krajsa Bell State Bank & Trust NAHB Directors National Directors Terry Becker, Terry Becker Construction, LLC Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. Darrick Guthmiller, Kochman Brothers Homes, Inc. Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Senior Life Director Gerald Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Life Directors Don Dabbert, Dabbert Custom Homes John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. John Mahan, Mahan Construction, Inc.

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Thank You 2012 Committee Volunteers! Education Committee Members

*John Rogalla........................................... Stenerson Lumber **Larry Mayer..........................................Solution Design Inc. Kenneth Andersen.............................KWA Constructors, Inc. Dave Anderson.........................Dave Anderson Construction LeMars Deyle..........................................................Solutions John Gunkelman............. Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Darrick Guthmiller............... Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Stephanie Lindemann.................................. Heritage Homes Dan Lindquist.......................Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Trudy Wanner...................Cass County Electric Cooperative

Events Committee Memmbers

*Jessica Grondahl............................................Nodak Stores **Diana Stead..................................Stone Holding Company Bill Blixt.............................................. Western Products, Inc. Randy Cramer........................................... NAI North Central Mike Deyle............................................... Deyle Construction Devin Gaard.................................................... TCI Insurance Patti Helm............................. First International Bank & Trust Ryan Hoss............................... Baker Nursery Garden & Gift Jo Jensen................................................. Ceramic Tileworks Joey Johnson.................................... Red River Electric, Inc. Katy Krehlik....................................... Western Products, Inc. Amber Nefzger............................................Starion Financial Shannon Stumpf...............Cass County Electric Cooperative Jane Volk....................................................... Gate City Bank Karen Wells..................................................Sensible Design

Health Trust Plan Management Committee

*Barb Grande............................ Coldwell Banker First Realty **Rob Lyngstad....................... Matrix Properties Corporation Terry Becker.........................Terry Becker Construction, LLC Jason Eid............................................. Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. John Gunkelman............. Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Tyrone Leslie............................................... Heritage Homes Reed Stigen..................Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. Terry Welle................................Terry Welle Construction Inc.

New Member Development and Retention Committee Members

PAC Committee Members

*Tyrone Leslie.............................................. Heritage Homes Mike Arnold............................................. Accent Contracting Don Dabbert......................................Contemporary Builders Jason Eid............................................. Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. John Gunkelman............. Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Bob Kochmann................... Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. John Koerselman..Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. Ken Krajsa.........................................Bell State Bank & Trust Robert Leslie Jr............ Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead

Parade of Homes Committee Members

*Robin Swanson...................................... Superior Insurance **Valerie Fiske............................................Park Co. Realtors Terry Becker.........................Terry Becker Construction, LLC Dan Berglind..........................................Hebron Brick Supply Stan Birky................................. Stan Birky Construction, Inc. Elizabeth Blatchford.................................................Solutions Tom Boyer.................................................CornerStone Bank Marc Bushee...............................Property Resources Group Shannon Campbell............... First International Bank & Trust Clay Dietrich.......................................... Dietrich Homes, Inc. Carlita Dietz................................ Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. Perry Eidem............................ Allied Building Products Corp. Harry Gilbertson.....................Harry Gilbertson Construction James Hand................................................ Heritage Homes Monica Hart........................ Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc. Chris Hawley..................................... Chris Hawley Architect Bruce Johnson...........................................RE/MAX Realty 1 Peter Johnson..........................................CornerStone Bank Paul Krabbenhoft...Gateway Homes of Fargo-Moorhead, LLC Paul Lasha................................ Coldwell Banker First Realty Jerry Luther................................................... Gate City Bank Keith Mecham............................................. Bank of the West Nancy Michelsen..............................................Vivid Interiors Cathy Michels...................................... Wood Specialists Inc. Amy Nash.......... ALN Sustainable Design & Consulting, Ltd. Nicole Plecity................................................. Gate City Bank Kara Skarphol...........................................Fabricators Supply Jennifer Sturlaugson................. Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc. Kimberly Tehan................................................. Castle Realty

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*Peter Johnson.........................................CornerStone Bank Public Issues Committee Members **Bryce Vanderwerff.......................... Red River Electric, Inc. *Bob Kochmann.................. Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. **Paul Lindemann..............Lindemann Finish Carpentry, Inc. New Member Development Committee Krista Andrews...... Anderson, Bottrell, Sanden & Thompson Darrick Guthmiller............... Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Mike Arnold............................................. Accent Contracting Drew Likness.................................................... Chase Realty Toby Christensen........... Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc. Scott Mollberg........................................... Stenerson Lumber Don Dabbert......................................Contemporary Builders Dawn Schmitt...................................... Braaten Cabinets Inc. Jason Eid............................................. Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Retention Committee John Gunkelman............. Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Shane Brewer...............................................Alerus Financial Vern Hanson............................................. Hanson Bros., Inc. Cindy Cooper...........................Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Chuck Helmstetter.......................Property Resources Group Ken Krajsa.........................................Bell State Bank & Trust Nancy Kelly...................................................Heartland Labor Brenda Martinson........ Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead John Koerselman... Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. Dennis Schmidtke..............................Bell State Bank & Trust Paul Krabbenhoft...Gateway Homes of Fargo-Moorhead, LLC Ruth Strahm............................Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Tyrone Leslie............................................... Heritage Homes Dan Lindquist.......................Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. *Denotes commitee chair Jeff Schaumann...................................... Arista Development *Denotes committee vice chair Dewey Uhlir................................................Park Co. Realtors

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Nobody wants to hire someone who panics or shifts blame during emergencies.

Lead-in questions

These are questions that give the candidate a clue to which answer you’re hoping for, based on the way they’re worded. “Working early some mornings isn’t a problem, is it?”

Behavior-based questions

The employer might ask for examples from previous jobs; these can either open-ended or close-ended statements. “Describe a time when you…” “Give me an example of…”

Why questions

This is how you discover why a candidate made a particular decision or how ambitious they are. “Why did you leave ___ company for another company, even though there was a pay cut?”

Hypothetical questions

You might want to determine how the candidate would handle a situation that might arise. “How would you handle a difficult customer who demanded a refund after the 30day policy had expired?” Behavioral interviews will help you discover if your candidate has self-management skills or if he or she is unpleasantly reliant on others to solve problems. These clever questions can also help you determine how the job seeker processes things. If the person is adaptable, he or she

can probably organize, manage, communicate, and develop effectively. Through a few intelligently-worded questions you can also see exactly how motivated, dependable, selfdirected or punctual a potential employee is. It’s also worth noting that your dream employee might not be your dream interviewee. Lots of talented, qualified people get nervous during interviews and plenty of nonperfect candidates are engaging, smooth conversationalists. Cut your interviewees a bit of slack if they seem anxious or take a few moments to compose their thoughts. There are a lot of people who hate interviewing and will be long, loyal employees just to avoid going through it again! Include a few of these behavioral interview questions along with those required cliches of “tell me where you see yourself in five years” and you’ll be that much closer to finding a great new employee! Rikka Brandon is the leading building products recruiting expert in the nation and owns Building Gurus which is based in Moorhead. She has been recruiting exclusively in the building industry since 2001. Learn more about Building Gurus at www. buildinggurus.com.

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What’s new with the HBA staff? Jenny Erickson

Jenny was busy this fall toiling over her Halloween costume. It was a masterpiece, if she does say so herself. Now she is busy decorating her home for Christmas, baking way too many Christmas cookies and planning a girls trip to Ireland in 2013. Bryce Johnson

Bryce had a busy fall with two of her daughters, Hannah and Izzy, finishing up swimming lessons. The girls are now busy with piano and Hannah started her first year of competitive soccer and Izzy began playing pre-K soccer. Bryce also stayed busy preparing for a family auction and at the end of November, family and friends celebrated Wade’s 50th birthday. She is looking forward to spending Thanksgiving with her side of the family and having her other daughter, Jenna, home from the University of Minnestoa. Krista Mund

Krista and her family are keeping busy with kids’ activities. Daughters Annie and Noelle are involved with competitive soccer, Destination ImagiNation, swimming, orchestra, choir and piano. In November, the Munds adopted a dog named Bear from Minnesota Sheltie Rescue; they all fell in love with him instantly, and Paul is excited to have a fellow “man” in the house!

Kirsten Rosenow

This fall, Kirsten stayed busy with concerts, volleyball, football games (Skol Vikings!) and a trip to visit her sister in Wisconsin. She is looking forward to spending time with her family over the holiday season. Rocky Schneider

Rocky and his wife Shelli just celebrated their daughter’s first birthday and are looking forward to spending Thanksgiving in Mexico as a family. With Christmas just around the corner, their house is busy becoming a North Pole duplicate as lights and Christmas tree are already up and sparkling. Merry Christmas everyone! Alison Streyle

Alison and her boyfriend, Tyler, bought a twin home this summer in south Fargo and are excited to be new homeowners. She is busy making the place feel like home and decorating for the holidays. Alison also stays busy with volleyball and finally finished up the wedding season after a total of seven weddings in 2012. Allison Weckman

Allison is excited that her husband, Kory, has now joined her and their son, Nolan, in Fargo. They are looking forward to being closer to family this holiday season. Outside of work and family, Allison enjoys baking, music, bowling and being at the lake in the warmer months.

Amanda Ohlsen

This summer, Amanda, husband Tyler and one-and-ahalf-year-old daughter Kaylee enjoyed playing outdoors and going for walks. It was only a short while ago that Kaylee learned to walk and is now running, dancing and trying so hard to learn how to jump. Kaylee is also starting to talk quite a bit and seems to say a new word almost daily. Just a few weeks ago, they all got away from the cold weather with a trip to St. Simons Island, Ga., for a family wedding by the ocean. This winter, they’ll be keeping busy with singing and dancing at Kindermusik and tumbling at gymnastics.

HBA staff contact information: Bryce Johnson Executive Vice President brycea@hbafm.com Jenny Erickson Development & Project Coordinator jenny@hbafm.com Krista Mund Communications Manager kristam@hbafm.com Amanda Ohlsen Director of Accounting & Records amanda@hbafm.com Kirsten Rosenow Communication & Office Coordinator kirsten@hbafm.com Rocky Schneider Director of Public Affairs rocky@hbafm.com Alison Streyle Events Coordinator alison@hbafm.com Allison Weckman Membership Coordinator allisonw@hbafm.com

The HBA of F-M staff loves Halloween! This year they dressed up as a crazy Bison fan; a Viking maiden, Bison football player, gingerbread girl, a witch, Smurfette, and a baby.

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HBA of F-M Member

Renewal Report

Thanks to these members who have renewed 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.)

Company Name

Years Company Name

ABC Seamless..........................................................35 Agassiz Seed and Supply, Inc.....................................7 Anderson & Anderson, Inc...........................................1 Arista Development...................................................10 Arvig............................................................................6 Asplin Excavating, Sand & Gravel, Inc......................29 Bank of the West.......................................................31 Beyond Shelter, Inc......................................................2 Big Tree Nursery........................................................19 Braaten Cabinets Inc.................................................28 Brock White Co............................................................9 Buckley Masonry Inc..................................................29 Builders Management & Investment Co., Inc.............29 Carpet World.............................................................29 Casey Construction.....................................................3 Cass County Abstract Company...............................41 Cass County Electric Cooperative.............................29 Chris Hawley Architect................................................1 Cook Flooring............................................................12 D & M Industries, Inc.................................................29 Dakota Heating & Plumbing, Inc..................................8 David L. Vandrovec....................................................14 Delaney Homes, Inc....................................................8 Differding Signature Homes........................................1 Erik R. Johnson & Associates, Ltd...............................9 EZ Open Garage Door, Inc........................................10 Fevig Oil & Propane.....................................................3 FM Builders Exchange................................................2 Focal Point Kitchens....................................................1 Frolov Brothers, Inc......................................................8 Gemstone Masonry Operating Company Inc..............3 Holiday Inn.................................................................18 Integrity Windows & Doors........................................15 JR Construction...........................................................7 K & K Construction & Repair.....................................29 Kelley’s Hardwood Floors............................................1 Knife River Material...................................................40 Kroshus Landscaping, Inc.........................................10

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Accent Plumbing

Plumbing - Contractor Wayne Shipley 144 East Main Ave, Unit D West Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 866-6034 Sponsor: Tom Spaeth Accent Contracting

Builder - Residential; Carpentry; Remodeler - Residential Dustin Murray 213 5th Ave W West Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 361-4946 Sponsor: Ken Krajsa Bell State Bank & Trust

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Gutters; Home Repair & Services John Bennett 2509 Amber Valley Ct S Fargo, ND 58104 (701) 630-2937 Sponsor: Tyrone Leslie Heritage Homes

Elite Heating and Air Inc.

Coldwell Banker First Realty Real Estate & Sales Paul Krabbenhoft 1119 25th Ave S Moorhead, MN 56560 (701) 799-0369 Sponsor: Dan Lindquist Dan Lindquist Construction

Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor Steve Hutcherson 501 6th St S Wahpeton, ND 58075 (701) 591-1400 Sponsor: Terry Lipp Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom

Encore Home Improvements

Remodeler - Residential Kevin Solwold 405 Main St. Ste 3D West Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 281-4779 Sponsor: Dave Anderson Dave Anderson Construction

Green Team Realty

Real Estate & Sales Tracy Green 3301 13th Ave S Ste 102 Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 388-3503 Sponsor: Bruce Johnson RE/MAX Realty 1

InSealation Solutions LLC

Insulation & Energy Rick Wagner 3242 4th Ave SW, Unit B Fargo, ND 58106 (701) 238-6269 Sponsor: Ken Krajsa Bell State Bank

Lenzmeier Trucking, Inc. Transportation Dave Lenzmeier 780 2nd Ave NW West Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 282-2251 Sponsor: Kevin Gustman Twin City Garage

2013 Membership Drive Contenders (November 2012 - October 2013)

The members below have kicked off the 2013 Membership Drive wih 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.

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# Recruited

Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction............................................................................................. 1 Bruce Johnson, RE/MAX Realty 1............................................................................................................... 1 Ken Krajsa, Bell State Bank & Trust.............................................................................................................. 1 Terry Lipp, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom............................................................................ 1 Thank you to all members for your recruiting and retention efforts!

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Guess Who

Revealed!

Guess Who! is a feature every month. We will run a childhood photo of an HBA board member, HBC trustee, Health Plan Trustee, committee chairperson or staff member. Check back here next month to see the Guess Who revealed!

September’s Guess Who Hints: • She is a proud Cobber grad! • She grew up in Litchfield, Minn. • Reads the Plains Builder front to back every month.

Bonus Hint: • She

is no longer the newest staff member, but she is still the youngest.

Answer:

Kirsten Rosenow HBA of F-M

Winner:

Paul Mund Dakota Supply Group

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Advertiser Index

ABC Seamless.....................................................7 ACME TOOLS....................................................36 Aggregate Industries..........................................16 Bell State Bank & Trust.......................................21 Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND.............................19 Butler Machinery Co...........................................19 BW Insurance Agency........................................22 Camrud-Foss Concrete......................................20 Carpet World......................................................22 Cass County Abstract Co...................................20 Cass County Electric Cooperative......................21 Coldwell Banker First Realty................................7 Crane Johnson Lumber Co................................34 Dakota Gypsum..................................................19 Dawson Insurance..............................................32 Goodin Company................................................39 Hauck & Buchholz Drywall, Inc.............................7 Knight Printing......................................................7 Lamperts Yards...................................................27 Mid-States Truss.................................................34 Minnkota Windows, Inc.........................................2 Nodak Stores......................................................21 Northland Truss Systems....................................14 Property Resources Group.................................23 Rigels, Inc...........................................................29 Stenerson Lumber..............................................22 The Title Company.............................................20 Western Products, Inc..........................................7 Windows Plus, Inc..............................................40 Xcel Energy..........................................................3

Update your HBA Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide: Non-renewals Advanced Engraving, Inc. Associate Teresa Moderow (701) 293-4030

Edgewood Village of Fargo Builder Dave Wadholm (701) 388-2222

Gateway Homes of Fargo-Moorhead, LLC Builder Paul Krabbenhoft (701) 799-0369

Best Choice Builders, Inc. Builder Tim LaPash (701) 219-5587

Flatin Insulation Plus, Inc. Associate Gene Folingstad (701) 232-2020

Integrity Excavating Enterprises Associate Dave Lenzmeier (701) 282-2251

Don’s Staining Associate Donald Thorpe (701) 388-3066

Full Circle Construction Services, Inc. Builder Greg Olson (701) 866-1880

R & S Casework, Inc. Associate Douglas Carney (701) 298-0252

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