February 2012 Plains Builder by Home Builders Association of F-M

February

Feb. 24-26 Fargodome

• Vote No on Measure 2 - pg 11 • PAC Spotlight: Terry Becker - pg 11 • HBA releases year-end permit report - pg 11

Mark your calendar for featured seminars by two of HGTV’s favorite hosts at the 51st Annual Home & Garden Show. Details start on pg 7.

• GMM City Night - pg 19 • Hart wins 2011 ‘Extra Mile Award’ - pg 21 • Member profile: Mathison’s; FM Home & Patio - pg 24 • Member of the Month: Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction - pg 27 • Triple Player Spotlight: Toby Christensen - pg 29 • Long time member Ron Barstad passes away - pg 30 • Get to Know a New Member: Apex Painting & Cleaning - pg 35

John Gidding

William Moss

Platinum Sponsor Registrations due March 1! See pg 18 for details...

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 e-mailed 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 JENNIFER MCKINNEY KRISTA MUND AMANDA OHLSEN KIRSTEN ROSENOW ROCKY SCHNEIDER ALISON STREYLE

KIRSTEN ROSENOW Editor, Photographer, Design

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. (Secretary) TYRONE LESLIE Heritage Homes (Past President and National Director) KEN ANDERSEN KWA Constructors, Inc. STAN BIRKY Stan Birky Construction, Inc. CLAY DIETRICH HARRY GILBERTSON BRUCE JOHNSON NANCY KELLY JOHN KOERSELMAN PAUL KRABBENHOFT TERRY LIPP NANCY MICHELSEN TOM SPAETH

Dietrich Homes, Inc. Harry Gilbertson Construction RE/MAX Realty 1 Heartland Labor Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. Gateway Homes of Fargo-Moorhead, LLC Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Vivid Interiors, LLC Accent Contracting

Ex-officios to the board of directors Executive Vice President Development & Project Coordinator Membership Coordinator Communications Manager Accounting & Records Coordinator Communication & Office Coordinator Public Affairs Coordinator Events Coordinator

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 State Bank & Trust (NDAB Associate National Director) DAN LINDQUIST Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. (National Director) JOHN MAHAN Mahan Construction, Inc. (Life Director)

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Calendar Features 15 Fargo makes list of improving housing Plains Builder

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markets HBA, HBC Presidents urge member support for Home Builders Care Build for Habitat for Humanity January GMM Highlights February GMM “Chilly” Cook-Off Meet Your Remodelers Council Chairman: Dan Beecher, Foam DR’s LLC NDSU Student Chapter feature Education schedule World of Thanks

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 24 Associate & Builder Member Profiles 25 Industry Spotlight 26 Remodelers Council Report 28 Home Builders Care Foundation Report 36 Renewals 37 New Member Report

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Events

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Feb. 1........Minn. Contractor Continuting Education.... 8 a.m. Feb. 7........Education Committee............................. 8 a.m. Feb. 8-11...NAHB Int’l Builders Show.................... Orlando Feb. 9........Feb. GMM “Chilly” Cook-Off................... 5 p.m. Feb. 10......Events Committee............................. 8:15 a.m. Feb. 13......Feb. Lunch & Learn......................... 11:30 a.m. Feb. 14......Public Issues Committee................. 11:30 a.m. Feb. 15......New Mbr Development & Retention........ Noon Feb. 16......HBA Board of Directors........................ 11 a.m. Feb. 22-23.. Home & Garden Show Move-in.......Fargodome Feb. 24-26.. Home & Garden Show.....................Fargodome Feb. 27.....Home & Garden Show Move-out...Fargodome Feb. 28-29...................................................... HBA Closed March 1..........................Parade of Homes Entry deadline

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news briefs Hires & Promotions • U.S. Bank has hired Ray Perhus as a mortgage loan originator. • CornerStone Bank has hired Elaine Gilbery as a business banking associate II, and JoAnn Jacobson has been promoted to lead credit analyst. Kara Frey and Reed Montgomery have been hired as tellers. • Kendra Ahlquist has joined Dawson Insurance as a personal lines account assistant. • The NetWork Center has hired Jay DeMers and Steve Thielman as help desk technicians, Dana Eckart as an account executive and Kyle Bishop as a network systems analyst. • Diane Abrahamson has joined Western State Bank as a receptionist and loan assistant. • Alerus Financial has hired Andrea Dick as a customer service representative. • Clayton Lilleby has joined First International Bank and Trust as assistant vice president and branch manager. • Rachel Blankenship, Brett Meyers and Steve Klocke have joined the sales team at Prudential Premier Real Estate. • Dawn Omdahl has joined First International Bank and Trust as a personal banker. • Mark Wallace has been promoted to credit analyst and Jennifer Lein has been promoted to services specialist at Choice Financial. • Coldwell Banker Commercial First Realty has named Bryce Huotari as manager of the commercial real estate division. • Jeff Werre has been promoted to safety director at Robert Gibb and Sons, Inc. • 702 Communications has hired Shelly Larson to its Spot On sales team as a sales and business development consultant.

• Fiebiger, Swanson, West and Co. has promoted Michael J. Sundquist to partner. • Western State Bank has promoted Andy Strand to president in Chandler, Ariz., and Brent Wersinger to vice president/ business manager. • Knight Printing has hired Stephanie Sinness and Annah Hannasch as project managers. Amy Tommeraus has been promoted to mail specialist. • Syverson Tile & Stone has hired Brenda Srejma as an architectural/ designer representative. Awards & Accolades • Shirley Moen, Park Co. Realtors, has been inducted into the Park Co. Realtors Hall of Fame, which recognizes associates and staff who have dedicated 20 years of service to the company. HBA schedules power limited continuing education class Continuing education class for Minnesota power limited technicians will be March 9, and will fulfill eight hours of code. Contact Kirsten at (701) 232-5846 or kirsten@hbafm.com to register. Builders must register by March 1 for Spring Parade of Homes Builders, don’t forget the Spring Parade of Homes is right around the corner. Registrations are due March 1. Ask your suppliers for show home discounts! The Parade of Homes is the best way to raise awareness, generate traffic and is a great marketing tool for builders. BuilderFusion will produce a highquality glossy magazine and website to give you the recognition you deserve. See pg 18 for more details. Plains Builder classified listings available Construction-related classified listings are now available for purchase at 30 words or less for only $20. Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@ hbafm.com for details.

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Sign up to get Plains Builder by email If you are currently getting the Plains Builder as a hard copy, but would like to receive it electronically, please contact the HBA at (701) 2325846 or kirsten@hbafm.com. It is our goal to reduce waste and save member dollars as much as possible. Habitat for Humanity Tour de Habitat The 2012 Tour de Habitat will be held at 1 p.m. March 3 at Courts Plus. The Tour de Habitat is a stationary bike race held to raise funds for Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity and benefit the the upcoming Home Builders Care Build! Join a team or create your own! Each team consists of six people who each ride for a 15-minute interval. Each rider is asked to raise a minumum of $250 ($1,500 per team. There are great door prizes donated by area businesses that each rider is eligible to win, along with a t-shirt for every rider. There are also prizes for the most miles, most money raised and team spirit. This is a fun event for the competitive and non-competitive, all while supporting the 2012 homes that Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity will build. Designate your raised funds to the Home Builders Care Build. Visit www.lakeagassizhabitat.org for more details. CPR, First Aid and AED classes available at Fraser, Ltd. Are you searching for a valuable benefit to offer to your employees while providing them with lifesaving skills? Fraser, Ltd. offers convenient evening classes. For your business needs, on-site training is available for class sizes of ten or more participants. Classes can be tailored to meet the needs of specific groups and individuals, and can be scheduled at any time that is convenient for you. Call (701) 232-3301 for class registration information or vist www. fraserltd.org. Briefs con’t on next pg

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news briefs The fourth quarter building permit report for Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and Dilworth areas is an insert in this issue. Briefs con’t from previous pg

Builder performance guidelines required in Minnesota As of Jan. 1, Minnesota builders must, by law, include a set of performance guidelines with the contract for customers. Guidelines are available at no cost to the HBA of F-M members through the Builders Association of Minnesota. BAM’s Building Performance Guidelines were put together by a task force made up of its members. Countless hours were dedicated to creating and refining this document to provide the best possible product for builders. Guidelines are available by contacting Rocky at (701) 232-5846 or rocky@ hbafm.com. To see the statute mandating the inclusion of building performance guidelines visit: www. revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=326B.809. HBA website advertising available! The HBA of F-M website, www.hbafm.com, has advertising opportunities for its members. There are various options to choose from to advertise your company to the membership as well. Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com for details and pricing.

Adopt-A-Student Challenge Adopt one of the HBA of F-M’s 2012 Herdina Academy students for the low price of $75. Adopting a student will help us defray the cost of the materials, registration fees, instructor fee and tools. Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com to contribute, and check out page 17 for a list of 2011 sponsors. Join a committee in 2012 Want to get more involved with your HBA of F-M? Contact Jennifer at (701) 232-5846 or jennifer@hbafm. com and find a committee today! EPA Lead Paint Renovation, Repair and Paint (RRP) Certification The HBA of F-M and the UND Environmental Training Institute will be holding an EPA Lead Paint Renovation, Repair and Paint (RRP) Certification class March 14. Class satisfies requirements for renovator training certification by the EPA. Call the HBA office at (701) 232-5846 for more information or to register.

Great advertising options still available starting at $1,250! Sponsorships are still available for the HBA of F-M’s Home & Garden Show Feb. 24-26 at the Fargodome. Sponsoring this event is a great way to get your company name in front of thousands of consumers and businesses through radio and television advertising. Our new Show Supporter sponsorship may be the perfect deal for you! For just $1,250 the sponsorship offers you the following opportunities with a total value of $2,250: • Get a 30-second segment in a video loop that runs prior to every main-stage seminar. This loop will also include 30-second segments for other sponsors. • Receive recognition as a Show Supporter Sponsor on signage at the main-stage seminar area. • Sponsor logo placed in the center spread of Show

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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 lives in Fergus Falls, Minn. and likes to spend time on the lake. • Has served on both the Home Builders Care Board and New Member Development and Retention committees. • His workplace is “electrifying”.

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.

Guide distributed by The Forum to 115,000 homes in Cass and Clay counties. • Booth will be highlighted (if one is purchased) and company name in the printed Show Guide distributed by The Forum. • Receive recognition as a Supporting Sponsor in the show program which is distributed at each event to consumers. (3,500 are distributed.) • Receive recognition as a Supporting Sponsor in the Plains Builder newsletter (Monthly circulation of approximately 1,000). • Receive Web link to your company’s website on the HBA of F-M’s Web page promoting the show at least one month prior to the show, during, and one month after the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show. It’s not too late! Contact Jenny now to secure your sponsorship at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com. More details on the Home & Garden show start on page 7.

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President’s Report Home Builders Care Build, flooding, N.D. Measure 2 top 2012 HBA priorities

The HBA of F-M board of directors started off the New Year by setting priorities at the January meeting. Terry Becker Much of what your Association does Terry Becker Construction, LLC remains consistent from year to year: Membership and public affairs always top the list, but the specific items addressed change each year. Something new on our priority list this year is a wonderful charitable endeavor: the Home Builders Care Build for Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity. Please see page 16 for a joint message from HBC President Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction and me. I would personally like to challenge each of you to help however you can; it is our first-ever build with Habitat, and we are focused on building excitement for the groundbreaking in June. Whether it is a monetary donation, allowing your employees to work on the project or donating materials, your participation is critical. We have an $80,000 fundraising goal. You can see our progress with the graphic shown on page 16. As a business owner, I have made a donation to the build and plan to donate labor and material as well. I encourage you to do the same for this great cause and the first-ever Home Builders Care Build!

Membership

Of course, membership remains a top concern for our HBA. While we hold one of the highest member retention rates in the country, we need to keep working hard to maintain it. The 2012 membership goal has been set for 50 new members and to maintain that high 91 percent retention rate.

Public Affairs

• Flooding continues to be the biggest issue facing this area, both the actual event of flooding in the spring, and the strain that the threat of flooding puts on consumer confidence. Your HBA will continue to support and work towards permanent flood protection for the metrowide area. • The Association has taken an active position to oppose Measure 2 which will be voted on in North Dakota June 12. We have already started organizing with other area and state groups to join in a group effort to get out the message and urge a “no” vote on the measure that would remove local budget control from cities and counties by eliminating property tax and shifting the financial burden to the state. • Your HBA will again take a proactive approach to the City Commission elections in June for seats in

Fargo and West Fargo. A series of Candidate Forums will be held prior to the election; stay tuned for more information on the candidates the HBA believes will make housing a priority. • Though 2012 is an off-year as far as the North Dakota state legislature, the HBA will work closely with the North Dakota Association of Builders to start researching and outlining legislative goals for 2013. • Through the Builders Association of Minnesota’s Builder Day on the Hill event, the HBA will also continue to support the legislative efforts of BAM by facilitating more staff and local member involvement and contact with local and state legislators, as well as federal offices (limited to the districts your HBA covers). • On a local level, the HBA will work closely with city officials in Dilworth, Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo to promote an environment which encourages home building. And as elections bring in new faces and new ideas, the HBA will build relationships and study new ways to partner with the city on ways to better our community.

Public Relations

• The HBA will continue to be an active partner in developing the city of Fargo’s new comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan will establish the vision for the future of Fargo; visit www.go2030.net for more.

PAC

• Fundraising for NDAB-PAC continues to be a critical piece of the Association’s advocacy efforts. In 2012, we hope to build on the efforts made over the last year using the Club 2012 donation level to retain those contributors from 2011 and increase the overall percentage of members contributing. • In addition to increasing the total number of contributors to PAC, the Association’s goal for 2012 in total dollars raised will, again, be to top the $20,000 amount.

HBC Charitable Arm

• Your HBA will continue to address getting more members involved in HBC to reach out to additional members and increase community awareness. • We will help build momentum on the fundraising initiative, Framework for the Future and build the number of participants that are Triple Players, while encouraging the Past Presidents Council to meet more often to pursue growth in the HBC Endowment Fund (fundraising for HBC). Please consider joining me in becoming a Triple Player! HBC is our industry’s charitable Foundation and it makes sense to give back!

These are our priorities and goals for 2012. Your HBA staff, committees and leadership also have many other tasks and initiatives from the strategic plan to continue building and growing this Association. Look for an update on those items coming soon!

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Home & Garden Show Do’s and Don’ts:

See Your Ad Here!

Do’s:

• Watch for body language signals. Be attentive to what prospective customers are really saying by watching their actions. • Use open-ended questions to get a customer involved. • Create an atmosphere to get the consumer talking. The more you get them to open up, the easier it will be for them to tell you their needs and wants.

Starting at only $250. Call Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com to reserve your spot now!

Sales Tip: Wear your name tag on the right side, instead of your left. When you greet a customer or shake hands with them, it will be easier for them to see your badge.

Don’ts:

• Start a conversation by saying “May I help you?” If you start off with that kind of a question, the consumer is only going to say, “Oh, we’re just looking.” Then what will you say? • Knock the competition. All this does is create mistrust with your customers. Knocking the competition actually backfires and hurts you more than it does the competition. • Block entry to your display booth with tables. When you do this, you create a barrier between you and your customer. • Stand in the middle of the display booth. It prevents customers from walking in to look at your product displays, literature and photos. • Use company and industry jargon and acronyms. These terms may be very common to people within the business, but are totally foreign to consumers. By using industry jargon, you could actually intimidate the customer, by making him or her feel inadequate. See more details on the 2012 Home & Garden Show on pg 8... Information by Jerry Rouleau, J. Rouleau & Associates, LLC: The premier New Home Sales Training, Public Relations & Marketing Consulting firm for the Housing Industry.

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51st Home & Garden Show brings two HGTV show hosts to the F-M area

Curb Appeal: The Block host and designer John Gidding and Dig In host and gardener William Moss by Alison Streyle, Events Coordinator

The 51st annual Red River Valley Home & Garden Show is coming up quickly and will feature not one, but TWO top-notch speakers. Consumers have the chance to attend seminars discussing topics on design, curb appeal and gardening. John Gidding and William Moss are both hosts of HGTV shows and have been helping homeowners for years. Attendees will take away great tips and ideas on how to spruce up their home’s curb appeal, garden in our troublesome climate and start a garden of any size. Spring won’t come soon enough as attendees will get ideas for projects as ding John Gid soon as weather permits! Gidding, host and designer on HGTV’s Curb Appeal: The Block, has experience in residential, commercial and landscape architecture as well as urban and graphic design. His first seminar will share behind-the-scenes dish from fan-favorite projects – from hidden obstacles, to money-saving tips and more! His second seminar will provide tips for improving a home’s curb appeal and include many of his tried-and-true tricks he’s seen and/or used over his years of experience. Moss, host and gardener on HGTV’s Dig In, has been coined the Gardener Boss for his indepth knowledge and sound advice. He uses his landscaping know-how to engage, educate and William M oss entertain audiences and has helped homeowners tackle landscape projects resulting in dramatic transformations. His first two-part seminar will leave you with tips and tricks for growing fruits and veggies, and knowledge on choosing the best plants and varieties for your area. His second seminar topic will split into two sessions where consumers will learn the top food and flower plants for container growing along with the tried-and-true techniques to make it a success. The Home & Garden Show runs Feb. 24-26 at the Fargodome. Contact Alison at (701) 232-5846 or alison@hbafm.com for information on exhibiting. For sponsorship details, contact Jenny Coupons and Happy Hour at (701) 232-5846 or Pick up the Feb. 19 issue of The Forum and jenny@hbafm.com. get a $1-off admission coupon in the show Accent Kitchen & Bath is the guide, or pick up the guide at Hornbacher’s show’s platinum sponsor, offering starting Feb. 20. The coupon will also be available online starting Feb. 20 at www. kitchen and bath seminars for hbafm.com. consumers. Features for children 2-For-1 Admission IS BACK! include The Home Depot’s Kids 3 – 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 Workshop and a professionally 9 – 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 managed playground for children 3 – 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 while parents shop. ($1-off admission coupon is not valid during this time.)

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Exhibitor list con’t on pg 33

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51st Annual 2012 Red River Valley Home & Garden Show Feb. 24-26, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ Fargodome

Platinum Sponsor:

*as of 1/20/2012

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Exhibitor Lounge Sponsor:

Beverage Sponsor:

Sponsorships still available!

Electronic Sponsor:

Contact Jenny now at (701) 2325846 or at jenny@hbafm.com.

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Red River Valley Home & Garden Show Seminars Main Stage Programs Fri., Feb. 24

Show Hours: 3 – 9 p.m.

2-For-1 Admission: 3 – 5 p.m.

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. “Behind the Scenes: Secrets from HGTV’s Curb Appeal: The Block,” John Gidding 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

“Tips for Improving Your Home’s Curb Appeal,” John Gidding

Sat., Feb.25

Show Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

2-For-1 Admission: 9 – 11 a.m.

9:30 – 11 a.m.

“Any Size, Anywhere Edible Gardens Part 1: Growing Tips & Techniques,” William Moss

12 – 1p.m.

“Behind the Scenes: Secrets from HGTV’s Curb Appeal: The Block,” John Gidding

2 – 3 p.m.

“Tips for Improving Your Home’s Curb Appeal,” John Gidding

4 – 5:30 p.m.

“Best Container Plants for Food & Flowers Part 1: Growing Tips & Techniques,” William Moss

Sun., Feb. 26

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Show Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 2-For-1 Admission: 3 – 5 p.m.

“Best Container Plants for Food & Flowers Part 2: Choosing Best Performing Plants,” William Moss “Any Size, Anywhere Edible Gardens Part 2: Selecting Best Plant Varieties,” William Moss

Mezzanine Level Programs Sat., Feb. 25

Show Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

11 a.m. – Noon

“Bathroom Trends for 2012,” Tom Spaeth & Kayla Benning, Accent Kitch & Bath

3 – 4 p.m.

“Kitchen Trends for 2012,” Mike Arnold & Kayla Benning, Accent Kitch & Bath

Sun., Feb. 26

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Kids Workshop sponsored by The Home Depot

Show Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Noon – 4 p.m. Kids Workshop sponsored by The Home Depot

1 – 2 p.m.

“Bathroom Trends for 2012,” Tom Spaeth & Kayla Benning, Accent Kitch & Bath

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

“Kitchen Trends for 2012,” Mike Arnold & Kayla Benning, Accent Kitch & Bath

Seminar Descriptions John Gidding:

Behind the Scenes: Secrets from HGTV’s Curb Appeal: The Block John Gidding, host and designer from HGTV's popular series Curb Appeal: The Block, will share behind the scenes dish from fan-favorite projects - from hidden obstacles, to money-saving tips and more. Tips for Improving Your Home’s Curb Appeal For three seasons, John Gidding has been guiding homeowners through projects that instantly increase curb appeal, and now he's sharing tried-and-true tricks and tips with guests of the show.

William Moss:

Any Size, Anywhere Edible Gardens Bring the taste of homegrown freshness to your gardening experience. Part 1: Join William Moss as he shares tips and techniques for growing nutritious fruits and veggies for you and your family. Part 2: Learn how to select the best plants and varieties for your area. Best Container Plants for Food & Flowers With proper plant selection and care, container gardens can provide both nutrition and ornament. Part 1: Moss will show tried-and-true techniques for success growing in containers. Part 2: Learn which plants perform best in containers.

Accent Kitchen & Bath:

Bathroom Trends for 2012 2012 will be a banner year for new, exciting products. Learn about today’s new barrier-free shower systems that look great and allow “aging in place” for the older population. Learn about endless ways to incorporate tile throughout the bathroom. This is a must-see seminar for anyone who is planning a new bathroom. Presenters Tom Spaeth and designer Kayla Benning have completed over 500 bathrooms in the FargoMoorhead area. They are here to share their ideas and expertise to help create your ideal space. Kitchen Trends for 2012 Accent will walk you through the latest products of 2012 for the kitchen. This includes appliances, cabinet layout, flooring, countertops, lighting, plumbing and more. This is perfect for the do-it-yourselfer, the remodeling contractor and new home builders. Everything is covered from products, to installation, to budgeting. Presenters Mike Arnold and designer Kayla Benning have teamed up to continue Accent’s line of custom cabinetry and millwork. Tough spaces and boring layouts are a thing of the past with the creativity and experience found at Accent. Arnold is a past president of the Home Builders Association of F-M. He was named “Builder of the Year” by both the HBA of F-M and North Dakota Association of Builders in 2005 and is an active supporter of the Remodelers Council.

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Public Issues Report of Area

Affairs

Protect Local Control in North Dakota Vote NO on Measure 2

by Rocky Schneider, Public Affairs Coordinator

On June 12, North Dakotans will be asked to vote on Measure 2. The measure would amend our state’s constitution by eliminating all property taxes and require the state legislature to, instead, fund local services through the use of other state tax revenue; sources include sales tax, individual and corporate income tax, oil and gas production and extraction tax, tobacco tax, lottery revenues, financial institutions’ taxes, and other state resources. The measure does not lay 3 Reasons to Vote NO on out specifics on how much Measure 2: will come from each of these other state revenue sources, • Decisions on funding for public schools, nor does it have any plan on law enforcement, fire protection, city which local priorities will streets, county roads, infrastructure continue and which will be improvements and all other local eliminated. services should be left to your elected This radical shift in local leaders. power away from the locally • One-size-fits-all government is elected city commissions, unrealistic and unfair because what may school boards, park boards work in Fargo may not work in Forman, and county commissions and what works in Watford City may not will cause citizens to lose meet the needs of West Fargo. their voice regarding local issues. North Dakota does • Though the vote is June 12, 2012, the not need a one-size-fits-all measure’s faulty wording would make government. it retroactive back to Jan. 1, 2012. This would create a chaotic period of fiscal The HBA has joined instability within the state. Visit www. with over 30 other state and keepitlocalnd.com for more information. local organizations to form a coalition called Keep It Local North Dakota. The coalition’s goal is to protect local control within the state and to defeat Measure 2 in June. If you are interested in hearing more about the measure or the coalition, please contact Rocky at rocky@hbafm.com or (701) 232-5846. There is a flyer enclosed in this issue of the Plains Builder. Please copy and distribute it to your employees, urging them to vote “no” this June.

PAC Spotlight: Terry Becker

Terry Becker, Terry Becker Construction, LLC, has been giving to the North Dakota Association of Builders Political Action Committee for the last three years and is currently a $1,000 Gold Key Contributor. Why do you contribute to the HBA’s political action committee (NDAB-PAC)? Terry Becker “I will admit, at first, I was pretty skeptical of PAC and Terry Becker Construction, LLC what its purpose was. The more I got involved in the HBA and the more I saw how the Association advocates for my industry, I began to realize how important it is to donate to PAC. Our voice, as an industry, is strongest when we can all put them together and speak as one. Essentially, that is what PAC does and that is why I contribute.”

HBA releases year end permit report by Rocky Schneider, Public Affairs Coordinator

Though the flood event in 2011 was not as remarkable as in the two preceding years, last year saw the Red River rise above flood stage for over 140 days. With such a mild and snow-free fall and winter, it is easy to forget how wet the first eight months of the year was, and the dire effect it had on the local building community. “Weathering three years of intense flooding takes its toll, we have been fortunate to see the industry bounce back for the remainder of the year after the water recedes. We are hoping for a dryer future and getting back to a full and prosperous building season,” says HBA of F-M Executive Vice President Bryce Johnson. Total value of all construction activity in the F-M area saw an increase of $37 million dollars in 2011. Along with the increase in total construction value, Dilworth, Fargo and West Fargo all saw increases in single-family construction, though total housing starts for the F-M area fell by 14 percent. Multi-family construction also saw a large increase for a total of 839 units, up from 555 in 2010. This 50 percent increase can be attributed to several factors: prosperous universities and colleges, regional healthcare and national credit loosening slightly from a very tight 2010. See the enclosed building permit summary in this month’s Plains Builder. For a more detailed look at the permits, please contact Rocky at rocky@hbafm.com or (701) 2325846.

Why is NDAB-PAC important to your business? The government never stops working, so neither can we. Those of us that build homes for a living don’t always have a lot of extra time to follow what

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News from the North

Dakota Association of Builders

President’s Message

Nationally, single-family housing starts increased 4.4 percent in December to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 470,000, the best monthly number since May 2010 when the home buyer tax credit ended. Multifamily starts Eddy Mitzel (buildings with two or more units) fell NDAB President to 187,000 or down 20.4 percent. Multifamily construction exhibited a saw-toothed pattern for much of 2011 but still came in 55 percent better than 2010. The relatively positive end to 2011 for single-family construction did not overcome the poor start, and the year comes in at the worst since the early 1940s at 428,600 homes. The previous low was 2009 at 445,000. The lowest monthly rate on record remains January 2009 at 360,000. The significant improvement in multifamily throughout 2011 brings total housing starts for the year to 606,900, a 3.4 percent increase over 2010. Total housing starts three-month moving average has increased for eight months and that trend is expected to continue into 2012 for an annual rate of increase around 17 percent. The absolute levels of housing construction remain below half of normal and a true return to the underlying demographically driven demand for additional housing of about 1.7 million homes is still several years away. NAHB_HP_BW_Quarter_Vertical

“Keep it Local ND”: Oppose Measure 2

The “Keep it Local Dakota” campaign to oppose Measure 2 is off to a strong start. We believe that we should keep local government local. You should decide what’s best for your community. Doreen Riedman • Local governments know what is NDAB Executive Officer best for their residents. • Local governments – city councils, county commissions, school boards – are more accountable to the people. • Local officials can respond more effectively to the immediate needs of their constituents.

One-size-fits-all government does not work

• Measure 2 requires the Legislature to determine what is best for local governments. This is counter to political and regional reality: What works for West Fargo may not work for Williston. • Measure 2 would make the Legislature responsible for determining the funding for more than 2,000 political subdivisions. That’s not practical.

Measure 2 will likely require tax increases • To make up for the more than $800 million in lost annual revenue, legislators and local officials will almost have to raise taxes and fees to fill the gap. More information can be found at www.keepitlocalnd. com.

City Night March 22 • Radisson Hotel of Fargo More details on pg 19....

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. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (800) 627-8220.

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News from around the state...

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

Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association • (701) 222-2400 Roxy Jacobson, Executive Officer • www.bmhba.com • The Annual Banquet is Jan. 19 at the Seven Seas. We will be inducting our new 2012 Board of Directors and all the 2011 year-in-the-making awards.

Dickinson Area Builders Association • (701) 483-0044 Irene Schafer, Executive Officer • www.dickinsonareabuilders.com

• George Nodland was our guest speaker at the January GMM at the Eagles Club. We continue with legislative themes at our February GMM when Brian Kalk and Bette Grande will be our guest speakers. • Our March Membership Drive is coming together. • Our Home Show is sold out much earlier than usual. Dates of the show are Saturday and Sunday, April 14-15.

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

• Feb. 8 is our annual Contractor Education Day. It will be held at the Ramada Inn. • ACME Electric will host the Builders after Hours Feb. 23 at its store. • Our Home Design and Garden Show is March 23-25 at the Alerus Center.

NDAB Member Rebate Program

This exciting North Dakota Association of Builders program will actually put money back into your pocket! The country’s leading manufacturers pay rebates as their way of thanking our members for their product loyalty. You may already be using many of these products, so why not get paid a rebate for something you’re already doing? This program is just another example of how being a NDAB member helps your company be more profitable. Both builders and remodelers, no matter how large or small, qualify for the program and are encouraged to participate. Please note: This program is only available to current NDAB Members (HBA of F-M members are NDAB members).

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

• Vicky will be attending IBS from Feb. 7-10, so the Minot office will be closed during that week. • Northwest Contracting will host our February GMM Feb. 21 at its new office: 20th Ave SE. • 37th Annual Home & Garden Show is set for March 3-4 at the State Fair Center in Minot. • SRT will be hosting the March GMM on the 20th at its North Broadway location. • We have a Basement Insulation webinar scheduled for March 21 at the MAB conference room.

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

• The February GMM is Feb. 16 at the El Rancho. Our sponsor for the evening is Doug Lalim with the City of Williston – Building Dept. • We had a great turn out for our Radon Lunch and Learn. There were several great compliments about the class. • The Williston ABA elected new officers in January and Joel Feist installed our board and officers at our last GMM. Those elected to officer positions were: President, Rick Tofte; Vice President, Jeff Zarling; and Secretary/ Treasurer, Gordon Weyrauch. • The Home Show is starting to fill up, but we still have plenty of space available. It is set for March 30-31st at the Raymond Family Community Center. More information can be found on our website.

1. Register online (one time) at www.hbarebates.com/ndab. html. 2. Each quarter, submit the current rebate claim form including completed homes, remodeling projects and/or multi-family units. “We have been very happy with the program so far. The process to submit claims is very easy. If we have questions, NDAB responds very promptly. The rebate we received back was definitely worth the amount of time we spent applying. A lot of people should be able to take advantage of this program since there are numerous companies and products that offer rebates through NDAB.” - Suzie Rohde, assistant controller/ project manager at Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc.

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Association of Minnesota

Half the price & double the fun: Come to the BAM Convention Feb. 24

From the awards and keynote speaker, to the food and the band, if you’ve been to the Convention, you know it’s the year’s biggest event. If you haven’t been, what are you waiting for? The theme is Mardi Gras and the celebration is about to begin.

some of the most gifted musicians in the Twin Cities area. They’re fun and talented individuals with a wide array of experience and backgrounds in all types of music including classic, current and country rock. Check out a video of the band at www.bamn.org/convention/special.html.

Wall of wine

Convention rates have been cut in half this year, so there’s no excuse! A full-day Convention registration is $90 and a half-day is $50. The half-day registration includes one hour of hospitality suites, cocktail reception BAM-PAC silent auction, wine wall, awards dinner, band and dance. The registration deadline is Feb. 20. Get registered today at www.bamn.org/convention.

One hundred bottles of wine form a formidable force of nature, but in the end, four lucky people will split the spoils and walk away with a 25-bottle variety pack! Tickets are $10 each. Not only do you have excellent odds of winning, this fundraiser benefits the Builders’ Association Political Action Committee and is always a fantastic showpiece. Donate a bottle of wine. You can drop off a bottle at the BAM office anytime or bring a bottle or two to the convention with you. If you plan on donating a bottle of wine please email Jenae Palewicz at jenaep@bamn.org with your full name, company name and number of bottles you plan on donating.

Meet, learn and kick up your heels

Donate a prize, get company recognition

Reduced rates

The heart of the BAM Convention is in the hospitality suites, awards dinner and rockin’ live band. Don’t believe us? Check out pictures from the last two Conventions on BAM’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ BuildersAssociationOfMinnesota and you’ll see just how much fun you’ll have when you join us Feb. 24. The band this year is So Big, a five-piece group with

If you’re not already sponsoring the BAM Convention, here’s another opportunity to get your company recognized. Donate a prize for the BAM/BATC Casino night or the BAM-PAC Silent Auction. Past prizes have included sporting event tickets, hotel stays, gift certificates, wine baskets, homemade jewelry and iPods. Contact Jenae if you plan to donate an item or two at jenaep@bamn.org. The BAM Convention brings together the statewide home building industry to meet, learn and celebrate. Get registered today at www.bamn.org/convention. See you Feb. 24 in Minneapolis!

Power Limited Technician

Continuing Education

March 9, 2012 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Class fulfills 8 hours of CODE!

Skills & Technology Training Center 1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo

2012 Topics This 8 hour session covers: • Understanding Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 Remote-Control, Signaling and Power Limited Circuits • Communications Systems • Wiring Methods • Minnesota Requirements for PLTs and Basic Electrical Theory Review

HBA of F-M member cost: $75 Non-member cost: $100 Register online at www.hbafm.com or contact Kirsten at (701) 232-5846 or kirsten@hbafm.com

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News from the National

Association of Home Builders

Fargo makes list of improving housing markets

The number of housing markets showing measurable improvement nearly doubled in January with the addition of 40 new metros to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), released Jan. 9, 2012. The IMI now boasts 76 improving markets, up from 41 in December, with 31 states and the District of Columbia represented by at least one entry. The index identifies metropolitan areas that have shown improvement from their respective troughs in housing permits, employment and house prices for at least six consecutive months. New entrants to the list in January include Fargo. “The fact that the list of improving housing markets nearly doubled this month shows that a significant, positive trend is developing, and is even more relevant when you consider the expanding geographic distribution of the list – which now includes 31 states and the District of Columbia,” noted NAHB Chairman Bob Nielsen, a home builder from Reno, Nev. “This trend could be even stronger if not for the numerous impediments that continue to slow a housing and economic recovery, including overly restrictive lending policies and the growing inventory of distressed properties in certain markets.” “While relatively small metropolitan areas continue to dominate the list of improving housing markets, it’s important to note that several major metros in diverse parts of the country have now joined the field as well – including such metros as Dallas, Denver, Honolulu, Indianapolis, Nashville and Philadelphia,” added NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “This is an encouraging sign that gradually strengthening economic conditions are starting to

take hold across a broader swath of America.” “The substantial gain in the number of improving housing markets in January shows that more consumers are looking favorably at a home purchase in light of today’s historically low interest rates and attractive prices, particularly in areas where job growth has picked up,” added Kurt Pfotenhauer, vice chairman of First American Title Insurance Company. The IMI is designed to track housing markets throughout the country that are showing signs of improving economic health. The index measures three sets of independent monthly data to get a mark on the top improving Metropolitan Statistical Areas. The three indicators that are analyzed are employment growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, house price appreciation from Freddie Mac, and single-family housing permit growth from the U.S. Census Bureau. NAHB uses the latest available data from these sources to generate a list of improving markets. A metropolitan area must see improvement in all three areas for at least six months following their respective troughs before being included on the improving markets list. Only five metropolitan areas dropped from the NAHB/ First American Improving Markets Index in January. These included Anchorage, Alaska; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Canton, Ohio; Scranton, Pa.; and Charleston, W. Va. A complete list of all 76 metropolitan areas currently on the IMI is available at: www.nahb.org/imi.

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government is or isn’t doing. Having a strong PAC and a strong advocacy program is one of the main reasons I belong to the HBA and is why I continue to gladly give my yearly donation to PAC.” What is the most important benefit from having a Political Action Committee? “The successes that our Association has seen on national, state and local levels have not only convinced me of the importance of giving to PAC, but on a day-today basis, just knowing someone is out there looking out for my well-being in an arena that, as a builder, I don’t have the time or expertise needed is a comfort to me and to my business.” For more information about the North Dakota Association of Builders Political Action Committee, or to make a contribution, contact Rocky at (701) 232-5846 or rocky@hbafm.com

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www.RIGELS.com

609 Main Avenue • Moorhead, MN 218.233.6104

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HBA, HBC presidents urge member support for Home Builders Care Build for Habitat From Terry Becker, Terry Becker Construction, LLC, and Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction

Dave: In November, we announced exciting news that your HBA of F-M, Home Builders Care Foundation and Remodelers Council are joining forces to build our first-ever home with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity. We plan to break ground in June 2012. The home will be built on an infill lot at 902 27th St. N. in Fargo. Habitat hopes to have finalized building plans by early February so we can start lining up products and materials for the home. Terry: In addition to donations of materials and labor, we need to raise $80,000! I issued a challenge in my President’s Message this month and at the January General Membership Meeting. Check it out on page 6. Dave: On a personal note, Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity is near to both of our hearts. Terry acted as the general contractor to build a single-family home in 2005 that was sold as a fundraiser for Habitat and HBC; it was called the Home Builders Care for Habitat Project. Terry: Dave is deeply involved with the Tour de Habitat fundraising stationary bike race, serving on the committee that plans the event, and has helped with several Habitat builds over the years. This is, hands-down, a wonderful organization that strives to build simple, decent and affordable homes in partnership with families in Cass and Clay counties. Families go through a selection process and put “sweat equity” into their homes. Founded in 1991, LAHFH has partnered with 40 families to build homes they now can call their own. Dave: This is the first time your HBA and HBC have teamed up to build an actual Habitat home for a deserving family in our community. We hope our members and supporters are excited to pitch in and lend a hand. Remember, Habitat homes are modest, so the materials used in construction and furnishing need to reflect that. Terry: There are several ways you can help: • Give a donation! This includes funds for a detached two-stall garage to be built with the home. Please send donations to Home Builders Care Foundation and designate them for the Habitat build. HBC is a charity and all donations are tax deductible. You will be supporting your Foundation, its Framework for the Future vision… and, of course, Habitat! • Participate in the Tour de Habitat bike race each March that raises funds for Habitat for Humanity. You can designate the funds raised by your team for our Home Builders Care for Habitat Build. Visit www. lakeagassizhabitat.org for more details or contact the HBA. • Plan for in-kind donations of materials and labor. We will know more about exact needs when the home plans are finalized, but if you are interested, feel free to let us know. Thank you in advance for your support of this exciting community endeavor! If you can help, contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846 or info@hbafm.com.

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Stella Stormwater EPA Storm Water Enthusiast

Eyeing new rulemaking, EPA seeks public data on construction storm water discharges

Jan.16, 2012 - With only limited data to support setting numeric effluent limitations for the construction industry in its future rulemaking, the Environmental Protection Agency is seeking additional data on the effectiveness of various technical approaches to controlling the turbidity - or amount of sediment - in storm water discharges from construction sites. In a notice published in the Federal Register on Jan. 3, the EPA is also seeking information on storm water collection protocols, cold weather considerations and the ability of small building sites to meet numeric standards. Comments from the public are being accepted until March 5. The National Association of Home Builders will be submitting comments on the challenges of developing numeric effluent limits and will critique any data the EPA provides as the basis for a rulemaking. The agency published a final rule in December 2009 requiring non-numeric best management practices for all construction sites and applying a numeric effluent limitation of 280 NTUs (nephelometric turbidity units) on sites over 10 acres. As the result of a legal challenge by NAHB, the EPA was stopped from imposing the numeric portion of the rule. States are no longer required to incorporate the numeric turbidity limitation and storm water monitoring requirements. However, the remainder of the regulation is still in effect and must be incorporated into newly issued state permits. The non numeric requirements include implementing erosion and sediment controls, stabilizing soils and managing dewatering activities (temporarily removing ground or surface water from the site to provide dry conditions for construction). More information on this issue is available on the EPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, or contact Ty Asfaw at NAHB at (800) 368-5242 ext. 8124.

Adopt-A-Student Challenge

Now is your opportunity to support students who are interested in the construction industry. Adopt one of our 2012 Herdina Academy students for the low price of $75. Adopting a student will help us defray the cost of the materials, instructor fee and tools. It allows us to keep the registration fees low for students to attend. Thank you 2011 Herdina Academy Adopt-AStudent sponsors who have helped us keep this essential program going. Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm. com to contribute.

2011 Herdina Academy Adopt-A-Student Sponsors Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction Terry Becker, Terry Becker Construction, LLC George Blank, Structural Materials Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Const., Inc. Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Ryan Hoss, Baker Nursery Gardens Jerry & Jackie Migler Moorhead Community & Technical College Foundation Roers Construction and Development Inc. Jeff Swenson, Twin City Garage Door, Inc. John Vastag Mark Wentz, Red River Electric, Inc.â&#x20AC;&#x201A;

Booth space is available!

Alison at (701) 232-5846 or alison@hbafm.com.

Show dates: Feb. 24-26, 2012 Fargodome

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Builders: Parade of Homes entry deadline is March 1

If you are planning to participate in the 52nd Spring Parade of Homes April 28 – May 6, be sure to get new model homes ready now! The HBA of F-M is working with BuilderFusion again to produce a high-quality publication. The success of the Parade depends on your support!

Publication Highlights: Deadlines

• Registration packets have been mailed! All registration items are due March 1.

Classy look

• Full-color magazine. • High-gloss finish and UV coating on magazine cover to protect them from weather and keep them looking great. • Each home will receive a half page dedicated to a description. • 3-D color, computer-generated renderings with an optional floor plan. • Builders still have opportunities to proof their home description pages.

Technological advances, better maps

• All entries will be submitted via computer. • Clear and detailed Parade maps made to scale and easy to understand. • Builders can view maps in advance to make suggestions or corrections. • Online Web magazine allows consumers to browse homes, view maps and look for Builders. • Dedicated, interactive Parade website for the HBA’s Parade of Homes. • Personalized Web access for each home description. • Parade information stays active until the next Parade begins.

NEW FOR 2012!

Based on feedback from past Parade participants, the Parade of Homes Committee has eliminated judging on 2012 Spring Parade home entries. Its goal is to refocus the Parade’s efforts back to its origin: marketing Builders’ expertise along with promoting the quality and diversity of Builders in Fargo-Moorhead and its surrounding areas.

Parade of Homes Celebration:

Join us May 10 for a Parade of Homes Celebration at a NEW location: Ramada Plaza & Suites: 1635 42nd St. S., Fargo. The event will celebrate all the participating Builders and homes with a slide show of all the entries. Builders will also have the chance to win one of multiple cash drawings, a variety of door prizes, and more, during the evening’s events! Donations for door prizes are open to any HBA of F-M member. Included with Builders’ Parade of Homes entry are two registrations to the Parade of Homes Celebration. Builder must register if planning to attend. Reminders will be sent closer to the event date.

Great media campaign

• Radio, TV, print and other ads will promote the Parade, the publication and the Parade website. • Hornbacher’s will distribute the Parade magazine at all of its locations.

Parade rules

A home may be occupied by the builder provided it was completed after Jan. 1, 2011. Homes may be entered in four consecutive Parade of Homes after the home was completed. Any new home that has never been occupied by a consumer and was built after Sept. 1, 2010, may be entered in the Parade of Homes. ANY new home that has never been lived in by a consumer AND is less than two years old is eligible for the 2012 Spring Parade. • Builders must include their contractor’s license with the Parade registration. • Builders only must sign the paperwork to submit home entries for the parade. • Builders must submit full-color renderings of each home model. If the builder does not have access to these services, BuilderFusion can assist in creating a full-color rendering at a fee of $300 per model. • No late entries will be accepted and no late fees will be assessed. • Only completed homes may be open during the Parade.

Check out examples of previous Parade websites!

• See www.northdakotabuild.com and click on samples of the 2011 Fall Parade of Homes website.

Look what you get for your entry fee!

• $750 plus refundable $105 sign deposit. • $650 for each additional home plus $105 sign deposit.

What you get in return:

• Half-page color ad in glossy magazine - 7,500 copies printed and distributed. • Home listing that goes into the Sunday issue of The Forum. • Radio ads running prior to and during event. • TV ads running before and during event. • Parade of Homes website listing each home including rendering, price and description. • Online magazine you can email to your customers. • Forum banner ad online at www.inforum.com. • Ads placed in The Forum, Area Woman and Inspired Home magazine promoting the event prior to the date. • Hundreds of consumers entering your homes in a nine-day event.

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Compare to other ad options:

• You place a half-page color ad in a local glossy magazine - at least $1,000+. • Insert into the Sunday edition of The Forum - $3,500+. • Radio ads promoting an open house - $3,000+ (not including production, voicing, etc). • Television ads promoting an open house - $5,000+ (not including production, voicing, actors, etc.). • Individual website promoting your home listing - $hundreds • Magazine you can email to your clients - $hundreds. • Forum banner ad online $2,700+. • Placing ads in all local magazines and newspaper – at least $2,500. • Your own open house might result in a handful of customers...

Congratulations to Eid-Co Homes! For returning the 2011 Fall Parade of Homes survey they were drawn to receive $200 off one 2011 Spring Parade of Homes entry!

February

City Night welcomes mayors March 22

Don’t miss this opportunity to find out what Dilworth, Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo’s mayors are focused on. Other city officials will be invited so this is your chance to express your concerns on current issues affecting you and your industry!

Highlights:

HBC Foundation update Introduction of mayors

Menu:

Dinner rolls Salad Basil-seared chicken breast Garlic mashed potatoes

Thank you

sponsor!

Details:

March 22 Radisson Hotel of Fargo Pre-registered: $23 Walk-ins: $25 Register by 4 p.m. March 21 Register online at www.hbafm.com by clicking on “Calendar,” then March General Membership Meeting, call (701) 232-5846 or email info@hbafm.com.

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HBA of F-M General

Membership Meetings

New Year Celebration & Installation

Thank You!

January

Meeting Sponsor

by Alison Streyle, Events Coordinator

The HBA of F-M started the New Year off by installing its 2012 board of directors and president at the Jan. 5 GMM. 2012 North Dakota Association of Builders President Eddy Mitzel, Mitzel Builders, attended the meeting and performed the installation. The Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation also installed its board of trustees and president during the meeting. Your Association is excited for what is to come this year and is proud of those who are representing the Association and its Foundation. Top: Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes, passes the gavel to 2012 HBA president Terry Becker, Terry Becker The Home Builders Construction, LLC. Above: 2012 NDAB President Eddy Care Build for Habitat for Mitzel, Mitzel Buildings, Inc. (Mandan), installs the 2012 Humanity is coming up this HBA board of directors summer and Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction, and Monica Hart, Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc., graciously volunteered their skills to show attendees an easy way to help support the build and raise money. They rode stationary bikes at the meeting to help promote the upcoming Tour de Habitat stationary bike race March 3 at Courts Plus. This event raises money that can directly benefit the Home Builders Care Build. A total of $133 was donated by those in attendance. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like more information on Tour de Habitat visit www. lakeagassizhabitat.org or contact Rocky at (701) 232-5846 or rocky@hbafm.com. Thank you to meeting sponsor Chase Realty. Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc., was the lucky winner of the sponsorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $50 Above: Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction, and gift card to Scheels.

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

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 State Bank & Trust

Monica Hart, Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc., ride stationary bikes at the GMM to promote Tour de Habitat.

Above: 2011 HBA president Tyrone Leslie installs Dave Anderson as the 2012 HBC President. Right: The 2012 HBC board of trustees are installed by Leslie during the meeting.

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Hart wins 2011 ‘Extra Mile Award’ by Alison Streyle, Events Coordinator

The HBA of F-M staff awarded its Extra Mile Award to Monica Hart, owner of Monica HBA Executive Vice President Bryce Hart Interior Design, Johnson presents Monica Hart, Monica Inc., at its General Hart Interior Designs, Inc., with the Extra Mile Award at the Jan. GMM. Membership Meeting in January. Hart has been active with the Association for six years through employment at HBA member companies. She became a member under her own company in 2008. She put countless efforts into the 2011 Parade of Homes and has been on the Parade of Homes committee for five years and is also a past chair. Her involvement on the committee included helping coordinate the judging process, recruiting volunteer judges along with organizing the judges’ briefing and driving them to Parade home entries. She is also a regular attendee at General Membership Meetings and is a GMM tabletop sponsor. Hart is a past Fall Home Show exhibitor and a past Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades supporter. Away from the HBA, she is a member of the North Dakota Interior Designers group, a current officer of the Great Plains Toastmasters Club, on the Habitat for Humanity Lake Agassiz Tour de Habitat committee and a scripture reader and communion sever at her church. Flat Concrete Work

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the Association. Every two months, the staff chooses a “Member of the Month” to be featured in the Plains Builder. The “Extra Mile Award” winner is then chosen from these candidates at the end of the year. Those named “Member of the Month” show dedication to the HBA by doing all or most of the following: 1. Volunteering to work behind the scenes to make events/activities better. 2. Consistently supporting HBA events by sponsoring or attending. 3. Promoting the HBA to non-members in a favorable light. 4. Being open to additional tasks and are willing to answer staff questions and offer guidance.

5. Active in committee or board work for the Association. Others, besides Hart, that were named “Member of the Month” in 2011 and were in the running for the Extra Mile award include: Gary Grandbois, Granites Unlimited Kevin Gustman, Twin City Garage Door, Inc. John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. Diana Stead, Stone Holding Company Robin Swanson, Superior Insurance

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Feb. GMM “Chilly Cook-Off”

The HBA of F-M’s 3rd Annual “Chilly” Cook-Off is Feb. 9 at Fabricators Unlimited in downtown Fargo (806 NP Ave. N., Fargo). This event is entirely a social networking event with a little competition included. This is a fun-“filled” event and you won’t be leaving hungry. If you do, it’s your own fault!

Want to enter a chili? It’s only $20!

We want to taste your top-secret, award-winning chili and give you a chance to win the People’s Choice award! The winner will receive a grand prize valued at over $100 on behalf of the event sponsor, Fabricators Unlimited. What a great reason to invite your co-workers to join us! Please read the rules and guidelines to the right before filling out the registration form included as an insert in this issue. Costs are listed below. Contact Alison at (701) 232-5846 or alison@hbafm.com with any questions.

Want to be a taste-tester? Only $12 and includes two free drink tickets!

If you don’t consider yourself chef-quality, we still want you to taste! Join fellow members as the taste-testers who are also the judges. Taste all the chilis and enter your favorites to win the People’s Choice award. Taste-tester cost: $12 pre-registered; $20 walk-ins Register your chili entry by 4 p.m. Feb. 7. Sign up online at www.hbafm.com. Click on “Calendar,” then Feb. GMM to register or call (701) 232-5846, email info@hbafm.com or fax (701) 280-1108.

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Thank you sponsor:

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Rules and Guidelines

Teams may only consist of three individuals. Only one recipe per team. Chili must be homemade (from scratch), prepared off-site and brought to venue in a crock pot or roaster! Please, no chili mixes or mixes with pre-measured spices. Sanitary preparation is appreciated. Team must bring own electrical cord. 4. Chili must be ready to be served at 5 p.m. Teams can arrive at 4 p.m. to set up. 5. Entrants are encouraged to create a unique name for their chili! 6. Bowls, spoons, ladles, napkins, all the fixin’s (sour cream, onions, cheese, crackers, chips), punch and dessert will be provided by the HBA. 7. All attendees will receive two free drink tickets. You may also bring your own beverage, but no glass please! 8. All attendees will be provided with judging criteria and will be allowed to vote for the People’s Choice award. 9. Dress is very casual – blue jeans and baseball caps allowed. 10. Contact Alison at (701) 232-5846 or alison@hbafm.com by Feb. 7 to enter your chili and teammates. FINAL RULE: All teams MUST PROMISE TO HAVE FUN, enjoy some friendly competition and eat as much food as possible!

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and Associate Member Feature

Mathison’s

FM Home & Patio

by Kirsten Rosenow, Communication & Office Coordinator

Experience, growth keeps company at forefront since 1958 After 50 years in business, Mathison’s knows what it takes to stay on top of new technology and make customers’ ideas come to life. Founded in Fargo in 1958, Mathison’s Express Press Graphics Don Mathison building, located at 1213 NP Ave., Fargo. started Mathison’s Drafting Supply. Initially focusing on the sale of drafting and blueprinting supplies and services for architects and engineers, the company soon evolved to serve surveyors, graphic arts and fine artists. In 2006, Mathison’s bought Express Press Graphics, expanding the services provided. “We have really emphasized bringing in new dynamic document technologies for the construction industry,” says Marilyn Anstett, vice president of Mathison’s. One example is the large touch-screen machine builders and architects can use to easily manipulate different rooms of a blueprint. Mathison’s also boasts that two of its employees are certified by The Construction Thomas Tweten CSI, CDT, and Mark Specifications Walker at the iPlan Table. The iPlan Table allows builders to look at plans Institute as or three-dimensional designs at scale construction document without having to print a hard copy. technologists. But Anstett and her team are able to also offer a wide array of services ranging from business cards, signs, banners, exhibit displays and finishing services, like laminating, mounting and custom cutting and framing. “I like the diversity of our product offering and I like that we are able to provide so many different services to so many different industries,” says Anstett. Like all industries, challenges arise daily. Mathison’s has been working to make information management easier for customers and are members of the Reprographics Services Association, which allows them to be a part of the development of powerful document management tools. “We do much more than just blueprint and can provide dynamic solutions for architects, project owners and contractors,” says Anstett. Even with all the changes and challenges in the industry, Mathison’s con’t on pg 26

Quality products are backed by years of experience, satisfaction

Since 2004, FM Home & Patio has been serving the Fargo-Moorhead area, constructing over 1,500 decks to date. Josh Amundson, president of FM Home & Patio, has been building decks Josh Amundson, FM Home & Patio, since 1992, learning incorporated the company in 2003 and the trade from his has constructed over 1,500 decks. father’s own deck construction company. Amundson and his brother Shane began their own company, Dakota Decks, after their father’s dissolved. They successfully served the F-M area until they moved to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area in 2001. When Amundson moved back to Fargo in 2003, he incorporated the company as FM Home & Patio. FM Home & Patio’s many years of experience has not only allowed it to expand the list of services to include things like remodeling and basement finishing and refinishing, but it is able to offer quality assurance to its customers. “We are one of very few companies that will not take final payment until we are certain that our customers are 100 percent happy with the product we have provided,” says Amundson. His knowledge and expertise has given him the ability and opportunity to keep overhead and labor costs down and deliver a quality product in a timely manner. As the decking industry changes, Amundson sees exciting opportunities and challenges ahead. “With the low-maintenance decking becoming more and more common to the new homeowner, there are many new products coming out each year,” says Amundson. New decking and railing systems can improve existing products, but like many outdoor products, Amundson reminds people to remember that weather can always wear on a product, and it can happen differently depending on the area of the country you’re located. “This is an industry where you need to flow with the punches. If the decking sales get slow, we change our direction and efforts to another aspect,” says Amundson. Being flexible in business, allows FM Home & Patio to survive in a tough economy. For Amundson, it’s about knowing where the demand is, and directing your attention that way. Even with the wear that weather can bring, for Amundson, the outdoors is also what he likes most about

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HBA of F-M Industry

Spotlight

Indigo Signworks, Inc. • Tom Nelson

1622 Main Ave • Fargo, ND 58103 • (701) 297-9696 www.indigosignworks.com What is your company’s focus? “Indigo Signworks is a full service sign company that can do design, fabrication, installalation and provide all your signage needs, from vinyl graphics for vehicles to freestanding signs. Indigo Signworks, Inc.’s mission is to provide excellent customer service in every form of communication with our customer, from the very first sale to the necessary service work. Indigo Signworks, Inc. has unmatched experience in providing the most costTom Nelson Indigo Singworks, effective on-premise advertising solutions available. We Inc. have the largest staff of any sign company in the area, with headquarters in Fargo and offices in Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot and Alexandria, Minn. Our products are fabricated in Fargo and our installation and maintenance crews cover the upper Midwest states including North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and eastern Montana.” What is the latest trend in your business/industry? “The latest trend is green LED (light emitting diodes) technology over more traditional incandescent types of bulbs, which provides our clients with environmentally friendly products that meet today’s new building standards. In some areas these standards have become officially part of the codes and are mandated. In others we are finding innovative builders and customers that are demanding this technology be an option for their new construction or remodeling project.” What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the industry today and how are you dealing with it? “Like most of us in the construction-type industries, the changes in the economy have made us all think smarter and harder on how we run our businesses. With that said, many of us know how truly lucky we are to live in this part of the country, where the economy has been more solid than most and it appears it will continue to stay that way. With that said, our most pressing challenge is to find new and emerging market opportunities to keep ourselves in and ahead of the customer demands in a more high-tech world. It is a balance to keep ourselves on our game, to provide all the products and services we have become known to provide to our clients, and then keeping ourselves informed on the newest products and services our clients will need from us. This balance is a good thing, as it keeps us rooted in providing a very solid base of products to our clients, but many of them have come to rely on us to show them what is up-andcoming. Change, is just part of staying viable in today business climate.”

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The HBA thanks members who are involved with this industry

Advertising, Signange & Media; Printing; Computers; Office Equipment & Supplies Advanced Engraving, Inc. Danielson & Associates, Inc. Epic Solutions, Inc. FM Printing & Office Supply Hannaher’s, Inc. Indigo Signworks, Inc. Knight Printing Mathison’s Media Link Multiple Media Consultants, Inc. Nelson Outdoor Advertising NetWork Center, Inc. Newman Signs Personal Touch Embroidery & Marketing, Inc. S & S Promotional Group, Inc. The Forum The Real Estate Book Tri-City Publications Valley Printing Inc.

News from the

HBA of F-M Remodelers Council

Meet Your Remodelers Council Chairman: 2012 Remodelers Council Dan Beecher, Foam DR’s LLC by Kirsten Rosenow, Communication & Office Coordinator

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 Jauss Construction Inc. 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.

In his third year as a member of the Remodelers Council, Dan Beecher, Foam DR’s LLC, is now making his debut as the 2012 Remodelers Council Chairman. Through the Council, Beecher is able to work with members of the HBA of F-M to help others through service projects. He is looking forward to the year ahead, especially considering what is in store for this summer. “The Home Builders Care Build for Habitat for Humanity will be our big event this summer. In fact, it’s already started with fundraising and Fun Facts About Dan: we’re looking for $80,000 in cash and donations,” says Beecher. Favorite service provided by The Council is also devoted to the HBA/NDAB/NAHB: The networking amongst peers. helping those in the community who need assistance, and it happens to What you never knew be Beecher’s favorite part of being about me: i was in restaurant involved. management for six years before I got into “It’s a good group of people, and it construction. really feels good to help others when we do our service projects like the ramp Favorite vacation spot: builds or the RENEW Home,” says DisneyWorld. Beecher. Favorite TV program: NCIS and Beecher first got started with the Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. Council to help promote the remodeling Last book you read: The Story industry, and slowly, it has become a larger portion of business for Foam DR’s LLC. “More people are turning to remodeling projects in this economy and it’s nice to have a solid group of professionals who can offer good, sound advice and quality work to help this segment of the population,” says Beecher. With a slow economy, many homeowners are hoping to take the plunge into do-it-yourself projects, but for those who can’t, Beecher hopes that the Council will be able to provide that service. Foam DR’s LLC has been a member of the HBA since 1991. If you can’t find Beecher at work, he’s probably cooking up a fantastic meal or spending time with his family and five dogs. For more information on the Remodelers Council or to donate to the Home Builders Care Build for Habitat for Humanity project, contact the HBA office at (701) 232-5846. Mathison’s con’t from pg 24

Anstett still enjoys working with her staff everyday to help customers with their needs, and encourages those starting out in the industry to do the same. “Surround yourself by an excellent and dedicated staff. Changes occur in every industry so stay in front of them in order to keep your business relevant. Be flexible and be patient,” says Anstett.

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“Dave works with students at the Academy and talks to them about owning a home building business. Dave also volunteers at the Expo and helps students use power tools,” says Erickson. But Anderson’s commitment to the HBA and the community doesn’t end there. Anderson is an active member of the Remodelers Council and participates in by Kirsten Rosenow, the variety of ramp builds and projects. Communication & Office Coordinator “Dave is always willing to help with Dave Anderson’s the ramp builds and truly gives back to involvement with the HBA his community,” says Jennifer McKinney, of F-M is a showcase of over HBA membership coordinator. “He is so a decade of commitment and Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction, great to work with!” service to the Association and receives his award from Jenny Erickson, HBA The HBA staff chose Dave Anderson Fargo-Moorhead community. development & project coordinator, and Jennifer to be February’s member of the month Anderson, who owns Dave McKinney, HBA membership coordinator. (Look how because of his continued service to the tall they have grown!) Anderson Construction, HBA on a wide spectrum of committees joined the HBA in 1987 and and projects. became actively involved in 1997 with the Remodelers “Dave always steps up to volunteer when we need Council. This led to his participation in the first-ever ramp someone with his expertise!” says Erickson. build. The staff thanks Anderson for all his support and hard “I enjoyed the camaraderie and working together to work over the past years and looks forward to many more make a positive difference in the community,” hesays. to come! Anderson was installed in January as the 2012 Home Anderson enjoys playing guitar, reading, walking, Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation presiden. He biking, brewing his own beer, and spending time with his is a member of many committees including the Education family. Committee, HBC ScholarshipCommittee, the Home Builders Care Build for Habitat for Humanity task force Fun Facts About Dave: and is still an active member of the Remodelers Council. In 2011, Anderson also helped organize the first-ever Favorite Color: Blue telethon to raise funds for HBC and helped make it a huge Last trip I took: Hilton Head, S.C., for my niece’s success. wedding last August. “Dave has always been a very active member of the Hometown: Moorhead HBC board of trustees. This year, he plans on continuing the fundraising success that was started in 2011,” says Dream job: Professional musician Jenny Erickson, HBA development & project coordinator. The first thing I would do if I won the lottery: He also volunteers his time to the Herdina Academy for Donate to my favorite charities, give to family members the Construction Trades and exhibits at the Health Tech & and buy a boat and sail it to South America! Trades Career Expo.

Member of the Month: Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction

Back Your PAC Send a personal check for $20.12 to NDAB-PAC today! Make housing “one voice stronger,” and join Club 2012.

Questions? Contact Rocky at (701) 2325846 or rocky@hbafm.com.

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Builders Care Foundation

Support the Home Builders Care Build 2012 Home Builders Care for Habitat for Humanity As you read in my joint message with Terry Becker on page 16, we are Board of Trustees embarking on the Home Builders Care Build for Habitat for Humanity. We need

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) Stenerson Lumber Structural Materials, Inc. Casselton Lumber, Inc. Lavelle Company Kochmann Brothers Homes. Inc. ERIC ROKKE Rokke Construction

CASEY BECKERLEG CARL BLANK BRAD MORRIS ANDY NELSON BOB KOCHMANN

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.

the support of the entire membership, so make sure to consider what you can contribute to this project. Check out page 16 for more details on what is needed. The Tour De Habitat is one of the most fun ways we have to raise funds for Habitat Humanity and our Home Builders Care Build. The Tour de Habitat is a stationary bike race where teams of six compete while raising funds and riding a bike for 15-minute intervals. This year’s event will be 1 p.m., March 3 at Courts Plus. If you haven’t signed up to participate in the Tour de Habitat, you still have time to get going and raise funds. Teams can designate their funds raised to go toward the Home Builders Care Build. Check out teams already registered http://www.firstgiving. com/LAHFH/. Rocky and the Rockettes is the HBA Staff and my team is the Tireless Trekkers. We know of lots of teams that are starting up, like John Gunkelman’s team of past presidents, that are still in need of members. Feel free to join them or start a team of your own. You can register right on the First Giving site and get started fundraising. We hope to get lots of teams out to support our project!

Framework for the Future

Framework for the Future is HBC’s long-term fundraising initiative to build the endowment fund to maintain current giving, support additional projects and provide for endowment growth. The Home Builders Care Build fits nicely into this vision. You can donate to HBC and designate those funds to the Home Builders Care Build for Habitat. This way you support your Foundation, Habitat and our Framework for the Future goals!

NAHB student chapters present at IBS

Later this month, three of our local National Association of Home Builders student chapters will be competing in the Residential Construction Management Competition at the International Business Show in Orlando, Fla. These student groups have been working hard since September on a project that will be presented to a panel of judges during the show. This competition has 48 postsecondary schools competing and it is pretty amazing that three of the schools come from our area. If you are going to the International Builders Show, check out their presentations on Feb. 9-10.

Become a Triple Player in 2012

This year I encourage everyone to become a Triple Player. A Triple Player is someone who supports the HBA through their member dues, contributes at least $365 to NDAB PAC and donates at least $365 to HBC. This initiative was put in place to recognize those that support the different aspects of the Association and Foundation. See the list of those who have stepped up already on the next page and please consider joining this group of people.

Adopt-A-Student Challenge

Adopt one of our 2012 Herdina Academy students for the low price of $75. Adopting a student will help us defray the cost of the materials, instructor fee and tools and allows us to keep the registration fees low for students to attend. See a list of the 2011 Herdina Academy Adopt-A-Student sponsors who have helped us keep this essential program going on page 17. Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com to support students interested in the construction industry.

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Triple Player Spotlight: Toby Christensen by Kirsten Rosenow, Communication & Office Coordinator

Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Const., Inc., has been a Toby Christensen member of the HBA of F-M since 2003. Camrud-Foss Christensen has been an enthusiastic Concrete Const. supporter of Home Builders Care Inc. Foundation, and as a past president and strategic plan monitor, he is very dedicated to furthering the mission of the Foundation. Christensen has been a Triple Player since 2010, giving $365 to both the North Dakota Association of Builders Political Action Committee and HBC, and paying the HBA membership dues. “By giving to NDAB-PAC, our unified voice gets heard on the issues that affect our industry,” says Christensen. He also believes that when members come together, our voice is stronger and gets the message across to the representatives in government. Christensen has also been very involved with furthering the skill training and education HBC provides for students

in the industry. “I give to HBC because the Foundation supports worthy causes related to the home building industry such as those less fortunate when it comes to housing, and it supports local construction-related education programs and individuals enrolled in these programs through scholarships,” says Christensen. By exhibiting in the Health Tech & Trades Career Expo every year, students are able to experience what a job in the concrete industry could be like. Christensen also helps bring together numerous companies to represent careers in concrete and the building industry at the Expo “Christensen is a long-time supporter of the Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades and he works with students during the two-week course,” says Erickson.

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 Dan Lindquist Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.

Framework for the Future

Builders Club Members (Those who have pledged $500 per year for 5 years)

John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Dan Parrow, ISR Homes Rod Paseka, Hebron Brick Supply Red River Electric, Inc.

Gold Donors ($2000+):

Rod Paseka, Hebron Brick Supply

Silver Donors ($500 - $1,999):

Terry Becker, Terry Becker Construction, LLC Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr., Inc. Dietrich Homes Fargo Force Hockey Club Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, & Lighting Showroom John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Dan Parrow, ISR Homes Red River Electric, Inc. Simonson Lumber Stahl Architects and Builders

Bronze Donors ($1 - $499):

702 Communications Andrew Alsop, Acme Investment Company Stan Andvik, Andvik Enterprises Casey Anderson, Casey Construction

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Chuck Anderson, ARC Appraisals Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction Mike Anderson, Bierschbach Equipment & Supply Pete Anderson, Anderson Hardwood Floors LLC David Asplin, Asplin Excavating, Sand & Gravel, Inc. Brent Atkins, Minnkota Windows, Inc. Pat Bellmore, Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Terry Bladholm, Bladholm Brothers George Blank, Structural Materials, Inc. Gary Bloom, Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of the Red River Valley Tom Boyle, D & M Industries, Inc. Doug Bruer, Bruer Construction Greg Burchill, Enterprise Sales Company Kade Bussinger, Network Cabling Services, Inc. Mike Carlson, Dakota Exteriors Jason Carpenter, Carpco Inc. Hal Dickelman, D & U Construction, Inc. Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. David Dietz, Preference Personnel DMC Corporation Dan Doeden, Alerus Financial Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Jeff Ellenson, Ellenson Caulking, LLC Zac Fluto, Premium Decks Four Points Logistics Todd Funfar, DECKMASTERS Dallas Gjestvang, Dig Em, Inc. Mike Graff Aaron Greterman, Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead Hanson Bros., Inc. Monica Hart, Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc. Dennis Hegel, Brock White Co. Harlan Herberholz, Dream Homes LLC Alan Hochhalter, Building Concepts, Inc. Ryan Hoss, Baker Nursery Gardens Kirby Kassenborg, Kassenborg Construction, Inc. Knife River Materials Paul Krabbenhoft, Gateway Homes of Fargo-Moorhead, LLC Cindy Kummeth, Jeff’s Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, Inc. John Lien, GOLDMARK Property Management

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Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc. Shanna McArthur, Business Resource Group Inc. Chad Maloy, Gate City Bank Dave Meyer, Dave Meyer Construction Midwest Concrete Pumping LLC Moorhead Community & Technical College Foundation Jim Morken, North American Building Solutions LLC Brad Morris, Casselton Lumber, Inc. Todd Nankivel, Gate City Bank Paul Nelson, Nelson Homes, Inc. Ron Nelson Kelly Nystrom, Butler Machinery Company Chad Ohnstad, All Finish Concrete, Inc. Kris Olson, Professional Interiors Inc. Gary Ostrom, Ostrom’s Hardware, Inc. Bob Pearson, RE/MAX Realty 1 Chris Peterson Jason Plecity, Plecity Kowalski Construction, Inc. Nicole Plecity, Gate City Bank Greg Raun, Raun Technologies, Inc. Roers’ Construction and Development, Inc. Todd Rodeman, Gemstone Masonry Operating Company Inc. Eric Rokke, Rokke Construction Marcus Roman, Floor To Ceiling Carpet One Lynn Scheck, Armstrong Construction & Precast Products, Inc. Randy Schneibel, Designer Tops Inc. Rod Shafer, Arctic Audio Sig Olson & Sons Plastering, Inc. in memory of Don Engebretson Terry Skjerseth, Pifer Auction & Realty - Terry Skjerseth, Realtor John Sliper, Price-Rite Home Improvements, Inc. Brian Sperle, Sperle Masonry, Inc. Nancy Stotten, Border States Paving, Inc. Jeff Swenson, Twin City Garage Door John Vastag Lee Wegner, ABC Seamless Mark Wentz, Red River Electric, Inc. Charlie Zach, Zach Construction

his time for Christmas In April, now called Rebuilding Together, a non-profit group that organizes volunteers and raises money to provide free housing rehabilitation for low-income, By Krista Mund, elderly and Communications disabled Manager homeowners. Ron Barstad, John Barstad Gunkelman, Construction, was Dakota one of those people Construction who stood out from of Fargo, the crowd. Tall, Inc., met boisterous and Barstad in broad-shouldered, college when Barstad would they were walk into a room or fraternity onto a project with Barstad receives the 2002 Extra Mile Award from brothers at confidence and a President Paul Kochmann, Kochmann Brothers Sigma Alpha willingness to get Homes, Inc. Epsilon right to work. His Barstad smiles for a picture while helping at North Dakota State University. A few years ago, they fellow HBA of F-M to organize the Industry Garage Sale at the Fall Home Show. supervised a $1 million renovation of the fraternity house, members describe which Gunkelman describes as a project that brought them him as someone with a good heart who was willing to lend a hand for many community service projects over the years. closer together. In addition to the fraternity bond, they were both active in supporting the Remodelers Council The industry and the community service projects over the past 20 years. HBA suffered a great “I had a lot of great experiences with Ron. I loss with his passing on think he felt like those projects were a great way Dec. 15, 2012. to give back,” Gunkelman says. “The industry had Barstad joined the been good to us, so it was a way for him to return HBA in 1988. His the favor. He was always helping people, and I first involvement with know he was also very active in the Knights of the Association was Columbus and through his church helping them helping to construct its with projects as well.” new office building in Barstad was also very involved with organizing 1991. He was also a the HBA’s Industry Garage Sale that was held at founding member of the each year at the Fall Home Show up until a few Remodelers years ago. Donated items would be sold at garage Council sale prices with proceeds benefitting Home Builders which started Care Foundation. It took time to gather the products, set in 1990. them up and organize and price them, all in time for the In the late show’s opening. Barstad was always up for the challenge, 1990s, the even while preparing his own booth for the same show. Council Serving on the HBA board of directors from 1995expanded to 1997, Barstad also became a member of the Education community Committee during that time, and later served as chair. He service was given the “Extra Mile Award” by the HBA staff in projects 2002, which is a yearly award to honor an HBA member including who always seems to be going above and beyond for the constructing Association. handicapIn 2008-2009, Barstad volunteered a lot of time and accessible labor for the RENEW House, a 100-year-old home wheelchair Top: Barstad works on cutting lumber for a handicap completely renovated by the HBA, the Remodelers accessibility ramp. Above: Barstad works with fellow ramps Remodelers Council members on the “Women Council and Home Builders Care Foundation. for area Build” home constructed by Lake Agassiz Habitat for Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction, was homeowners Humanity. active with Barstad on many of the Council’s community in need. service projects and commented that he never really made a Barstad was a key volunteer in coordinating and helping to big deal out of it. Anderson thinks it was because he knew make several ramps happen. it was the right thing to do, and he simply enjoyed taking Also in the 1990s and early 2000s, Barstad volunteered

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NDSU Student Chapter feature

The National Association of Home Builders Student Chapter at North Dakota State University is one of the four chapters in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Nicholas Sterner is the current president and recently answered some questions about his school and chapter. Nicholas is a senior studying construction management. He is originally from Waconia, Minn. and has always been very mechanical- and technical-minded. Nicholas is currently working as a project management intern at Roers Construction and Development, Inc. He will graduate in May and looks forward to gaining experience in the industry. What do you like about your school and its program? “I like that it is an accredited program and that there is a great job-recruiting program.” What are some of your personal goals? “I would like to be a successful project manager and to be the ‘go-to guy’ of a company.” Who are the other officers of your student chapter? “Samantha Crow is the vice president, Laura Gerold is the treasurer, Dustin Lemke is the E & A representative, Eric Aeling is the mentor and Pete Kraemer is the secretary.”

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What are the goals of the student chapter this year? “The chapter would like to increase involvement from students. It would also like to be more involved with the local construction community.” What projects is the student chapter involved in this year? “We volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in the fall of 2011. Recently, we’ve has been busy preparing for the Residential Construction Management Competition at the International Builders Show. The competition preparation has been going well. We are new to participating in this competition but we are working well together and feel confident about our projects.” What HBA events has your club participated in? “We have attended GMMs, but I would like to see NDSU students get more involved with the HBA as it is beneficial to be involved in the industry in which we going to be a part of someday.” What is your favorite part of belonging to the student chapter? “My favorite pat of belonging to the NAHB student chapter is the learning experience.”

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Education Opportunities Unless otherwise noted in individual listings:

Classes are held at HBA of F-M, 1802 32nd Ave. S. in Fargo. Contact (701) 232-5846 or kirsten@hbafm.com to register.

February 13

Lunch & Learn “NDAB Energy Efficient Foundations: Cost Effective Ways to Insulate” • • •

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11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost: $10 (includes lunch) As of Jan. 1, 2011, the North Dakota State Building Code requires insulation on foundation walls. This lunch and learn will provide opportunities to learn more about cost-effective foundation insulating techniques that reduce energy loss and help control moisture problems. Learn more about: • Building science basics involving foundations • Proper moisture management • Managing risk while creating livable basements • Lessons learned from past mistakes • Specific insulating techniques. Education provided by NDAB, North Dakota State University Extension Service and the HBA of F-M. Registration required in advance ensuring adequate seating and lunches.

March 9

Minnesota Power Limited Technician Continuing Education • • • •

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Member cost: $75, Non-member: $100 (includes lunch). Skills & Technology Training Center, 1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo. Class fulfills eight hours of code and satisfies continuing education requirements for Minnesota. This class will cover understanding class 1, class 2 and class 3 remote-control, signaling and power limited circuits; communications systems; wiring methods; and Minnesota requirements for PLTs and basic electrical theory review. The seminar will be taught by Tim Pull, instructor at North Dakota State College of Science for 25 years in the electrical department. He holds a master electrician’s license for Minnesota and North Dakota. He has done more than 100 NEC classes through the outreach and customized training division of NDSCS.

March 14

EPA Lead Paint Renovation, Repair and Paint (RRP) Certification with the UND Environmental Training Institute • • •

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Member cost: $170, Non-member: $255. Cass County Electric Cooperative, 4100 32nd Ave. S., Fargo.

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Class satisfies requirements for renovator training certification by the EPA due April 22, 2010. Approved for 8 hours of Minnesota Contractor Continuing Education.

March 27

Lunch & Learn “Home Energy Score” • •

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost: $10 (includes lunch)

April 26

Lunch & Learn “Balancing Combustion Air Proper Air Exchange and New Energy Code” • •

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost: $10 (includes lunch)

Professionals with home building designations in the F-M area through National Association of Home Builders or North Dakota Association of Builders (as of 1/19/12)

Casey Anderson....Casey Construction............................... CGB Dave Anderson......Dave Anderson Construction.................CGP Eric Berg...............Eric Berg Construction, Inc................NDPB Jeff Boehm........... Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of the Lakes Area............ CAPS Mike Bullinger......Western Products, Inc.........................NDPB Jon Denny.............Western Products, Inc............................CGP Clay Dietrich.........Dietrich Homes, Inc.............................. CGB Jason Eid...............Eid-Co Buildings, Inc............... NDPB, CGP Kyle Eid................Eid-Co Buildings, Inc............................CGP Scott Fluge............Authentic Green Solutions.....................CGP Bob Footitt............Bob Footitt Construction, Inc.............NDPB Aaron Greterman..Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead....NDPB John Gunkelman...Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc..............NDPB, CGB, CGP, CGR Darrick Guthmiller.. Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.............................................. CGB Vern Hanson..........Hanson Bros., Inc................................NDPB Darin Hersch.........RHR Construction, Inc........................NDPB Bob Kochmann.....Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc............CGP Greg Krueger........Krueger Construction, Inc...................NDPB Tyrone Leslie........Heritage Homes..............NDPB, CGB, CGP Chris Lind.............Chris Lind Custom Homes......... CGB, CGP Dan Lindquist........Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc....................... NDPB, CGP Gary Orth..............Cornerstone Specialties, Inc...... NDPB, CGP Lute Simley...........Paula Rae Homes & Gardens, Inc.......NDPB Lee Wegner...........ABC Seamless....................................NDPB Mike Workman.....Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc................NDPB Charlie Zach..........Zach Construction...............................NDPB

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Sponsorships still available!

*as of 1/20/2012

Contact Jenny now at (701) 232-5846 or at jenny@hbafm.com. See page 8 for show details!

Exhibitor list con’t from pg 8 EZ Open Garage Door, Inc.......................... 1285 F. M. Water Systems, LLC - Kinetico.............. 410 Fabricators Supply......................................... 970 Fabricators Unlimited..................................... 980 Facelift Kitchen and Bath.................. C161, C163 Fargo Glass & Paint Company...................... 850 Fargo Imports..............................................C270 Fargo Tractor.................................................. 950 Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, & Lighting Showroom.. 685 First Class Mortgage..................................... 627 First International Bank & Trust...................C130 First Mortgage Service.................................. 646 Flags West / Pink Ink..................................... 630 Floor Mechanics............................................ 755 Floor To Ceiling Carpet One.......................... 725 FM Home & Patio.......................................... 620 Foltz Buildings............................................... 636 G&J Awning & Canvas Inc........................... 1086 Gate City Bank.............................................. 405 Gerard Metal Roofing.................................... 750 Grace Electric..............................................C456 Granite Transformations.............................. 1195 Great Plains Brokerage/Sanford Health Plan.900 Greenscape Companies Inc.......................... 125 Gutter Topper of ND, Inc................................ 787 Hankinson Community Development Corporation, Inc...........................................C344 Hanlon Construction....................................C460 Harmonious Architecture................................. L7 Hazelwood Flagpoles.................................... L47 Healing Arts Chiropractic.............................C311 Hebron Brick Supply....................................C290 Heritage Homes............................................ 960 High Plains Water........................................ 1000 HighPoint Homes.........................................C430 Hillsboro EDC.............................................. 1070 Homark Homes Inc......................................C487 Home & Hearth............................................ 1095 Home Depot................................................ 1190 Home Geothermal Systems.......................... 995 Home Heating, Plumbing............................... 895 Hot Springs Spas & Pool Tables 2................. L50 In The Shades............................................... L67 Innovative Basement Systems.................... 1100 Innovative Stone Design, LLC....................... 765 InSealation Solutions LLC............................. L13 Interior Affairs................................................ 450 Interstate Spray Foam................................... L60 Invisible Fence of Fargo...............................C555 Jack Chivers Realty....................................... 935 JD’s Salsa in Seconds.........................L96, C336 Jim’s Custom Egress Window Covers.........C540 Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc........................ 1045 JR Construction...........................................C520 Kensok’s Hardwood Floors, Inc..................... 920 Kitchen Solvers of Fargo............................... 760 Knoke Seamless Siding and Gutters............... L1 Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.................. 1187 Lake Agassiz Habitat For Humanity............C314 Lake Region Electric Cooperative............... 1175 Lakeland Log & Timberframe......................C497 Lakes Specialty Services............................C313 Lamperts Yards, Inc....................................... 740 Laney’s, Inc.................................................. 1240 Leisure Living Products, LLC.......................C348

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Lemke Home Improvements, Inc.................C195 Life Chiropractic Center...............................C114 Lindsay Ecowater Systems..........................C550 Lumber Liquidators........................................ 660 Luxury Bath of Fargo..................................... 110 M & E Sales...................................... C370, C365 Mark Enterprises, Inc................................... 1200 Marvin Windows & Doors............................ 1140 Mayville Portland EDC................................... 735 Merry Maids.................................................C440 Midnight Solutions Technologies.................C203 Midwest Fasteners.......................................C150 Midwest Grinding, Inc.................................... 767 Mill Creek Custom Cabinetry....................... 1075 Minnesota Dept. of Health...........................C250 Minnesota State Community and Technical College.......................................... 145 Minnesota Warehouse Furniture & Amish Gifts..C210 Minnkota Windows....................................... 1010 Monkey Bars Garage Storage.....................C515 Morton Buildings..........................................C340 My Pillow, Inc................................................. 769 NAI North Central........................................ 1065 Nectar of the Vine........................................ 1097 Nelson Window Company............................. 250 New Century Press.....................................C545 Newman Fence............................................. 885 Nichols Family Chiropractic.........................C485 Nodak Stores................................................. 240 Nor-Son, Inc................................................... 930 North Central Geothermal............................... L5 North Dakota One Call.................................. 400 Northern Turf Management, Inc..................... 210 Northland Truss Systems, Inc........................ 570 Norwex Enviro Products..............................C275 Oasis Plantscapes......................................... 297 Official Massage Pillow................................C267 Olson Awning & Canvas................................ 600 Olson Pools & Spas....................................... 220 Opp Construction / Patio World................... 1050 Outdoor Design & Living Guide...................C295 Overhead Door Co. of Fargo........................C373 Park Co. Realtors........................................... 720 Partylite Gifts...............................................C500 Paul Bunyan Tree Service............................. 790 Paula Rae Homes.......................................C563 Pella Windows & Doors................................. 640 Prairie Restorations, Inc..............................C324 Prairie Supply, Inc........................................C351 Prairie Windows............................................. 490 Precision Concrete Cutters, Inc..................... 320 Precision Fence...................................................... L65 Precision Plumbing, Electric, Heating & Cooling.C310 Premium Decks............................................. 675 Price-Rite Home Improvements, Inc.............. 235 Property Resources Group............................ 380 Prudential Premier Real Estate..................... 680 Quality Cabinets, Inc....................................C246 Quality Concrete, Inc..................................... 363 Rainbow Play Systems.................................. 255 RE/MAX Realty 1........................................... 590 Real Deals on Home Decor.........................C202 Red River Glazing, Inc................................... 915 Reliable Energy Solutions, Inc.....................C450 Rigels, Inc...................................................... 820

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Robert Gibb & Sons...................................... 245 Ron Holstrom Antique Floors & More............ 880 Rose Creek Design.....................................C205 Royal Prestige.............................................C480 Rusco Window & Cabinets............................ 990 Ryan’s Rustic Railings & Furniture, Inc.......... L80 Sanford HealthCare Accessories................C435 Scentsy........................................................C224 Sculpture by Design...................................... 485 Security Solutions - Powered by ACS..........C535 Sensible Security.........................................C334 Shaklee........................................................C121 Sherwin Williams........................................... 434 Showplace Kitchens.................................... 1160 Signature Landscapes................................... 587 Simonson Lumber & Hardware................... 1130 Sisters with Jewels........................................ L90 Site On Sound, Inc....................................... 1255 Sleep Number by Select Comfort.................. 342 Smart Spaces................................................ 500 SmartRooms of North Dakota..................... 1015 Solution Design, Inc....................................... 187 Solutions........................................................ 189 Stahl Architects & Builders............................ 130 Starion Financial............................................ 260 State Bank & Trust.......................................C100 Steam Masters Carpet Care........................ 1090 Steamatic of the Red River Valley................. 473 Stone Countertop Outlet.............................. 1235 Structural Materials, Inc................................. 455 Studs to Rugs, Inc......................................... 770 Sun Companies................................ C204, C215 Superior Steam Cleaning & Restoration........ 975 Swenson Masonry LLC................................. 993 Syndicate Sales Corporation....... L12, 280, 1295 T & S Custom Homes, Inc............................. 305 Tailored Living / Premier Garage................... 360 Tastefully Simple..........................................C124 TCI Insurance..............................................C475 Terry Eggan Consulting LLC......................... 385 The Foam Doctor’s...................................... 1193 Thermo-Tech Windows.................................. 670 Tomahawk Log & Country Homes, Inc.......... 870 Touch of Orange..........................................C385 Town & Country Credit Union......................C341 Town & Country Realty LLC.......................... 775 Tri-State Construction, Inc...........................C285 Tubs of Fun!................................................. 1055 Turtle Shell Stained Glass Studio................ 1170 Twin City Garage Door.................................. 655 Twin City Sharpening, Inc.............................. 890 US Bank......................................................C526 Usborne Books & More................................. L80 Valley Central Vacuum................................... 695 Valley Lights.................................................. 278 Valley Mortgage, Inc....................................C501 Waterfront Kitchen & Bath............................. 295 Watkins Products.........................................C135 Wellness Solutions......................................C346 Western Products........................C390, 545, 550 Western State Bank.....................................C170 Windows Plus, Inc......................................... 710 Your Home Improvement Co.......................... 190 Zenergy by West Central............................... L45

HBA held its World of Thanks event Jan. 10

The World of Thanks event was created to thank members for their support and contributions. Volunteers delivered membership packets for the new year, including the 2012 Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide, 2012-2013 Development Map and a window decal to all members. More of these items are available at the HBA office if needed. The 2012 calendar of events was emailed out to the entire membership last month. If you didn’t receive this and would like to get it, please call the office at (701) 232-5846 or email info@hbafm.com.

Volunteers:

Donna Berglund, AM Realtors Ryan Hoss, Baker Nursery Gardens Dawn Schmitt, Braaten Cabinets Inc. Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc. Trudy Wanner, Cass County Electric Cooperative Drew Likness, Chase Realty Linda Klebe, Classic Construction, Inc. Barb Grande, Coldwell Banker First Realty Peter Johnson, CornerStone Bank Don Dabbert, Dabbert Custom Homes John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc. Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Terry Lipp, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, & Lighting Showroom Harry Gilbertson, Harry Gilbertson Construction Nancy Kelly, Heartland Labor Reed Stigen, Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. Mary Krage, Indigo Signworks, Inc. Judy Lee, Interior Affairs Dan Parrow, ISR Homes Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Paul Kochmann, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Kim Tehan, Krueger Construction, Inc. Ken Andersen, KWA Constructors, Inc. Bob Roers, Laney’s, Inc. Monica Hart, Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc. Jessica Grondahl, Nodak Stores Marc Bushee, Property Resources Group Bruce Johnson, RE/MAX Realty 1 John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. Bryce Vanderwerff, Red River Electric, Inc. Joey Johnson, Red River Electric, Inc. Ursula Hegvik Smart Spaces, Inc. Larry Mayer, Solution Design Inc. Stan Birky, Stan Birky Construction, Inc. Amber Nefzger, Starion Financial Ken Krajsa, State Bank & Trust Casey Beckerleg, Stenerson Lumber John Rogalla, Stenerson Lumber Robin Swanson, Superior Insurance Erik Opdahl, TCI Insurance Nancy Michelsen, Vivid Interiors, LLC

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Get to Know a New Member: Apex Painting & Cleaning Service by Kirsten Rosenow, Communication & Office Coordinator

Colleen Buechler and Lisa Breiland are the dynamic duo behind Apex Painting & Cleaning Services. Their mission is to be truthful, dependable and respectful in all aspects of service and to do work of excellence that brings satisfaction to the customer. The two hope to provide service that meets the decorating needs of all ages. Apex Painting & Cleaning Services may be a new business to the area, but both women have many years of experience to their name. Breiland’s extensive background in cleaning Lisa Breiland and Colleen Buechler, Apex began with her parents, who owned Painting & Cleaning Service, joined the HBA rental property and a cleaning at the end of 2011. service. Buechler’s experience includes painting and administering crews that renovated a 23,000 square-foot building into a church in Aberdeen, S.D. Neither is a stranger to summers filled with volunteering to paint for others. After a change in their job situations, the two decided to form a painting and cleaning partnership. Through their work, they heard about the HBA of F-M and were encouraged to join. “It is an honor to be connected with a group of professional men and women that have a heart for the community and high standards. Being a part of this organization will allow us to acquire skills and good resources, give our company validity, and become more efficient as business women,” says Buechler and Breiland. The two are also excited about their opportunities as a new business at the HBA. They have also found many positives at the HBA, including the benefit of affordable health insurance. “Due to Lisa being a cancer survivor, it was very difficult for her to obtain insurance. Because we are now members, we both have affordable insurance. What a blessing!” says Buechler. One highlight of their new adventure was their work for an elderly widowed woman last spring. The woman lived alone, and enjoyed the two women’s company so much that the three stayed in touch after the project through phone calls, cards and an Independence Day celebration at the lake. When she passed away last fall, Breiland and Buechler attended the visitation and met the woman’s son and daughter. “After a quick introduction, the daughter said, ‘Oh, you are the painting ladies. Mom said she had new friends.’ There was no greater compliment then to know she considered us friends and it all happened because of a small painting project in her dining area,” recall the two. Through quality work and respectful and honest service, Apex Painting & Cleaning Services hopes to gain more valuable experiences through their new membership with the HBA. “We’ve heard lots of positive things about the HBA since we started and we’re excited for all the networking and opportunities the HBA offers,” says Breiland.

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on a challenge and helping someone out. Anderson remembers a particular wheelchair ramp project in north Fargo that seemed to affect Barstad and the other HBA members more than usual. Barstad was the project lead, and he thought they would finish by about noon, but when Anderson stopped by, there were only three Council members there and it was far from being done. “The four of us didn’t finish until close to 4 or 5 p.m. We were all tired, hungry and grouchy,” he says. “But when the little girl, she must have been five or six years old, took her first spin down that ramp, all four of us were tearing up, even Ron, and it was all worth it.” Barstad was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and shared that interest with HBA member Bob Footitt, Bob Footitt Construction, Inc. Footitt remembers him calling right away each year, as soon as the schedule was announced, to line up tickets. “We knew each other from visiting at the lumberyard and talking about the Packers, and through our involvement with the HBA and building industry in general,” Footitt says, “He and I had a huge rivalry with Ron Morlock (Vikings fan) and we had a standing bet whenever the Vikings and Packers played. Even when he was sick, and the Packers beat the Vikings, Ron would call to remind me that we needed to collect on that bet!” Barstad was born on June 22, 1956 to Arvid and Ione (Nordaune) Barstad in Williston, N.D. He grew up in Williston and graduated from Williston High School in 1974. He attended North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton and North Dakota State University. Barstad was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and graduated in 1978 with a degree in architectural design from NDSU. He met Beverly Tangsrud in 1975; the couple married in 1978 and were blessed with three children: Daniel, Megan and Kelsey. They lived in Fargo where Barstad owned and operated Barstad Construction.

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 Years A/A Sound & Video Design Specialties..............................25 Metro Inc., Realtors............................................................32 Aaland Appraisals.................................................................6 Midwest Decorative Concrete Center...................................1 American Federal Bank......................................................29 MIG Properties.....................................................................6 Arcanum Group..................................................................18 Morris Painting & Decorating Inc..........................................4 Armstrong Construction & Precast Products, Inc.................2 Mr. Spindle, Inc.....................................................................9 Bergstrom Electric, Inc........................................................10 Nelco, Inc............................................................................12 Bernie’s Water Conditioning...............................................18 Nelson Outdoor Advertising...............................................13 Bert Hemm Construction....................................................55 Olson Awning & Canvas.......................................................2 BMW Homes, Inc..................................................................6 Potty Shacks.........................................................................4 Business Resource Group Inc..............................................1 Quality Cabinets, Inc.............................................................9 Cass County Abstract Company........................................40 Realty Executives North Plains............................................4 Cass County Heating Inc....................................................17 Red River Electric, Inc........................................................20 Choice Financial Group........................................................5 Red River Tile, Inc................................................................1 Cole Wholesale Flooring....................................................31 S.A.V. Siding Inc...................................................................9 Cornerstone Specialties, Inc.................................................5 Shermans LLC...................................................................33 Craig Geron Decorating Artists, Inc....................................25 Systems Technology...........................................................23 Cross Plumbing & Heating, Inc...........................................29 T.L. Stroh Architects..............................................................5 Culligan Water Conditioning...............................................43 The Forum..........................................................................25 D & M Roofing & Siding Company.......................................7 Trio Environmental Consulting, Inc.......................................4 Dakota Exteriors...................................................................9 TRN Abstract & Title...........................................................11 Dakota Heating & Plumbing, Inc...........................................7 Turf of the Town..................................................................10 Dave Anderson Construction..............................................25 Valley Landscaping.............................................................12 Fargo Linoleum Company..................................................55 Vidger Business Consulting................................................25 Fargo Truss Systems, Inc....................................................27 Wallner Staining.................................................................25 Fargohomes Buyer Agency................................................17 Weivoda Carpet..................................................................27 Fercho Construction & Property Management.....................4 Wells Fargo Insurance Services.........................................23 Fisher Enterprises, Inc........................................................13 Wendt Custom Cabinets & Countertops..............................5 Greenscape Companies Inc.................................................1 Zach Construction................................................................5 H & S Contracting, Inc..........................................................2 Hanson Bros., Inc...............................................................55 Harry Gilbertson Construction............................................13 Hartner Garris LLC...............................................................4 Holiday Inn..........................................................................17 Interstate Electric, LLC.........................................................2 Jet-Way Multiple Services Inc.............................................16 Joe Rents & Contractor Supplies.........................................4 KBW associates, inc...........................................................11 Ken’s Sanitation and Recycling, Inc......................................5 Read more on page 11! LEGEND Technical Services................................................4 Lightowler Johnson Associates, Inc......................................4 M & J Construction of Moorhead, Inc...................................5

Vote NO to Measure #2 on June 12.

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HBA of F-M New

Member Report

Who do you know that would make a great member? The New Member Development Committee would like to hear from you! Please contact Jennifer at (701) 2325846 or jennifer@hbafm.com.

Update Your HBA Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide: Cancelled or Dropped Memberships Anderson Refrigeration & Heating Associate Steve Anderson (701) 361-9525

AMERICAN Builders, Inc. Builder Matt Cossette (701) 280-9702

Visions Property Management & Maintenance, Inc. Associate Tanya Haarsager (218) 329-5758

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his job. “I am on every build outside and not constantly stuck behind a desk,” says Amundson. “When the weather is beautiful outdoors, I get to be there.” With a successful company that has expanded to include floor tiling, bathroom remodeling, and basement refinishing since 2004, Amundson encourages newcomers to the industry to take the time to know the industry and the competition. He also adds that, like FM Home & Patio, companies should stay on top of new products available to customers. “See what the competition is doing that works and what doesn’t. When it comes to finding clients in the construction industry, what might work for a plumber may not work for an electrician,” he says.

February

2012 Membership Drive Contenders (November 2011 - October 2012) The members below have kicked off 2012 with great recruitment efforts. Each member who recruits at least one new member between Nov. 1, 2011, and Oct. 31, 2012, will be placed into a drawing for prizes given away at the 2012 November GMM.

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Jeremy Gregorie Bert’s Truck Equipment of Moorhead, Inc........1 Chris Kulesa Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND..........................1 Deanna Wierima Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND..........................1 Drew Likness Chase Realty...................................................2 Don Dabbert, Jr. Dabbert Custom Homes..................................1 David Currier Dakota Fence..................................................1 Tony Swartz Diamond Vogel Paints......................................1 Terry Lipp Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, & Lighting Showroom...1 Nancy Kelly Heartland Labor...............................................1 Paul Kochmann Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc......................1 Greg Krueger Krueger Construction, Inc................................1 Bruce Johnson RE/MAX Realty 1.............................................1 Phil Stahl Stahl Architects & Builders..............................1 Stan Birky Stan Birky Construction, Inc............................2

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.

January’s Guess Who! Hints: • Don’t “bank” on him being in the office when he could be out on his motorcycle. • Originally from the Mahnomen, Minn. area. • He’s not a Builder, but he’s hammered home a lot of Spikes!

Answer:

Ken Krajsa State Bank & Trust

Winner:

Darrick Guthmiller Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.

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ABC Seamless.....................................................7 ACME TOOLS....................................................36 Aggregate Industries..........................................27 Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND.............................21 Butler Machinery Co...........................................22 BW Insurance Agency........................................20 Camrud-Foss Concrete......................................21 Carpet World......................................................21 Cass County Abstract Co...................................22 Cass County Electric Cooperative......................19 Coldwell Banker....................................................7 Crane Johnson Lumber Co................................23 Dakota Gypsum..................................................19 Dawson Insurance..............................................17 Goodin Company................................................39 Hauck & Buchholz Drywall, Inc.............................7 Knight Printing......................................................7 Lamperts Yards...................................................25 Mid-States Truss.................................................38 Minnkota Windows, Inc.........................................2 Nodak Stores......................................................22 Northland Truss Systems....................................34 Property Resources Group.................................31 Rigels, Inc...........................................................15 State Bank & Trust..............................................19 Stenerson Lumber..............................................19 The Title Company.............................................22 Western Products, Inc..........................................7 Windows Plus, Inc..............................................40 Xcel Energy..........................................................3

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Home Builders Association of Fargo Moorhead 2011 Permit Report 2007

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

Permits

30 24 6 0 0 1 4 257 4 0 25 321

Units

0 0 4

2008 Value Permits

$5,732,000 $4,657,000 $650,000 $425,000 $0 $425,000 $13,724,250 $285,296 $824,500 $0 $243,311 $21,234,357

14 12 2 0 0 0 2 345 12 0 15 388

Units

2009

$19,082,618 $15,180,305 $1,120,000 $2,382,313 $400,000 $4,090,000 $4,881,205 $5,050,268 $20,622,809 $0 $181,338 $53,908,238

179 132 38 4 1 3 21 1,042 76 0 73 1,397

$56,489,540 353 $49,574,400 334 $51,241,200 283 $50,880,005 $37,800,540 232 $36,772,400 213 $37,978,700 231 $43,473,605 $6,814,000 100 $11,036,000 76 $8,434,500 36 $4,826,400 $11,875,000 21 21 $1,766,000 45 45 $4,828,000 16 16 $2,580,000 $0 0 0 $0 0 0 $0 0 0 $0 $27,079,056 10 504 $33,230,000 12 507 $29,668,090 16 683 $37,660,900 $104,583,465 40 $38,154,470 32 $46,123,536 32 $30,082,568 $14,181,513 1233 5 $16,023,065 1178 $11,802,911 1060 $11,901,800 $44 698 220 336 $44,698,220 5 $28 939 982 378 $28,939,982 $28 755 588 388 $28,755,588 $49 589 094 $49,589,094 $25,704,164 59 227 $94,742,438 32 $34,595,775 31 $33,111,290 $28,303,344 188 $11,950,636 304 $18,689,001 316 $20,449,521 $301,039,302 2,219 $272,614,991 2,270 $220,876,101 2,126 $233,675,178

361 238 79 48 0 12 46 1,180 398 40 265 2,303

$56,018,631 $41,950,331 $9,250,500 45 $4,817,800 0 $0 489 $33,477,983 $52,812,645 $13,157,363 $38 991 514 $38,991,514 $44,362,038 $19,854,428 $258,674,602

$38,534,400 $32,305,000 $1,458,000 $4,771,400 $0 $5,190,000 $6,469,000 $2,785,341 $15,528,758 $12,826,138 $5,179,968 $86,513,605

194 123 37 23 0 4 17 293 45 4 84 650

$31,988,402 $23,059,330 $4,384,992 $4,544,080 $0 $2,775,400 $10,281,964 $2,502,641 $9,893,543 $3,251,587 $3,792,093 $64,485,630

$110,698,440 759 $111,324,475 711 $109,061,922 612 $111,675,732 $81,205,440 506 $83,210,275 476 $83,488,422 475 $94,137,619 $14,110,000 178 $20,426,200 159 $17,745,500 56 $7,404,400 157 $15,063,000 48 75 $7,688,000 70 76 $7,828,000 37 81 $9,733,713 0 $320,000 0 0 $0 0 0 $0 1 0 $400,000 596 $42,606,185 14 640 $41,900,113 14 555 $32,168,090 22 839 $46,940,900 $119,962,855 78 $52,559,164 65 $64,654,396 62 $41,832,773 $40,481,774 2388 5 $28,232,067 2257 $21,528,443 1914 $20,041,676 $61,957,936 433 5 $55,639,160 538 $54,893,385 545 $86,189,486 $27,456,461 61 227 $94,766,083 35 $36,065,275 43 $45,937,428 $32,609,627 351 $15,834,944 503 $23,223,574 461 $25,883,753 $435,773,277 4,084 $400,256,006 4,123 $341,595,085 3,659 $378,501,748

751 508 155 75 1 19 86 2,684 527 44 439 4,566

0 0 0

14 14 0 0 0 0 0 71 11 0 19 115

0 0 0

Value Permits

$2,611,690 $2,611,690 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,212,999 $2,030,872 $0 $142,956 $5,998,517

16 16 0 0 0 0 1 62 15 0 14 108

$24,780,532 $19,440,532 $5,340,000 $0 $0 $0 $8,620,860 $5,731,088 $17,304,100 $0 $260,200 $56,696,780

105 74 10 5 1 2 20 524 88 0 58 797

Units

0 0 0

Units

20-Yr Avg

18 16 2 0 0 0 2 170 9 0 18 216

$3,032,000 $2,732,000 $300,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,132,412 $778,743 $2,000 $13,645 $332,175 $5,290,975

Units

5-Yr Avg

$3,178,709 $3,178,709 $0 $0 $0 $0 $400,000 $304,267 $448,825 $0 $72,926 $4,404,727

15 13 2 0 0 0 3 113 1 1 17 150

Value Permits

2011 Permits

$2,314,000 $2,074,000 $240,000 $0 $0 $0 $3,450,000 $1,211,277 $408,950 $0 $331,900 $7,716,127

Units

2010

Value

0 0 0

Value Permits

0 0 16

Value

$3,373,680 $3,050,680 $238,000 $85,000 $0 $85,000 $3,741,332 $758,516 $743,029 $2,729 $224,654 $8,928,941

Permits

22 18 4 0 0 1 2 73 4 0 18 120

Units

0 0 11

Value

$2,970,626 $2,569,276 $380,100 $21,250 $0 $329,641 $1,405,573 $395,040 $217,385 $9,425 $110,402 $5,438,093

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

271 169 64 12 1 2 31 472 67 0 74 917

36 2 68

$39,939,822 197 $29,020,222 155 $6,672,600 34 $3,867,000 4 $380,000 1 $2,440,000 6 $25,364,798 20 $4,513,847 2,673 $20,261,268 61 $0 0 $590,547 60 $93,110,282 3,017

6 2 217

$29,113,300 177 $24,183,300 145 $3,854,000 32 $756,000 0 0 $320,000 0 0 $14,527,129 3 124 $6,029,417 17 $22,498,458 839 $5,534,379 71 $0 0 $437,500 59 $78,140,183 1,166

$25,270,385 165 $21,739,385 117 $3,531,000 48 $0 0 $0 0 $7,995,113 0 $4,575,300 19 $9,643,214 701 $16,672,906 91 $0 0 $379,980 113 $64,536,898 1,089

0 0 0

19 2 60

8 1 118

$27,637,331 $21,912,749 $4,103,520 $1,401,063 $220,000 $5,810,448 $9,894,316 $9,487,375 $16,079,092 $0 $369,913 $69,278,476

153 110 40 1 3 0 0 6 100 24 526 81 1 70 861

$19,436,644 $15,032,941 $3,998,438 $350,266 $55,000 $4,675,750 $7,525,567 $4,654,039 $13,241,705 $1,868,150 $641,305 $52,043,160

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

447 $71,908,008 404 292 $53,726,408 221 125 $15,141,600 56 30 30 $3,040,000 127 0 0 $0 0 13 537 $39,751,870 8 61 $45,119,186 63 1,141 $11,877,525 1,286 469 25 $42 974 687 418 $42,974,687 40 171 $33,656,525 36 258 $19,879,638 257 2,429 $265,167,439 2,472

127 0 365 16

381 $47,512,266 263 $36,952,063 105 $9,212,503 14 13 $1,347,700 0 0 $0 28 610 $25,947,215 59 $45,408,673 1,020 $10,212,337 353 $31 928 542 $31,928,542 38 $26,869,913 262 $13,583,489 2,141 $201,462,436

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

253 121 66 24 0 12 21 372 43 1 109 811

66 0 68

$34,749,822 $20,420,060 $7,734,762 $6,595,000 $0 $4,512,000 $20,433,865 $2,568,846 $5,795,473 $200,000 $2,940,042 $71,200,048

143 91 28 21 0 3 23 314 44 2 82 611

24 0 14

$22,781,600 $17,147,600 $3,202,000 $2,432,000 $0 $1,000,000 $5,899,973 $2,590,526 $11,316,387 $1,752,297 $3,536,883 $48,877,666

214 116 44 27 0 1 18 203 25 1 87 549

54 0 12

$33,447,690 $21,966,490 $5,559,200 $5,922,000 $0 $675,000 $8,696,982 $1,787,045 $10,024,272 $10,000 $3,172,153 $57,813,142

198 132 35 25 0 2 14 307 58 3 67 649

31 0 48

$30,428,500 $23,457,500 $3,971,000 $3,000,000 $0 $2,500,000 $9,910,000 $2,781,445 $6,802,825 $1,469,500 $4,131,417 $58,023,687

210 154 10 16 0 4 9 268 54 12 73 630

46 0 96

35 0 104

209 159 38 6 0 6 25 208 41 2 56 545

12 0 65

$24,872,924 $20,110,899 $3,511,006 $1,251,020 $0 $2,971,225 $7,165,119 $1,549,288 $5,375,293 $2,814,879 $1,564,279 $46,313,008

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

1/17/2012

999 $152,329,652 756 606 $107,823,690 479 261 $30,198,962 120 66 132 $13,927,000 152 1 0 $380,000 1 28 677 $47,128,870 17 117 $104,642,099 108 2242 $19,245,514 4618 583 $69,855,928 535 41 $33,856,525 38 466 $23,653,538 414 4,476 $450,712,126 6,486

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

$119,018,044 $89,973,089 $17,977,012 88 $10,847,943 0 $220,000 728 $42,148,832 $76,730,257 $25,905,895 $65,707,179 $47,616,354 $24,241,087 $401,367,648

765 $94,792,461 549 $74,665,179 186 $17,102,046 20 29 $2,970,236 0 0 $55,000 41 770 $33,923,832 109 $61,504,931 1,828 $16,810,704 479 $50,762,925 41 $31,562,367 405 $15,899,476 3,667 $305,256,697

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EPA Remodeling, Renovation & Painting (RRP) Rule Did You Know?

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Building and remodeling firms must have one or more certified renovators assigned to each job where paint is disturbed in homes built 1978 or earlier. Eight hours of training is required to become a “certified renovator.”

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Effective Aug. 2011, Minnesota began requiring lead certification when issuing permits. Municipalities now verify lead certification for residential builders, remodelers, roofers and manufactured home installers when requesting a permit to work on homes constructed prior to 1978.

HBA of F-M offers renovator training: • 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. March 14 • Cost (including lunch | pre-registration required) HBA Member $170 Non-Member $255 • Cass County Electric Cooperative 4100 32nd Ave. S. in Fargo

training will be presented by:

• UND Environmental Training Institute, EPAcertified to present RRP courses.

(EPA accreditation number: NAT-RV-I-8865-1-EN)

• This course is approved for eight hours of contractor continuing education by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry. (Does NOT include energy.)

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All registrations must be pre-paid and received at least 24 hours in advance of the class. Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received 24 hours before the class.

This class has been approved for 4.5 hours of North Dakota Professional Builder credit by the N.D. Association of Builders. See www.ndbuild.com for more details on NDPB.

Firm Certification also required

In addition to having a certified renovator(s), firms working in pre-1978 homes will need to submit an application to become certified before offering or performing the work covered under the rules. The EPA has up to 90 days to certify or recertify a firm once it receives a complete application. • Firm certifications cost $300 and are valid for five years. • Firms must apply for re-certification. For a printable application go to http://www. epa.gov/lead/pubs/firmapp.pdf.

Who does this affect?

The EPA RRP rule affects contractors, property managers and others who disturb known or presumed lead-based paint during renovation.

What activities?

The term renovation covers all activities done for compensation that disturb painted surfaces including most repair, remodeling and maintenance activities such as window replacement, weatherization and demolition.

What structures?

The RRP rule applies to all renovation work performed in residential houses, apartments and child-occupied facilities such as schools and daycare centers built before 1978.

What’s required?

To become certified, a renovator must successfully complete an EPA or state-approved training course. All renovation workers must be trained. Renovation workers can be trained on-the-job by a Certified Renovator to use lead-safe work practices, or they can become Certified Renovators themselves.

HBA of F-M 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103 Phone: (701) 232-5846 • Fax: (701) 280-1108 www.hbafm.com

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REGISTER NOW! Power Limited Technician Continuing Education NAME_ _______________________________ NAME_ _______________________________ NAME_ _______________________________

HBA Members: Full day (includes lunch): $75 Non-Members: Full day (includes lunch): $100

COMPANY____________________________________________PHONE__________________________ FAX________________________EMAIL____________________________________________________ ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________ CITY_ _____________________________ STATE_______________________ ZIP__________________ Please use my credit card (circle one): Visa/Mastercard #________________________________________________________ Exp.___________________ VIN (3 digits on back) ________________ Registration must be pre-paid and received at least 24 hours in advanceof the class. Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received 24 hours before the class. Return to: HBA of F-M • 1802 32nd Ave S. • Fargo, ND 58103 • Phone (701) 232-5846 • FAX (701) 280-1108