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ASSOCIATION STAFF Chief Executive Officer Bryce Johnson Executive Vice President Krista Mund Director of Accounting & Records Amanda Ohlsen Director of Development & Education Jenny Erickson Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator Allison Weckman Communications Coordinator Chelsea Diederich Membership & Marketing Coordinator Sami Eidenschink Office Coordinator Tahra Doll

O N T H E COVER Diana Stead, Stone Holding Company and Joyce Balstad, Stone Countertop Outlet, enjoy last year’s “Chilly” Cook-Off. This year’s event will be at Town & Country Credit Union.

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MEMBERS DISCUSS INDUSTRY ISSUES AT INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS SHOW

MN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY OFFICIAL

6 HBA President’s Message 5 News Briefs 12 NDAB’s Message

VISITS HBA

14 BAM’s Message 26 HBC President’s Message 30 Remodelers Council Message

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Acme Tools................................................................................ 31

Goodin Company....................................................................... 35

Ad Sales Allison Weckman

Bell Bank................................................................................... 34

Hayfield Window & Door Co....................................................... 15

Alerus........................................................................................ 34 Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND.................................................... 22

Builders First Source................................................................... 19 Camrud Foss Concrete Construction........................................... 19 Carpet World.............................................................................. 18

Cass County Abstract Company...................................................11 Cass County Electric Cooperative............................................... 18 Crane Johnson Lumber Company.............................................. 22

Dawson Insurance.......................................................................11

Hauck & Buchholz Drywall, Inc................................................... 31 Knight Printing..............................................................................4

Lampert Lumber...........................................................................11 Northland Truss Systems Inc........................................................11 Property Resources Group.......................................................... 18 Rigels........................................................................................ 34

Stenerson Bros Lumber Co......................................................... 31 Valley View Development............................................................ 19

Xcel Energy................................................................... 3

Hires & Promotions

Several real estate agents have joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties. These licensed Realtors and support staff will concentrate on residential and commercial real estate sales in North Dakota and Minnesota. The agents are Danielle Anderson, Deb Clark, Darrell Dahl, Mike Gillund, Jim Haarstad, Dave Hoglin, Peggy Isakson, Pat Karley, Lorraine Thompson, Kimberly Van Hal and Michael White. Border States Electric has hired Lyla Ableidinger as organizational change manager. Ableidinger has 10 years of experience in the organizational change management field. She was most recently an independent consultant leading efforts for companies undergoing major business transformation and software implementations. Colten Heagle recently joined Choice Financial as an insurance agent. Heagle has more than two years of banking experience, as well as a marketing degree from North Dakota State University. Fargo Glass and Paint Co. has promoted Jeff Ficek to vice president, chief operating officer. Ficek has been with Fargo Glass and Paint Co. for 28 years and has held several positions with the company. Andy Nelson joins Fargo Glass and Paint Co. as its Fargo millwork department manager. He has over 20 years of experience in the millwork and building materials industry, holding positions in sales, sales management and branch management.

Gate City Bank has promoted five employees and hired one. Jacob Thielges was promoted to personal banking supervisor at the bank’s Hornbacher’s Southgate location. He has been with Gate City Bank since 2011 and was previously a personal banker. Cory Ystenes was promoted to personal banking supervisor at the bank’s Hornbacher’s Village West location. He has been with Gate City Bank since 2010. Casey Thielges was promoted to mortgage loan officer at

the Gate City Bank Fargo Southpointe location. He has been with Gate City Bank since 2013 and was previously the personal loan officer at the Fargo Southpointe location. Alex Lacey was promoted to personal loan officer at the bank’s Fargo Southpointe location. He has been with Gate City Bank since 2013 and was previously the business relationship specialist at the West Fargo Veterans Boulevard location. Michael Willson was promoted to personal loan officer at the bank’s West Fargo Veterans Boulevard location. He has been with Gate City Bank since 2011 and was previously the senior personal banker at the Fargo Woodhaven location. Michelle Vogl was hired as the mortgage loan officer at the bank’s Fergus Falls, Minn., location. She has more than 16 years of experience in the financial services and sales industry. Keller Williams Roers Realty has hired the following new agents: Jonathan McGrath, Darin Kuvaas, Jordan Nelson, Katherine Kiernan, Sarah DeJean and Amanda Tanke. McGrath, Kuvaas and Nelson are newly licensed agents with the Brandenburg and Fargo/Moorhead teams. Kiernan, DeJean and Tanke are with the Aspire Realty team. They transferred to Keller Williams Roers Realty from Element/Coldwell Banker Realty. Terry Braaten has joined the sales and design team at Mill Creek Custom Cabinets of Moorhead. Braaten has 42 years of experience in the custom cabinetry industry. He was previously co-owner of Braaten Cabinets, but sold his interest in the company in 2015. Moore Engineering recently hired Jim Cooper at its West Fargo office as a registered land surveyor. He is licensed in North Dakota and was previously employed by KLJ in Moorhead. Ray Perhus has joined RE/MAX Legacy Realty as a real estate salesman. His work experience over the past 25 years includes a variety of fields including real estate lending,

new construction and carpentry. Robert Gibb & Sons has hired Lisa Dunkle as a job costing accountant and accounts payable specialist. Allie Lott and Brittany Wang recently joined the team at S&S Promotional Group as sales representatives. Lott was previously a public relations specialist at Fargo Automation Inc. Wang will graduate with an associate degree in business management, marketing and sales from Minnesota State Community Technical College in Moorhead this spring. She was previously an assistant property manager for Lux Communities. Nick Voss joined Western State Bank as a credit review analyst. He was previously employed with Eide Bailly LLP.

Metro homebuilding permits remain steady in 2016

Last year was another strong year in terms of construction activity in the F-M metro area. Dilworth, Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo collectively brought in nearly $895 million through 4,550 building permits. Homebuilding remained steady with 1,111 permits issued: they include single-family homes, twin homes, row houses and duplexes. See the enclosed building permit report for details, and see the next issue of Permits Plus for a detailed breakdown.

Lego Competition at Home & Garden Show

The Lego Homebuilding Competition was developed to promote careers in the construction industry to students and parents. The third-annual event is sponsored by Dustin Murray Construction, Dietrich Homes, Inc., Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. and Minnesota State Community and Technical College Construction Management Department. The Lego Homebuilding Competition will take place Feb. 25 at the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show. Register early! Only 20 spots in each of the four age groups are available. Children must be pre-registered to take part in the competition. New Briefs continued on page 31

Board Sets Priorities For 2017

PRESIDENT’S

MESSAGE

Last month, the HBA of F-M board of directors approved its priorities for 2017. This year, our top items are F-M area flooding issues, workforce development efforts, recruitment of Builder members, finalizing the direction on a new office facility and active monitoring of and action on legislative bills in Minnesota and North Dakota that have major impacts on the building industry. This year, we will also finish off our five-year strategic plan that aims to foster a welcoming culture with person-to-person contact and invitations for member events. We need to focus on our future as a membership organization, and how our services mesh with emerging, younger business leaders. Besides what I mentioned above, here are some highlights for you:

Public Affairs

• Explore future growth of local school systems and expanding the HBA’s relationship with them. Become active in the Fargo Public Schools’ mill levy election. • Continue to build relationships with existing and new council and commission members in Fargo, Dilworth, Horace, Moorhead, Oxbow and West Fargo. Work closely with city staff to stay in the loop about changes and be the goto contact when changes are being proposed.

PAC

• HBA of F-M supports the North Dakota Association of Builders and National Association of Home Builders politicial action committees. We want to increase the overall percentage of members contributing by using different club levels to retain those giving from 2016. It’s a priority to increase the over percentage of giving with a collective goal of $40,000.

Workforce and HBC Charitable Arm

• Home Builders Care Foundation approved a strategic plan in 2014 that focuses on workforce development. There is a need to build interest in the trades before new training programs are organized. • Last year, HBC and HBA launched a campaign promoting trades careers to elementary, junior high and high school students, and their parents/ guardians, depicting the trades in a positive light as lucrative futures. This will continue in 2017 with three more videos being developed. • HBC will also: • Establish a touch program for parents and kids who we connect with through Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades, Lego Homebuilding Competition and Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo. • HBC will continue to promote and explore training and employment opportunities by partnering with area trade schools, looking at tuition reimbursement options, exploring certification programs outside of a two-year degree and strengthening our presence in local grade and high schools.

Membership

• Membership goals: 90 new members (25 Builders and 65 Associates). Member retention rate: 92 percent. Recruit 50 new Affiliates. • Focus on growing Builder engagement within the Association • Continue one-on-one member engagement meetings as a high priority to involve inactive members. These are the high points of the priorities that our board set. If you would like to see the document in full, visit the members-only section at www.hbafm.com or contact the office at (701) 232-5846.

Tyrone Leslie, HBA of F-M President Heritage Homes 6

Tyrone Leslie

Heritage Homes I HBA President EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Tyrone Leslie Heritage Homes President Elect Dustin Murray Dustin Murray Construction Treasurer Stephanie Lindemann Revive Contracting LLC Associate Vice President Robin Swanson Superior Insurance Secretary Dawn Cruff Green Team Realty Past President Tom Spaeth Accent Contracting NDAB Build-PAC Trustee and Alternate National Director John Koerselman Red River Drywall & Decorating Services Life Director and NDAB First Vice President Dan Lindquist Dan Lindquist Construction Life Director and NDAB State Representative Don Dabbert, Jr. Dabbert Custom Homes Senior Life Director Gerald Eid Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Life Director Ken Krajsa Life Director John Gunkelman Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Life Director John Mahan Mahan Construction, Inc.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jason Eid Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Clay Dietrich Dietrich Homes, Inc. Darrick Guthmiller Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Ursula Hegvik Smart Spaces John Koerselman Red River Drywall & Decorating Services, Inc. Paul Krabbenhoft Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties Kimberly Krueger Tehan Krueger Construction, Inc. Gary Orth Cornerstone Specialties, Inc. Scott Persoon Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr., Inc. Todd Rasmussen Valley Lights Broc Roberson Stone Ridge Builders, Inc.

Members Discuss Industry Issues at International Builders Show

John Gunkelman

Dakota Construction of Fargo Inc. Retiring NDAB State Representative

By John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. The 2017 International Builders Show was held in Orlando. At opening ceremonies, the National Association of Home Builders kicked off its 75th anniversary with a retrospective of housing through the decades. NAHB has impacted and fought for building since 1942. Then, Former NFL Quarterback Peyton Manning spoke about leadership and the ability of strong leaders to recognize the need to evolve. In addition to the International Builders Show, other events have been planned throughout the year, including a gala in D.C. during the midyear meeting. NAHB is collecting stories about accomplishments throughout the years from members and local associations. If you have a story you would like to share, send your story along with pictures to HBA of F-M at info@hbafm.com or direct to NAHB at nahb75@ nahb.org. At the Area 10 Caucus meeting, the group discussed builder licensing requirements. In Area 10, only Minnesota and Wisconsin require licensing for builders, but many have considered it. Other topics covered at Area 10 included the labor shortage affecting our industry and membership. Membership in Area 10 is generally flat, but retention is fairly good. NAHB is rolling out a student alumni membership category to help keep Student Chapter members engaged in the industry and association after graduation. The week was filled with discussion about a preliminary plan for a new governance model and dues structure. North Dakota once again surpassed its Build-PAC goal. NAHB also had a 95 percent success rate of electing the people supported with PAC funds. If every member gave $25 to Build-PAC, it would more than make its goal. New this year was the Meeting of the Members, which was open to every member, not just National Directors. The purpose of this meeting was to celebrate the successes of the national association. NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz gave a report on the economic outlook and the coming year. He expects to see GDP growth and job growth. Interest rates will most likely be going up and mortgage rates will climb but only to an expected 5.3 percent, which should minimally affect home sales. Dietz also reported that one Top Row: John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.; Joe Stenvold; quarter of the purchase price of a Don Dabbert, Jr., Dabbert Custom Homes; Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes; John home is due to regulation, most of Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Decorating Services; Ken Krajsa; Jason Eid, Eid-Co which occurs during the development Buildings, Inc.; Lance Kilwein; Paul Krabbenhoft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices process, and that has grown by 29 Premier Properties; Ken Callahan; Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Bottom Row: Bruce Walker; Jenny Erickson, HBA of F-M Director of Development & percent in the last five years. Education; Allison Weckman, HBA of F-M Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator; Eric The International Builders Show, in Brenden, Northwest Contracting; Arnold Karsky, ProBuild. conjunction with the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show had some great exhibits with many exhibitors having been part of the show for 25 to 50 years. Both shows continue to grow with square footage increased from 2016. The HBA of F-M had three Student Chapters attend to compete in the Residential Construction Management Competition. Students from North Dakota State University, North Dakota State College of Science and Minnesota State Community & Technical College were able to attend the show and meet members of the industry. This was my last meeting as your North Dakota State Representative Thank you for letting me serve our state on the national board. I now hand the role over to Don Dabbert Jr., Dabbert Custom Homes.

MN Department of Labor and Industry official visits HBA

by Krista Mund, HBA of F-M Executive Vice President The fight against fire sprinklers in Minnesota remains a top priority for the HBA of F-M and local legislators during the current session. In 2014, the Department of Labor and Industry mandated fire sprinklers in homes over 4,500 square feet and in town homes. The ruling was overturned in 2015, but due to Minnesota code revisions, it still applies to twin homes. This rule has made it impossible to build twin homes in this market because of the cost and the lack of appeal of fire sprinklers in homes. The HBA of F-M sent a letter to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry in November suggesting a change to the definition of a town home (which currently encompasses twin homes and requires fire sprinklers). If the definition was changed in the Minnesota code, builders would no longer be required to install fire sprinklers in twin homes. As a result of the HBA’s letter, Construction Codes & Licensing Division Director Scott McLellan traveled to Fargo-Moorhead to meet with HBA leaders to discuss the issue and ideas for a code change. Overall, he and his department are supportive of the suggested change, but are reluctant to initiate a rulemaking change because of resistance from the state fire marshal’s office and governor. The HBA of F-M is working with the city of Moorhead, Builders Association of Minnesota and state legislators on the issue to address it legislatively.

Legislative Update

by Chelsea Diederich, Communications Coordinator The North Dakota legislative session has begun, and it is a busy one! HBA of F-M staff is tracking bills related to the industry to ensure nothing gets passed that is harmful to the building industry, and to support common-sense legislation. Call to actions are sent out weekly, asking members to contact legislators in support or opposition of bills. Please watch your emails. Below is a list of the bills that HBA is tracking in North Dakota. During the session, bills are constantly evolving. This list is the HBA’s stance as of press time. To get an update, please contact Chelsea Diederich at (701) 232-5846.

NEUTRAL

• HB 1186: Relating to disclosure of radon hazards by a seller.

OPPOSE

• HB 1188: Relating to disclosure of known radon hazards. • HB 1251: Relating to an inmate program to construct homes for lowincome home buyers. • HB 1326: Relating to approval from impacted municipalities for the grant of local property tax incentives. • HB 1327: Relating to exceptions from inspections for home repairs performed by a homeowner. • HB 1388: Relating to taxes levied for Fargo board of education building expenses, determination of school state aid payments, school district tuition payment levies, tax increment financing and renaissance zone property tax incentives, property tax exemptions for new singlefamily residential property, school district levies, and information provided on property tax statements

SUPPORT (continued involvement to make sure bills the association

supports are written clearly and with detail) • HB 1020: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the state water commission; and to provide exemptions. • HB 1201: Relating to landlord responsibilities regarding carbon monoxide alarms. • HB 1026: Relating to survey of areas having underground facilities; to amend and reenact sections 49-23-01, 49-23-03, 49-23-04, 4923-05, and 49-23-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to location of underground facilities before excavation; and to provide a penalty.

Minnesota Construction Codes Licensing Division Director Scott McLellan (right) tours a twin home under construction, in Fargo 8

Building Officials Corner

Each month the Building Officials Corner will feature a rotating column from Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, Dilworth and Horace with the latest information from your local building officials. As we recap 2016, I want to give a shout out to all of the hard working contractors who fuel the construction activity in the Fargo-Moorhead area - thank you! 2016 was quite a year for Moorhead. We had an all-time record construction value of $180 million, almost $60 million more than the previous record and housing starts were well above our five-year average at 487 total single-and multifamily units. In addition, we accomplished that with inspections staff changes and a number of new Minnesota codes. When I say “we” accomplished that, I include all of you as part of that effort: the HBA of F-M staff, design professionals, general contractors, subs and installers that work with the city of Moorhead Building Codes Division. I sincerely appreciate your patience and hard work.

Sprinklers

On January 6, city of Moorhead and HBA of F-M representatives met with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry to encourage MDOLI to change the Minnesota State Building Code definition of a townhouse to three or more attached dwelling units so that fire suppression systems (sprinklers) do not have to be installed in twin homes/two-unit dwellings. We will update you as we make progress.

Jack Nyberg Moorhead Building Official

Foundation Walls/Footings in Bi-Levels

I inspected a bi-level house in November 2016 that had 44-inch foundation walls (finished grade 4 inches below the top of the foundation walls) and placed on a 10-inch footing. This puts the bottom of the footing 50 inches below finished grade, which does not meet the Clay County frost depth requirement of 60 inches (and it’s shy of the 54-inch requirement in Cass County). The Moorhead Building Codes Division will accept a 10-inch footing, 48-inch foundation wall with 1” x 16” foam insulation laid flat over the footing around the entire perimeter of bi-level houses. I appreciate your attention to this code compliance standard, and let me know if this raises any questions for you.

Border City Building Code Differences – Moorhead’s Legislative Agenda

Both sprinklers and foundation footing requirements are differences between Minnesota and North Dakota code standards. The HBA of F-M and the city of Moorhead have been seeking ways to eliminate the sprinkler mandate since before it was implemented in February 2015. Border city building code differences are a top priority in Moorhead’s legislative agenda. Your HBA will keep you updated on Moorhead’s legislative efforts and our work to modify the building code definitions. I wish all of you a prosperous and safe 2017 construction season!

Moorhead’s w program first & ne

The city of Moorhead has a citywide housing program for firsttime homebuyers purchasing newly constructed homes. When combined with new down payment options available through Minnesota Housing, the Make Moorhead Home two-year Property Tax Rebate, and historically low interest rates, homeownership in Moorhead is even more affordable. The First & New Program is available for buyers purchasing homes on or after April 9, 2013, and while resources last.

PROGRAM TERMS

$5,000 deferred 0 percent loan (no monthly payments) First-time buyers; no income or purchase price limits New construction (first occupant) Funds applied to special assessments (the primary local improvements (i.e. curb, gutter and paving and sewer and water services)) Approximate monthly savings $46/annual savings $550 Loan repayable when owner sells or moves from the home (not assumable)

Home and Garden Show Committee Ready to Share of this Year’s Show

Rich Lahren

Hebron Brick Supply Home & Garden Show Committee Chair

The HBA of F-M is member-driven and looks to member exhibitors to help with the planning and coordination of the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show. This allows for the HBA of F-M to put on its best show possible for the exhibitors. The Home & Garden Show Committee helps determine the workshop presenters, gives suggestions for possible sponsors, reviews the media buy and advertising content, reaches out to possible exhibitors and more! In 2016 the Home & Garden Show committee researched and secured local experts for the workshops. In addition, the committee helped with adding the treasure hunt and beer walk. These events helped bring in traffic flow and focused on making the show family-friendly. For the 2017 show, the committee has been focused on coming up with a new ad campaign to show consumers that the event is “Fun for the whole family”! The committee is looking forward to the success of the 2017 show and coming up with ideas to make 2018 even better! If you would like to join our group, we meet the third Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. at the HBA office. You’re welcome to check-out a meeting before officially joining. Chair Bio: Rich Lahren is the Landscape Division Manager for Hebron Brick & Block. He has over 20 years of landscape experience, despite earning his degree in accounting. He is also a freelance article writer for Landscape and Irrigation magazine. He and his wife, Kristie, have four sons and live in West Fargo.

How to Find and Hire the Right People Lunch Session - Feb. 16

Join the HBA of F-M Feb. 16 to learn from JOBS HQ how to find and hire the right people. This lunch session will discuss how to brand your company and show it off as a place people want to work. This topic is sure to be a beneficial one for anyone looking to hire. Sign up at hbafm.com or contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com.

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Volunteering at the National Level

As we return from Orlando and look back at our week of warmer weather, great company, lots of steps and new information, we are reminded of all the great opportunities to be involved at the national level with National Association of Home Builders. North Dakota Association of Builders members from across the state and representing each of the six local associations traveled to Orlando to be a part of NAHB Board of Directors meetings and the International Builders Show. Annually, NAHB hosts the International Builders Show and next year will be doing so again in Orlando, Jan. 9-11. At these meetings, committees made up of Builders and Associates meet to discuss what is happening in the building industry, membership numbers and how to increase, issues across the nation, and BUILD-PAC. They recognize their peers with various national awards for the work they do and they have an opportunity to network. At NAHB meetings, it is always a great opportunity to reconnect with old and new friends, network and gather new ideas and information. Another fun gathering at IBS is the North Dakota Reception. We are pleased each year to invite North Dakota attendees and our friends to a reception with great food, drinks and of course fun company. We have around 200 people stop by and we recognize the Student Chapter attendees for their hard work and the competition they participate in. This year, NDAB teamed up with members from the Area 10 Caucus to co-host a fun evening. This allowed us to host even more guests from our area without competing for time and gave us the opportunity to work closely in planning with our counterparts from Iowa and our National Area Chairman Keith Butz who so kindly traveled to North Dakota in December to swear in our President, Eric Brenden, and our 2017 NDAB Board of Directors. If you are interested in learning more about NAHB meetings and events, please connect with your local association’s executive officer or connect with our office. There are many great volunteer and networking opportunities happening in-state and in warmer weather and we would love to see you there! 2017 also brings to us a new legislative session where we are welcoming 26 new Representatives and nine new Senators. We always invite our members to join us at the Capitol to experience how the state legislative process works and to can testify on a bill. On Feb. 15, NDAB along with North Dakota Association of Realtors will be hosting a Legislative Impact Day and then hosting all legislators and our members to the annual Oyster and Chili Feed. On March 15, we will be hosting Builder Day at the Capitol where we will invite our members to spend the day visiting with their local legislators and join us for lunch. Please continue to watch your email for more information and any call to action items.

Williston Area Builders Association Executive Officer • 701-572-5744 www.willistonbuilders.com

• The Williston Area Builders Association is excited to host the first Member Meeting for their Watford City Chapter on Jan. 18. We are expecting a great turnout from the Watford City Community to drive our Watford City Builders Association membership! • The January WABA Member Meeting will be held at Stone Countertop Outlet in Williston. Our topic of the month is Carbon Monoxide Awareness. We will be having guest speakers from MDU, Williston Fire Department, plumbing and heating professionals, “CO Detectors Save Lives” testimonials, and discussion of the pending CO bill in legislation for North Dakota. • The 2017 Williston Home and Garden Show is taking place 2 - 7 p.m. April 7, with a vendor social 7 - 9 p.m., and 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. April 8. Vendor booth space is still available! • With the 2017 Summer NDAB event being held in Williston on July 27-28, we have been hard at work planning an eventful time for all of our NDAB members and can’t wait to share our community with all of you! 12

Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association Dot Frank, Executive Officer • 701-222-2400 www.bmhba.com

• The 2017 Home Show is nearing capacity. The event, which will be Feb. 17-18 aims to attract nearly 7,000 spectators. • The BMHBA is the recipient of an NAHB grant. The association received $20,000 to assist with the construction of a hands-on learning exhibit at the Gateway to Science Museum. • The Association has been actively engaged in local government affairs. Staff and members maintain seats at the table around storm water management discussions, rezoning discussions, infrastructure discussions and property tax discussions. • The BMHBA encourages fellow members of NDAB to check out its activities and events and attend to encourage networking across the state.

NDAB’s

MESSAGE

Kim Schneider

NDAB Executive Officer

Dickinson Area Builders Association Tiffaney Dolechek, Executive Officer • 701-438-0044 www.dickinsonareabuilders.com

• President Val Voelkering, Past President Lance Kilwein, Past State President Arnold Karsky, and EO Tiffaney Dolechek attended the International Builders Show in Orlando Jan. 10-13. • Our next Member Meeting is Jan. 18 at Lady J’s club and catering. The presentation for this meeting will be the WSI Ergonomics Initiative. • DABA is working on plans for the 2017 Home Show April 9 - 10. We have a great committee and are excited for this year’s show!

NDAB’s Many of you have heard of the house explosion North of Mandan in December that killed two people. Elianna Vazquez, a high school senior at St. Mary’s High School in Bismarck, survived. However, her mom and stepdad were killed in the explosion. Elianna suffered multiple injuries including a broken back, broken ribs and a collapsed lung. Thankfully, Elianna is recovering and is now out of the hospital. On Jan. 5, Kim and I had an opportunity to present a check on behalf of NDAB members to the Elianna Vazquez Fund in the amount of $1,550. We were also able to have a good conversation with the principal of St. Mary’s High School, the superintendent at Light of Christ Catholic Schools, and Elianna’s friend and her friend’s mother. They told some of the stories of the support the community has given to her. Considering what she went through, Elianna is doing very well. By the time you are reading this, she may already be back at school. However, she has much physical, as well as emotional, healing to go through that will take some time. The cause of the house explosion has not been 100 percent determined, but it is suspected that it was the result of a propane leak. With all of the snow many of us have been receiving around the state, this reminds us to check our gas meters and vents to make sure that they are not covered with snow. It is also a good idea to purchase a gas detector, which will warn you of a gas leak when the gas levels get too high in the house. I would like to thank everyone who gave money to the Elianna Vazquez Fund. She will have a long road ahead of her. If anyone wishes to make a contribution, you can send a check to the NDAB office payable to NDAB or directly to the Elianna Vazquez fund and Kim and her staff will ensure that it gets delivered.

MESSAGE

Eric Brenden

Northwest Contracting I NDAB President

NDAB President Eric Brenden pictured with members of St. Mary’s High School, Northwest Contracting and Mandan Parks and Rec. Minot Association of Builders Elysha Head, Executive Officer • 701-852-0496 www.minotab.com

• Three new events are scheduled to be introduced in 2017. Hard Hat Happy Hour, the Tool Belt Barbecue and a kid’s workshop are all new happenings the Association is excited to share with its members. Hard Hat Happy Hour will provide a casual setting at a local bar for members to get together to discuss MAB happenings over drinks. The Tool Belt Barbecue will take place in the MAB parking lot over lunch in May. Finally, a kid’s workshop will take place later in the year. Families can bring their children to do projects related to the building industry. • The 2017 Home and Garden Show is nearing! Booths are filling up fast. There are plenty of new things to partake in whether it be the Pub in the Park, The Youngster Yard, the Ready Builders Lego Competition, The Market on 4th Workshops or the Belt Sander Races. • Feb. 15 brings a Lunch Hour Learning regarding Business Insurance Basics. Mike Humphreys of First Western Insurance will provide an in-depth look at what insurance coverage your business needs.

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

• The January Member Meeting and Installation of the 2017 Board of Directors was held at the Canad Inns. Grand Forks Mayor Michael Brown and East Grand Forks Mayor Steve Gander were the guest speakers. Jennifer Johnson, Alerus, is our 2017 president. Bill Knipe, Rusty Wysocki and LeRoy Kurtyka were given plaques and thanked for their years on the board. • Our annual Contractor’s Education Day will be held March 1 at the Ramada. • Upcoming hosts for Builders after Hours are Structural Materials in March and PS Garage Doors in April. • The 2017 Home Design & Garden Show is scheduled for March 31, April 1-2 at the Alerus Center.

Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead Bryce Johnson, Executive Officer • 701-232-5846 www.hbafm.com

• The New Year Celebration & City Night was Jan. 26. This year featured six on its mayoral panel including: Fargo, Dilworth, Horace, Moorhead, Oxbow and West Fargo. • The HBA of F-M held its first-ever Trade Showcase Jan. 27. This free event was held after continuing education courses. Vendors set up table-top displays and were able to network with the education attendees and other HBA members. • The 2017 Home & Garden Show is Feb. 24-26. The HBA of F-M is excited to continue its popular Lego Homebuilding Competition and Kids Treasure Hunt. • The Spring Parade of Homes is around the corner and will be showcased over three weekends April 22-23, April 28-30 and May 5-7.

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BAM: Advocate and Watchdog

By Forrest Cyr, Director of Government Affairs and Communications It’s a new year, and a new legislative session! Builders Association of Minnesota staff, consultants, and members are working with legislative allies to promote common sense, pro-housing legislation on behalf of Minnesota’s homebuilding industry! BAM’s Government Affairs Committee and board of directors approved the association’s proactive agenda for 2017 on Dec. 8, which outlines specific policy priorities to be pursued at the Minnesota State Capitol. We’re excited by the opportunities this legislative session presents, and we look forward to working with our membership to advocate for meaningful progress for our industry.

Unlicensed Builders Hurt Consumers

BAM seeks to increase the penalty for failing to obtain a local building permit. Currently a misdemeanor, the Builders Association of Minnesota advocates to reclassify this offense as a gross misdemeanor, aligning the penalty for unlicensed activity with other licensed professions working in the housing industry.

Minnesota’s Townhome Definition

In an effort to encourage the development of affordable, market-rate housing, BAM seeks to revert the definition of a townhouse back to the ICC definition of three or more connected units, instead of Minnesota’s current definition of two connected units.

Certificate of Occupancy 48-hour Requirement

BAM is working to require a 48-hour or less turn around time for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy in residential structures after the final inspection has been completed.

Establish a Minnesota Appraisal Board

BAM seeks to create the Minnesota Appraisal Board and establish criteria for new construction in partnership with NAHB. BAM is work with stakeholders to create an efficient board structure with builder representation, and appraisal criteria that recognizes new construction and energy codes cost drivers and modern techniques such as green building.

And More…

Working with external stakeholders, we expect to engage the legislature to make sure local governments are prohibited from adopting a patchwork of pay and scheduling ordinances, ensure that prohibitively expensive stretch energy codes are not adopted by cities and municipalities, as well as require that insurance adjusters be familiar with the Minnesota Building Codes. Stay tuned!

Progress Made at Builder Day at the Capitol by Chelsea Diederich, Communications Coordinator HBA of F-M members and staff Paul Krabbenhoft, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties; Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc., John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.; HBA of F-M Chief Executive Officer Bryce Johnson and Communications Coordinator Chelsea Diederich traveled along to St. Paul with staff to meet with legislators. The group had meetings with Sen. Mark Johnson, pictured third from left, and Sen. Kent Eken and Rep. Ben Lien. The group brought forth important legislation and all three signed on in support of the bills brought forward. Watch the HBA of F-M’s weekly email for updates throughout the legislative session. 14

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HBA Members End 2016 With Successful Holiday Donation Drive

by Tahra Doll, Office Coordinator During the holidays, the HBA of F-M reaches out to an organization in the F-M community to be a beneficiary of its annual holiday drive. This year they decided to partner with the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch. The collection drive was open from Nov. 28 - Dec. 29. In just one month’s time, members staff of the HBA collected more than 2,500 toiletry items to be used by the residents of Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch. The Association set a goal of collecting 250 items from each of these categories: shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, lotion, facial tissues and toilet paper. The goal was to provide a year’s worth of supplies for individuals living at the two Ranch campuses and would also be distributed when kids begin the transition to life outside of the Ranch. More than 25 members and staff pitched in this year. Special thanks to the following members: Allied Building Products Corp.; Bell Bank; Border States Paving, Inc.; Conmy Feste Ltd.; Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.; Eid-Co Buildings Inc.; First International Bank & Trust; Isai LeBaron Drywall LLC; Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc.; North Dakota Association of Builders; Precision Plumbing, Electric, Heating & Cooling Inc.; The Putty Girl LLC; Red River Drywall & Decorating Services; Revive Contracting, LLC; Smart Spaces Inc.; Stenerson Lumber; Stone Countertop Outlet; Stone Holding Company; Syverson Tile & Stone; Stone Ridge Builders, Inc.; Twin City Garage Door, Inc. and Valley Lights.

Why Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch?

The HBA formed a relationship with Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch when they requested assistance from Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation for labor and materials to update the Fargo Youth Home. This home is a group foster home serving up to 12 kids (6 males/6 females, ages 12-18) and those who have a more stable status regarding to mental illness or chemical dependency. At the Fargo Youth Home, they focus on independent living skills so the kids may lead a successful life in the Fargo-Moorhead community. This includes searching for and securing a job, utilizing public transportation, having unsupervised time in the community, maintaining their own bank account, getting a cell phone, attending public school, completing their “behind the wheel” training for their driver’s license, seeing community therapists, amongst other things. The Residential Treatment Center, a second campus located in south Fargo near Davies High School, serves up to 16 kids (eight males/eight females, ages 12-18) and provides the highest level of care offered in the state of North Dakota. This site serves those diagnosed with acute mental illness and some with a dual diagnosis of chemical dependency. A typical length of stay at either campus ranges anywhere from 4-9 months. The Fargo Youth Home was built in 1988, and the constant high traffic 20

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“These kids who live at the house really need a place they can feel proud to call home, a place to feel safe and comforted.”

Since the work has started, Kopp noted that the residents talk about how it is finally starting to feel like a home and not a place that looks like it is ready to shut down. The kids take great pride in the Youth Home, as it is truly their home, a place where they are given the tools they need to reach their full potential. Home Builders Care, with the volunteer assistance of the Remodelers Council, is taking the necessary steps to give this worthy organization an updated Youth Home to match the premier program that is run out of it. As the collaboration between Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, HBA and HBC continue, the discussion will include finding ways to introduce the residents of both campuses to the many opportunities available to them in the housing industry. The kids at the Youth Home are the future of the F-M community, and much of their success in transitioning to life outside of the Ranch is dependent upon finding meaningful work. HBA leaders look forward to upcoming discussions on how its staff, committees and members can play a role in making this happen.

Eidem a Consistent Volunteer Across the Board

by Sami Eidenschink, Membership & Marketing Coordinator Six times a year, the HBA of F-M staff recognizes a “Member of the Month.” This recognition goes to a member who has gone above and beyond to support the Association and staff. Congratulations to Perry Eidem, Allied Building Products Corp., for being chosen as February’s member of the month. Eidem started his career in the homebuilding industry at Minnesota State and Community Technical College. From there, he was at Menards for 15 years and has been with Allied Building Products Corp. for the past 18 years working in outside sales with contractors in the community. “The relationships I get to build with contractors are great because every day I get to talk to people who enjoy working in the industry I love. Going out to jobsites and being a part of the building process is one of the best parts about my job,” he says. Eidem has helped the staff and Association by sponsoring the Remodelers Council Picnic every year, volunteering to take a large portion of World of Thanks Packets, attending HBA events and helping behind the scenes. He also serves as an active member on the Parade of Homes Committee and Remodelers Council. “I like being a part of the HBA because I enjoy the building process and industry. Meeting with other people involved in different parts of the industry is a great way to get to know your peers in the community,” he says. Beyond his commitment to the HBA, Eidem also serves as a trustee on the Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation board. “Being behind the scenes of the Foundation and getting to be directly involved in helping the workforce cause and promoting the industry are a few the reasons

I choose to be a trustee on the HBC board,” he says. When he is not busy assisting in HBA or HBC events, Eidem enjoys being at the lake, his Thursday-night bowling league and spending time with his grandkids. Thank you to Eidem for all of the effort and passion he brings forth to the HBA of F-M and HBC Foundation. The HBA staff appreciates his hard work and eagerness to help even with the smallest tasks. Eidem along with December’s Member of the Month Angie Baumann, Starion Bank, and four other members yet to be named will be nominated for the Extra Mile Award for 2017. This award will be presented to one of them at the Awards Gala & Annual Meeting. Congratulations, and thank you for all your work behind the scenes!

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by Sami Eidenschink, Membership & Marketing Coordinator Home Builders Association members kicked-off the New Year by volunteering to take packets to fellow member companies throughout the community. Every January the HBA of F-M hosts a “World of Thanks” event to spread the news about exciting Association activities. Each member gets a packet with a new directory, window decal, save the dates, Home Builders Care info and upcoming sponsorships and education. The event offers members a chance to network with industry peers or connect with those they already do business with. It is a great way to build relationships with member companies, see a showroom, or just learn more about members who are working alongside each other in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

“Delivering packets is a great way

for me to get out of the office to reconnect and meet new people in the Association.” Eric Miller, Capital Credit Union

HBA of F-M December Accomplishments Each month, the HBA staff compiles a list outlining what the HBA has

done for you, including education opportunities, legislative work, events and meetings staff and members have attended. As of press time, January wasn’t over yet, so we’re always a month behind. Thank you for your understanding!

Last month, the HBA of F-M:

• Helped organize and sponsor the Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo for over 2,800 ninth graders at the Fargodome. • Traveled to Bismarck to take part in the North Dakota Association of Builders board meeting and Annual Meeting. • Finalized the 2017 budget for the HBA of F-M. • Made year-end donations to the Greater F-M Economic Development Corporation and Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation.

Attended or supported the following community meetings and events: • Northern Region Association of Safety Professionals’ monthly meeting. • Fargo's Tax Exempt Review Committee. • Fargo-Moorhead Area Association of Realtors Holiday Party. • North Dakota State College of Science's 20th Anniversary Celebration.

Hosted the following:

• Committee chair training. • Lunch sessions on "business secrets" and "how local school growth affects development." • Fall protection safety training. • Regular meetings of the HBA’s board of directors, Health Plan Management Committee and five committees.

All packets will be mailed out at the end of February, so if you would like stop by and see the list of packets leftover, or pick up your own, please contact Membership & Marketing Coordinator Sami at (701) 232-5846 or sami@hbafm.com. Thank you to the top deliverers: • Accent Contracting • Stephanie Blair, TCI Insurance • Perry Eidem, Allied Building Products Corp. • Ishauna Jacobberger, The Putty Girl, LLC • Nancy Kelly, Labor Masters

2017 Exhibitor List (as of 1/30/2017) Show Guide Name Booth # 46 North Landscaping & Design Inc.....................................C420 A Spice Above................................C329 ABC Seamless................................. 1150 Abodz FM......................................... 675 Absolute Fence, LLC........................ 350 Accent Kitchen & Bath.......................140 Adventure Five................................. C112 Aire Serv.......................................... 570 Alexandria Homes Inc....................... 925 All Finish Concrete, Inc..................... 290 All Season Motorsport....................... 845 Ambient Geothermal........................1265 American Custom Decks.................C320 Anderco Enterprises Inc................... 1190 Anderson Homes, Inc........................ 565 Aqua Lawn.....................................C375 Authority Fence..................................160 B. Giddings Services.......................C500 Backyard Escape Landscaping, LLC.........................C395 Bailey’s PDR/Reconditioning..........C425 Baker Nursery Garden & Gift.............319 Barnesville Economic Development Authority.................... 560 Barnesville Homes Inc....................C330 Bath Fitter......................................... 530 Bath Planet......................................1360 Bell Bank........................................ C100 Benjamin Cutsom Homes, LLC....... 1200 Bergeson Nursery...........................C442 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties.......................... 945 Bernie’s Water Conditioning...............150 Better Business Bureau of MN and ND.................................... 1125 Beyond Outdoors & Beyond Concrete............................ L110 Bin There, Dump That....................... 575 Bits Custom Cabinets........................ 305 BlackRidgeBANK.............................. 445 Bloomin’ Blinds, LLC......................... L90 Blue Ox Timber Frames..................C422 Braaten Cabinets, Inc.........................610 Brandenburg Crew Inc. of Keller Williams Inspire Realty...................1270 Brenco Cleaning Equipment............C465 Briard Construction......................... C190 Budget Blinds of Fargo................... 1007 Building Concepts INC.......................510 C P Realty....................................... 1160 Cambria..........................................C305 24

Capital Credit Union.......................... 790 Cass County Electric Cooperative �� 840 Cass County Soil Conservation District........................................... C312 Chase Realty.................................... 940 Chris Hawley Architects.................... 970 City of Fargo - Forestry Department................................... C412 City of Fargo - Recycling................C428 Coatings Unlimited LLC..................... 550 Coldwell Banker Cedar Point Realty.................................. 1070 College Pro Painters....................... 1090 Costco Wholesale............................C110 Crane Johnson Lumber..................... 298 Culligan Water Conditioning.............. 580 Curb Design...................................... 300 Custom Porches............................. 1060 Cutco Cutlery..................................C386 D&M Roofing Company..................C270 Dabbert Custom Homes.................... 660 Dakota Fence................................... 225 Dakota Grinding................................ 360 Dakota Made in the Shade................ 532 Dakota Plains Realty........................1285 Dakota Timber Company....................415 Dakota Wall Systems, Inc................. 770 DECKMASTERS............................... 200 Design & Living Magazine.................. L6 Design Direction, INC......................C565 DogWatch Hidden Fence and Landscape Lighting....................... C317 Dust Busters Furnace & Duct Clng. Inc...............................C440 Edward Jones................................. C145 Eid-Co Homes.................................. 579 Electro Watchman, Inc.................... 1000 Elegant Edging...............................C430 Elite Curbing..................................... 220 Empire Media LLC.......................... C125 Encore Home Improvements...........C235 Enercept SIPs................................... 525 Exclusive Home Products LLC........C535 Extreme Panel Tech., Inc................C226 EZ Open Garage Door.....................1280 Fabricators Supply...........................1085 Fabricators Unlimited.......................1075 Fabricators Unlimited/Cambria......... 950 Fargo Garage Floors & Doors......... C315 Fargo Glass & Paint Co.................... 930 Fargo Tractor.................................. 1040 Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom....................................... 680

First Class Mortgage.......................C550 First International Bank & Trust....... C140 FM Home & Patio...........................C540 FM Water Systems- Kinetico............1275 Foltz Buildings.................................. 725 Games Galore Party Rental.............1370 Gate City Bank................................. 405 Geothermal Solutions Inc.................. L50 Grain Designs................................... 750 Great Northern Woodworks............... 830 GREENEARTH LANDSCAPING LLC.....................C365 Greenscape Companies, Inc............1350 GreenWorks Landscaping & Fencing.........................................C240 H.A. Thompson & Sons..................C447 Hankinson Community Development Corporation, Inc............................... L45 Harmonious Architecture................. 1020 Hatton Granite Countertops Inc........1287 Hawaiian Moon................................. 760 Hazelwood Flagpoles........................ L60 Healing Arts Chiropractic.................C295 Health and Beauty.......................... 1080 Healthmate International, LLC........... 755 Hebron Brick Supply.......................C290 Heritage Homes................................ 935 Hi-Dow Massagers.........................C405 High Plains Industries..................... C120 Hirshfield’s Paints.............................1255 Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc......................................... 980 Home Run Products....................... C165, C371, C245 HotSpring Spas & Four Seasons Sunrooms......................... 820 HotSpring Spas & Pool Tables 2 �� L20 I’ll Tile & Stone Inc.........................C340 Innovative Basement Systems.......... 1100 Innovative Products............................. L8 Innovative Stone Design LLC........... 1165 Invisible Fence of Fargo..................C545 Ira’s Custom Cabinets, Inc.............. C501 Jack Chivers Realty.........................1035 JAQX Smart Home Automation, Security & Video..............................515 Jordahl Custom Homes................... 1030 JR Construction..............................C520 JR Construction of Verndale Inc. ��C121 JT Lawn and Landscape.................C200 Jumbo’s Sloppy Joe Sauce.............C555 K & M Coatings............................... L115 Karl’s TV & Appliance....................... 320

Kensok’s Hardwood Floors................ 470 Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. �� 1180 Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity.......................................C322 Lakeland Log & Timber Frame Homes...............................C507 Lampert Lumber................................ 805 Laney’s Inc......................................1325 Laser Hair Therapy of ND.................... L1 LeafGuard Gutters............................ L65 Liberty Fence & Deck Co.................. 670 Limelight Builders, LLC....................1225 Lindsay Ecowater Systems..............C543 Live Wire Electrical Contracting.......C505 Luxury Bath of Fargo........................ 205 Luxury Designs................................. 385 M & E Sales......................................130 M & E Sales...................................C360 Maple River Winery.........................C399 Mark Enterprises.............................C342 Marvin Windows and Doors..............1240 Mayville Portland EDC...................... 860 Merry Maids........................................ L2 Mevold Studio...................................C49 MGI Landscapes & Outdoor Living................................1055 Midco............................................... 480 Midwest Decorative Stone and Design.................................... C301 Midwest Grinding Inc........................ 762 Minnesota Warehouse Furniture &Amish Gifts................................................C450 Minnkota Windows............................1110 MLC Custom Homes....................... C175 Monarch Homes LLC.........................170 Monkey Bar Storage Solutions........ C515 Mosquito Joe of NW Minnesota....... C210 Mouse Mix........................................ 620 Mudpumpers Mudjacking................... 425 MVM Contracting, Inc.........................315 My Pillow Inc.................................... 555 Nelson Window Co........................... 440 Newman Fence................................. 683 Newman Print................................... 685 Nichols Family Chiropractic.............C455 Northern Sky Lights........................ C310 Northern Stone................................. 520 Northern Turf Management, Inc. �� 855 Northland Truss System Inc.............. 355 Norwex........................................... C201 Oasis Landscapes............................ 395 Oilylife, Young Living Independent Distributor........................................810

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Steamatic Restoration & Cleaning �� 450 Stone Countertop Outlet.................... 900 Superior Sleep Experience................ 765 T&S Custom Homes, Inc.................. 400 Tailored Living Featuring PremierGarage................................ 537 Tastefully Simple.............................C380 The Coatings Authority, Inc................210 The Foam Doctors LLC.................... 1195 The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead.......C445 The Mortgage Company, LLC......... C214 The Shadiest Business in Town �� 907 The Window & Door Store.................615 Thermo-Tech Windows, LLC............ 1130 Thomsen Homes............................... 420 Tintmasters Home and Business �� 1010 Town & Country Credit Union.........C363 TrinSPIN Inc..................................... 835 Tubs of Fun!..................................... 250 Turf Tamers LLC.............................C260 Twin City Garage Door...................... 540 Ultimate Patios................................C325 Urban K9 Detection and Training �� C135 Valley Central Vacuum...................... 780 Valley Lights..................................... 365 Verity Homes.................................... 975 Vitamix............................................. 665 Voyageur Log Homes..................... C160 Waterfront Kitchen & Bath................ 390 Watkins Products............................ C155 Western Products, Inc.................... C180, C400 Western State Bank........................ C170 Window Wise..................................C385 Window Works.................................. 955 Windows Plus Inc............................. 800 Your Home Improvement Company........................................ 345

If you are an exhibitor and you have not received your exhibitor packet, contact the HBA of F-M at (701) 232-5836 or go to www.hbafm.com/ exhibitor

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This January, Home Builders Care Foundation had the great pleasure of helping to send three student chapters to the International Builders Show in Orlando. North Dakota State College of Science sent two teams to compete, Minnesota State Community and Technical College sent one, and North Dakota State University sent one team. NDSCS and M State participated in the Associate program and NDSU participated in the four-year program competition. The teams spend their fall semester on the project, researching the geographical area of the housing development or home build. They have to submit a large binder full of information before Christmas. The students then present to a panel of judges at IBS and are asked tough questions. HBC is proud to help send students to this competition which

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helps prepare them for real-life project meetings with clients. Home Builders Care has also been busy supporting projects related to the housing industry. The Dakota Boys and Girls project has been moving forward with the game room almost completed. Check out the article on page 20 for more details on our partnership with the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch. Home Builders Care is the Community Partner for a Homes For Our Troops build project taking place in Moorhead. Dan Parrow, ISR Homes, is the build partner and is making great progress. This house will be a great home for Army Master Sargaent Eric Marts and his family. Thanks to all the HBA members who have volunteered their support of this project. The homebuilding industry truly is a generous one. Last year, we created a North Dakota Permanently Restricted Endowment. Per North Dakota law, businesses that pay state income tax may receive up to a 40 percent credit with a maximum of $10,000 for contributions to the endowment! Individuals may receive a state tax credit for a contribution of $5,000 or more as well. The tax credit is 40 percent of the charitable deduction allowed by the IRS up to a maximum credit of $10,000 per year per taxpayer or $20,000 per year per couple filing jointly. North Dakota law also allows for a tax credit for planned or deferred gifts. Donate online at www.hbcfm.com or contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com. Casey Beckerleg, HBC President

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TRUSTEES Grace Backman Fargo Housing Authority Dan Beecher Foam Doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, LLC

Vice President Monica Hart Monica Hart Interior Design

Kristie Eid Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.

Secretary Randy Cramer NAI North Central

Perry Eidem Allied Building Products Corp.

Treasurer Carlita Dietz Jay Dietz Construction

Ryan Johnson Monarch Homes, LLC

Past President Bob Kochmann Kochmann Brothers Homes

Sylvia Lunski Design Direction, Inc. Trevor Odden Stone Ridge Builders, Inc. Dustin Murray Dustin Murray Construction

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

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NAWIC 246 Sponsors High School Level Design Drafting Competition

by Amy Berg, CBT, CIT The Fargo-Moorhead chapter is sponsoring the National Association of Women In Construction Education Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (NEF) CAD Design Drafting Competition for the 2016-2017 year. We have high schools that are participating: Dickinson High School and Moorhead High School. This competition is administered by NEF to create an awareness of job opportunities in the construction industry. NEF is a non-profit IRS 501(c)3 corporation operating to provide and promote educational opportunities and programs to benefit the construction industry throughout the United States. The competition provides recognition for creative design, successful problem solving and craftsmanship in preparing architectural drawings and renderings. The drawings may be created utilizing any computer aided drafting program available to the contestants or drawn by hand. Contestants are furnished with an architectural problem developed by a design professional, a site description and plan, and a list of required drawings and information. Entries are evaluated for detail, accuracy, and originality of work. Contestants are judged are the local level by construction industry professionals with the local winning entry being submitted to the regional competition. The winner of the regional competition goes on to compete in the National competition against the winners from the other seven NAWIC regions. The Fargo-Moorhead chapter believes the challenge of meeting future workforce demands requires immediate attention to the importance of education, training and preparing our youth for careers in construction. To learn more about the Fargo-Moorhead chapter go to www.nawicfm246.org or email the chapter at nawicfm246@gmail.com. To learn more about NAWIC, the NAWIC Education Foundation and the NAWIC Founders Scholarship Foundation, check us out at www.nawic.org.

Parade of Homes Deadline Approaching! by Allison Weckman, Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator Registration materials are now available to get your home entered on the Spring Parade of Homes! The early registration deadline to submit your entry information is Feb. 17. The regular registration deadline is March 3. New this year, builders can enter their home details online, which will automatically populate into our event magazine, website and mobile app. If you would like to enter your home details online, you must submit your contract at least 48 hours in advance of either the early or regular registration deadlines. You will then receive your login credentials to enter your home details. We are very excited to be able to offer this to our builders. This login will also allow you to view statistics of your home(s) during the Parade event if you are using the builder check-in app to track attendance in your home.

Economic Forecast 2017: Like 2016 But Slightly Better

Elliot Eisenberg is a nationally acclaimed economist and public speaker specializing in making the arcana and minutia of economics fun, relevant and educational.

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Entering 2017, the domestic economic landscape is solid and, while there is an increased likelihood of volatility with President Trump in the White House, the risks to the forecast are slightly to the upside. This is because the proposed combination of personal and corporate tax cuts, increases in infrastructure and defense spending, reduced regulatory burdens and the likely repatriation of hundreds of billions in overseas corporate cash are all expected to boost economic activity and inflation in 2017. However, there are also definite economic headwinds. It is highly likely that Congress will reduce the size of any tax cuts and spending increases sought by President Trump, blunting their impact. In addition, legislation takes time to pass and, after passage, there will be lengthy lags before the money begins to impact the economy. Also, the already rising dollar will hurt manufacturing activity by raising the cost of exports. Lastly, any attempt to slap tariffs on imports is fraught with the risk of precipitating a trade war, which has obvious negative growth implications. With all this uncertainty in mind, I expect full-year 2017 GDP to come in at 2.3 percent, slightly higher than the 1.9 percent growth experienced last year and the 2 percent average rate of growth since the end of the Great Recession. Headline inflation looks to pick up from roughly 1.5 percent to near 2 percent in 2017, while core inflation (which excludes food and energy) will edge up, but only slightly. Because of the slow rise in inflation, the Federal Reserve will have the luxury of time to raise the federal funds rate from where they are now, at 0.625 percent to, at most, 1.375 percent by year end, with a rate increase coming roughly every three months and starting no earlier than June. Turning our attention to the labor market, I expect net new monthly job growth to average 160,000/month, which, while down, from 188,000/month in 2016, is excellent given that we are late in the business cycle and there are relatively few potential workers still on the sidelines. Thus, the unemployment rate will probably fall from 4.6 percent today to 4.3 percent or possibly 4.2 percent by year end. As the labor market tightens, nominal wage growth should increase further in 2017 with average annual wage

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increases rising from 2.4 percent to as much as 3 percent: a healthy rise. Because of better GDP growth and falling unemployment, ten-year Treasuries will end 2017 at 2.70 percent, and the rate on 30-year mortgages will be 4.6 percent as the yield curve rises and steepens due to faster rising long-term rates. But, continued easing of credit conditions and rising consumer spending due to continued good employment and wage growth will keep the economy and housing market on track. Housing starts should increase by about 7.5 percent, to 1.25 million. Single-family starts will likely total 850,000, up from 760,000, while multifamily starts should hit 400,000, up from 390,000. New and existing home sales should collectively rise by about 3 percent and end the year at 6.15 million, with mortgage purchase volume advancing by $100 billion and refinance activity falling by about $400 billion due to the rise in mortgage rates. Housing inventories will, regrettably, remain unchanged, and combined with limited new home building, home prices will rise by 5 percent. Lastly, I put the chances of a recession in 2017 at a low 15 percent to 20 percent. Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. is president of GraphsandLaughs, LLC and can be reached at elliot@ graphsandlaughs.net. His daily 70 word economics and policy blog can be seen at www.econ70.com.

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While housing starts fell 18.7% in November, it was due almost entirely to multifamily. Multifamily starts declined an eye-watering 45.1% after jumping 76% in October as developers probably rushed to lock in financing before the election and buyers signed purchase contracts and locked in mortgage rates ahead of the Fed’s rate hike last week. YTD, single-family starts are up a solid if unspectacular 9.6%, and all starts are up 4.8%.

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Net income at all 6,021 credit unions in 2015 was $8.7 billion, up 0.3% from 2014 when there were 6,273 credit unions. For credit unions with assets greater than $500 million, return on assets (ROA) averaged 86 basis points or 0.86%. ROA was 0.56% for credit unions with $100 to $500 million in assets, 0.35% for credit unions with $10 to $100 million in assets and 0.04% for the smallest.

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Given the high level of political unpredictability of the incoming Trump administration and the massive amount of backlogged legislation that may be moved, lobbying expenditures in 2017 may well set records. Lobbying expenditures peaked at $3.5 billion in 2009 and 2010, the last time one party controlled both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue. Last year they slumped to $2.3 billion due to partisan political paralysis. So much for draining the swamp.

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Since the conclusion of the presidential election, consumer confidence as measured by the Conference Board has shot up an amazing 12.8% to 113.70, its highest reading since 8/01! Similarly, the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index is up 12.3% at 98, its second-best level in over a decade. Lastly, small business sentiment as measured by the National Federation of Independent Business is now at its third best reading since 2007.

For the health of your financial portfolio I recommend three things. Don’t listen to expert predictions; experts can’t forecast the future any better than you. Next, fees paid to financial advisors/ managers reduce your return. Make sure you are getting value for the fees you pay. Lastly, rebalance your portfolio based on the asset allocation that fits your current risk profile. These steps should keep unforced investing errors to a minimum. For those of you with perfect hindsight, 2016 was a financial feast! You invested in natural gas, which jumped 57.6%, diesel fuel, which bounced 53.8%, and crude oil, which rose 45%. You also brilliantly invested in the Brazilian stock market, which shot up 45% and went long on orange juice, up 34%. Smartly, you also sold cocoa short as it fell 33.8% and rough rice, which dropped 18.8%.

The Friday File: The average cost of raising a baby born in 2015 through age 17 for a middle-income marriedcouple is $233,610. Housing is the costliest single item, accounting for 29% of all spending, followed by food at 18% and childcare/education at 6%. As expected, there are economies of scale with regards to kids. Compared to a family with two children, families with one child spend 27% more per child. Dividing the number of cars made domestically by the number of cars sold here provides the US auto production percentage. Tesla wins as it exports almost half its cars so its percentage is 196%. BMW follows at 116%, then Ford at 96%, Daimler at 86%, GM at 83%, Honda at 81%, and Fiat-Chrysler at 69%. At 30%, Volkswagen looks very vulnerable to a Trump Tweet calling for more domestic employment.

While December job creation was mildly disappointing at 156,000, the real story was the large 0.4% rise in monthly wage growth and the 2.9% rise in Y-o-Y wage growth, the largest Y-o-Y gain since 6/09. Moreover, job gains for October and November were revised upwards by 19,000, the broadest measure of unemployment fell to 9.2%, its lowest level since 4/08, and the participation rate rose to 62.8%. A good report!

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The male labor force participation rate for those aged 25-54 has fallen from 97.9% in 1954 to 88%. With a Bachelor’s degree or more the rate is 94%, for those with some college the rate’s 88%, and for those with a HS diploma or less it’s 83%. Not coincidentally, the percentage of those employed in routine repetitive jobs has fallen from 40.5% of the labor force in 1979 to 31.2%.

The total US debt is $19.9 trillion. Of that, $5.5 trillion is owned by the government (like the Social Security Trust Fund) and $14.4 is held by the public. Of the public part, $6.175 trillion is held by foreigners. Japan holds the most US debt at $1.13 trillion, followed by China at $1.12 trillion. Then comes Ireland at $271 billion, Cayman Islands at $262 billion, and Brazil at $255 billion. The Friday File: The top 25 last names now cover 8.7% of US the population, up from 8.6% in 2000. Similarly, the most popular 239 last names cover one-quarter of the population, down from 244 in 2000. Smith remains the most popular name, with 2.44 million users. The only new top 10 last name is Martinez; Perez entered the top 25. The name with the largest growth, Zhang at 111%.

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Sky’s the Limit on the 2017 Remodeled Home Tour

As the 2017 building season kicks-off, there’s no better time to be recruiting clients to put a project on this year’s Remodeled Home Tour. Many consumers wish to stay in their home and make updates rather than moving out of a neighborhood they love or the home they raised their families in. The Remodeled Home Tour gives you an opportunity to showcase your work to those who are considering a remodel project in their own homes. These projects can vary from landscaping, kitchen upgrades, interior design projects or bathroom remodels. The sky is the limit for what you want to show off to consumers. A project can be up to two years old and can combine multiple vendors and contractors. This makes it easy to split the cost of putting a home on the tour. The tour usually sees hundreds of consumers through the homes and runs in conjunction with the second weekend of the Fall Parade of Homes giving it ample publicity and media coverage. Take advantage of this excellent marketing opportunity and share your work with residents in the Fargo-Moorhead community! This year the Remodelers Council is setting a goal of eight projects on the tour! To learn more, contact Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com.

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REMODELERS COUNCIL MEMBERS ABC Seamless Accent Contracting ACME TOOLS Allied Building Products Corp. Arvig Braaten Cabinets Inc. Crane Johnson Lumber Company Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Dave Anderson Construction Design Direction, Inc. Dustin Murray Construction Fargo Linoleum Company Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Fiske Construction, LLP Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Foam Doctor’s, LLC Granites Unlimited Hirshfield’s Paint Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. Homemakers Villa Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Lake Agassiz Habitat For Humanity Laney’s, Inc. Luxury Designs Mill Creek Custom Cabinetry Minnkota Windows, Inc. Noonan Enterprises, Inc. Opp Construction Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of the Red River Valley Pella Windows & Doors Ram Jack North Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc. Red River Electric, Inc. RRC Specialties, Inc. Showplace Kitchens Simonson Lumber & Hardware, Inc. Smart Spaces, Inc. Stenerson Lumber Stone Countertop Outlet Stone Holding Company Stone Ridge Builders, Inc. Syverson Tile & Stone Twin City Garage Door, Inc.

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Each registrant will receive two admission tickets to enter the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show free of charge. Attendees under 18 get into the show free. All Legos and materials for building will be provided. Legos and materials will remain the property of the HBC. 5-6 and 7-8 year-olds 10 a.m. - Check-in 10:15 - 11 a.m. - Building 11 a.m. - Judging begins 11:45 a.m. - Winners announced 9-10 and 11-12 year-olds 1 p.m. - Check-in 1:15 - 2 p.m. - Building 2 p.m. - Judging begins 2:45 p.m. - Winners announced Prizes for each age group • 1st place - $100 Visa Gift card • 2nd place - $50 Visa Gift card • 3rd place - $25 Visa Gift card

Do your part to help workforce development: adopt a student for the Construction Trades Academy

For $75, you can support a high school student as he or she explores the world of construction. The Academy allows students to interact with members of the construction industry and experience a variety of construction activities. Students that attend this two-week session in June are often interested in continuing in the industry. See the insert included in this issue to sign-up.

Builders must register by March 3 for Spring Parade of Homes

Builders, don’t forget the Spring Parade of Homes is right around the corner. This year, the Parade will run three weekends: April 22-23, 28-30 and May 5-7. Registrations are due March 3, but get your materials in by Feb. 17 for an early bird rate! The Parade of Homes is the best way to raise awareness, generate traffic and is a great marketing tool for builders. There are a variety of sponsorships available. Contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com for sponsorship levels and details.

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

Permits

49 24 2 1 0 1 4 44 4 0 28 130

Units

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2015 Value Permits

$8,540,000 $5,599,000 $400,000 $2,541,000 $0 $1,600,000 $1,778,000 $504,355 $3,040,000 $0 $615,199 $16,077,554

27 23 4 0 0 0 3 56 6 0 13 105

$38,595,439 $28,026,514 $7,328,925 $3,240,000 $0 $15,859,000 $14,882,597 $6,908,674 $27,775,696 $0 $481,735 $104,503,141

199 151 48 0 0 16 30 498 92 0 48 883

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2016 Value Permits

$7,303,850 $6,363,850 $940,000 $0 $0 $0 $422,000 $359,896 $912,500 $0 $41,689 $9,039,935

21 21 0 0 0 0 0 63 2 0 19 105

$40,054,899 $31,948,899 $8,106,000 $0 $0 $24,896,880 $10,466,714 $5,016,278 $9,440,945 $0 $1,023,375 $90,899,091

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$4,775,900 $4,775,900 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $418,361 $1,195,778 $0 $169,800 $6,559,839

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169 141 4 0 12 12 31 488 72 0 72 844

$33,745,300 $29,395,300 $750,000 0 $0 24 $3,600,000 318 $25,866,730 $33,067,240 $5,828,185 $80,945,338 $0 $510,093 $179,962,886

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6,873,250 5,579,583 446,667 847,000 0 533,333 733,333 427,537 1,716,093 0 275,563 $10,559,109

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

209 137 48 6 0 6 22 451 93 0 78 859

24 0 135

0 0 308

8 8 254

37,465,213 29,790,238 5,394,975 1,080,000 1,200,000 22,207,537 19,472,184 5,917,712 39,387,326 0 671,734 $125,121,706

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

377 312 30 35 0 44 77 1017 389 59 427 2,390

$86,407,306 526 $75,353,306 374 $5,884,000 54 35 $5,170,000 98 0 $0 0 1897 $148,775,000 27 $482,318,840 84 $16,000,502 1063 $118,099,353 367 $117,463,205 37 $43,082,219 362 $1,012,146,425 2,466

$114,137,979 476 $90,930,759 369 $9,154,890 82 98 $14,052,330 25 0 $0 0 902 $76,040,603 28 $60,723,155 62 $15,409,343 1122 $76,695,244 390 $131,698,511 31 $25,994,611 434 $500,699,446 2,543

$122,155,124 $103,364,854 $12,480,600 25 $6,309,670 0 $0 818 $73,298,646 $86,914,623 $20,103,577 $97,140,526 $57,725,906 $38,164,689 $495,503,091

460 352 55 53 0 33 74 1,067 382 42 408 2,466

555 324 108 47 0 14 44 311 57 5 83 1,069

$113,009,637 $84,688,637 $14,205,000 $14,116,000 $0 $33,185,203 $63,604,971 $5,133,699 $7,785,536 $16,387,951 $3,268,723 $242,375,720

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$101,576,236 445 $84,068,236 367 $8,105,000 47 63 $9,403,000 8 0 $0 0 42 $4,759,000 0 $40,516,630 41 $7,169,890 466 $29,537,812 79 $9,795,097 8 $10,946,315 19 $204,300,980 1,058

$101,425,173 $87,226,840 $9,858,333 31 $4,340,000 0 $0 0 $0 $51,114,550 $6,950,068 $12,022,550 $36,890,542 $3,795,718 $212,198,601

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$246,552,382 1,176 $193,667,457 855 $27,817,925 160 205 $25,067,000 129 0 $0 0 2473 $199,419,203 46 $562,584,408 156 $28,547,230 2024 $156,700,585 515 $133,851,156 45 $47,447,876 459 $1,375,102,840 4,421

$263,072,964 1,111 $213,311,744 898 $26,305,890 133 161 $23,455,330 33 0 $0 12 1252 $105,696,483 40 $112,128,499 134 $27,955,407 2139 $116,586,501 543 $141,493,608 39 $38,005,990 544 $804,939,452 4,550

$262,101,497 $224,762,894 $23,088,933 56 $10,649,670 24 $3,600,000 1136 $99,165,376 $171,096,413 $33,300,191 $191,304,192 $94,616,448 $42,640,300 $894,224,417

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

123 0 441

72 0 161

105,337,015 85,327,904 10,722,778 9,286,333 0 12,648,068 51,745,384 6,417,886 16,448,633 21,024,530 6,003,585 $219,625,100

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

1/11/2017

1,190 797 188 89 0 65 147 1823 543 64 616 4,448

No assurance is provided on this report. Permit information reported here may have changed. For the most current permit information, please contact the individual cities.

1,159 850 160 84 141 4 8 50 1,620 146 1,995 534 49 540 4,473

257,242,281 210,580,698 25,737,583 19,724,000 1,200,000 134,760,354 281,936,440 29,934,276 154,863,759 123,320,404 42,698,055 $1,024,755,570

Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead 2016 Permit Report MINNESOTA BARNESVILLE Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total

Permits

17 12 0 1 0 0 0 51 5 0 42 115

Units

5 0 0

Value

$3,891,000 $3,091,000 $0 $800,000 $0 $0 $0 $603,176 $60,500 $0 $128,311 $4,682,987

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

Permits

6 5 0 0 1 0 1 4 0 0 17 28

Units

0 1 0

Value

$1,460,000 $1,210,000 $0 $0 $250,000 $0 $615,333 $11,100 $0 $0 $102,350 $2,188,783

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

Permits

2 2 0 0 0 0 4 34 5 1 3 49

Units

0 0 0

Value

$1,111,000 $1,111,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,563,320 $524,115 $65,500 $1,470,600 $52,000 $4,786,535

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

1/11/2017

Permits

7 7 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 15

Units

0 0 0

Value

$1,817,000 $1,817,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $519,400 $0 $0 $0 $2,336,400

MAPLETON 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 14 25

0 0 0

$1,389,000 $1,389,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $174,800 $99,000 $0 $395,600 $2,058,400

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

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

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

43 19 24 0 0 0 1 13 1 1 0 59

0 0 0

$8,157,743 $4,838,743 $3,319,000 $0 $0 $0 $650,000 $144,786 $30,670 $6,439,325 $0 $15,422,524

OXBOW 8 8 0 0 0 0 4 18 2 0 16 48

0 0 0

$3,516,000 $3,516,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $284,000 $512,219 $125,000 $0 $222,326 $4,659,545

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

No assurance is provided on this report. Permit information reported here may have changed. For the most current permit information, please contact the individual cities.

10 10 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 12

0 0 0

$9,272,000 $9,272,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,300,000 $18,000 $0 $0 $0 $10,590,000

Fish Fry

5:30 to 9 p.m. • Friday, April 7 • Holiday Inn of Fargo

Sponsor the Fish Fry!

Event Sponsor $250 • One book of tickets • Company name on table tents and program at event • Company name mentioned during program • On HBC website • On HBC Facebook page • $130 qualifies as a charitable donation • Recognition in the Plains Builder

Proceeds benefit Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation Funds are used for: • Scholarships & Skill training • Accessibility ramps • Promoting interest in construction careers

“Wheelbarrow” Raffle Sponsor (3 Available) Kids area Sponsor (1 available) $400 • One book of tickets • Ability to provide signage at raffle/kids area • Company logo on table tents and program and name mentioned during event • Logo on HBC website • Logo on HBC Facebook page • Recognition in the Plains Builder • Ability to provide items for the wheelbarrow raffle • Opportunity to have table space to promote company

Yes! I would like to sponsor the 2017 Fish Fry. Sponsorship amount: __________________________ Company______________________________

Contact Name_____________________________

Address, City, State & Zip____________________________________________________________ Phone Number _________________________ Check enclosed

Email address_____________________________

Please invoice me

Charge my credit card

Name on Card:_______________________________ Card #_______________________________ CSV:_________________ Expiration Date:______________ Receipt by email?_______________ Billing address:____________________________ City, State, Zip___________________________ Checks can be made out to Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation. Please return ticket stubs by April 6 to Home Builders Care 1802 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, ND 58103. For more information, contact HBC at (701) 232-5846 or info@hbcfm.com

WELCOME TO THE

PA R A D E O F H O M E S For nearly 60 years, the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead has been hosting the area’s premier showing of new homes. The Parade events in the spring and fall feature the latest design and building techniques from area builders and continues a tradition of excellence and professionalism. From great architecture to the latest trends in interior design, nothing is overlooked by our members who participate in the Parade. The Parade is open to the public to visit new homes in the Fargo-Moorhead area, where they can generate ideas for their own home building and improvement projects. The Remodeled Home Tour runs in conjunction with the Fall Parade’s second weekend; it features the hottest renovation trends showcased by our members.

ADVERTISING BENEFITS

MARKETING & PROMOTION

Home buying and remodeling is stronger than ever. Many home owners are ready to take advantage of what has become one of the best new home markets in years. With consumer confidence up, more people are considering building their next home or remodeling their existing one.

The Parade of Homes and Remodeled Home Tour is often the first stop for ideas. It is the place for young and old alike to discover their sense of style for their homes. This is a oneof-a-kind experience and you don’t want to miss your opportunity to reach thousands of potential customers.

The Fargo-Moorhead Parade of Homes attracts serious buyers who are ready and willing to open their checkbooks for the right products. They attend the Parade and Tour to see standout homes, latest design and building trends. They’re looking for ideas for their next home build or projects and the touches that make the Parade and Tour homes beyond amazing.

This year, the Parade and Tour will be marketed extensively across the FargoMoorhead region through social media, print, TV and radio partners. Our marketing and promotion before and during the event, reach thousands of residents, visitors and people looking to relocate to our incredible communities.

2 When buyers see your product or service in the perfect setting, they love it and remember it. Even weeks or months later, seeing a photo of the home rekindles that passion, reminding them how they felt when they saw your product in the home. The Parade and Tour event magazine becomes a long term reference guide of your services.

3 The Parade and Tour event magazine has a longer shelf life than you’d expect. Not only do attendees use the magazine as a guide during the event, but they consult it long afterward as a reference. Your advertisement’s shelf life extends for months and years to come, and that’s quite a reach.

The Parade will be promoted across online channels and social media that reach more than 80% of users across social media and on specialty sites targeting consumers, along with mobile and e-mail promotions.

The Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead’s Home & Garden Show is one of our key channels of promotions. Held in February each year, the Home & Garden Show kicks off the building season promoting the upcoming Parade of Homes events. This will help extend your message as a member to consumers who are planning to build.

SPRING PARADE DATES

April 22-23 & 28-30, 2017 May 5-7, 2017

FALL PARADE DATES

September 16-17 & 23-24, 2017

REMODELED HOME TOUR September 23-24, 2017

LOCATION

An expected 80+ homes will be featured across the Fargo-Moorhead Area. The homes will offer everything from the finest neighborhoods to first-time and move-up home buyers.

CIRCULATION

10,000 copies of the Parade magazine will be distributed during the parade, reaching a projected audience of more than 35,000 people.

REACH YOUR TARGETED AUDIENCE

Parade and Tour attendees want to see the very best you have to offer. The audience is diverse and affluent. Many are considering upgrading or building their living space. They’re looking for ideas, inspiration and cutting-edge products that are often found first at the Parade or Tour.

69% of attendees are married.

54% / 46%

Female / Male

Each home is custom built by our builders. The Fargo-Moorhead Parade of Homes is the finest view of living in the region.

Median Household Income $100,000+

More than 75% of attendees own their home

Attendees gain exclusive access to custom homes and remodeling projects by members of the Home Builders Association of FargoMoorhead.

10% of attendees are second home owners

The average new home price in the Parade is between

$400,000 and $450,000.

ADVERTISING DEADLINES - SPRING

PA R A D E O F H O M E S

Reservations –Friday, March 3, 2017

PARADE MAGAZINE ADVERTISING RATES

Event dates - April 22-23, 28-30 & May 5-7, 2017

Art – Friday, March 10, 2017

AD SIZES

MAGAZINE RATES MEMBERS

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Paula Rae Homes & Gardens $495,000 · West Fargo 126 37th Ave E Eid-Co Homes $215,162 · West Fargo 613 Westview Ln E

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Turn Key Construction $329,900 · West Fargo 2610 7th St W

Eid-Co Homes $290,803 · West Fargo 3814 7th St E

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Krueger Construction $334,500 · Fargo 7008 26th St S Monarch Homes $884,000 · Fargo 6887 Crofton Ln S New Creations Construction $289,000 · Moorhead 3550 16th St S

Heritage Homes $599,900 · Fargo 5012 Prosperity Way S

Sunrise Custom Homes $399,800 · Fargo 1956 69th Ave S

Hampton Homes, a division of Windows Plus $274,000 · Moorhead 1012 44th Ave S

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Dabbert Custom Homes $362,900 · Fargo 5423 35th Ave S JKL Homes $305,000 · Fargo 6159 Maple Valley Dr S Brookstone Property $309,900 · Fargo 6737 21st St S Dave Meyer Construction $320,900 · Moorhead 4845 Westminster Dr

Titan Homes $550,000 · Fargo 7400 Claire Dr S

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Eid-Co Homes $324,277 · Fargo 6132 Bennett Ct S

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Dabbert Custom Homes $499,900 · Fargo 5402 Tyler Ave S Heritage Homes $419,900 · Fargo 4743 41st St S

LUXE Custom Homes, a division of Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead $419,900 · Fargo 6857 21st St S

Landmark Homes $499,900 · Fargo 3632 54th St S

Spire Custom Homes $369,500 · Fargo 5446 Tyler Ave S

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Hagen Building Group $525,000 · Fargo 6955 21st St S

Heritage Homes $449,900 · West Fargo 1127 Wildflower Pl W

Turn Key Construction $287,900 · Fargo 6653 59th Ave S Dabbert Custom Homes $366,500 · Fargo 3373 55th St S

Reliant Custom Homes $439,800 · Fargo 6740 Crofton Ln

Holly & Co Classic Homes $368,400 · Fargo 4145 47th Ave S Abodz $397,000 · Fargo 2253 68th Ave S

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Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead $979,900 · Fargo 6809 Crofton Ln S

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Platinum Homes $342,500 · Fargo 3661 54th St S

Meadowland Custom Homes $289,900 · West Fargo 2433 Harbor Ln W

Carpenter Homes $449,900 · West Fargo 2142 14th St W

Carpenter Homes $429,900 · West Fargo 3025 Claire Dr E

Bachmeier Custom Homes $499,900 · West Fargo 2815 Pyle Lane E

Fiske Construction $787,400 · West Fargo 2709 1st St E

Eid-Co Homes $225,539 · Gardner 263 5th St

BUNDLE AND SAVE UP TO 15% WHEN YOU ADVERTISE ACROSS MAGAZINE, MOBILE AND WEBSITE. Email Samantha at advertise@paradetix.com or call 801-204-6231.

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Brookstone Property $374,900 · Fargo 4622 44th Ave S

Silver Line Custom Homes $200,000 · Horace 111 5th St E

Jordahl Custom Homes $319,544 · West Fargo 1136 29th Ave W

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*For non-member advertisers, there will be an additional cost of $555. Cost to join the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead is $585.

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Holly & Co Classic Homes $484,900 · Fargo 4984 Avery Ln

VanOverschelde Custom Homes $299,900 · Fargo 3579 54th St S

Thomsen Homes $299,999 · West Fargo 1122 28th Ave W

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Dabbert Custom Homes $253,700 ·Horace 86 6th St

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$650

Signature Homes Inc $785,000 · West Fargo 1053 49th Terrace W

Legacy Custom Homes $549,900 · West Fargo 976 51st Ave W

LEADERBOARD AD

$800

Harry Gilbertson Construction $440,000 · Fargo 3587 50th St S

LUXE Custom Homes, a division of Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead $624,900 · Horace 8709 Memory Ln

FULL COLOR ADS

Jordahl Custom Homes $299,900 · Fargo 6244 60th Ave S

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Thomsen Homes $219,999 · West Fargo 953 28th Ave W

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Hagen Building Group $350,000 · West Fargo 1029 51st Ave W

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Turn Key Construction $326,900 · Fargo 6431 59th Ave S

$500

Jordahl Custom Homes $319,900 · Fargo 3359 55th St S

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R & M Properties $380,000 · West Fargo 2630 8th St W

MOBILE RATES FULL COLOR ADS

Stone Ridge Builders $579,000 · West Fargo 1062 51st Ave W

Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead presents the 56th Annual

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MEMBERS

Hagen Building Group $440,000 · West Fargo 1046 Wildflower Ln

Jordahl Custom Homes $219,900 · West Fargo 1349 Goldenwood Dr

Hanson Bros $559,900 · West Fargo 2812 1st St E

Krueger Construction $498,200 · West Fargo 1054 Wildflower Ln

Crist Construction $559,900 · West Fargo 2515 McLeod Dr

Titan Homes $595,000 · West Fargo 2608 1st St E

Abodz $509,000 · West Fargo 3012 Claire Dr E

Verity Homes $499,990 · West Fargo 1045 Wildflower Ln W

Titan Homes $599,900 · West Fargo 2627 2nd St E

Bison Custom Homes by Benjamin Custom Homes $375,000 · West Fargo 2333 Harbor Ln

Cornerstone Specialties $484,900 · West Fargo 1058 Larkin Ln

Titan Homes $475,000 · West Fargo 2835 McLeod Dr E

LUXE Custom Homes, a division of Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead $429,900 · West Fargo 1073 Larkin Ln W

Dave Meyer Construction $409,900 · West Fargo 2445 Harbor Ln W

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Turn Key Construction $308,900 · West Fargo 2406 12th St W

Dabbert Custom Homes $293,500 · West Fargo 1010 29th Ave W

Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead $489,900 · West Fargo 1081 Larkin Ln W

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Thomen Homes $368,326 · West Fargo 2438 Harbor Ln W

Thomsen Homes $275,963 · West Fargo 961 28th Ave W

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Platinum Homes $279,900 · West Fargo 1317 29th Ave W

Thomsen Homes $213,363 · West Fargo 949 28th Ave W

Heritage Homes $399,900 · West Fargo 1044 50th Ave W

Dabbert Custom Homes $257,500 · West Fargo 1006 29th Ave W

Urban Prairie Homes, a division of A&R Drywall $376,900 · West Fargo 2618 8th St W

Thomsen Homes $257,858 · West Fargo 957 28th Ave W

Wausau Homes West Fargo $490,000 · West Fargo 944 51st Ave W

Harry Gilbertson Construction $317,900 · West Fargo 2633 7th St S

Verity Homes $299,990 · West Fargo 808 28th Ave W

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Stylemark Builders $517,900 · West Fargo 4731 Lilac Dr

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Building Concepts $520,000 · West Fargo 3676 Houkom Dr

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Plecity Kowalski Construction $629,000 · West Fargo 3671 Houkom Dr E

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Paula Rae Homes & Gardens $549,000 · West Fargo 4722 Lilac Dr

$2,750

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$690

Plecity Kowalski Construction $610,000 · West Fargo 3572 6th St E

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Plecity Kowalski Construction $519,000 · West Fargo 832 47th Ave W

$1,050

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Dietrich Homes $1,395,000 · West Fargo 3710 6th St E

$2,100

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Century Homes $1,250,000 · West Fargo 1069 49th Terrace W

$2,100

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$2,100

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FULL PAGE Trim Size 8.375” W x 10.875” H

$2,450

FULL COLOR ADS

Dabbert Custom Homes $256,200 · Dilworth 1208 Southwood Dr

Jordahl Custom Homes $269,900 · Moorhead 4131 23rd Ave S

Hampton Homes, a division of Windows Plus $379,900 · Moorhead 810 35th St S

Rick Halvorson Construction $269,900 · Dilworth 1107 Southwood Dr

BMW Homes $479,300 · Moorhead 2208 39 St S

Eid-Co Homes $244,927 · Moorhead 3705 34th St S

Dabbert Custom Homes $272,900 · Moorhead 2213 42nd St S

Plecity Kowalski Construction $569,000 · Moorhead 3648 22nd Ave S

ISR Homes $259,900 · Moorhead 3243 26th St S

Help area high school students attend the Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades!

Your adoption contribution helps keep the student registration fee for the Academy nominal! It defrays the cost of materials, instructor fees and tools. What is the academy? This program introduces high school students to specialty occupations in the construction industry. Students work side-by-side with industry and educational professionals, learning about occupations, tools, safety requirements, and skills required for satisfying and well-paying careers in our industry! There is no other program like this for students to experience the homebuilding business, hands-on, mentored by area contractors. What you get by adopting a student: • The tax benefit of a charitable donation! • The satisfaction of helping a student attend the Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades. Recognition • In the HBA of F-M’s monthly newsletter, the Plains Builder • During the Academy’s sponsor luncheon • At the Academy’s graduation ceremony __Yes, I want to sponsor a student! Name:_______________________________ Company:____________________________ Address:_____________________________ City/State/Zip:_________________________ EMail:_______________________________ Telephone:____________________________ Fax:_________________________________ Please make your check payable to Home Builders Care Foundation. HBC will forward the donation to the Academy. By donating through Home Builders Care, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, your donation is tax deductible. Thank you! People like you demonstrate that builders and the building industry care!

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