2014 June Plains Builder by Home Builders Association of F-M

Plains A magazine for HBA of F-M members | www.hbafm.com | June 2014

Home Builders Care Build with Habitat for Humanity Wall-Raising Celebration: June 3 HBA Blitz Build: June 9-13 Meet the Greer Family: Page 7 How to Help: Page 28

Vote For Housing June 10

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Home Builders Association of F-M 1802 32nd Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 232-5846 • (701) 280-1108 fax www.hbafm.com • info@hbafm.com The Plains Builder is published 12 times per year by the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, 1802 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, N.D., 58103. The Plains Builder is mailed or emailed to all members of the HBA of F-M. The Home Builders Association does not accept responsibility for or endorse any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles. The subscription rate of $15 includes 12 issues. This annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues. BRYCE JOHNSON Publisher

KRISTA MUND Editing, Photography, Design

HBA of F-M Staff BRYCE JOHNSON JENNY ERICKSON ROZ LEIGHTON KRISTA MUND LINDSEY NOGOSEK AMANDA OHLSEN CHELSEA SMITH ALLISON WECKMAN

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

HBA of F-M Executive Committee & Board of Directors CARLITA DIETZ Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. (President and National Director) CLAY DIETRICH Dietrich Homes, Inc. (President Elect and National Director) TOM SPAETH Accent Contracting (Treasurer and National Director) TERRY LIPP Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting (Associate Vice President and National Director) Showroom JOHN KOERSELMAN Red River Drywall & Painting (Secretary) Services, Inc. DARRICK GUTHMILLER Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. (Past President and National Director) Directors KEN ANDERSEN STAN BIRKY HARRY GILBERTSON PAUL KRABBENHOFT DAN LINDQUIST (Life Director) SYLVIA LUNSKI NANCY MICHELSEN DUSTIN MURRAY GARY ORTH TODD RASMUSSEN ROBIN SWANSON

KWA Constructors, Inc. Stan Birky Construction, Inc. Harry Gilbertson Construction Coldwell Banker First Realty Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Design Direction, Inc. Vivid Interiors, LLC Dustin Murray Construction Cornerstone Specialties, Inc. Valley Lights Superior Insurance

Ex-officios to the board of directors DON DABBERT, JR. Dabbert Custom Homes (Life Director) GERALD EID Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. (Senior Life Director) JASON EID Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. (NDAB Past President) JOHN GUNKELMAN Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. (Life Director and NDAB State Representative) KEN KRAJSA Bell State Bank & Trust (Life Director and NDAB Associate National Director) TYRONE LESLIE Heritage Homes (National Director) JOHN MAHAN Mahan Construction, Inc. (Life Director)

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In Every Issue: 4 News Briefs 6 Local President’s Report 11 Local Public Issues Report 12 NDAB State Association Report 14 BAM State Association Report 15 NAHB National Public Issues Report 24 Associate & Builder Member Feature 25 Industry Spotlight 26 Remodelers Council Report 28 Home Builders Care Foundation Report 37 Renewals 37 New Member Report

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7 First-ever Veteran Build to benefit Sonia Greer, daughter 7 Member of the Month: Robin Swanson 8 HBA’s popular Golf Outings: June 17, July 8 9 Fall Home Show booth reservations are open 10 November ballot issues: N.D. conservation fund, Measure 2 11 Fargo floodproof construction highlights, requirements 11 Get out the vote June 10 14 F-M Diversion funding advances another step 16 PAC Spotlight: Carlita Dietz 18 Meet your HBA board: Dustin Murray 21 HBA celebrates another successful Parade 24 Member Features: Delta Design and Construction, Fargo Tractor 26 Remodeled Home Tour entry forms coming soon 27 Remodelers Council picnic welcomes over 70 28 Workforce development, Habitat Build top Home Builders Care list 33 Spike Superstar: Amber Nefzger

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News Briefs Hires & Promotions • Beyond Shelter hired Joseph Rizzo as a developer. • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota promoted Amber Jackson to caring foundation and communications projects manager. • Choice Financial promoted Becky Cronin to director of transaction services, Matt Beneke to deposit and e-service specialist and Seth Farkas to loan assistant. The company also hired Chris Granlund as credit analyst and Amy Ebenseiner as frontline customer service representative. • Cornerstone Bank hired Andrea Eide as credit administration specialist. • Dawson Insurance hired Dana Gary as commercial lines account manager and Brandi Hedin as commercial lines producer. • Eide Bailly hired Michael Smith as reimbursement senior manger, Rachel Mitchell as administrative assistant in the audit department, and Nicole Stolle as administrative assistant for the banking industry. • Fargo Glass and Paint Co. appointed Paul Narveson to commercial glass manager. • Fargo Housing Authority promoted Kari Holdstom to compliance officer/property manager and Katie Schatzke to assistant property manager for the scattered sites. The company also hired Laurel Gess as accounts payable clerk, Ivy Keely as assistant property manager and Stacie Johnson as an FSS coordinator for public housing. • First International Bank & Trust welcomes Nate Hunter as branch manager. Hunter will be responsible for managing the Moorhead Hunter location at 800 30th Ave. S. Hunter comes to First International

Bank & Trust from Midwest Bank of Barnesville with over ten years of experience in banking. • Gate City Bank promoted Scott Duberoski to office manager, Barb Bertschi to senior vice president of retail banking, Karin Rudd to executive manager to the chairman/ president, Al Erickson to director of finance strategic planning and risk management, Kevin Hanson to director of lending, Kim Meyer to director of administration and Maureen Jelinek to director of technology and virtual banking. • Moore Engineering hired Scott Bastian as a professional engineer. • Park Co. Realtors hired Angie Goldader as sales associate. • Starion Financial promoted Mike Wickham to business banking officer. • TRN Abstract & Title announces Kathy Stoppler as the newest addition to its closing team. Stoppler has been in the Stoppler mortgage industry for 20 years and has been a closing agent for the past two years. She is a licensed closing agent in North Dakota and Minnesota. Stoppler is also a member of the American Land Title Association. • Western State Bank hired Michelle Kommer as chief administrative officer/general council and Josh Schwarz as credit analyst. Western has also launched a customer care center that will provide customer service regarding financial products and service via telephone. Due to this new center, the company named Matthew Riegel as assistant vice president/ customer care manager, promoted Cindy Holaday and Mary Jendro to customer care bankers, and hired Marcie Nass, Mara Reome and Liz Coronato as customer care bankers.

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• Widmer Roel PC hired Andrew Schell in the agricultural division as an audit associate. Awards & Accolades • Beyond Shelter Inc., a Fargo based non-profit affordable housing company, has been named one of the top 50 affordable housing developers in the country (48) in this month’s issue of “Affordable Housing Finance,” a respected industry magazine. Beyond Shelter was created by the Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority in 2000 to assist with meeting the affordable housing needs in Fargo. It has experienced steady growth since then and now has several successful projects in Minnesota and South Dakota, as well as a number of developments in western North Dakota communities in response to the energy boom. This is the second time that BSI has made the “top 50” list. • Choice Financial earned the top place in SNL Financial’s ranking of the top performing community banks in 2013. • Coldwell Banker First Realty of Fargo earned memberships in the International President’s Premier. The award represents the top 1 percent of all sale associates/ representatives worldwide in the Coldwell Banker system qualified for this distinguished award. • Wayne Stack, Eide Bailly, was recognized as a patriotic employer by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. • From January through March, Gate City Bank donated over $173,000 to charities in North Dakota and Minnesota. Also, Gate City Bank has donated $9,100 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Red River Valley. • NetWork Center was named to CRN Tech Elite 250. • Prudential Premier Real Estate in Fargo was recognized at the annual sales convention held in Nashville. Also, several Fargo agents were recognized as recipients of the 2013 Leading Edge Society Award.

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News Briefs • Ramsey National Bank was honored with the Commitment to Excellence Award from Merchants Bank. • RE/MAX Legacy agents achieved the 100 Percent Club Award for top annual sales production, which less than 23 percent of RE/MAX affiliates have earned. Also, RE/ MAX Legacy agents Dave Noah and Gena Syvertson received the first and second spots for RE/MAX top producers in North Dakota. • Frank Larson, founder of Starion Financial, has received the Greater North Dakota Award, the highest honor bestowed by Greater North Dakota Chamber.

DSG named 2014 ESOP company of the year

Dakota Supply Group, an employee-owned company headquartered in Fargo, was named the 2014 ESOP Company of the Year by The ESOP Association. The award was presented at the Association’s 37th Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. The ESOP Association is the national trade association for companies with employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and the leading voice in America for employee ownership.

DSG joins forces with Woodruff Company

DSG has acquired Woodruff Company, a pioneering distributor of plumbing and heating products in southern Minnesota. Woodruff is based in Rochester, Minn., with locations in Austin and Winona, Minn. Woodruff will be known as DSG, will retain its staff, and virtually all other proceedings will be “business as usual” for customers and manufacturers alike. This new partnership will further develop DSG’s service area in southern Minnesota, eastern Wisconsin and Iowa. Woodruff will add nearly 20 employee owners and more than 60 years of successful, respected distribution history to the DSG brand.

Minnkota breaks ground on West Fargo facility

Last month, Minnkota Windows, Inc., broke ground on a 78,000 square foot manufacturing facility for its line of vinyl windows and patio doors. The address is 2324 Main Ave., West Fargo. Minnkota Windows has been producing vinyl windows in Fargo since 1980 and distributes product to 13 states and Canada. Continued growth has required the company to increase the size of its production facility to accommodate demand and to keep the fabrication facilities under one roof. “It’s a testament to the quality of our product and the loyalty of our customers,” says company General Manager Brad Bushaw. “We’ve made windows for 34 years. We’ve now grown to the point that we need more space to continue to make our high quality product, and to accommodate continued growth.” Construction is expected to last eight to nine months and the company plans to be in the new facility in the first quarter of 2015.

Rendering of the new Minnkota Windows, Inc., building.

Moorhead extends business hours for development services

Through Oct. 31, the city of Moorhead will provide expanded office hours for development services (building codes, engineering, planning and neighborhood services). Hours will be: Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Fridays, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is more than a 20-percent increase in service hours each week. The additional hours of operation recognize that contractors and do-ityourself home owners take advantage of the daylight and warm weather to maximize the construction season.

CHALLENGE

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Each month we will run a childhood photo of an HBA board member, HBC trustee, Health Plan trustee, committee chairperson or staff member. It’s your task to figure out who it is and call the office at (701) 232-5846. The first correct caller will receive $10 off any HBA event or product. The answer and winner will be revealed in the next Plains Builder on page 38.

Hints: • She grew up in Fargo and attended NDSU. • She is married to someone who is also involved with the HBA. • The meaning of her first name is crowned in victory. Note: Co-workers and relatives of the featured member/staff person are not eligible to win. Readers are eligible to win once per calendar year.

The value of NAHB

As a member of the HBA of F-M, you are also a member of the National Association of Home Builders based in Washington, D.C. NAHB victories saved members roughly $6,200 per housing start in 2013.

Mark Your Calendar: Golf Outing June 17, July 8

The HBA of F-M’s annual Golf Outing at Oxbow Country Club offers two afternoon flights for all members. Don’t wait to sign up as space is limited and registration is on a firstcome-first-serve basis. Cost is $80 per person or $320 for a team of four. Registration includes “Tips from the Pro” golf clinic, golf cart, green fees, promo bags, dinner and the opportunity to win one of the many exciting door prizes during dinner! Sponsorships are still available. Those interested in attending or sponsoring can contact Lindsey Nogosek at (701) 232-5846 or lindsey@hbafm.com. Briefs continued on page 34

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HBA of F-M President’s Message Important election June 10: Check out where the HBA stands with candidates

Our build ties in perfectly with June as National Homeownership Month. The HBA plans a proclamation signing and news conference with our mayors and city leaders this month to help promote the build and the dream of homeownership which is a cornerstone of the American way of life. For many people, the opportunity to own a home has always been a cherished ideal and a source of pride, accomplishment, social stability and peace of mind. We appreciate that our local city governments and leaders are champions of homeownership and willing to work with the HBA and our members to help provide homes and build neighborhoods.

June 10 is North Dakota’s primary election day, and we have some very important races. Your HBA hosted Candidate Forums for Fargo and West Fargo last month. Thank you to all Another successful Parade of Homes is in the who took the time to fill out our questionnaire and meet books with our members. It was a valuable learning experience Speaking of homeownership, our 54th Annual Spring for all of us. I urge HBA members to view the results of Parade of Homes was a great success with positive those Candidate Forums outlined feedback from the Builders who to the right, on page 11 and on participated. Thank you to all the blue insert in this issue of the who helped make this event Plains Builder. You should have happen. We appreciate what received a full-color copy of the you do. The Parade of Homes flyer to post in your business last Celebration was May 13 with month. Help spread the word many door prizes and cash to “vote for housing” to your prizes handed out to attendees. employees. See pages 20-21 for a recap and Most importantly, get out June details. 10 to vote! If you have questions or would like to be involved N.D. Primary Election June 10 Golf season is here! with the Association’s political There is still time to sign up Fargo Mayoral process in the future, contact the for the HBA’s Golf Outing June office at (701) 232-5846. Brad Wimmer 17 or July 8. For the second year, we have two afternoon Home Builders Care Build Fargo City Commission flights to choose from! Take with Habitat, National Tim Mahoney and Scott Wagner advantage of your Association’s Homeownership Month most popular social event to West Fargo Mayoral It’s time! This month, work get out in the fresh air, network Rich Mattern shifts into high gear on the with other members and Home Builders Care Build West Fargo City Commission possibly win some great door with Habitat for Humanity. The prizes. This year’s outings will Duane Hanson and Mark Wentz build’s Wall-Raising Celebration be at Oxbow Country Club and will be June 3, and the HBA Proposed West Fargo Sales Tax Increase include a free golf clinic with has set aside June 9-13 for HBA If you support this ordinance, lunch available. Check out page members to work on the project. vote yes to both related amendments on the 8 or contact Lindsey Nogosek We must have participation ballot. To review ballot language, contact the at (701) 232-5846 or lindsey@ HBA of F-M. from our members to make it all hbafm.com for details. happen. Skilled contractors will Remodelers: Get your projects ready for third be on-site, but all HBA members are welcome. We will work on roofing, soffits/fascia, siding and more. Check out annual Remodeled Home Tour pages 28-29 for details on materials still needed for this Our third-annual Remodeled Home Tour is coming up wonderful Habitat Build. If you would like to volunteer or Sept. 13-14. While that may seem like a long way off, it provide a lunch for workers during the build, contact the truly isn’t. Think about those clients who may be interested HBA at (701) 232-5846. in showcasing their remodeled home or room and opening See pictures at www.facebook.com/HomeBuildersCare. it up to the public. Previous participants had wonderful Remember, our build will provide a home to Sonia Greer, feedback and we would like to see member participation an Air Force veteran, and her ten-year-old daughter. It is skyrocket! Contact Lindsey Nogosek at (701) 232-5846 located in the Village Green neighborhood in Moorhead or lindsey@hbafm.com for details, or see page 26. We’ve at 3040 32nd Ave. S. Read about the Greer family on the included some tips for you in working with home owners to facing page. showcase their remodeling or landscaping projects.

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hoped to fix it up, but just hasn’t been able to find the time or the funds necessary. She plans to be on the build site volunteering on her new home. Greer says, “I am excited to raise Madi in a safer by Jenny Erickson, Development & Education environment. I am also excited to help with the build and Coordinator when we are in the house, next year I should be able to start This summer marks the 2014 Home Builders Care Build a garden. I would just like to say thank you to Lake Agassiz with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity. The HBA of F-M Habitat for allowing me to be a partner family, and to and its charity, Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation, HBA and VA for their help in making the dream of a home will team up for the Association’s first-ever Veteran Build possible, and to all the people who will be helping with at 3040 32nd Ave. S. in Moorhead. The home owner will the build in any way to make all be Sonia Greer, a veteran of the Air of this possible. Sounds corny, I Force, and her daughter Madison. know, but I feel truly grateful and Greer served at Beale Air Force blessed for this opportunity.” Base in California, Osan Air Lake Agassiz Habitat for Force Base in Korea, Kadena Air Humanity partners with new Force Base in Japan and Pope Air home owners to help them Force Base in North Carolina. Her purchase their homes. Greer daughter was born while stationed will have an interest-free loan in Okinawa, Japan. Greer served to be repaid over the course of as a communication/navigational the mortgage. She is required specialist and technical order data to attend education classes to assistant while in the Air Force. learn about the responsibilities She currently works at North Sonia Greer and her daughter, Madison, at the of homeownership and will also Dakota State University in the Home Builders Care Build with Lake Agassiz have to contribute 250 “sweat Habitat for Humanity work site. Memorial Union as a custodian. equity” hours working on her Madison, age 10, enjoys being outside on nice days, doing home, the homes of others and the Habitat ReStore as a her fourth-grade homework and watching television. requirement for becoming a Habitat owner. Greer’s first contact with Habitat for Humanity came The HBA of F-M plans a Wall-Raising Celebration while she was living in California. She volunteered on June 3 and will organize its “blitz build” week June 9-13. a build of a multi-family house. She also volunteered in There are many opportunities to help by providing labor, North Carolina at a bike-a-thon fundraiser for Habitat. materials or monetary donations. See page 28 for more She applied for a Habitat home because she is currently details or contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or living in a trailer built in the 1970s. It had been vacant jenny@hbafm.com. for six years before she moved in with Madison. Greer

First-ever Veteran Build to benefit Sonia Greer, daughter

Member of the month: Robin Swanson by Megan Vry, Office Support

“Our entire community benefits from the efforts of the HBA,” says Robin Swanson, an independent insurance agent at Superior Insurance Agency. Swanson is currently on the HBA of F-M’s board of directors, Parade of Homes Committee and the Public Issues Committee. She has been an active volunteer for several years. When

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the Spring Parade of Homes featured awards for the home entries, she volunteered to drive judges touring the homes, and served as a judge. Swanson has also participated Robin Swanson receives a in many of the HBA’s certificate from Communications legislative events such as Manager Krista Mund. Swanson continued on page 34

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HBA’s popular Golf Outings slated for June 17, July 8

Golfers of all abilities are welcome in the HBA of F-M’s Golf Outings. We want to see a great variety of the HBA membership out for a great round of golf June 17 and July 8 at Oxbow Country Club.

Registration

There are a select number of spots available, so sign up soon! A form is included in this issue of the Plains Builder or visit www.hbafm.com to download it. Prizes are available on nearly every hole and each participant gets a chance at a variety of door prizes during dinner! Plus, a free golf clinic, “Tips from the Pro,” is available to all golfers prior to tee time.

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10:15 – 11:15 a.m. - Registration 10:30 a.m. – Tips from the Pro 11:30 a.m. – Shotgun Start 5:30 p.m. – Dinner, awards, prizes

Sponsorships still available!

There are still sponsorships available for this event. Contact Lindsey Nogosek at (701) 232-5846 or lindsey@hbafm. com to secure your spot. A $250 Full Event sponsorship includes the following promotion for both event dates: • Company name on sponsor sign at a hole, displayed during golf clinic prior to the event, during lunch and dinner, listed on scorecards, programs, HBA website, on the HBA Facebook page and in this newsletter. • Company listing linked with company website and/or Facebook page from HBA website and Facebook page. • Company verbally recognized during dinner. • Ability to provide the following: This is great additional exposure and is limited to sponsors! -Promotional item donation for golf bags given to each individual player (up to 144 per day); -Supply a door prize; -Host a game (subject to approval) on a hole: company would supply its own signage, prize and attendant, if needed. (Prizes must be valued at a minimum of $50.) Oxbow Country Club is a full-service, family-oriented club that has been established to provide its membership with outstanding golf, pool, dining and social opportunities. Oxbow takes great pride in offering its members and guests a warm and inviting atmosphere in which to relax with friends and make long lasting memories.

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Aggregate Industries - North Central Region Allied Building Products Anderson & Fercho, PLLC Cass County Abstract Company Ceramic Tileworks CornerStone Bank Dakota Fastening Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead Fargo Truss Systems, Inc. Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Gate City Bank L2H Development LLC (Crofton Coves and Prairie Farms)

Minnkota Windows, Inc. NetWork Center, Inc. Rigels, Inc. Sandman & Associates Consulting PC

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ABC Seamless Appraisal Services Inc. BlackRidge Bank BW Insurance Agency, Inc. Carpet World Cass County Electric Cooperative Central Minnesota Credit Union Goodin Company

July 8 Sponsor

Bell State Bank & Trust CabinetMakers Inc. Crane Johnson Lumber Company Dawson Insurance Lamperts Lumber

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Fall Home Show booth reservations are open! The HBA of F-M’s Fall Home Show at the Scheels Arena is now officially taking booth reservations from all HBA members! The show will run Sept. 26-27. There are multiple booth options for optimal visibility and traffic for your company’s exhibit. The Scheels Arena offers over 46,000 square feet of potential exhibit space that flows together from the moment consumers walk through the door. See the map on this page for booth availability and find out what fits best for your company. Seminars are located in a great spot for consumers as the room is easily accessible, near concessions and amongst the exhibit space! The HBA is looking to build on the successes of last year’s show and continue with an aggressive advertising campaign to make sure the show’s look is promoted to the public as the place to be for one-stop shopping for all new construction and home improvement needs. This show is for builders, remodelers and all other facets of the industry: windows, garages, landscaping, finance, etc. Please support your Association and help make it a full-service Home Show for the community to enjoy and the industry to grow. The Fall Home Show wants and needs your support. Plan ahead for the 2014 Fall Home Show, Sept. 26-27 at the Scheels Arena! The Remodelers Council is always open to ideas for the show. Contact Lindsey Nogosek at (701) 232-5846 or lindsey@hbafm.com.

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November ballot issues

Oppose N.D. conservation fund, support Measure 2 by Roz Leighton, Public Affairs Coordinator

The HBA of F-M has joined the Coalition of North Dakotans for Common Sense Conservation. This group is opposing the special interest groups from outside North Dakota that are pushing for the proposed Clean Water, Wildlife and Parks Amendment that would allocate 5 percent of North Dakota’s oil extraction tax revenue to a new, massive conservation fund. These groups are attempting to gather the required amount of signatures on their petition for the amendment to be included on the November ballot. If asked to sign this petition, the HBA strongly urges you to decline the offer. If

What your HBA did for you in April 1. The HBA of F-M coordinated and hosted three full sessions training members on Fargo’s new floodproof foundation policy. A fourth session was added in May! 2. We offered a free OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course through a grant with North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance. It was full (40 attendees) with a waiting list. 3. The Spring Parade of Homes showcased 70 homes by 35 Builder members. 4. Leaders met with Moorhead representatives on a potential floodproof foundation policy within the city of Moorhead. 5. The HBA hosted a press conference releasing its first-quarter building permit report to members and the industry. 6. HBA staff took part in a job fair at Minnesota State Community and Technical College. 7. We prepared for Candidate Forums to be held this month for city of Fargo and West Fargo elections. 8. Staff attended a Brown Bag Lunch at the city of Fargo regarding future development. 9. Our Public Issues Committee listened to a presentation from West Fargo leaders on a proposed city sales tax increase. 10. Staff participated in the Builders Association of Minnesota’s Governmental Affairs Committee meeting. 11. HBA leaders and staff met with leaders from the North Dakota Association of Builders regarding association practices and involvement with the state organization. As of press time, May wasn’t over yet, so we’re always a month behind on this report! Thanks for your understanding.

this amendment passes it could significantly affect funding for statewide infrastructure, permanent flood protection and other areas vital to the home building industry. In November, North Dakota Measure 2 will be on the statewide ballot. It is a constitutional amendment that would prohibit the state, and any county, township, city, or any political subdivision from imposing any mortgage taxes or any sales or transfer taxes on the mortgage or transfer of real property. The HBA of F-M supports passing Measure 2. It will pre-empt any efforts for the installation of a transfer tax. North Dakota residents already pay property tax; why get taxed twice? For more details on these issues, contact Roz Leighton at (701) 232-5846 or roz@hbafm.com.

All employees, employers, trade contractors are accountable to OSHA by Krista Mund, Communications Manager

Loss Control Safety Consultant Jeff Aafedt, North Dakota’s Workforce Safety & Insurance, says he regularly sees many safety infractions, primarily fall protection and excavation issues, within the residential construction industry locally. According to Aafedt, additional Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspectors have been hired in the state, as the federal organization focuses on fall protection. He also said there is a widespread misconception among general contractors and trade contractors that if they stop hiring employees, and establish everyone as 1099 subcontractors, they do not have to follow OSHA safety requirements. This is not true. OSHA has a multi-employer citation policy that applies to construction sites. The National Association of Home Builders, HBA and WSI have multiple resources available to members including the following: • A brief overview of the multi-employer citation policy and how to manage the policy is available at the HBA. • WSI has a Safety Management Program. It provides North Dakota employers with a safety assessment and help setting up a safety plan. The employer will be eligible for a 10 percent premium discount for successful participation. There is also an additional 15 percent discount available through participation in WSI’s Safety Action Menu program. Aafedt points out that participation in these programs not only saves a company money, but gets it ready to pass an OSHA inspection with flying colors. • NAHB webinar replay titled “How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection” available for free to HBA members: http://www.nahb.org/page.aspx/generic/sectionID=2204 • Multiple NAHB resources on general safety and OSHA: http://www.nahb.org/page.aspx/category/sectionID=616 If you have further questions, or want more information, contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846 or Aafedt at (701) 2984982.

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Public Issues Report of Area Affairs Fargo floodproof construction highlights, requirements by Krista Mund, Communications Manager

In April and May, the HBA of F-M hosted four educational sessions on Fargo’s floodproof construction requirements that changed in March. The sessions covered the history and the engineering updates for elevations, as well as the change in requirements to obtain a building permit and construct a home. See the insert in this Plains Builder that shows required construction details for foundation wall sections. If you would like complete copies of materials provided at the sessions, contact Fargo’s building inspections department at (701) 241-1561 or Roz Leighton at (701) 232-5846, roz@ hbafm.com. To be issued a building permit, the following seven items are required: 1. Floodproofing Certification Form from a State of North Dakota-registered professional engineer. This is required before permit issuance. 2. Plot plan showing existing elevations of property. 3. Plot plan showing exact location of new building or addition and existing buildings. 4. Floor plan(s) of new building(s). 5. Elevation views of all sides of building. Elevation plans must show grade. 6. Foundation wall sections showing required construction details per city floodproof specifications. (Included as an insert in this issue of the Plains Builder.) 7. Foundation plans showing drain tile location and footings.

Get out the vote June 10

by Roz Leighton, Public Affairs Coordinator

West Fargo residents will be asked to vote on a 1 percent sales tax increase on the June 10 ballot. This increase will raise the sales tax from 6 percent to 7 percent, or equal to Fargo’s. The revenue from the increase will solely benefit infrastructure in the city. There are two parts to this vote: one to allow the city to raise the sales tax and the second to give the city permission to implement the raise. A “yes” vote is required for both to support the increase. The complete ordinance language can be found in the May 28 and June 4 issues of the West Fargo newspaper, The Pioneer. A friendly reminder to vote for Fargo Mayor and City Commissioners and West Fargo Mayor and City Commissioners on June 10. Over the first two weeks in May, the HBA of F-M hosted Candidate Forums for the members of the board of directors and Public Issues Committee. The Association endorsed candidates and more information can be found on the election insert of June’s Plains Builder or by contacting Roz Leighton at (701) 232-5846 or roz@hbafm.com.

The following inspections are required, and each requires at least two hours’ notice (no exceptions): 1. Footing inspection - Call when footing forms and reinforcing are in place but prior to the placement of any concrete. 2. Foundation wall inspection - Call when wall forms are complete and all reinforcing is in place but prior to the placement of any concrete. 3. Waterproofing - Must be called in prior to backfill. 4. Drain Tile - Must be called in prior to backfill, may be done at the same time as the waterproofing inspection. 5. Sewer inspection (sewer line) - Call when new or replacement sewer is installed. 6. Ground work inspection (sewer valve) - Call when below floor plumbing lines are installed and pressure test is on. 7. Basement Floor - Call when forms, vapor barrier, and reinforcing are in place but prior to the placement of any concrete.

West Fargo (left) and Fargo (below) commission candidates talk with HBA members about building industry issues in May.

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News from the North Dakota Association of Builders The month on the Supporting PAC move around the state

During April and May a North Dakota Association of Builders team traveled around the state visiting five out of our six local associations, with Williston scheduled for a visit in June We had a wonderful time meeting Ken Callahan with each local board of directors and a NDAB President, great time staying to have dinner and to Montana-Dakota Utilities, Co. network with the general membership. Williston, N.D. We appreciated being allowed to introduce ourselves in person, as well as to give brief presentations on NDAB-PAC and what it means to our industry and our associations. Unlike individual contributions, NDAB-PAC contributions are tied to the home building industry. They are pooled together from across North Dakota to make a bigger impact with those we are supporting. Typically, NDAB-PAC supports statewide and national legislative candidates who are friendly to the home building industry. Those candidates and issues supported have very high success rates of being elected and passed, showing a wise use of funding and an impact of our support. The National Association of Home Builders estimates the total industry benefit of the federation’s 2013 advocacy victories was $5.724 billion. With 923,000 housing starts in 2013, NAHB services and advocacy victories saved the typical builder member roughly $6,200 per housing start last year! You can see the significant value of NDAB PAC dollars. At the local level, 30 percent of funds collected are available for the local associations to use to support candidates running for offices like city commission, park board, county commission, and other local races. These funds can also be used to support issues going before voters in an election cycle as well. This grass roots level support is key to our North Dakota communities building relationships with the elected officials they work with every day. It’s a great way to keep our industry out in front as one who cares about issues affecting North Dakotans. Remember, to us it doesn’t matter what side of the aisle you’re on, most important is that we leave political hats at the door and we support the housing industry together. I would like to commend Dickinson, Grand Forks, Fargo, Minot and Bismarck. At each of these meetings we challenged them to reach their delegate goals and every Association did just that! Thank you to Don Dabbert, Jr., for leading our team, NDAB Executive Officer Kim Schneider for organizing the tour and taking care of the details, and LeRoy Kurtyka, Ralph Applegren, and Arnold Karsky for volunteering their time attending these meetings! Thanks again for all the Associations making their delegate goals!

June is here and I hope that also means sun-shine and warmer weather! I wish this not only because it is a busy time of the building season, but June is also the month on the move for the staff and board members of the Kim Schneider North Dakota Association of Builders. NDAB Executive June 3-6 over 20 representatives from Officer North Dakota will be traveling to Washington, D.C., to attend the Spring Board of Directors meetings for the National Association of Home Builders, including watching our very own Senior Life Director and National Area Chairman, Ralph Applegren lead the Area 10 Caucus meetings. While we are gathered at our nations Capitol we will be meeting with U.S. Sen. Hoeven and U.S. Sen. Heitkamp to further discuss the building issues and concerns we are currently facing in North Dakota. We will also be sharing with them that we would once again like to schedule in-state visits as we did in March. Any opportunity to meet with our Congressional staff is an honor and an important time for us. June 23-24 brings us to the great North Dakota city of Minot for our annual Birdie with the Builders golf tournament and NDAB board meeting. Registration and lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. with a 1 p.m. shot gun start. We thank Vardon Golf Club for hosting us this year, as well as all our sponsors and golfers, and are looking forward to a fun day on the course. If you are interested in joining us, please contact the office for a registration form and know that we welcome all legislators and city officials to join us for free. It is a day full of fun, food and networking. Dinner and prizes will be immediately following the tournament. We do also still have sponsorship opportunities available if interested. April and May were months on the move as well. NDAB President Ken Callahan, BUILD-PAC Trustee and Life Director Don Dabbert, Jr, 1st Vice President LeRoy Kurtyka, 2nd Vice President Arnold Karsky and Senior Life Director Ralph Applegren joined me on a North Dakota tour of our six local associations. We visited with each local board and participated in the evening General Membership Meeting events. It was a wonderful opportunity to get to experience each Association’s board meetings and to be able to interact with the general membership. Don presented on BUILD-PAC and the importance of being a contributor and the importance of each level opportunity of giving. Each Association has a delegate goal to meet in order to be able to request PAC funds to be distributed to local candidates. After each one of our meetings, the local associations met and exceeded these goals. I truly thank our board members who volunteered their time to travel and show a strong support of NDAB. If you have any questions regarding BUILD-PAC or be-coming more active in legislative issues, please contact our office.

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News from around the state...

A monthly briefing from the North Dakota Association of Builders On news from each local association

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Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association Dot Frank, Executive Officer (701) 222-2400, www.bmhba.com The BMHBA wrapped up a successful Spring Parade of Homes. Nearly 5,000 spectators made their way through 42 homes during the last weekend of April and first weekend in May. The HBA gave People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice Awards for nine price categories from Parade entries. People’s Choice Winners included: Diversity Homes SL, Venture Building Company, Vance Vetter Homes, Rick Slavik Construction, Prairie Aire Homes, Fireside Custom Homes, K&L Homes and Knutson Homes. Judge’s Choice Winners included: Diversity Homes SL, Venture Building Company, Vance Vetter Homes, Rick Slavik Construction, Blend Home Design, Knutson Homes, Stoneshire Builders and K&L Homes. BMHBA hosted more than 50 members at a panel discussion with building officials representing Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh and Morton Counties. BMHBA’s Annual PAC Golf Tournament is July 21 at Apple Creek Country Club. The event, a joint effort between builders and Realtors, is hosted to generate PAC contributions for each association. Registration is open online at bmhba.com/events. Dickinson Area Builders Association Irene Schafer, Executive Officer (701) 483-0044, www.dickinsonareabuilders.com Our May General Membership Meeting at the Eagles was Legislative Night. Local and area legislators were featured speakers. Our scholarship application deadline is June 15. Safety Training sessions for the fall will be Forklift Training and Defensive Driving. Our annual picnic will be August 13 at Eagles Park. Ten new membership applications were presented and approved with three waiting to be presented for approval. Our membership drive is doing very well. Home Show 2015 is at the half way mark, so we expect to be sold out much earlier than last year. Forx Builders Association Betty McDonald, Executive Officer (701) 746-4536 www.forxbuilders.com Our annual Sporting Clay shoot was May 22 at the Dakota Hunting Club. It was a great day for all the members that participated. Andersen Windows and Doors sponsored the event with the Italian Moon catering the burgers and brats. Tim Shea’s nursery will host the July Builders after Hours at their greenhouse. It will be a beautiful setting for an enjoyable time. Our annual golf outing will be Sept. 11 at Valley Golf Course in East Grand Forks.

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Minot Association of Builders Vicky Flagstad, Executive Officer (701) 852-0496, www.minotab.com • Annual Trap Shoot and Picnic is scheduled for June 9 at the Minot Gun Club. • Minot will host the summer NDAB Board of Directors Meeting and Golf Tournament June 23-24 with the golf event on June 23 at the Vardon Golf Club and the meetings on June 24 at the Grand Hotel. All NDAB members are invited to golf. • MAB/NDAB PAC Fishing Excursion is set for June 28 at Indian Hills Resort, Lake Sakakawea. Williston Area Builders Association Beth Sundheim, Executive Officer (701) 572-5744, www.willistonbuilders.com • Builders After Hours will be May 29 at Grand International (MDU and City of Williston Building Dept.). • NAHB’s Spring Board of Directors will be in Washington, D.C., June 3-6. • Spring Parade of Homes will be June 21 and 22. Thank you to the all of the NDAB 2014 Partners as of May 15! We truly appreciate your support and we are very excited to serve you throughout the entire year! See you at our first event in June!

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Gold - Montana Dakota Utilities Co. Silver - Bismarck-Mandan HBA, Dawson Ins./ State Auto Ins., HBA of Fargo-Moorhead, Miller Insulation Co., Inc., Northern Plumbing Supply • Bronze - Bank of North Dakota, Bell State Bank & Trust, Forx Builders Assoc., Minot Assoc. of Builders, ND Guaranty & Title Co., ND Housing Finance Agency, ProBuild, RDO Equipment Co., Williston Area Builders Assoc, Also, thank you to our Birdie with the Builders Golf Tournament Sponsors! We can’t wait for June 23 to get here!

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Gold Sponsor - Allied Building Products Lunch Sponsors - Souris River Designs and Westwood Professional Services • Hole Sponsors - Century 21 Action Realtors and United Rentals Ind. You can still register to golf at www.ndbuild.com/ calendar Sign up today!

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News from the Builders Association of Minnesota F-M Diversion funding Minnesota legislative ‘roller coaster’ advances another step legislative session comes to an end federally by Roz Leighton, Public Affairs Coordinator

May was a promising month for the F-M Diversion as the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) successfully made it out of conference committee and was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. U.S. Sens. from North Dakota Minnesota, John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp, along with Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar, and U.S. Reps. Kevin Cramer and Collin Peterson voted in favor, giving authorization for permanent flood protection for the Red River Valley and prevents the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from charging residents for Missouri River reservoir water. Around 45 percent of the total cost of the diversion, or $800 million would be assumed by the federal government, however, due to the considerable expense of the plan, funds will need to be appropriated annually to cover the cost.

The final weeks in May at the Minnesota Capitol was an amazing rollercoaster ride. The Builders Association of Minnesota membership rocked it with grassroots efforts. Members filled the Governor’s voicemail box, delivering the message that Minnesotans don’t want home indoor sprinkler systems forced on them! Thank you to all who called and emailed and made our message heard. As of May 16, we can report the statewide BAM lobbying team successfully found resolution on: subcontractor registration, indemnification and state agency rulemaking. Unfortunately the mandate prohibiting the requirement of sprinkler systems in new construction over 4,500 sq. ft. that had been added to the state’s bonding bill was removed prior to its passage. Gov. Dayton had issued a statement threatening to veto the Bonding Bill unless the prohibition mandate was removed. BAM remained optimistic about the fight, highlighting strong bipartisan efforts and that we “won in the court of public opinion as evidenced by the opinions of thought leaders across the state.” • Sprinkler Requirement Overreaches [Mankato Free Press] • Dayton on wrong side of sprinklers [Duluth News Tribune] • Minnesota Gov. Dayton threatens to veto bonding over fire sprinkler issue [Duluth News Tribune] • Dayton Veto Threat Could Hurt Civic Center Plans [ABC 6 News Rochester] • Sprinklers, water project muddy bonding debate [Finance & Commerce] With the final close of Session and once the dust settles, BAM will provide members with a complete review of the session. Stay tuned. Save the Dates! Two cool BAM events this year: the Builders, Beers, & Brats August 20 in St. Cloud and the BAM Awards party Dec. 11 in Minnetonka.

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News from the National Association of Home Builders are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted Builder confidence remains in component index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor. holding pattern May 15, 2014 - Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes in May fell one point to 45 from a downwardly revised April reading of 46 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. “After four months in which the HMI has shown little signs of fluctuation, it is clear that builder sentiment is becoming more in line with the market reality of a continuing but modest recovery,” said NAHB Chairman Kevin Kelly, a home builder and developer from Wilmington, Del. “However, builders expressed some optimism that sales will pick up in the coming months.” “Builders are waiting for consumers to feel more secure about their financial situation,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “Once job growth becomes more consistent, consumers will return to the market in larger numbers and that will boost builder confidence.” Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 30 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index gauges builder perceptions of current singlefamily home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores for each

The index’s components were mixed in May. The component gauging sales expectations in the next six months rose one point to 57 and the component measuring buyer traffic increased two points to 33. The component gauging current sales conditions fell two points to 48. Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the South rose one point to 48 while the Midwest fell a single point to 47 and the West posted a four-point drop to 47. The Northeast held steady at 33. Editor’s Note: The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index is strictly the product of NAHB Economics, and is not seen or influenced by any outside party prior to being released to the public. HMI tables can be found at nahb. org/hmi. More information on housing statistics is also available at housingeconomics.com.

NAHB offers new UPS program to members

UPS now offers National Association of Home Builders member discounts up to 36 percent (with one driver picking up both express and ground packages), or the option to drop off any package at any UPS location. Visit www.savewithups.com/nahb or call 1-800-MEMBERS and a representative will assist you.

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PAC Spotlight: Carlita Dietz

2014 PAC Contributors

Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc., is a $1,000 Gold Key Contributor to BUILD-PAC, the National Association of Home Builders’ Political Action Committee. Carlita Dietz Jay Dietz Construction, Inc.

Why do you contribute to PAC?

“I contribute because I don’t expect a free ride. I know that PAC money represents everyone in our industry, and I want to do my part to protect our livelihood.”

Why are NDAB-PAC and BUILD-PAC important to your business? “Our family is doubly tied to the industry, both of our incomes, that is. Jay and I are partners in our company, and I am also a Realtor, so if construction slows, we feel it exponentially.”

What is the most important benefit of having a PAC?

“It’s critical that PAC funds are used to keep burdensome regulations, EPA requirements and banking issues in check, as well as elect public servants that understand just how important a healthy building industry is to our local, state and national economy.”

Why did you choose to increase your donation?

Platinum ($2,500)

Don Dabbert, Jr. • Dabbert Custom Homes Tyrone Leslie • Heritage Homes

Gold Key ($1,000)

Carlita Dietz • Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. Jason Eid • Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. John Gunkleman • Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Darrick Guthmiller • Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Bryce Johnson • HBA of F-M John Koerselman • Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. Ken Krajsa • Bell State Bank & Trust Dan Lindquist • Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Tom Spaeth • Accent Contracting

$500 Donors

Toby Christensen • Camrud Foss Concrete Constr., Inc. Rob Jordahl • Jordahl Custom Homes

Dollar a Day ($365)

Stan Birky • Stan Birky Construction, Inc. Chuck Helmstetter • Property Resources Group Jo Johnson • Blue Cross Blue Shield of N.D. Drew Likness • Chase Realty

Century Club ($100)

“I recently increased my contribution to Gold Key for a few reasons. Quite frankly, I think it’s important for all local leadership to contribute in a substantial way. We set the example to the rest of the membership. I was able to increase my contribution this year because the industry has provided me the opportunity to do so. We have all been blessed working in our region, but we can’t let our guard down. We need to be represented by our PAC at all times, so we need to contribute at all times. We need to stay one step ahead. I encourage you to contribute for 2014. Whether it’s your first time, or an increase over last year’s contribution, I thank you for joining our PAC team.”

Dawn Cruff • Green Team Realty Sylvia Lunski • Design Direction, Inc. Bob Kochmann • Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Nancy Michelson • Vivid Interiors Mark Spriggs • M & J Construction of Moorhead, Inc. Robin Swanson, Superior Insurance If you notice an error in the listed names or wish to contribute, contact Roz Leighton at (701) 232-5846 or roz@hbafm.com.

What is BUILD-PAC?

BUILD-PAC, or Builders United in Legislative Decisions Political Action Committee, is the political arm of the National Association of Home Builders. BUILD-PAC helps elect the most qualified pro-housing, pro-business candidates to federal office.

What is NDAB- PAC?

NDAB-PAC is the North Dakota Association of Builders’ Political Action Committee. It is a non-partisan PAC that provides support for candidates who are friends of the building industry. For more information regarding PAC or to become a PAC contributor, contact Roz Leighton at (701)232-5846 or roz@hbafm.com.

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NAHB efforts on EPA’s final ELG rule save builders an average of $6,200 per home

Editor’s note: This article was reprinted from the March 5 National Association of Home Builders’ Washington Update. Home builders will save an average of $6,200 per home on storm water control costs due to a recent settlement agreement between NAHB and the Wisconsin Home Builders Association and the Environmental Stella Stormwater Protection Agency (EPA). EPA Storm Water Enthusiast In accordance with the settlement agreement, EPA has taken final action on rules governing how clean the water running off construction sites after a rainfall must be. The new rules were published in the Federal Register in March. The Effluent Limitation Guidelines rule replaces EPA’s 2009 attempt to control erosion and sediment. That proposed rule prohibited certain kinds of discharges and limited the amount of dust and dirt allowed in any eventual runoff in what is called the turbidity limit. NAHB economists estimate that this last stipulation regarding runoff would have forced builders to apply additional, expensive controls or additives to the water. On average, these controls would have cost $6,200 per each new home constructed. NAHB’s litigation brought EPA to the settlement table where, after forceful negotiations, the agency backed away from this onerous and costly rule. NAHB successfully argued that there was no scientific basis for the limits, which in some cases could require runoff to be cleaner than the natural state of the rivers and other water bodies near the construction site.

The settlement agreement allowed EPA to enact a new rule that maintains the erosion control requirements, but drops the turbidity limit. The new rule also clarifies some requirements for the benefit of states updating their own storm water permits, which must be at least as strict as EPA’s national model and must be renewed every five years. Among the changes builders will see: Adding a definition of “infeasible.” EPA calls for the rule to be followed “unless infeasible,” and defines infeasible as storm water controls not technologically possible or economically practicable and achievable in light of best industry practices. Removing the “within the site” requirement. The rule requires developers to control storm water volume and velocity to minimize soil erosion and pollutant discharges. However, the practice is only necessary when the erosion and discharge leaves the site. Originally, the rule required builders and developers to control the movement of water and sediment even if it stayed on the jobsite. Limiting control of storm water discharges, including peak flow rates and total storm water volume to the immediate vicinity of discharge points. Builders are responsible for erosion control in the immediate area where the discharge takes place, not for damages that may be caused by other sources upstream or downstream. The rule also clarifies other confusing language that might lead to additional unnecessary requirements in storm water permits. “This has been a long struggle, but the results are well worth it,” said Environmental Issues Committee Chair Chuck Ellison. “EPA has listened to reason, and NAHB has helped to ensure that our waterways are protected without the kind of regulatory overreach that increases the cost of new homes without any appreciable environmental benefit.” For more information, contact Ty Asfaw at NAHB: (800) 368-5242 ext. 8124.

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Meet Your HBA Board: Dustin Murray Join a committee in 2014!

Your HBA of F-M is here to support you. Not only do you make the Association what it is, but we rely on people like you to serve on committees to ensure the HBA of F-M is always moving in the right direction to best serve the membership. Whether you are interested in public issues, events, education or membership development and retention, we have a committee for you. Just ask our Association leaders and they will tell you that committee and board involvement has been invaluable to their personal growth and networking within our local home building community. For more details on any committee, contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or at allisonw@hbafm.com.

by Krista Mund, Communications Manager

Dustin Murray owns Dustin Murray Construction. He has worked in the residential construction industry for the past 14 years and started his company in 2012. His primary focus is remodeling and contracting as a framing or finish carpenter for new home builders. Murray joined the HBA in 2012 and was elected to the 2014 HBA board of directors after serving on the Education Committee and Remodelers Council. He is still active with both groups and finds it interesting to network with other Dustin Murray contractors and industry members while learning about how Dustin Murray the Association operates. Construction “I enjoy the business and learning experiences,” he says. “The board allows guys with smaller operations like me to voice an opinion in how the HBA handles issues. It’s not just the larger or more well-established builders running the HBA like many people think.” Murray was the president of his National Association of Home Builders Student Chapter while attending Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead. He received associate’s degrees in construction management and carpentry from M State.

Fun facts about Murray:

Favorite service provided by the HBA/NDAB/NAHB: Golf Outing and International Builders Show. Favorite vacation spot: Disney World VIPs I’ve met: Bob Villa and Donny Schatz Favorite TV program: This Old House Away from work, Murray enjoys golfing and hunting.

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HBA celebrates another successful Parade of Homes by Lindsey Nogosek, Events Coordinator

HBA of F-M members celebrated a very successful Spring Parade of Homes May 13 at the Ramada Plaza and Suites. It was a perfect night to recognize all Builder participants that showcased beautiful homes on the 54th annual Parade. Over 120 members attended and had the chance to win one of over 25 door prizes. The evening’s door prizes were donated by Stacey Herbel, Gate City Bank; Joyce Balstad, Stone Countertop Outlet; Nancy Kelly, Labor Masters; Lindsey Svir, Valley Mortgage; Robin Swanson, Superior Insurance; Marc Bushee, Property Resources Group; Dawn Cruff, Green Team Realty and the HBA of F-M. Top prize winners were: 1st Grand Prize of $800 – Dave Buchfink, Prairieland Homes LLC 2nd Grand Prize of $400 – Robert Leslie, Jr., Designer Homes of FargoMoorhead 3rd Grand Prize of $250 – Nicole Rygh, Jordahl Custom Homes First-time Parade Entry Category Winner for $100 – Brooks Pederson, Drew Likness (right), Chase Realty, Spire Custom Homes awards the $800 cash prize to David Multiple Parade Entry Category Buchfink, Prairieland Homes LLC. Winner for $100 – Brooks Pederson, Spire Custom Homes Parade of Homes Celebration continued on page 23

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2014 Membership Meeting Sponsors *as of 5/22/14

Premier Sponsors Only four spots left!

Corporate Table Sponsors Only six spots left!

Photo Captions • A: Home Builders Care Foundation President Mike Anderson (left), Bierschbach Equipment & Supply, accepts a donation check from Clay Dietrich (center), Dietrich Homes, and Robert Leslie, Jr. (right), Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead. Dietrich and Leslie were two of four Parade Builders who hosted luxurious “featured homes” to raise money for Home Builders Care. • B: Anderson (left) accepts a donation check from Bob Kochmann (right), Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc., for funds raised at the Fargo Motor Patrol Fish Fry in February. • C: Mari and Jed Peterson, Labellken Homes, socialize with Dustin Murray, Dustin Murray Construction. • D: Gary Orth, Cornerstone Specialties, Inc., practices his putt during the social game. • E: Brad Wimmer, Fargo mayoral candidate, speaks at the meeting. • F: John Koerselmann, Red River Drywall and Painting Services, Inc., Kristie Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., with Stephanie Lindemann, Heritage Homes, and Paul Lindemann, Lindemann Finish Capentry, Thank you Sponsor! during the social. • G: HBA Events Coordinator Lindsey Nogosek and 1978 HBA Past President Lee Amble.

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Parade of Homes Celebration continued from page 21

Other Builder cash drawing winners: $100 – Angie Kuznia, Titan Homes, Inc. $100 – Alan Hochhalter, Building Concepts, Inc. $50 – Robert Leslie, Jr., Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead (donated to Build-PAC) Above: Drew Likness $50 – Dave (right) awards Nicole Meyer, Dave Meyer Rygh, Jodahl Custom Construction Homes, a $200 cash $50 – Duane prize. Krieger, New Left: Likness awards Creations Robert Leslie Jr., Designer Homes of Construction, Inc. Fargo-Moorhead, $50 – Clay $400 cash prize. Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc. (donated to the Herdina Academy) ¼, ¼, ½ winners: 1/4 – Dustin Murray, Dustin Murray Construction 1/4 – Patrick McCann, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. 1/2 – Ursula Hegvik, Smart Spaces, Inc. (donated to the Herdina Academy) Participation Payoff winner: Bob Kochmann, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Social Game Putting Contest winner: Patrick McCann, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. Sponsor Gift Card winner: $50 to Maxwell’s from Marvin Windows & Doors- Brooks Pederson, Spire Custom Homes

Upcoming member events

We know that summer is a busy time for everyone, so we take a little break from our normal, evening membership meeting schedule, but you can still join us for lunch! • July 23 - Muddy Boots Picnic offers a free lunch for volunteers and contractor members, so bring your crew out and allow us to say “thank you” for all that you do. • Aug. 7 - Evening member meetings resume with Associate Appreciation during our Family Picnic at Lindenwood Park. • Oct. 30 - To cap off the year, we are excited that our October member meeting will be our new “Awards Gala” where we will present all of our accolades during one fabulous evening. Stay tuned for details.

Thank You:

Suppliers and trade partners InHouse Advertising Cable One HBA’s Parade of Homes Committee

Thank you to all Builder participants! BMW Homes, Inc.

Harry Gilbertson Construction

Plecity Kowalski Construction, Inc.

Building Concepts, Inc.

Heritage Homes, LLC

Prairieland Homes, LLC

Carpenter Homes

Holly & Company Classic Homes

RHR Construction, Inc.

Cornerstone Specialties, Inc.

Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc.

Rick Halvorson Construction

Crist Construction

Knoke Seamless

Serenity Homes of Fargo-Moorhead,

Dabbert Custom Homes

Krueger Construction, Inc.

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Dave Meyer Construction

Labellken Homes

Spire Custom Homes

Delaney Homes, Inc.

Landmark Homes

Thomsen Homes, LLC

Designer Homes of Fargo- Moorhead

LUXE Custom Homes

Titan Homes, Inc.

Dietrich Homes, Inc.

New Creations Construction, Inc.

Turn Key Construction, Inc.

Differding Signature Homes

Paula Rae Homes & Gardens, Inc.

Urban Prairie Homes

Eid-Co Homes

Platinum Home Contracting, Inc.

VanOverschelde Custom Homes

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HBA of F-M Builder and Associate Member Feature Delta Design and Construction Fargo Tractor Remodeling challenges motivate owner

Customer service: key to company confidence

by Megan Vry, Office Support

Tom Erickson, president and owner of Delta Design and Construction, Inc., is not afraid of a challenge. He started his journey into the construction world when he attended North Dakota State University for architectural engineering and Minnesota State UniversityMoorhead for industrial technology education. Erickson gained experience working at Tom Erickson Brekke Construction and Rick Duval Construction. With that knowledge, his next step was starting his own company. In 1997, he established Delta Design and Construction, Inc., as a construction management/general contracting firm. Delta Design and Construction, Inc., specializes in design and remodeling in residential and commercial construction projects while maintaining high standards. The company’s primary goal is to provide the highest level of construction service with an unparalleled attention to detail and commitment to understanding and having the ability to adapt to client needs. Delta Design and Construction, Inc., staff is made up of experienced professionals who are able to deliver on complex and technical projects. Erickson says, “The staff is committed to our customers’ needs, as well as the durability and quality of the projects. Maintaining a top-quality construction management team and strong relationships with trade contractors helps us exceed customers’ quality expectations.” Providing customers with the closeness and approachability of a small firm and the experience and professionalism of a large firm gives them comfort in knowing their goals can be achieved. The company recently finished a project for the LeNoues family, who met Erickson at the Home & Garden Show. Erickson’s positive and confident attitude won them over; the LeNoues’ rather rare project mainly consisted of adding a second story to their current home. It’s projects like those that energize Erickson. He finds that “being able to help so many people” makes his job rewarding. However, the continuous code changes seem to be one of the major issues that Erickson believes the industry is facing today. Delta Design and Construction, Inc., has been a member of the HBA since 2008. The reason behind joining the HBA of F-M was “to be in the home shows and be part of the building industry.” Erickson also recognizes the positive effect the HBA of F-M has on the community, and now that his youngest son of three children is graduating, he plans to become more involved, that is, when he’s not biking, scuba diving or spending time with his wife and children.

Fargo Tractor has always focused on light industrial, agriculture and consumer lawn and garden products. The company’s leaders take pride in knowing that they have a solid, strong company. They hold confidence in selling quality products and providing support for years down the road. In 2002, David Meyer and Peter Christianson, owners of Kris Garberg Titan Machinery, bought Fargo Tractor from the original owners of 25 years. One of the main factors setting Fargo Tractor apart from competitors is that the majority of its employees have over ten years’ experience with the company, possessing the knowledge to provide excellent customer service. Fargo Tractor also has a large inventory for sales and parts, including its number-one seller, the Kubota compact utility tractor, as well as a utility vehicle and the skid steer with rubber tracks. Fargo Tractor was an HBA of F-M member for several years prior to being purchased by Titan Machinery in 2002. Once the company changed ownership, leaders kept the HBA membership since it provides connections to the home building industry and consumers. Fargo Tractor has been an active participant in the Home & Garden show for the last several years. Like most industries, Fargo Tractor has run into a few challenges. The first is the struggle to find qualified service technicians. As an incentive to hire, the company provides sponsorships for students who want to pursue careers as service technicians. The second, and slightly more challenging obstacle, is the tier 4 emissions requirement that engine manufacturers must meet. This causes an increase in price for new equipment entering the market. Kris Garberg currently manages the store and has been with the company for 11 years. He graduated from Moorhead High School and attended the University of North Dakota for aviation. He realized that being an airline pilot wasn’t his calling and transferred to Minnesota State University- Moorhead for marketing. When asked about his job, Garberg said, “The different challenges that occur every day. I get to work with the salespeople, parts department and service department. I like being responsible for the overall success of the store and being accountable.” He also encourages anyone wanting to pursue a career in the industry to “make every opportunity the best you can and take it and run. You never know what it will turn into.”

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HBA of F-M Industry Spotlight Hannaher’s, Inc. 4324 20th Ave SW • Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 277-7222 • www.hannahers.com

What is your company’s focus/ specialty?

“For over 75 years we have provided office furniture and Paul Hannaher commercial flooring solutions.”

What is the latest trend in your business/industry?

“Trends driven by end-user input have allowed us to work with our customers to create open, more collaborative places for work. Bring down the walls; the cubicle is dead! This fundamental change, along with increased efficiencies resulting from technology utilization, have allowed some of our customers to implement smaller workstations resulting in more people in less space which encourages collaboration and innovation. “Another tool for collaboration is media:scape from Steelcase which allows several users to collaborate around one or more monitors and share information from their laptop or tablet instantaneously. This tool allows teams to develop solutions more quickly and effectively than ever.”

S & S Promotional Group, Inc. 3242 4th Ave S • Fargo, ND 58108 (701) 280-1916 • www.sspromotionalgroup.com

What is your company’s focus/ specialty?

“S & S Promotional Group is committed to providing clients promotional Brad Ness solutions that are on time and on target. We serve branding and incentive needs to companies and organizations.”

What is the latest trend in your business/industry?

“The latest trends include the use of technology and technology-related products to help clients achieve their marketing and branding goals. Quick turnaround is also expected. We’ve responded with fast execution of putting together projects.”

What is the biggest challenge facing the industry today?

“Product safety compliance is our main challenge. We are only using suppliers who comply with all product safety issues in order to protect our clients from possible litigation regarding product safety issues.”

The HBA thanks members who are involved with this industry: Media/Printing/Computers/ Office Equipment & Supplies Avenue Right Danielson & Associates, Inc. FM Printing & Office Supply Hannaher’s, Inc. Indigo Signworks, Inc. Knight Printing Mathison’s Media Link Nelson Outdoor Advertising NetWork Center, Inc. Newman Signs Personal Touch Embroidery & Marketing, Inc. S & S Promotional Group, Inc. Specials Delivery, Inc. The Forum The Real Estate Book Tri-City Publications

What is the biggest challenge facing the industry today?

“Like so many in our region, hiring new team members is our biggest challenge. It’s a catch-22 of sorts. We all want a booming economy that creates jobs. An abundance of new job opportunities creates competition between employers for new hires and is ultimately inflationary. Finding the right balance of personnel and a balanced budget is our biggest challenge today. This challenge is hindering our growth. “To meet these challenges we are utilizing employment services for locating and screening candidates and we are trying to be as competitive with our compensation packages as we possibly can.”

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Did you know?

June is National Homeownership Month!

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News from the HBA of F-M Remodelers Council 2014 Remodelers Council

Chair Tom Spaeth Accent Contracting Ursula Hegvik Russ Richards Rebuilding Together Smart Spaces, Inc. (Past Chair) Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc. (Vice Chair)

Member Companies

ABC Seamless Accent Contracting ACME TOOLS Allied Building Products Corp. Arvig Security & Surveillance Braaten Cabinets Inc. Casselton Lumber, Inc. Crane Johnson Lumber Company Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Dave Anderson Construction Design Direction, Inc. Dustin Murray Construction Fargo Linoleum Company Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Fiske Construction, LLP Foam Doctor’s LLC Granites Unlimited Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. Homemakers Villa Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Lake Agassiz Habitat For Humanity Laney’s, Inc. Marvin Windows & Doors Minnkota Windows, Inc. Norandex Opp Construction Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of the Red River Valley Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc. Red River Electric, Inc. RRC Specialties, Inc. Simonson Lumber Smart Spaces, Inc. Stenerson Lumber Stone Countertop Outlet Stone Holding Company Studs to Rugs, Inc. Syverson Tile & Stone Twin City Garage Door, Inc. Western Products, Inc.

Remodeled Home Tour entry forms coming soon Contractors offer tips for enticing customers to showcase homes by Lindsey Nogosek, Events Coordinator Krista Mund, Communications Manager

Entry applications will be sent this month for the Third Annual Remodeled Home Tour! Paperwork will be due July 16. Make sure to have projects ready and in production to be finished by tour dates: Sept. 13-14. Taking before-and-after pictures is extremely helpful for potential customers to view as they help show the major transformations possible for any home! Remember, the tour accepts almost any type of remodel, from bathrooms to closets to landscape makeovers. Having prospective clients look at your work first-hand is the best way to promote your work. Past Remodelers Council Chair Ursula Hegvik, Smart Spaces, Inc., says, “This event is such a unique opportunity for our members to showcase their work in a real-life environment! We would love to have many entries and grow the tour to be similar in impact within the community as the Parade of Homes. This event is very much wanted by the people in our area!” Entry cost is $600 for the first entry and $225 for each additional entry, plus an additional $105 refundable sign and flag deposit per home. With this, you receive promotion through television, radio, print, online and the HBA of F-M’s full-color magazine that ties in with the Fall Parade of Homes. In comparison to the Parade of Homes, which showcases new homes, remodelers encounter unique challenges when working with owners of existing homes to let the public through the front door. Here are tips from other contractors who have successfully entered projects on the first two tours. • Talk to customers about the tour before work begins on the project so they are aware of it from the start. • Discount the project as an incentive for participation. • Offer to clean the home before the event. • Buy a hotel stay for the dates the tour is happening if the owners would rather remain off-site to keep the home and its contents in order. Remodeled Home Tour continued on page 35

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Council picnic welcomes over 70 attendees by Allison Weckman, Membership & Marketing Coordinator

The Remodelers Council hosted a picnic May 16 to celebrate National Remodeling Month. While the weather was a little chilly, the rain stayed away and the sunshine broke through the clouds on occasion. The Remodelers Council served a free picnic lunch to over 70 HBA of F-M members. The Council sends a huge thank you to sponsor, LP Building Products and to grillmaster again this year, Dan Beecher, Foam Doctor’s, LLC. Thank you to those who attended the picnic to support the renovation side of the industry. If your company does any remodeling, consider joining the Remodelers Council. The Council has a separate dues structure of $70 per year and is recognized by the National Association of Home Builders as a “Remodeler.” The Council helps plan the Fall Home Show and the Remodeled Home Tour and constructs handicap-accessible ramps for homes in need in the community. To find out more information or to join, contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm. com.

Members of the Remodelers Council had a meeting the day before the picnic. Many of them volunteered at the event! Thank you! Bob Roers (left), Laney’s, Inc., helps grillmaster Dan Beecher, Foam Doctor’s, LLC, cook the brats to perfection.

Ursula Hegvik (back left), Smart Spaces, Inc., HBA president Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc., with John Mattison (front left) and Tom Schlenvogt, Red River Electric, Inc.

Thank you sponsor!

Diana Stead (left), Stone Holding Company, and Jenne Quarve, Granites Unlimited, enjoy lunch.

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Members dish up the eats: brats, potato salad, chips and pop.

News from the Home Builders Care Foundation 2014 Home Builders Care Workforce development, Habitat Build top Board of Trustees Home Builders Care list

President Mike Anderson Bierschbach Equipment & Supply DAN PARROW ISR Homes (Vice President) BOB KOCHMANN Kochmann Brothers (Secretary) Homes, Inc. CASEY BECKERLEG Stenerson Lumber (Treasurer) CHAD MALOY Gate City Bank (Past President) DAVE ANDERSON Dave Anderson Construction CARL BLANK Structural Materials, Inc. RANDY CRAMER NAI North Central JESSICA GRONDAHL CrossFit Fargo MONICA HART Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc. BRAD MORRIS Casselton Lumber, Inc. ANDY NELSON Lavelle Company STAN BIRKY Stan Birky (HBA Liaison) Construction, Inc.

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

Everything seems to be kicking into high gear since May. The Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades starts June 2. The Academy is our primary project supporting workforce development. This year marks the 17th annual Academy and the eighth year at Minnesota State Community and Technical College. Over the past years, the Academy has helped over 190 students explore the construction industry. From the ground up, students participate in concrete to roofing, electricity to flooring. Not only is this a great opportunity for students, but for contractors as well. We ask contractors to work side-by-side with students throughout the two-week course. This can serve as an on-the-job interview. Not only can contractors evaluate the work ethic of the students, they can see their skills first-hand. Check out the Herdina Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TradesAcademy to see pictures and updates from this year’s Academy. There will also be an update in the July Plains Builder. Assistance from the industry is always needed. Consider becoming an “Adopt-A-Student” sponsor for $75 to help keep the cost to attend the Academy at only $25 for students. See the form on page 31.

Home Builders Care Build with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity

Work began in May on our 2014 Veteran Build and our wall-raising celebration will be June 3. The house is located at 3040 32nd Ave. S. in Moorhead. Sonia Greer and her daughter Madison (age ten) are excited to have a safe and healthy home. HBA members have already stepped up and have donated materials and labor to help complete the project. Materials and help are still needed, so check out the facing page for needed items.

Thanks to Fargo Motor Patrol, Parade ‘featured home’ Builders A big thanks to the Fargo Motor Patrol for the donation of $4,750 from the proceeds of the Fish Fry. Home Builders Care helped sell tickets and solicit auction items. Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets or attended the event! The 2014 Spring Parade of Homes just wrapped up and the four featured homes generated the most donations ever for Home Builders Care, raising $12,856! Thank you to Carpenter Homes, Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead, Dietrich Homes, Inc. and Serenity Homes of Fargo-Moorhead, LLC. This is the largest fundraiser for Home Builders Care and we greatly appreciate the support of the membership.

New endeavors in workforce development

Workforce development is an important focus of the new Home Builders Care strategic plan. A first step for staff is to track upcoming career fairs. Please share any of your company’s current job openings as we would like to promote the opportunities for you. Home Builders Care and HBA of F-M are partnering with Fargo Public Schools and the Fargo building officials to host a student event in conjunction with the North Dakota Building Officials Association meeting in September. We will host a career fair in the afternoon of Sept. 11. We would like to have a wide representation of all the trades at this career fair. We will be sending out more detailed information this summer. Home Builders Care and HBA of F-M are trying to work closely with Minnesota State Community & Technical College and North Dakota State College of Science to promote their construction-related programs. We would like to include logos of member companies who support the programs at these schools. If you studied at either of these institutions, would like to hire from them, or just support the programs, contact the HBC at (701) 232-5846 so your information can be forwarded.

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For more information regarding items on pages 28-31, contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com

2014 Home Builders Care Build with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity Cash Donors

Fargo-Moorhead AM Rotary Club Gemstone Masonry Operating Company, Inc. Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. Matrix Properties Corporation Paul’s Electric, Inc. Red River Electric, Inc. Roers Construction and Development, Inc. State Bank of Hawley Habitat for Humanity’s Tour de Habitat Wood Specialists Inc.

Material Donors

Aggregate Industries, Inc.-North Central Region All Finish Concrete, Inc. Asplin Inc. Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc. Cass County Abstract Company Crane Johnson Lumber Company Cullen Insulation, Inc. Dakota Supply Group Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Fargo Truss Systems, Inc. Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Showroom Flatrate Inc. Foam DOCTOR’S, LLC Gopher Excavation, Inc. Knife River Material Kost Materials Laney’s Inc. Lavelle Company Livewire Electrical Company Mathison’s McNeilus Steel Midwest Concrete Pumping, LLC Northern Water Works Supply Northland Truss Systems, Inc. Opatril Concrete Construction Inc. Prairie Supply, Inc. Quality Concrete, Inc. STC Flooring Strata Corporation Structural Materials, Inc. The Title Company Turf Tamers LLC Twin City Garage Door, Inc. Vivid Interiors

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List of materials needed for Home Builders Care Build with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity

• Lighting: $1,500 maximum allowance for home owner to choose fixtures • HVAC: an electric forced air furnace, 95 to 99 percent efficient; rough-in and duct work • Siding • Shingles and all roofing materials: Soffit, fascia and f-channel • Exterior doors and windows • Interior doors • Drywall • Tape, texturing and painting

• Eggshell paint for entire house • Cabinets and vanities • Countertops • On-site waste: roll-off dumpster and landfill fees • Utilities during build • Nails • Caulking • Adhesive for sub-floors

Home Builders Care Foundation is accepting auction/raffle items for 2015 Fargo Motor Patrol Fish Fry!

2014 Home Builders Care Foundation Donors Triple Players

Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc. John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Gold Donors Carpenter Homes Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc. John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Fargo Motor Patrol Norandex Serenity Homes of Fargo-Moorhead, LLC Silver Donors Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc. Bronze Donors Sheila Aman, Roers Construction and Development, Inc. Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction Terry Becker, Terry Becker Construction, LLC Dakota Supply Group Dave’s West Fargo Tire & Service Center Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Gemstone Masonry Operating Company, Inc. Alan & Kim Hochhalter, Building Concepts, Inc. Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. Ryan Hoss Nancy Kelly, Labor Masters Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Dave Kraemer, Minnesota State Community & Technical College Lamperts Lumber Syvlia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc. Matrix Properties Corporation Paul’s Electric, Inc. Red River Electric, Inc. Eric Rokke, Rokke Construction State Bank of Hawley Structural Materials, Inc. Jeff Swenson, Twin City Garage Door, Inc. Wood Specialists Inc. Paul Younger, Minnesota State Community & Technical College

Home Builders Care offers several ways to give back HBA of F-M members have many ways to support Home Builders Care. The Foundation board challenges you to find at least one way that works for you to give back to your industry. • Monetary donations are always appreciated and we have numerous recognition programs (see below for levels). The Triple Player was set up to recognize those HBA members who support the HBA through membership dues, invest at least $365 in Build-PAC and donate at least $365 to Home Builders Care. • Use Goodsearch and Goodshop when searching and shopping online. Make sure you type in Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation as the group you support. Goodshop also offers discounts and coupons so you can get a little something for yourself while giving back. • Take your aluminum, magazines and paper recycling to Minnkota Recycling and indicate that you want the proceeds to go to Home Builders Care. • Host us at any public or networking event you organize. We have found these events are great for spreading awareness about Home Builders Care while raising some money. • Adopt a Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades student for the 2014 session. For only $75 you can help us provide this course to area high schoolers. • Volunteer at the Health Tech & Trades Career Expo in December. We always need people to represent our industry. Start planning an interactive booth now! • Give a donation to Home Builders Care as a gift. We are more than happy to provide brochures or cards announcing a donation you made on behalf of a client.

Framework for the Future

Framework for the Future is Home Builders Care Foundation’s long-term fundraising initiative to build the endowment fund to maintain current giving, support additional projects and provide for endowment growth. HBC hopes to become self-sustaining while also increasing its impact on the industry and community. • Triple Players: HBA recognition program that donors can join when they have, in addition to paying HBA membership dues, invested in Build-PAC as a dollar-a-day contributor and made a donation to HBC for at least $365. • Trades for Grades donors: Allows donors to name scholarships and designate schools to which the funds must be given. • Builders Club: Exclusive group of donors who pledge at least $500 per year for five years or a total of $2,500+. Framework continued on next page

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Adopt-A-Student Sponsors

Sheila Aman, Roers Construction and Development, Inc Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction Terry Becker, Terry Becker Construction, LLC Toby Christensen, Camrud Foss Concrete Const., Inc. Dakota Supply Group Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc. Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Ursula Hegvik, Smart Spaces, Inc. Ryan Hoss Nancy Kelly, Labor Masters Dave Kraemer, Minnesota State Community & Technical College Structural Materials, Inc. Jeff Swenson, Twin City Garage Door, Inc. Paul Younger, Minnesota State Community & Technical College

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Bronze donors: $1-$499.99 Silver donors: $500-$1,999.99 Gold donors: $2,000 plus Consider making your donation today and supporting HBC’s efforts in 2014. HBC is the charitable arm of the HBA of F-M. The Foundation is dedicated to showing that home builders care about the community by awarding scholarships to local students interested in the construction trades and working on projects that support housing in the area. Cash and checks are always welcome. Become a legacy donor and remember HBC in your will. Talk to your attorney today. For more information, contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm. com.

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Adopt A Student!

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.

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Beijing Balancing

Much has recently been made of the notion that China has enough serious structural Elliot problems with Eisenberg, its economy that Ph.D., chances are good Graphsand it will experience Laughs, LLC a “hard landing,” defined as economic growth quickly slowing from 7.5 percent today to the low single digits. This slowdown would weaken commodity prices, hurting developing nations, and reduce Chinese imports of high-quality finished goods from developed nations, also hurting the United States, Europe and Japan. While the Chinese economy has problems, many are chronic and I believe the government has sufficient resources to manage the acute ones and avoid a hard landing. The key problems the Chinese economy suffers from are threefold; a profound overreliance on large trade surpluses, massive government overinvestment in infrastructure and a weak financial system that has resulted in both bad loans made by irresponsible local and regional governments and a highly leveraged and lightly regulated shadow banking system (sound familiar?) that may well implode. The first problem is fading away. After running trade surpluses in the $45-billion-per-year range through 2003, they skyrocketed to $400 billion per year by the end of 2008. However, that highpoint coincided with the Great Recession which resulted in a huge contraction in trade and simultaneously an effort by many nations to boost exports to help their domestic economies. As a result, Chinese trade surpluses have averaged about $300 billion per year (about two-thirds of that with the United States) since early 2009, and show no discernable upward trend. Moreover, as the Chinese economy is about twice as big today as it was in 2005, the economic impact of the now smaller trade surpluses on the

overall economy is much smaller. The second problem of roads to nowhere, massive over building of plants leading to ruinous excess capacity, along with the construction of uninhabited ghost towns is being rectified. And rectified they can be, because these destructive outcomes are the direct result of policies pursued by the central government that are now being overhauled. GDP growth targets are being reduced, artificially low interest rates earned by savers are likely to rise in the near future and the currency, which has been profoundly undervalued, is slowly appreciating. Collectively these policies will curb wasteful overinvestment and slowly replace it with increased domestic consumption and reduced exports. As for the substantial dodgy debt on the books of local and regional governments and shadow banks due to weakening housing prices and raw land values that act as collateral for many loans, here the problem is serious. That said, China’s debt is about 25 percent of GDP, giving the central government ample room to borrow should it be necessary. Moreover, the central government is beginning to force local and regional governments to sell some of the $7 trillion in assets they own in an effort to shore up their financial condition. Moreover, with $4 trillion in foreign reserves and the ability to weaken the Chinese currency at will to boost exports, China has tools other nations don’t have. Lastly, expect Beijing to restimulate sagging housing markets by relaxing home-purchase requirements, and local governments to augment this policy by giving residency benefits to out-of-towners to further boost demand. Combining the above with looser monetary policy makes me think that those making key policy decisions, the brightest minds in the nation, will see to it that China comes through this relatively unscathed. 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.

Five free, useful safety apps

The following are five free apps recommended by Workforce Safety & Insurance Safety Coordinator Jeff Aafedt. You can download each from iTunes to help with safety responsibilities: • iTriage - iTriage helps people take charge of their health by offering decision-support tools to research problems, take action and improve care. It helps answer the two most common medical questions: “What could be wrong?” and “Where can I go?” • OSHA Safety -This OSHA Safety App includes the full text of the OSHA regulations for General Industry and Business. • Chemical Safety -This application displays International Chemical Safety Cards produced by the United Nations Environment Program, the International Labor Office and the World Health Organization. • Lift calculator - You can use this application at the job site to evaluate both existing and proposed lifting conditions to determine the recommended weight limit of a specific job or task. It can also help you prioritize hazardous jobs that require ergonomic intervention. • iAuditor - This is the world’s most popular inspection checklist app. Users can build forms or browse through iAuditor’s shared Public Library of over 20,000 inspection forms that users have shared and collaborated with to find ways of working smarter and faster.

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Spike Superstar Amber Nefzger

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Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead 6 credits

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Total Credits

Dan Beecher.......................................1.75 Dann Bjornstad....................................1.5 Gerald Brossart....................................1.5 Julie Carlson.........................................0.5 Toby Christensen....................................1 Kevin Christianson...............................2.5 Pete Christopher...................................0.5 Aubrey Costello...................................0.5 David Currier..........................................1 Ronald Dick............................................1 Clay Dietrich...........................................1 Nick Dietrich...........................................1 Carlita Dietz............................................4 Dan Doeden.........................................2.5 Perry Eidem.......................................3.75 Vicki Fredrikson......................................1 Renee Freeman........................................2 Darin Gador.........................................2.5 Mark Gagner...........................................1 Jim Gast..................................................1 Galen Gess..............................................1 Greg Gibb................................................1 Harry Gilbertson.....................................3 Neil Graf.................................................2 Gary Grandbois..................................0.25 Barb Grande............................................1 Jeremy Gregoire......................................1 Aaron Greterman.................................0.5 Kevin Gustman.......................................2 Donna Hall..............................................1 Dean Halvorson......................................1 Mike Hanson...........................................1 Chris Hawley..........................................1 Tracy Hazelton........................................1 Ursula Hegvik......................................0.5 Craig Helenske........................................1 Chuck Helmstetter..................................1 Megan Jensen..........................................3 Bruce Johnson.........................................1 Isaac Johnson..........................................1 Joey Johnson........................................0.5 Rob Jordahl.............................................1 John Koerselman.....................................5 Greg Krueger..........................................1 Dawn Lahlum.......................................0.5 Robert Leslie...........................................1 Chris Lind ..............................................2 Dan Lindquist..........................................5 Rob Lyngstad..........................................2

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Amber Nefzger, Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead is a new Spike Member with six Spike credits. She serves on the HBA of F-Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Membership Committee and is very active, also serving on the Events committee. We are excited to have her as a new Spike Club member! Thank you for supporting the industry! Your hard work is appreciated.

David Martin...........................................1 Charles Matthees..................................0.5 Amber Nefzger........................................1 Chad Ohnstad..........................................1 Brad Paul..............................................0.5 Mark Payne.............................................1 Deb Peterson...........................................1 Edwin Ployhart.....................................1.5 Eric Rokke..............................................1 Tom Schlenvogt.................................0.25 Dave Schmidt..........................................3 Richard Simonson................................1.5 Brice Skarnes.......................................0.5 Rick Stremick..........................................1 Robin Swanson.......................................2 Tony Swartz............................................1 Brent Tabor.............................................1 Jim Thompson......................................1.5 Dan Van Winkle......................................1 Edwin Wilson..........................................3

Spike Member (6 credits or more)

Terry Becker..........................................22 Donna Berglund.................................22.5 Stan Birky...............................................6 Bill Blixt..........................................23.25 Jo Carney...........................................23.5 Jason Eid...............................................20 Peter Johnson........................................21 Tyrone Leslie........................................12 Drew Likness........................................20 Sylvia Lunski........................................12 Nancy Michelsen..................................19 Tom Spaeth........................................7.75

Life Spikes (25 credits or more)

Andrea Albright....................................46 Marshal Albright...................................44 Dick Alsop.........................................65.5 Dave Anderson.................................38.75 Doug Anderson.....................................43 Kim Anderson.......................................52 Mike Arnold.......................................55.5 Brent Atkins.......................................33.5 Monty Bates.......................................52.5 Pat Bellmore.......................................52.5 Gary Berg..............................................51 Clark Bernard...................................204.5 Cyle Cavett.......................................186.5 Cindy Cooper...................................467.5 Terry Cullen..........................................27 Don Dabbert...................................100.25

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Tim Day.............................................73.5 Maren Day Woods.............................36.5 Jim Dunkel..........................................131 Rick Duval.........................................69.5 Gerald Eid........................................170.5 Bill Fellows...........................................32 Bob Footitt............................................73 Charlie Funfar.....................................230 John Gunkelman................................74.5 Darrick Guthmiller.............................98.5 Todd Halvorson.....................................70 Scott Handy........................................31.5 Vern Hanson.......................................70.5 Ryan Hoss.............................................39 Tammy Hoy.....................................393.5 Nancy Kelly.......................................74.5 Bob Kochmann..............................107.75 Paul Kochmann................................289.5 Ken Krajsa........................................1007 Chris Kulesa..........................................28 Terry Lipp......................................159.75 John Mahan.........................................136 Brenda Martinson.............................119.5 Craig Mazour.....................................99.5 Scott Mollberg...................................73.5 Dave Olson.........................................67.5 Gary Opp............................................34.5 Peggy Palmes...................................352.5 Cary Parkinson....................................259 Rod Paseka..........................................115 Dan Passolt........................................55.5 Lynette Pederson...................................29 Jamey Pesek.....................................158.5 Pete Polansky.....................................44.5 Todd Rasmussen.................................129 Marcus Roman.................................145.5 Robert Rood........................................148 Stan Ryland........................................96.5 Dennis Schmidtke...............................429 Dawn Schmitt.....................................36.5 Rod Shafer.......................................291.5 Kris Sheridan.....................................30.5 Mike Skansgaard................................44.5 Les Stenerson...................................39.75 Ruth Strahm.....................................321.5 Vicki Sweeny.....................................38.5 Jeff Swenson.........................................66 Gene Thurston..................................116.5 Lorie Tuchscherer...............................211 Tony Watterud....................................39.5 Terry Welle..........................................129 Gary Wendt...........................................37 Deanna Wierima.................................53.5

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visits to the North Dakota capitol and Candidate Forums. Most recently she presented information at all four Fargo floodproof policy update education sessions. She was also an active participant at two of the Candidate Forums, and donated a door prize for the Parade of Homes Celebration. “The HBA’s involvement in legislature, supporting and encouraging home building, is vital to our local economies,” says Swanson. She supports the HBA because its involvement on the local, state and national levels helps the industry. She also believes the HBA is an “impactful, informed and exciting association.” In her spare time, Swanson enjoys entertaining, golfing, travel and spending time with her family. She is also involved in several networking organizations.

Fun facts about Swanson • My favorite color is: Fuschia • Last vacation/trip I took was: Arizona • My hometown: Grand Forks • My dream job is: Being a professional “connector” • The first thing I would do/buy if I won the lottery is: Go to Turks and Caicos for a month on the beach

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Muddy Boots Picnic July 23, Family Picnic Aug. 7

Contractors, mark your calendars to attend the HBA of F-M’s contractor appreciation event, Muddy Boots Picnic, July 23. Bring your crew for a free meal on the HBA lawn. Don’t miss a family night at the HBA of F-M’s annual picnic Aug. 7 at Lindenwood Park, 1905 Roger Maris Dr., Fargo. Join us for a barbecue dinner and lots of bouncy games for the kids.

HBA seeks Fall Home Show, Fall Parade of Homes sponsors

The HBA of F-M seeks sponsors for its Fall Home Show Sept. 26-27 at Scheels Arena and the Fall Parade of Homes Sept. 6-7 and 13-14. The Fall Home Show features over 80 exhibitors and attracts 1,000-3,000 consumers each year. The HBA promotes Fall Home Show sponsors through signage and inclusion in show advertising (print, radio and television). Parade sponsors will be promoted through the Parade magazine, on the HBA website, in the Plains Builder and in radio advertising. Contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com.

Nominations open for Builder, Associate of the Year

Each Fall, the HBA of F-M presents Builder and Associate of the Year awards at its Annual Membership Meeting in October. A committee made up of past winners and HBA Executive Vice President Bryce Johnson is now accepting nominations for consideration. Call the HBA at (701) 232-5846 if you have suggestions.

HBA welcomes nominations for board of directors

It will soon be time to elect members to serve on the HBA of F-M board of directors. Directors with terms expiring at the end of 2014 are: Ken Anderson, KWA Constructors; Stan Birky, Stan Birky Construction, Inc.; Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc.; and Nancy Michelsen, Vivid Interiors. If you are interested, contact the HBA office at (701) 232-5846 or info@hbafm.com.

The North Dakota Association of Builders will hold its golf Tournament, Birdie with the Builders, June 27 at the Vardon Golf Club in Minot. Registration deadline is June 13. Visit www.ndbuild.com/calendar for more details and to register.

Home Builders Care collects items for 2015 Fish Fry auction, raffle

Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation partners with the Fargo Motor Patrol annually to coordinate its Fish Fry. Funds raised from the event benefit HBC and its charitable endeavors. Generally held in February, the Fish Fry features a silent auction and raffle. HBC seeks to collect an assortment of items throughout the year. For more information, contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@ hbafm.com.

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HBA of F-M Education Opportunities Register: (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com June 2 - Industry Education: West Fargo Building Inspections Update West Fargo building inspectors will present information for general contractors on challenges they observe in the field, including sidewalk and driveway installation, permitting processes, submitting the proper paperwork, etc. There will be time for questions and answers. • 1 - 3 p.m. • Moore Engineering, 925 10th Ave. E., West Fargo • Cost: Free • Space is limited: Register by sending an email to jenny@hbafm.com

June 3 - Federal Housing Training hosted by USDA, HUD

This session’s objective is to provide information on federal housing programs and share resources between federal, state and local partners. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in different sessions throughout the day. Single family and multi-family housing will be areas of focus, along with public housing, fair housing, community development and other special initiatives. • 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Ramada Plaza and Suites • Cost: Free. Pre-registration is required. • Information and registration: tinyurl.com/federalhousing

June 18 - NAHB Webinar: Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Residential Construction As BIM (building information modeling) continues to be embraced by more home builders, it’s important you understand why and how it can be incorporated into your current operations. This program outlines steps you can take to analyze your business model, and identify areas where BIM can potentially make a positive difference to your management. • 1 - 2 p.m. • Register at www.nahb.org

June 25 - NAHB Webinar: Save Time and Money Using Systems-Built Strategies: Modular Construction

Already a popular building system overseas, builders and developers in the U.S. are finally looking beyond what they think they know about modular homes to find that this efficient, cost-effective and green construction technique has unlimited potential. Through statistical data and clear, concise information, this webinar will show how a modular building system will help builders reduce their time spent onsite (costs) while maximizing profits and offering buyers a fully customized, exceptional home. • 1-2 p.m. • Register at www.nahb.org

June 26 - Lunch Session: AdvanTech & Zip Systems

Gabe Karber of Huber Engineered Woods LLC will demonstrate the AdvanTech & Zip Systems. AdvanTech Flooring • High-density engineered wood for strength and stiffness • Advanced moisture-resistant resin technology • Easy installation • 500-day weather resistance guarantee Zip System • Long length sheathing • Moisture protection • Wind zone panels • Fewer horizontal seams

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• Conversely, if home owners would like to stay in the house and visit with tour attendees, make them feel welcome and part of the “team.” • Offer help in limiting access to private areas of the home with signs and ropes. • Counsel home owners on locking up valuables, storing personal items and removing prescription drugs from the home during the tour. • Station staff people in each remodeled room. • Assign vendors and designers to talk about products and layout with attendees. • Offer to paint areas that lead to the remodeled area to spruce them up, such as exterior walls, entry ways or hallways. • Fix small annoyances that will mean a lot to a home owner. Tom Spaeth, Accent Contracting, has entered projects on the first two tours with great results. He has performed easy fixes like tightening a loose deck rail or supplying and installing a new storm door for no charge. “Sometimes small things like this really help the client feel that you are fully engaged in the project and that you want their home to look its best for the tour,” he says. “When you show the client you are willing to do things at no cost to them and small cost to you it really helps.” Remodelers Council members are available to assist in staffing home entries during the event if needed. Contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@ hbafm.com. If you have questions about registering for the event, contact Lindsey Nogosek at (701) 2325846 or lindsey@hbafm.com.

2014 Membership Drive Contenders (November 2013 - October 2014) These members have kicked off the 2014 Membership Drive with great recruitment efforts. Each member who recruits at least one new member between Nov. 1, 2013 and Oct. 31, 2014, will be placed into a drawing for prizes at the end of 2014.

Name

Company

# Recruited

Darrick Guthmiller....................................... Kochmann Brothers Homes....................................................................4 Ken Krajsa.................................................... Bell State Bank & Trust............................................................................3 John Koerselman........................................ Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc...........................................3 Isaac Johnson.............................................. Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND.................................................................2 Chris Kulesa................................................. Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND.................................................................2 Dawn Schmitt............................................... Braaten Cabinets.....................................................................................2 Drew Likness............................................... Chase Realty............................................................................................2 Dan Lindquist............................................... Dan Lindquist Construction....................................................................2 Tom Spaeth.................................................. Accent Contracting..................................................................................1 Ryan Hoss.................................................... Baker Nursery Garden & Gift..................................................................1 Pat Bellmore................................................. Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND.................................................................1 Jo Carney..................................................... Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND.................................................................1 Chris Schuler............................................... Century Builders......................................................................................1 Paul Krabbenhoft......................................... Coldwell Banker.......................................................................................1 Gary Orth...................................................... Cornerstone Specialties..........................................................................1 Don Dabbert Jr............................................. Dabbert Custom Homes..........................................................................1 Lori Funfar.................................................... DECKMASTERS.......................................................................................1 Ron Dick....................................................... Design 7....................................................................................................1 Kyle Eid........................................................ Eid-Co Buildings, Inc...............................................................................1 Jason Eid...................................................... Eid-Co Buildings, Inc...............................................................................1 Erik Johnson................................................ Erik R. Johnson & Associates, Ltd.........................................................1 Terry Lipp..................................................... Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom....................................1 Dan VanWinkle............................................. First Class Mortgage...............................................................................1 Jim Gast....................................................... Gast Construction....................................................................................1 Paul Linstad................................................. Grant’s Mechanical..................................................................................1 Don Hastings............................................... Hastings Comfort Solutions, LLC...........................................................1 Dean Halvorson........................................... Home Improvement by Stenerson..........................................................1 Joel Peterson............................................... JPD Electric..............................................................................................1 Steve Meyer.................................................. Lamperts Lumber.....................................................................................1 Dawn Lahlum............................................... Park Co. Realtors.....................................................................................1 Les Stenerson.............................................. Stenerson Lumber...................................................................................1 Casey Beckerleg.......................................... Stenerson Lumber...................................................................................1 Nancy Michelsen......................................... Vivid Interiors...........................................................................................1 Riley Rude.................................................... Western State Bank.................................................................................1 Galen Gess................................................... Windows Plus...........................................................................................1 Thank you to all members for your recruiting and retention efforts!

Update your HBA Membership Directory & Consumer Guide

Know someone who would make a great member?

Non-renewals:

Let the New Member Development Committee know! Contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com.

Dave Honkomp Construction Builder • Dave Honkomp • (218) 790-2049 Professional Interiors, Inc. Associate • Kris Olson • (701) 866-7574 Tidy Touch Cleaning Services, LLc Associate • Renae Tillisch (218) 329-1427 36

Spring is here and the winds are blowin’!

Builders and developers - don’t forget to keep your work sites clean and tidy. Your projects are a reflection on the entire building industry.

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HBA of F-M New Member Report Homes by Rachel LLC

Welcome to our new members!

Earthwork Services, Inc.

Builder - Residential Rachel Hanson 548 Queen’s Court Moorhead, MN 56560 (701) 205-9717 Sponsor: Tom Spaeth, Accent Contracting

Architects, Planners & Drafters Kevin Bartram 505 N Broadway, Ste 201 Fargo, ND 58102 (701) 235-5563 Sponsor: Erik Johnson, Erik R. Johnson & Associates Ltd

Karl’s T.V. & Appliance

Excavating; Sand & Gravel Trent Duda PO Box 182 Horace, ND 58047 (701) 282-8551 Sponsor: Drew Likness, Chase Realty

Appliances Chad Herr 3515 West Main Ave Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 293-1155 Sponsor: Kyle Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.

HMB Tax & Consulting Inc

Merritt Landscape Design

Consultants Denise Hastings 4110 40th St S Ste 104 Fargo, ND 58104 (701) 298-3003 Sponsor: Don Hastings, Hastings Comfort Solutions, LLC.

Mutchler Bartram Architects PC

Landscaping - Contractor Chad Merritt 3440 39th Ave S Fargo, ND 58104-7074 (701) 232-8084 Sponsor: Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.

Win a free year of membership

Your HBA tracks its members who pay dues before the month of renewal. These members go into a drawing for a free year of dues. ($450 value!) For example, if your membership is paid through June 30, 2014, you would need to pay your dues before June 1, 2014, to be entered. Contact Amanda Ohlsen at (701) 232-5846 or amanda@hbafm.com with any questions.

HBA of F-M Member Renewal Report Thanks to these members who have renewed their membership and continue supporting the HBA of F-M. The number of years they’ve been members is reflected behind the company name. If you notice discrepancies, please let us know so we can update our records: (701) 232-5846. (Allow 60 days for name to reappear.) Van Raden Construction Inc...............................................58 Moorhead Center Development, Inc...................................12 University Vacuums Plus....................................................41 Richards Excavating...........................................................12 Dave Schmidt Construction, Inc.........................................39 KWA Constructors, Inc........................................................11 Home Improvement By Stenersons, Inc.............................33 Northern Plumbing Supply.................................................11 Hebron Brick Company......................................................31 Holly & Company Classic Homes.......................................10 Appraisal Services Inc........................................................30 Alliance, Inc..........................................................................8 Minnesota State Community and Technical College..........30 Falk Drilling, Inc....................................................................8 Eye Physicians Group LLC.................................................29 Opatril Concrete Construction Inc........................................8 Wood Specialists Inc..........................................................28 Woodbridge Addition............................................................8 Magnum Electric, Inc..........................................................25 Dakota Hills Electric, Inc.......................................................7 M & H Construction............................................................22 Midwest Mechanical Construction LLC................................6 Foltz Buildings....................................................................21 Delta Design & Construction, Inc..........................................6 Olander Contracting Co......................................................21 Suppa Construction..............................................................5 Price-Rite Home Improvements, Inc...................................21 Epic Solutions, Inc................................................................5 Engberg Builders Inc..........................................................19 Aire Serv of Fgo Mhd...........................................................4 Building Concepts, Inc........................................................19 Raun Technologies, Inc.........................................................4 Dakota Fastening................................................................19 F-M Garage Door.................................................................4 Krump Construction Inc......................................................16 Scott A. Muehler Electric, Inc................................................4 Holland Enterprises, Inc.....................................................16 Tile Masters, Inc...................................................................3 Bert’s Truck Equipment of Moorhead, Inc...........................15 Park Co. Realtors - John Midthune, Realtor.........................3 Classic Industries, Inc.........................................................15 Split Rock Construction, Inc..................................................2 Realty 2000........................................................................14 Peterson Mechanical, Inc......................................................2 Mill Creek Custom Cabinetry..............................................13 Industrial Mechanical Specialties.........................................1 Valley Service Heating & Air-Conditioning..........................13 Superior Contracting, Inc......................................................1 Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc...............................................13 Rosan Limited Partnership...................................................1

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Advertiser Index

Calendar of Events

ACME TOOLS......................................................................................... 9

June 2014

Aggregate Industries, Inc. - North Central Region................................. 25

June 2-6 & 9-13.................Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades June 3.......... Home Builders Care Build with Habitat Wall-Raising.....11 a.m.

Bell State Bank & Trust.......................................................................... 19 Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND................................................................ 22 Butler Machinery Company................................................................... 22 BW Insurance Agency, Inc..................................................................... 20

June 3-7..................................................NAHB Spring Board of Directors June 9-13..................... Home Builders Care Build with Habitat Blitz Build June 11........New Member Development & Retention....................... noon June 12........HBA Board of Directors............................................. 11 a.m.

Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc....................................................... 20 Carpet World......................................................................................... 19 Cass County Abstract Company........................................................... 19 Cass County Electric Cooperative......................................................... 19 Coldwell Banker First Realty................................................................... 7 Crane Johnson Lumber Company......................................................... 40 DECKMASTERS................................................................................... 22

June 13........Events Committee.................................................. 8:15 a.m. June 17.................................................................................... Golf Outing June 19........Public Issues Committee...................................... 11:30 a.m. June 19........PAC Committee.................................................... 12:30 p.m.

Goodin Company................................................................................... 39 Hauck & Buchholz Drywall, Inc................................................................ 7 Lampert Lumber.................................................................................... 34 Mid-States Truss Company.................................................................... 40 Minnkota Windows, Inc............................................................................2 Northland Truss Systems, Inc................................................................15 Property Resources Group....................................................................18

June 20............................................................. HBA closes at 11:30 a.m. June 23........Parade of Homes Committee...................................... 3 p.m.

Rigels, Inc..............................................................................................15 Stenerson Lumber.................................................................................20 The Title Company................................................................................19

June 23-24....................................................NDAB Board & Golf Tourney

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

June 24...................................................................Golf Outing Rain Date

Interested in advertising? Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com

May’s Guess Who is unsolved! Guess Who! is a feature every month. We will run a childhood photo of an HBA board member, HBC trustee, Health Plan Trustee, committee chairperson or staff member. May’s Guess Who! Hints:

• He played the trumpet in grade school. • He is a fan of hockey and the Vikings. • He has a twin brother.

Bring Share Expand someone new.

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Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead encourages you to bring someone new to the Golf Outing, June 17 & July 8.

10:30 a.m. • Oxbow Country Club Bonus hint: He sure “wood” like to help you with construction material needs, and he “cares” a lot about our industry.

Visit www.hbafm.com or call (701) 232-5846 to register.

SEE YOU THERE!

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FOR HOUSING N.D. Primary Election June 10 Fargo Mayoral

Brad Wimmer Fargo City Commission

Tim Mahoney and Scott Wagner West Fargo Mayoral

Rich Mattern West Fargo City Commission

Duane Hanson and Mark Wentz Proposed West Fargo Sales Tax Increase

Vote YES twice on related amendments to increase the sales tax, benefitting infrastructure in the city. To review ballot language, contact the HBA of F-M. Paid for by the North Dakota Association of Builders Political Action Committee. Contact the HBA of F-M at (701) 232-5846 to find out more information about the HBA’s election process and how to donate to NDAB-PAC. HBA of F-M • 1802 32nd Ave S • Fargo, ND 58103 www.hbafm.com • info@hbafm.com

The front and back of this insert show foundation wall sections depicting required construction details per Fargo’s floodproof specifications. See page 11 in the June Plains Builder for more details, or contact the HBA of F-M at (701) 232-5846 for a complete packet of information.

TYPICAL WALL SECTION

1/2" x 12" Hooked anchor bolt, 6' O.C.

10' Minimum 7' 6" or 8' Typical; 9' Maximum

Finished Grade 5% Slope Minimum 6" Min 2-Coat Foundation coating (Waterproofing, see Section 606)

3 #4 Rebars Approximately 24" spacing or as required by the jurisdiction

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#4 Rebar 8" Vertical, 2' O.C. or as req. by jurisdiction #10 6x6 Welded Wire Mesh Floor 4" Fill – Sand, Pea Gravel, or Crushed Rock

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Note: Window wells less than 7' wide require a 6" wall. Wells over 7' wide require an 8" wall.

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Home Builders Care Build with Habitat needs your help! Donations of materials and labor are needed to complete the 2014 Home Builders Care Build with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity. Check out the needs below and commit to support this project!

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Labor & Materials Want to give labor or materials? Check out the list below for what is needed and let us know what you can provide.

• Lighting: $1,500 allowance for homeowner to choose fixtures In an effort to scale the fundraising ladder step by • HVAC: a electric step, consider donating at forced air furnace, 95 to 99 percent least $100 to support the efficient; rough-in Home Builders Care Build and duct work with Habitat. • Interior doors and finishes Yes, I will give $100 to Home Builders Care • Drywall Build with Habitat! • Tape, texturing and painting: Eggshell paint for One $100 installment entire house • Cabinets, Other amount_____ Countertops and Vanities

• On-site waste: rolloff dumpster and landfill fees • Utilities during build • Nails • Caulking • Adhesive for subfloors

Donation enclosed Please bill me. t that Habita Remember modest Homes are donation and every in the is included alue of mortgage v so please the house, donations make your . accordingly

Yes, I can donate labor or materials for the Home Builders Care Build for Habitat! Name:__________________________ Company:_______________________ Item to donate:_________________________

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Value of donation:________________________ If you have questions about donating materials or labor contact Rob Rich with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity at (218) 329-4583 or (218) 284-5253 ext. 2.

Send this form to HBC Foundation 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo ND, 58103, email to jenny@hbafm.com or fax to (701) 280-1108.

Home Builders Care Build with Habitat needs your help! Celebrate the Build

Wall-Raising Celebration 11 a.m., June 3 3040 32nd St. S. Moorhead Volunteer

The HBA of F-M has set aside Monday, June 9 through Friday, June 13, for HBA members to work on the project. These days will have some of our skilled contractors on-site, but all HBA members are welcome. We will be working on roofing, installing windows and doors, soffits/fascia and siding. Thursday, June 12 Monday, June 9 18 people needed 10 people needed Installing Siding, Soffit/Fascia Installing Shingles, Tyvek, Windows/Doors Tuesday, June 10 8 people needed Installing Siding, Soffit/Fascia

Friday, June 13 7 people needed Installing Siding, Soffit/Fascia

Wednesday, June 11 10 people needed Installing Siding, Soffit/ Fascia

Sponsor Lunches

Lunch sponsors are also needed for lunches on June 12 and 13. Join Design Direction, Inc., Luxury Builders/Designs, Smart Spaces, Inc., Stan Birky Construction, Inc. to sponsor lunches during the workdays. Feel free to grill, cater or make food for our volunteers.

Contact Jenny if you want to RSVP, volunteer or sponsor at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com.

Companies will only be approved for one foursome prior to May 27 (Execption: Full-event sponsorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; second entries will be accepted May 16-23)

Starting May 27, if there are still openings, second entries will be accepted.

Member only event!

hba outing Tuesday, June 17 & Tuesday, July 8 (Rain dates June 24 & July 22)

Oxbow Country Club 130 Oxbow Dr, Oxbow N.D.

Schedule

First Entry

June 17

July 8

1. Name:__________________________________________________ Company: ________________________________________________ Email, Phone:______________________________________________ 2. Name:__________________________________________________ Company: ________________________________________________ Email, Phone:______________________________________________ 3. Name:__________________________________________________ Company: ________________________________________________ Email, Phone:______________________________________________ 4. Name:__________________________________________________ Company: ________________________________________________ Email, Phone:______________________________________________

Second Entry*

June 17

July 8

*Second entries will only be accepted after May 27, if space is still available. Entries will be taken in order of when initial entry was submitted. Exception: full-event sponsorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; second entries will be accepted May 16-23.

1. Name:__________________________________________________

10:30 a.m............... Tips from the Pro 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.......... Registration 11:30 a.m................... Shotgun Start 5:30 p.m................................. Dinner

Company: ________________________________________________

$320 per team of four or $80 per person

3. Name:__________________________________________________

(Includes green fees, golf carts, golf tips, dinner and prizes)

Registration form must be received the Friday prior to chosen event date. Payment must accompany the form. Cancellations must be made by June 10 or July 1, respectively, to receive a refund.

Email, Phone:______________________________________________ 2. Name:__________________________________________________ Company: ________________________________________________ Email, Phone:______________________________________________ Company: ________________________________________________ Email, Phone:______________________________________________ 4. Name:__________________________________________________ Company: ________________________________________________ Email, Phone:______________________________________________

Payment*

*Must accompany the form!

Check Enclosed for $__________

Visa

MasterCard

__ __ __ __-__ __ __ __-__ __ __ __- __ __ __ __ Expiration date:_________Security Code: ________ Sponsorship opportunities still available. Contact Lindsey Nogosek at (701) 232-5846 or lindsey@hbafm.com

CC Billing Address _______________________________________ City:________________________State:___________Zip:________________ Signature:____________________________________Date: ____________

Home Builders Assocation of Fargo-Moorhead |1802 32nd Ave S Fargo, N.D. 58103 | Phone: (701) 232-5846 | Fax: (701) 280-1108 | lindsey@hbafm.com