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ASSOCIATION STAFF Chief Executive Officer Bryce Johnson Executive Vice President Krista Mund Director of Accounting & Records Amanda Ohlsen Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator Allison Weckman Communications Coordinator Chelsea Diederich
O N T H E COVER Join the HBA of F-M for its Golf Outings July 10 or Aug. 21, you won’t want to miss out on the most popular HBA events! See page 20 for details.
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HBA Offers Deck Building Code Course
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Home Builders Care Board Meeting 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 HBA of F-M Conference Room 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
Education Committee
8 - 9 a.m. Thursday, May 3 HBA of F-M Conference Room 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
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Public Issues Committee 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 HBA of F-M Conference Room 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch Ribbon Cutting 10 - 11 a.m. Thursday, May 10 1641 31st Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
PAC Corn Hole Tournament 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10 Twin City Garage Door 324 Main Ave E, West Fargo, ND 58078
Events Committee
8:15 - 9:15 a.m. Friday, May 11 HBA of F-M Conference Room 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
Membership Committee Noon - 1 p.m. Monday, May 14 HBA of F-M Conference Room 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
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Home Builders Association Board Meeting 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 HBA of F-M Conference Room 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
Remodelers Council
8 - 9 a.m. Thursday, May 17 HBA of F-M Conference Room 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
Parade of Homes Celebration 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday, May 17 Hilton Garden Inn 4351 17th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
Parade of Homes Committee 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 21 HBA of F-M Conference Room 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
Lunch Session: Anchors Away - Using Helical Piers in New Construction or Remodeling 11: 30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 HBA of F-M Conference Room 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
Remodelers Council Picnic 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 HBA of F-M Parking Lot 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
Home & Garden Show Committee
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24 HBA of F-M Conference Room 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
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HBA Wants To Hook You Up With the busy building season upon us, it’s a great time to remind you of some tools the HBA of F-M has for you to find employees and foster future workers.
Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades
One of our best opportunities to connect with young people is the Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades coming up next month. We need member support in the form of donations and volunteers to help make it happen and to make a lasting, positive impression on these kids! Better yet, some of these students are interested in summer jobs after the Academy, and our volunteers and supporters have direct access to them. The part that makes Herdina Academy different from what kids can learn at school is the fact that professionals from our industry work side-by-side with them, showing them the trade and giving them a real-life perspective on homebuilding. The Academy is June 4-15 at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead. The two-week session runs 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and a credentialed instructor supervises all activities. Contact Summer Hammond at (701) 232-5846 or summer@hbafm.com to learn more.
Job Bank
Did you know that the HBA of F-M has an awesome Job Bank feature where for just $5 a week, you can post building-industry-related career opportunities available at your business? HBA staff will also share your postings through the Association’s social media pages including LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter and on local trade schools’ sites! Plus, staff will share them at the Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation’s career website, www.careerfargo.com through the HBA’s investor page. To get started posting jobs for your company, log into the HBA’s Member Information Center through Growth Zone.
Mark your calendar for IBS in 2019
It seems to be a long way off, but plan now for the International Builders’ Show Feb. 19-21, 2019. It’s never too soon to start thinking about the National Association of Home Builders’ “main event.” Packed with education, networking and fun, IBS is something that members can’t afford to miss. Get details at www.buildersshow.com.
Nominations for 2019 board of directors
We are already thinking about next year’s HBA board of directors and filling the terms of those members who will be leaving. We will have a Builder position and two Associate positions open. If you have interest in serving, or have suggestions of members who may be interested in serving, please contact the HBA office at (701) 232-5846.
Dustin Murray HBA President Dustin Murray Construction
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Dustin Murray,
Dustin Murray Construction I HBA President
COMMITTEE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Dustin Murray Dustin Murray Construction
Jason Eid Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.
President Elect John Gunkelman Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.
Kim Hochhalter Building Concepts, Inc. Chad Johnson The Title Company
Treasurer Darrick Guthmiller Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.
Paul Krabbenhoft Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties
Associate Vice President Dawn Cruff Dakota Plains Realty
Kimberly Krueger Tehan Krueger Construction, Inc.
Secretary Ursula Hegvik Smart Spaces. Inc.
Gary Orth Cornerstone Specialties, Inc.
Past President Tyrone Leslie Heritage Homes NDAB Build-PAC Trustee John Koerselman Red River Drywall & Decorating Services Life Director and NDAB President Dan Lindquist Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Life Director and NAHB State Representative Don Dabbert, Jr. Dabbert Custom Homes
Robert A. Leslie Designer Homes of FargoMoorhead
Scott Persoon Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr., Inc. Todd Rasmussen Valley Lights Broc Roberson Stone Ridge Builders, Inc. Tom Spaeth Accent Contracting Robin Swanson Superior Insurance
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HBA HAPPENINGS HBA Golf Outings, July 10 & Aug. 21
Listen up HBA members, we only have a few months of beautiful weather to take advantage of unique networking opportunities this summer. Do you like to golf? Do you prefer to be out in the sun rather than at your desk in the office? If the answer is yes, you need to register for the HBA of F-M’s Golf Outings! Last year both outings sold out, so get your registration in early. What’s included in it for you? A lot! Start the day off right with a grilled lunch and tips from a pro. Once the day begins we will have member companies on multiple holes with fun games and perhaps a few free drinks. End the night with prizes and free dinner. You won’t want to miss out on this event. Contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com for details or to register.
Show the Future Workforce the Ropes
Did you know the HBA of F-M has a two-week hands-on summer “camp” for high school students? The Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades allows students interested in working with their hands an experience in residential construction areas. Students get to learn building techniques, electrical work, plumbing and more. We need you! The best part of this camp is that the instructors are HBA of F-M members. If you would like to volunteer, contact Summer Hammond at (701) 232-5846 or summer@hbafm.com.
Free Picnic to Celebrate National Remodeling Month
You work hard and it’s time to take a break from your projects! Join the HBA of F-M for a free picnic in the parking lot. This year’s picnic will be 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 23 and happens rain or shine! All members are invited to celebrate the local remodeling industry with a free lunch. Thanks to our event sponsor, Allied Building Products Corp., there will be free brats, dessert and drinks for all. This is a great opportunity to connect with your fellow remodelers in the FargoMoorhead area and celebrate the trades!
Bringing Housing Home
Bringing Housing Home is an opportunity for you to meet you U.S. representatives and senators. These meetings strengthen relationships with lawmakers and keep housing issues as a priority in Congress. On May 1, NDAB is hosting meetings with Sens. Hoeven and Heitkamp, staff from Congressman Cramer’s office Congressional Candidates Kelly Armstrong and Mac Schneider and Secretary of State Candidates Josh Boschee and Will Gardner. Look for a recap of these meetings in the June Plains Builder!
Local Elections
In June there will be elections for Fargo Mayor and two Commission seats, West Fargo Mayor and two Commission seats, and two Horace City Council Seats. In November there will be an election for Moorhead Mayor and four council seats. Stay involved in these elections, the results could impact your business! The HBA of F-M held candidate forums for Fargo city commission and West Fargo Mayoral and Commission races. Stayed tuned for an update.
Awards Gala & Annual Meeting
Save the date for the HBA of F-M Awards Gala & Annual Meeting Oct. 25. Celebrate a successful year and find out who will win our big awards. • Time: 5 p.m. Social, 6 p.m. Dinner & Program • Date: Thursday, Oct. 25 • Place: Courtyard by Marriott, 1080 28th Ave S, Moorhead • Cost: $45 (pre-registration) $55 (registrations after 4 p.m. Oct. 19.)
Fall Parade of Homes & Remodeled Home Tour Save the dates for the Fall Parade of Homes & Remodeled Home Tour Sept. 29-30 & Oct. 6-7. Applications will go out in July.
Post-Parade Party!
You worked hard to put together your Parade entry, now take an evening to relax and celebrate all that was accomplished. Join the HBA of F-M at the Spring Parade of Homes Celebration where we celebrate the tireless efforts by builders and trade partners to put together beautiful Parade homes. • Time: 5 - 8 p.m. (prize drawings at 7 p.m.) • Date: Thursday, May 17 • Place: Hilton Garden Inn, 4351 17th Ave S, Fargo • Price: $40 (pre-registration) $50 (registrations after 4:30 p.m. May 13.) Plains Builder May 2018
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Advocacy Efforts with Members in Mind Backing Up Your Business, So You Can Focus On Fostering Yours
Toby Christensen,
Camrud-Foss Concrete Const. Inc I Public Affairs Committee Chair
Your HBA of F-M provides numerous benefits that range from unique networking opportunities, to deals with major retailers, to relevant and discounted education classes. Perhaps one of the most overlooked benefit is the advocacy efforts of not only your local Association, but also the state and national associations. As the chair of Public Issues Committee, I see first-hand the efforts of member volunteers coupled with staff from HBA of F-M, North Dakota Association of Builders and National Association of Home Builders. If you think that the advocacy efforts don’t affect your business, think again. The HBA has a diverse range in membership, and we represent all of you! Below I have outlined a few of many areas that your local HBA specifically has worked tirelessly on to save companies thousands of dollars and keep a healthy building industry, which is imperative to a strong economy.
Relationships with Elected Officials and Government Staff
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Last year your local Association had over 75 meetings with elected officials or government staff. This equates to over one meeting a week to keep your industry in front of those who impact it most. These meetings ranged from discussing the importance of varied housing with North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, to meetings with building officials to discuss the impact of proposed changes. My goal for Public Issues Committee this year has been to continue fostering these important relationships. The Association invests in strong relationships, so when an issue does come up, we have an established working relationship. In addition, the HBA wants to be a source for the community to access when they need information. If you want to stay in the know and establish relationships with your elected officials and city staff, I invite you to join Public Issues Committee and see how beneficial this can Plains Builder May 2018 be!
Elections
It’s an election year, which means the HBA is holding Candidate Forums to get a pulse on those running for office. In April, Candidate Forums were held for Fargo and West Fargo. These informative meetings helped establish a relationship between HBA members and candidates for city commission and mayoral seats. Candidates were allowed to give a brief introduction which was followed up by a specific industry question-and-answer section. Afterward, members discussed whom to support and if a PAC contribution would be made to the candidate’s campaign. Again, I can’t stress enough how easy and rewarding it is to become involved. We welcome new faces to be a part of this important process.
Fire Sprinklers
Different organizations are constantly trying to mandate fire sprinkler systems for all new residential construction. Through active efforts during legislative sessions, the HBA has worked closely with the state associations to keep these requirements out of the books. Currently in North Dakota and Minnesota, there is no requirement for newly constructed homes to have fire sprinklers. Just last year the HBA worked diligently in Minnesota to get a rule change with the Department of Labor and Industry. Because of a definition change in the Minnesota Code, twin homes were required to have sprinkler systems. Not only did this rule have no logical reasoning behind it, it added thousands of unnecessary dollars to the cost of a new home. In 2016 four twin home permits were pulled in Moorhead, a concerning difference from the previous year of 48 twin home permits. Are you interested in staying up to date on advocacy efforts in the Association? Contact Chelsea Diederich at (701) 232-5846 or chelsea@hbafm.com to find out how you can become more involved. Plains Builder May 2018
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258 students supported with scholarships Over $250,000 in scholarships awarded
Home Builders Care Originally Called ‘Hopes & Dreams Foundation’
by Krista Mund, Executive Vice President Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. It was created by the HBA of F-M in 1993 and originally called the Hopes & Dreams Foundation. For the first five years of its existence, the Foundation was inactive as its fund was allowed to grow to $34,000. In 1998, the Foundation board began actively meeting and, shortly after, voted to change the name to Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation. At that time, the National Association of Home Builders had a charitable arm with the same name. In those early days, the board was focused on housing rehabilitation and scholarships. One of the first organizations it partnered with was Christmas in April (now called Rebuilding Together). HBC’s first major fundraiser was
1999’s Home Builders Care Charity Night which featured games and gambling with “funny money” for a good cause. The event raised more than $6,700. Scholarship funds from HBC and the National Association of Home Builders were awarded to several area college students at the event as well. In recognition of the Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation’s 25th Anniversary this year, the Plains Builder will include occasional features regarding the Foundation and its roots in the Fargo-Moorhead community.
NDSU scholarship winners with NAHB Student Chapter Advisor Charlie McIntyre, HBA President Bob Footitt and HBC President Les Stenerson.
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The blackjack table was a hot spot at the HBC Charity Night. Pictured left to right: Jim Nyhof and Dan Armbrust, Dawson Builder MayLien, 2018 Insurance, Gary Wendt, Wendt Construction, Inc., and Rob and Karla Lyngstad of MatrixPlains Properties. Marna Bremer Bank, is standing.
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Bringing Housing Home and Vote While we often travel to D.C. to conduct meetings with Congressman Cramer,
Senator Heitkamp and Senator Hoeven, we realize that is not always an option for all our members and that is why we are pleased to hold Bringing Housing Home! Bringing Housing Home is an opportunity for our members to meet with our U.S Representative and Senators back in North Dakota and on May 1 in Bismarck NDAB is proud to bring together our members with our Congressional delegation along with candidates for ND’s Secretary of State and Congressional candidates from both parties. These meetings, especially important during each election year, are key to strengthening relationships with lawmakers and to keep housing issues as a priority in Congress. We encourage you to “Bring Housing Home” and continue to hold meetings in your home cities with your local candidates and state legislators. Having conversations and meet and greets is a great way to build relationships and ensure your voice is being heard regarding concerns that impact the home building industry. Next month brings us already to June and the opportunity to vote in North Dakota! Tuesday, June 12 is primary election day. Historically, the primary election is one of the lowest voter turnouts for an election, but it is just as important to vote in the primaries as it is to vote in the general election in November. In a primary election, voters may participate in choosing the candidate for the party’s nomination by voting through a secret ballot, as in a general election. While the primary is held on Tuesday, June 12 this year, some cities may offer in-person early voting opportunities and/or absentee or vote by mail. Regardless of how you choose to vote, ID is required for voting in ND. You will need an ID that shows your name, current residential street address and date of birth. Some valid forms include current driver’s license or non-driver’s identification card, tribal government issued identification or long-term care certificate. If voting absentee or by mail requires a ND form of identification listed above, a passport or military ID. To learn more about voting in North Dakota or to educate yourself on what and who will be in the June and November ballots, please visit the ND Secretary of States website at www.sos.nd.gov. Voter information, candidate information, dates, locations and even election results will all be made available here. “Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting.” -- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Williston Area Builders Association Executive Officer • 701-572-5744 www.willistonbuilders.com
• Golf Scramble - June 19 • Parade of Homes - June – Date TBD • Picnic and Hammer-Schlagen Tournament – Aug. 21
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Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association Dot Frank, Executive Officer • 701-222-2400 www.bmhba.com
• The Spring Parade of Homes featured 44 homes by 28 builders. • Members attended the semi-annual Building Officials Roundtable on April 12 to talk about the 2018 construction season. • All members are invited to attend the Spring Awards Mixer & GMM. The event, which is May 16 will bestow best in show awards across multiple price points. • Things are expected to get wild at the Scholarship Picnic. Members will gather at the Zoo and children are welcome to attend the annual event that has historically been hosted at The Post in Mandan.
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Kim Schneider,
NDAB Chief Executive Officer
Dickinson Area Builders Association Tiffaney Dolechek, Executive Officer • 701-438-0044 www.dickinsonareabuilders.com
• The DABA Home Show was April 7-8 and was another successful event! We have over 90 exhibitors and around 2,300 people attend! We received a great amount of non-perishable food items that we donated to the Amen Food Pantry. This year we followed in the BMHBA’s footsteps and had a scavenger hunt for the first 200 kids which went over extremely well! Thank you to all of our committee members, volunteers, and exhibitors for making this event possible!
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NDAB President President’s Message Before I get into what to ask when looking for the right builder for your home, I want
to share some events that have occurred in the past couple of weeks. 2015 NDAB Past President LeRoy Kurtyka, Forx Builders Association, who is known to all as a kind person with a huge heart, was diagnosed with cancer a year ago. I believe all of us have family or friends that have gone through similar experiences. One of the consequences of cancer treatment can be added or unexpected expenses. Our state office was made aware of a fundraiser event being put together by LeRoy’s company, Northern Plumbing Supply. Our members, along with state and local offices, immediately participated. Through generous individual donations and the sale of Team LeRoy t-shirts, our members have made a significant monetary gift to LeRoy and his family. I’m not surprised and could not be prouder of the way the members, local associations and the state office knew what to do when we heard the call for action. I feel blessed to live in this part of the country and interact with such a wonderful group of people and thank you for your generosity and compassion. We send LeRoy, Jan and family all the best during this time. Moving on to three questions to ask when looking for the right builder. Finding the right builder whose business approach aligns well with your personal preferences is essential to a pleasant home-building experience. The builder will be asking you plenty of questions during your initial meeting to discuss the home you envision. But the questions you ask the builder are equally important to determine if it’s going to be a positive partnership. Consider asking the builder about the following: • Work Experience – You should find a builder with extensive experience building homes similar to the one you want. Ask to see examples of floor plans and designs they’ve done before to ensure their company can deliver what you need. You should also ask if they have or are working toward any professional designations, which show that the builder has advanced training in a particular area. • References – Any high-quality builder should be ready to provide you with several names and phone numbers of satisfied customers. If they can’t, consider that a red flag and walk away. When reaching out to those former clients, ask about how well the builder followed through on the initial plans, and if the builder met their expectations regarding budget and timing. Don’t forget the most telling question of them all: If they could do it all over, would they hire that builder again? • Communication Style – Many builders will do their best to accommodate your communication preferences. But it’s always best to establish expectations as early as possible. The frequency and method of how you communicate early on with each other is something that will set the tone throughout the whole building process. Minot Association of Builders Elysha Head, Executive Officer • 701-852-0496 www.minotab.com
• The 2018 Home and Garden Show has wrapped up and was better than ever. The Show committee met after the event and has already started planning for the 2019 Show. • The Future Member Social is coming up on May 4 at Muus Lumber and Hardware. The board of directors will personally invite a potential member to the event in hopes that one-on-one time and attention will bring the MAB, several new members! • The Tool Belt Barbecue is back! More details will be released soon regarding what the Battle of the Board will entail! • Planning has started for later summer events like Birdie with the Builders and the revamped Guns ‘n’ Roses Trap Shoot!
Forx Builders Association Cassie Thompson, Executive Officer • 701-746-4536 www.forxbuilders.com
• Thank you to everyone who came out to support our friend and longtime member LeRoy Kurtyka April 19.
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Dan Lindquist,
Dan Lindquist Construction I NDAB President
Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead Bryce Johnson, Executive Officer • 701-232-5846 www.hbafm.com
• The HBA of F-M’s Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades will run June 4-15. It is a two-week hands-on summer “camp” for high school students. • The HBA’s Spring Parade of Homes ran April 27-29 and May 4-6 and featured 93 homes by 50 builders! Following the event, the HBA is planning the Spring Parade of Homes. Celebration May 17. • To celebrate National Remodeling Month, the HBA Remodelers Council will host a picnic May 23. • The 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament to raise funds for NDAB-PAC will be May 10 at Twin City Garage Door.
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HBA Offers Deck Building Code Course
by Summer Hammond, Education & Development Coordinator HBA of F-M co-sponsored a class in late March designed to help get building departments, suppliers and contractors on the same page, or at least in the same code sections, about deck building requirements. As local code enforcement evolves to align with the new deck-specific sections in the 2015 edition of the International Residential Code, the time was ripe to review the requirements. Forty-six people packed the meeting space for this standing-room-only course. The instructor, Alex “Cash” Olszowy, with the International Code Council, covered patio deck construction from material selection to handrail installation. He emphasized the importance of connections, whether between the house and ledger, the posts and footings or the joists and beams.
Here’s a short list of specific items inspectors will look for during deck inspections:
• Ledger connection: the type of fasteners and their spacing. The ledger cannot be attached to a cantilever unless the floor trusses were designed to carry additional load. • Beam to post connection: if the sandwich method is used, the fasteners must be minimum ½ inch through bolts with washers on both ends. • Beams: size, span (distance between posts), and cantilever length if any • Joists: size, spacing, span and cantilever length if any • Are all fasteners and hardware compatible for use with treated lumber and exterior installation? • Were the proper fasteners used in hangers and have all of the required fasteners been installed? • Is the guardrail present, if required, and a minimum 36 inches in height? • Are the spindles in any guard spaced less than 4 inches apart? • Stairs: rise, run, consistency between risers, open risers. (open risers are not allowed in MN) • Does the angle between guard and stairs leave an opening of 6 inches or more?Is the handrail graspable per code? The cities of Fargo and Moorhead will no longer accept a flat 2x4 or 2x6 as a handrail. All handrails will need to comply with the currently adopted IRC.
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Dozens of photos, including local examples of “creative” deck building, illustrated the importance of attention to detail and proper fasteners. The class also covered some of the reasons behind limitations such as beam spans, cantilevers, and ledger attachment and why deck plans are important for builders and building departments. Moorhead Building Official Jack Nyberg says, “The HBA did a great job on getting ahead of the issues and cosponsoring a great class.” Olszowy’s seminar was followed by a short discussion with Curt Johnson from Simpson Strong-Tie about resources for attachment and fastener details. Staff from the Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo building departments were available to answer questions, as well. Les Stenerson, Stenerson Lumber, says, “The Home Builders Association nails it again. This was a timely course offering a real-world knowledgeable speaker and a group of professionals that want to give their customers the best project money can buy.”
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Attention Leaders And Entrepreneurs: The Future Is Calling HBA Forms Group To Engage Millennials
by Sami Eidenschink, Membership & Marketing Coordinator The largest demographic, ringing in at just over 90 million strong according the National Association of Homebuilders, is the millennial age group. With a wide range of ages between 17-37, millennials are either just entering the workforce, climbing the ranks or breaking off from companies they have been working for and starting their own business ventures. This new group of leaders and entrepreneurs is ready to dominate the homebuilding industry and HBA of F-M is ready to welcome them with open arms. Last month a new task force was created to support those in the Fargo-Moorhead community who are the future of the homebuilding industry. Known as FLEX, or Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Xchange, this group met to discuss how millennials in the Association can get the most out of their membership. This type of group is not unique to the F-M area. Many local builders associations across the nation are working to create groups to support new professionals. HBA President Dustin Murray owns Dustin Murray Construction, serves on the NAHB Young Professionals Committee and provides insight to the local group. “So many associations around the United States are getting their feet wet in starting up a group like this, but don’t have the drive that we do,” Murray says. “I am looking forward to adding this exciting benefit to the HBA of F-M and supporting FLEX’s work and programming from its infancy through the creation of an established group.” Murray has reason for enthusiasm to see the growth of this group. The group has been researching behind the scenes over the past year to provide exactly the experiences the age group is looking for.
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10 Crockpots, Only 1 Golden Ladle
by Mackenzie Ste. Marie, Communications Intern and Sami Eidenschink, Membership & Marketing Coordinator Eric Miller, Town and Country Credit Union, took home the gold at the HBA of F-M’s 2018 ”Chilly” Cook-Off with a recipe he has been perfecting for the past three years. Miller’s competitive chili participation has seen setbacks previously. In 2017, he came to the competition with what he thought was enough to take home the coveted Golden Ladle. After running out in just an hour, Miller was disappointed that many attendees were unable to sample and, therefore vote on, the masterpiece. Coming in second place that year, he decided right then – 2018 would be his turn to be victorious. “After taking second place due to my chili running out, I started planning over the next 365 days to be sure next year I would take home the gold,” Miller recalls about the loss of the 2017 competition. “This year I brought a larger crockpot and gave my chili a new name: Amazing Chili.” No one can be sure what exactly resulted in the win, but
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AMAZING CHILI
• 2 pounds of fresh 93-percent lean ground beef with a little cajun seasoning • 2 cans of chili beans • 1 can of butter beans • 2 cans of tomato sauce • 1 can of sauerkraut • 1 cup of water • 1/3 cup of cane sugar • Mixture of chili, onion and garlic powder to taste • Brown sugar to taste
Brown the ground beef with the cajun seasoning. Mix all of the ingredients in a crock pot. Heat on low for four hours.
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Miller can now call himself owner of the Golden Ladle and champion of the chilis until 2019. Although the cook-off is about the competition, Miller says the event is one of his favorites for more than just the glory of winning. “The ‘Chilly’ Cook-Off has all the essentials I look for in a networking event: food and fun. These types of casual events are a great way for members to socialize and build a conglomerate outside of committee meetings or education classes,” he says. His love for kettle creations goes beyond the HBA’s event. “Every other Friday I bring in soup for everyone at my branch,” Miller says. “My real passion is making chicken tortilla soup. It’s so popular I’ve honestly considered creating an Instagram page just for it.” Miller’s winning chili recipe is truly something special. It is a combination of a secret family recipe with a little added flair. He starts with browning 2 pounds of fresh 93-percent lean ground beef with a little cajun seasoning. In a crock pot he adds the cajun ground beef, 2 cans of chili beans, 1 can of butter beans, 2 cans of tomato sauce, 1 can of sauerkraut, 1 cup of water, 1/3 cup of cane sugar and a mixture of chili, onion and garlic powder, and brown sugar to taste. The “Amazing Chili” takes about four hours on low to hit taste-bud perfection. “I’ll let you in on the secret behind this recipe: the beef I use is raised on our family farm,” Miller beams. After a big win this year, the question on everyone’s mind remains; will we see Miller at next years ”Chilly” Cook-Off? “Absolutely I’ll be back. I’ve been using the same recipe for the last three years, but I can’t disclose my playbook for next year just yet,” Miller says. The HBA of F-M hosts five Member Meetings a year for member companies and their employees. Be sure to catch all the highlights of the cook-off on the HBA’s Facebook page and check the calendar of events to join in on the next fun opportunity. Plains Builder May 2018
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The Worst Day Of Golf Beats The Best Day Of Work HBA Golf Outings Focus on Fun Rather Than Skill
by Allison Weckman, Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator With past games on a hole like “chipping for beer,” “minute to win it” and “drive the marshmallow,” the HBA of F-M’s Golf Outings tend to lean toward a festive, laid-back atmosphere. While there are an abundance of local golf outings, members choose to sponsor and participate in the HBA’s outings because they always have an element of fun. This year’s dates are July 10 and Aug. 21 at Oxbow Country Club. This is the first HBA Golf Outing playing the entire newly completed course. Bell Bank is Birdie sponsor of the HBA’s outings. Vice President/Construction Loan Officer Dave Froeber says, “Bell Bank likes to help sponsor events where the members can visit outside of a business setting. What better way to do that than out on a golf course on a beautiful summer afternoon? It’s a great way to learn about members on a more personal level.”
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TCI Insurance routinely hosts a game on a hole. Benefits Client Manager Stephanie Blair says, “Our team looks forward to the HBA Golf Outings every year. They provide great networking for our sales advisors, and we love the creative sponsorship add-on to be able to host a game on a hole. Talk about a fun and rewarding way to get others from the office involved!� While sponsoring the HBA Golf Outings is great way to spend a work day, nothing beats golfing in it! A bloody mary bar and buffet lunch welcome golfers who then take their carts out on the Continued on next page
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newly designed Oxbow Country Club for a day of fun and socializing. The many members that host games on a hole provide entertaining breaks and refreshments. Some sponsors keep the drinks flowing, including Cambria which provides a beer keg. At the conclusion of the event, golfers enjoy a hot meal while door prizes and winners of the games on a hole are awarded.
Broc Roberson, Stone Ridge Builders, Inc., says, “We secure our team’s spot to golf early every year because it’s the best event to participate in. It reminds you to have some fun in the busy time of year and lets you socialize with the people you work with every day in a non-work setting.” Registration is now open for the HBA’s Golf Outings and sponsorships are available. See the enclosed forms for more details or contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm. com.
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Rising Lumber Prices Hit Home
April 13, 2018 John C. “Jack” Dawley got an unwelcome surprise recently when he opened an email from the company that supplies the white cedar shingles for the homes in an active-adult development he’s building in New England. The shingles are imported from Canada, and as of March 14 are subject to an immediate 20.8 percent duty that the U.S. imposed as part of its ongoing softwood lumber trade dispute. That translated into an additional cost of $1,400 per unit for the 12 homes planned for the next phase of construction – and half had already been sold. “For most people, including me, the topic of tariffs and their impact is abstract,” said Dawley, president and CEO of Northland Residential Corp., a builder-developer focused on high-end single-family and condo communities in eastern Massachusetts. “It was instantly clarified with this message.” Coniferous shingle and shake products had not previously been subject to tariffs because there is so little production in the United States and thus not competing with similar American products. Further, there had been no accusations of improper conduct levied against Canadian shake and shingle manufacturers, his supplier explained. “What Americans and our administration need to understand is that, at a minimum, a third of the U.S. supply of dimensional framing lumber and 100 percent of red and white cedar shingles come from Canada,” Dawley said. “The simple fact is that U.S. simply does not produce what it consumes, and its economy relies on the rational importation of certain goods. In the case of homebuilding, taxing such goods via a tariff simply drives up the cost of production,” he said. The prices on softwood lumber imports skyrocketed after the 2017 hurricane season and were up 30 percent from the four months leading to January 2018. By April 6, the Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite price hit $492, up from $414 a year earlier. A study by NAHB economists shows that the increase in the cost of lumber since the beginning of 2017 has been enough to drive up the price of an average new single-family home by $6,388, and the market value of an average new multifamily housing unit by $2,430. The study also shows that, while they were designed to boost employment in the U.S., the tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber will instead result in the net loss of 9,370 jobs in 2018. While there is an expected increase of 1,193 jobs in U.S. sawmills, there is an expected loss of 10,563 jobs in all other industries because there are millions more jobs that depend on lumber than there are
NAHB NEWS jobs in domestic lumber production. In other words, nearly nine jobs will be lost in other U.S. industries for every job gained in domestic sawmills as a result of these tariffs. NAHB CEO Jerry Howard met with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross last month and urged him to work with his Canadian counterparts to reach a long-term solution to the trade dispute that is equitable to both sides. And when NAHB members meet with their federal representatives and senators as part of the Bringing Housing Home initiative April 30-May 5, lumber will be an important talking point: Members will ask Congress to urge the administration to return to the table and negotiate a new agreement – and also consider ways to increase the domestic supply of timber from public lands. “Operating a business with this level of production price uncertainty takes almost constant vigilance,” Dawley said. “My fear is that it will take years to unravel this misplaced and inappropriate tariff, and only after real harm has been done to housing affordability and our economy.”
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Mentor Your Future: Volunteer For Academy Herdina Academy for Construction
Trades is in its 20th year and your support is needed more than ever. The academy is a two-week construction camp that provides an opportunity for students to explore the world of construction first hand and experience that real-life perspective on homebuilding, by leaving a lasting positive impression on these students, like David Ebens. David attended the Herdina Academy in 2017 as he was unsure of his future upon graduating that spring. Once he started at the Herdina Academy, he realized quickly he enjoyed electrical work. If it wasn’t for our volunteers like, Robert Gibb & Sons Inc., providing an exciting introduction into their industry with good activities, these students wouldn’t recognize the potential.
Here are three ways you can help:
• Volunteer ౦౦ Pouring concrete ౦౦ Framing ౦౦ Roofing ౦౦ Siding ౦౦ Electrical ౦౦ Plumbing ౦౦ Speed interviewing ౦౦ Demonstration a two-hour class on your trade • Adopt-A-Student for $100. Sponsorship dollars help cover the cost of the academy and keeps the cost low for students to attend for $25. • Sponsorship ౦౦ Contractors Lunch ౦౦ Tool Box Give Away ౦౦ Cool Treats By volunteering during the Herdina Academy you might find your next employee, but don’t take my word for it. “I didn’t go into it thinking that I was going to hire one of the students, but it just sort of happened and ended up working out pretty well,” stated Matt Warren, Twin City Garage Doors. Contact Summer Hammond at (701) 232-5846 or summer@hbafm.com if interested in volunteering, sponsorship or adopting a student. 24
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April Showers Bring May Flowers, Scholarships, Funds for HBC Sunshine and flowers will carry us into May, or at least we can hope for an end
to clouds and snow! Along with beautiful weather, May has the Spring Parade of Homes, high school and college graduations and lots of students making plans! What do these three things have in common? Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation! • Funds for HBC - The Spring Parade of Homes is just wrapping up May 5-6! Remember to check out the luxurious featured homes on the tour for $5. All proceeds go to HBC to benefit local students interested in the construction trades and working on projects that support housing in the area. • Scholarships - The HBC has been awarding high school scholarships for the last 23 years. They have awarded over $250,000 in that time. At the Spring Parade of Homes Celebration May 17, HBC will recognize the 2018 high school scholarship recipients. College students will be recognized at the Awards Gala & Annual Meeting in October. • Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades – On deck in June is the Herdina Academy welcoming another class of high school students eager to learn from the professionals about our industry. See page 24 for more details and ways to help out.
You can help us a great deal by promoting awareness of HBC. Here are three easy ways: • Like, follow and interact with HBC’s social media pages: twitter.com/hbcfm, facebook.com/HomeBuildersCare and facebook.com/TradesAcademy. • Share HBC’s events and campaigns whether it’s by forwarding an email, sharing on social media or just talking to your friends. • Get involved by volunteering or joining a committee. Be part of this amazing charity that gives back to our community and is engaged in the future of our industry by investing in students and workforce. You can donate online at www.hbcfm.com, by mail or by contacting Summer Hammond at (701) 232-5846 or summer@hbcfm.com. She will be happy to help you be a part of this dream. Monica Hart
HBC President Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc.
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Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc. I HBC President
Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation 1802 32nd Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103 Phone: (701) 232-5846 www.hbcfm.com EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Monica Hart Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc. Vice President Randy Cramer NAI North Central Secretary Carlita Dietz Jay Dietz Construction Treasurer Sylvia Lunski Design Direction, Inc. Past President Casey Beckerleg Stenerson Lumber
TRUSTEES Ben Anderson Benjamin Custom Homes, LLC Grace Backman Dan Beecher Foam Doctor’s, LLC Kristie Eid Perry Eidem Allied Building Products Corp. Ryan Johnson Monarch Homes, LLC Nancy Kelly Labor Masters Trevor Odden Stone Ridge Builders, Inc. HBA Board Liaison Gary Orth Cornerstone Specialties, Inc.
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Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation was created in 1993 by the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead. It is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization. It was established with funds donated by HBA members, fundraising events and the HBA itself. The purpose for its creation was to provide an outlet for the builder, remodeler, and companies related to the building industry to show the community that there is more to the building industry than demolition, construction and remodeling. The HBA handles the administrative duties for the foundation at no charge. Any contribution designated to theBuilder foundation Plains Maygoes 2018 directly to the foundation and its charitable work.
Help Capital Credit Union Support Home Builders Care In May! Capital Credit Union’s Fargo Branch is celebrating its commitment to members and the communities they live in during the
month of May and has chosen to support Home Builders Care as part of the celebration. For every donor who deposits at least $1 into the Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation donation fund at Capital Credit Union’s Fargo Branch May 1-31, the credit union will contribute $1, too. Its goal is to have at least 1,000 donors participate, which would reach the $1,000 donation goal, bringing the total donation with a match to at least $2,000. This Dollars for Donors campaign will help the foundation’s efforts which support local housing projects such as handicapaccessible ramps and Habitat for Humanity homes, and scholarships for local students interested in the construction trades. Over the past 25 years, Home Builders Care has given over a half million dollars, disbursed between to scholarships, housing-related projects, workforce and other community projects. “The foundation’s focus on giving back to the community and education aligned nicely with Capital Credit Union’s commitment to the communities we serve and we are excited about the opportunity to support them through this event,” said Jim Schaefbauer, Fargo, vice president of member services east region. Any and all contributors are welcome to stop by the branch located at 4900 13th Ave. S., (behind the Village Inn and across from Walmart), and enjoy free coffee and cookies throughout the month.
Plus, when you stop by Capital Credit Union’s Fargo Branch, register for one of these prizes:
• Yeti Tundra 45 cooler • 20” Youth bike • Pelican Baja 100 stand-up paddle board • Holy Stone GPS FPV RC drone HS100 • Xbox One X 1TB • Magnolia Homes doll house Capital Credit Union, originally chartered in North Dakota in 1936, is a not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by each of its more than 30,000 members and overseen by a member-elected board of directors. Capital Credit Union returns profits to each member through fewer and lower fees, lower loan interest rates and higher savings interest rates. Savings, checking, loan, credit/debit card, and many other financial services and education are offered by Capital Credit Union to member individuals, businesses and other organizations located within a 75-mile radius of Fargo, Bismarck or Hazen, or a 50-mile radius of Beulah or New Salem.
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Jobs: They’re Not What They Used to Be During every business cycle, economies experience job losses followed by
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subsequent job gains such that, in time, all job losses are made up, and then some. Between January 2008 and February 2010, almost nine million jobs were lost, but by January 2013 the number of employed Americans had almost fully recovered. The typical good news story, right? Not so fast; the educational attainment of the persons employed in the “recovered” jobs were dramatically different than those in the “lost” jobs. This has profound social and economic implications. While total employment was virtually unchanged on January 2008 and January 2013, millions of workers without college degrees lost jobs and never regained them. For example, the number of employed Americans with less than a high school diploma fell by roughly 1.6 million; the number of high school graduates with jobs fell by about 2.8 million; and the number employed with some college, but no B.A. fell by 225,000. Over that same five years, the number of college-educated Americans with jobs increased by more than 4.3 million! In the next five years of the expansion, years 2013 through 2017, job growth improved; 10.7 million jobs were created. While every educational group saw gains, the distribution was again severely skewed towards those with more education. Those with less than a high school diploma picked up 744,000 jobs, those with a high school diploma added 720,000 jobs, and employees with some college saw employment gains of 1.6 million. However, college graduates scooped up 7.6 million jobs, or 71 percent of all new employment, despite being just 36.5 percent of the labor force in January 2013. In short, college graduates gained twice as many jobs as predicted by their share of total jobs in January 2013. And that percentage was already meaningfully higher than the 33.6 percent that it was on December 2007, the eve of the Great Recession. As a result, the share of jobs held by the other three educational groupings declined. It fell by a whopping 22 percent for those with less than a high school diploma, 11 percent for those with a high school diploma, and by just 4 percent for those with some college (and this includes those with two-year degrees). More education clearly mitigates these negative employment trends. What is so troubling is that Americans without college degrees, who currently comprise 60 percent of the labor force, lose employment opportunities regardless of where we are in the business cycle. Worse, many of the less educated men who lose their jobs drop out of the labor force, depriving the economy of millions of workers. At the same time, the national unemployment rate is at a generational low, and employers are desperate for skilled labor. We will soon reach a point where GDP slows simply because of a lack of available workers. Even though a college education is immensely helpful, pushing all high schoolers to go is a disservice. Worse, telling those that do not go to college that they are failures just compounds the problem. As a result, more students go to college than ever before, but only 57 percent of college freshmen complete their degree within six years; many never finish. College should be seen as one option among many. Another approach is to increase the number of apprenticeship programs. At present, just 0.3 percent of the total US workforce is in a registered apprentice program, while in Germany it’s almost 4 percent, 12 times higher! These jobs pay well, and their graduates are far more likely to be fully employed. The nature of work is changing, and new jobs increasingly demand better skilled workers. Earning nothing more than a high school diploma all but guarantees low wages and long spells of unemployment. While college is an excellent solution, stigmatizing those that do not go is harmful. To that end, giving high school graduates who are not interested in college a wider variety of ways to gain vocational skills and demonstrate employability is critical.
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HBA of F-M March Accomplishments Each month, the HBA staff compiles a list outlining what the HBA has done for you, including education opportunities, legislative work, events and meetings staff and members have attended. As of press time, April wasn’t over yet, so we’re always a month behind. Thank you for your understanding! • Raised over $30,000 at the Fish Fry benefiting Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation. This exceeding a $25,000 goal recognizing Home Builders Care Foundation's 25th anniversary this year! • Traveled to Bismarck to participate in the North Dakota Association of Builders' board of directors meeting and preparation for the 2019 legislative session. • Welcomed four new members into the Association. • Participated in workforce development opportunities at Fargo South High School's Career Day and North Dakota State College of Science's Building Technology Advisory Committee. • Processed 93 home applications for the Spring Parade of Homes and produced a 100-page magazine showcasing the event. Dates are April 27-29 and May 4-6.
Attended or supported the following community meetings and events: • • • • • • • •
Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber's Eggs & Issues. Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals Network. Fargo-Moorhead Area Association of Realtors' monthly meeting. Fargo Housing & Redevelopment Authority board meeting. Fargo's Tax Exempt Review Committee. Fargo's Community Development Committee. Spotlight Media's Magazine Launch Party. Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation President Jim Gartin's retirement social.
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Building Task Force. Industry education on the "Do's and Don'ts of Deck Construction." The "Chilly" Cook-Off which attracted nearly 100 people. Regular meetings of the Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation board of trustees, HBA of F-M board of directors, Remodelers Council and six committees.
Hosted meetings for the following:
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Council Plans To Build Fence for Dorothy Day House For the past year and a half, the Remodelers
Council has had a special project in the works. Upcoming Remodelers At the beginning of this year, the Council Council Meetings: designated funds to assist in providing a new fence for the Fargo-Moorhead Dorothy Day May 17 House of Hospitality. Council members plan to July 19 put the fence up May 15-16. The Dorothy Day House of Hospitality is Sept. 20 located in Moorhead and is a vital part of the Nov. 15 community. Its emergency shelter has the capacity to house 13 men who are homeless. It is unique because it operates out of a house, with a goal to maintain a home-like environment for those who walk through the door. Services are also available to men, women and children to do laundry, take showers and receive other support services. Watch for updates in the next Plains Builder to see before and after photos, and to learn more about the project. More about The Dorothy Day House of Hospitality: It has a 34-year history of serving the poor. The basic model can be attributed to Dorothy Day, a social activist in the early 1900s. She spoke out against war and human rights violations, peacefully picketing on behalf of the poor. Today, the Dorothy Day House continues to carry out her mission. It was established in 1983 after the city of Moorhead expressed concerns about housing homeless people in the basement of the Newman Center. Contact Sami Eidenschink at (701) 232-5846 or sami@hbafm.com if you are interested in learning more about joining the Remodelers Council.
Trevor Odden, Remodelers Council Chair Stone Ridge Builders
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Trevor Odden,
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Remodeler REMODELERS COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABC Seamless Accent Contracting ACME TOOLS Allied Building Products Corp. Arvig AVX Inc. Braaten Cabinets Crane Johnson Lumber Company Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Dakota Timber Company Dave Anderson Construction Design Direction, Inc. Dustin Murray Construction Fargo Linoleum Company Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Fiske Construction, LLP Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Foam Doctor’s, LLC Granites Unlimited Heritage Homes Hirshfield’s Paint Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. Homemakers Villa Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Lake Agassiz Habitat For Humanity Laney’s, Inc. Luxury Designs Mill Creek Custom Cabinetry Minnkota Windows, Inc. Opp Construction Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of the Red River Valley Pella Windows & Doors Ram Jack North Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc. Red River Electric, Inc. RRC Specialties, Inc. Showplace Kitchens Simonson Lumber & Hardware, Inc. Smart Spaces, Inc. Stenerson Lumber Stone Countertop Outlet Stone Holding Company Stone Ridge Builders, Inc. Syverson Tile & Stone Twin City Garage Door, Inc.
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Sam Caven, Dabbert Custom Homes, HBA Membership & Marketing Coordinator Sami Eidenschink and Aaron Kochmann, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.
Continued from page 17 Heading up the task force as its current chair, Eric Miller, Town and Country Credit Union, explains how its members plan to generate these experiences for those involved, “We want to create events and programming that focus on professional development and service. Delivering mentorship opportunities, tour and talks and potential volunteer activities is our main goal.” The group will rely on members who have been in the Association for decades to offer insight on business and personal development as an established business owner. The group will also connect with local NAHB Student Chapters, inviting them to attend in order to involve the next generation. Education & Development Coordinator Summer
Hammond says, “It is so important to show the students why now is the time to be learning more than what they might read in a textbook. Some of these kids could be the next HBA president, so exposing them to the Association now is so imperative.” The task force is dedicated to making sure events the group will coordinate are the highest quality for its members and will continue to meet to perfect their plans before launching. They plan to host a kick-off party for those interested and announce their first speaker. If you are interested in getting on the FLEX list, contact Membership & Marketing Coordinator Sami Eidenschink at (701) 232-5846 or sami@hbafm.com. The group will receive exclusive invites to above mentioned events and other updates at what is happening at NAHB’s own young professionals group.
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NEW MEMBERS
ASSOCIATE Flawless Clean Up 521 45th Ave W West Fargo, ND 58078 Stacy Rott (701) 799-2575 Cleaning Services Sponsor: Gary Orth, Cornerstone Specialties Josh Jackson Painting 3904 14th St W West Fargo, ND 58078 Mandy Jackson (701) 729-7753 Painting & Staining Sponsor: Chris Schuer, Century Homes Raboin Realty 371 Houkom Dr E West Fargo, ND 58078 Brandon Raboin (701) 371-3294 Real Estate & Sales Sponsor: Nate Anderson, Thomsen Homes
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Border Construction 3431 4th Ave S Ste H Fargo, ND 58103 Tom Jarvis (701) 306-7164 Builder - General Sponsor: Jim Roers, Roers Construction ZCON 3332 4th Ave South Fargo, ND 58103 Lance Ziebarth (701) 532-0560 Builder - General Sponsor: Bill Carlson, Alerus
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NEW HIRES Bell Bank
Lance Dolezal has been hired as check payments manager.
CENTURY 21 FM Realty
Marty Maxwell and Chris Haroldson have been hired as Realtors. Maxwell and Haroldson are licensed in ND and MN.
Dawson Insurance
Renee Lunneborg has joined as a commercial lines account manager.
Western State Bank
Melissa Rossman joined as a Bank Secrecy Act Officer.
PROMOTIONS Bell Bank
Andy Lerud has been promoted to VP/private banking officer. Pat Estenson has been promoted to personal banking officer. Alyson Bjornstad has been promoted to VP/commercial lender at Bell Bank.
GOLDMARK
Mindy Kemp has been promoted to Area Manager at the Fargo Home Office. Stephanie Wohlenhaus has been promoted to Site Manager at the Southgate Office in Fargo. Sabrina Olsen has been promoted to Manager of Learning & Development for GOLDMARK, responsible for leading and managing the development and delivery of all internal training.
CELEBRATIONS Cable One
Allan Friedt celebrates 20 years of service. Friedt has held the positions of Chief Cable Technician, Field Technician, Senior Technician, System Technician, Lead Technician and currently is an Advanced Technician. Brad Bixby celebrates 20 years of service. Bixby has held the positions of Field Technician, Senior Technician, Lead Technician and is currently a Field Technician Supervisor. Carin Miller celebrates 35 years of service. Carin Miller joined Cable One in 1983 as a Customer Service Representative. Miller joined the Cable One Technical Department in 1989 managing the Fargo Inventory Warehouse. Miller has played a major role in the deployment of Technology for Cable One.
RE/MAX Legacy Realty
Ron Boe has received the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award, which honors agents who have earned a high level of commission during their career with the company. Less than 23 percent of all active RE/MAX agents have earned this prestigious award since its inception. Ron has been serving the F/M area as a full-time agent for 16 years.
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Goodin Company maintains a complete inventory in a wide range of major brand plumbing products for both residential and commercial plumbing contractors. To support our plumbing inventory, we maintain showrooms in many of our branch locations.
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We supply a wide range of industrial pipe, valves, and fittings. To compliment our pipe inventory, we offer a complete in-house pipe fabrication service in which we are able to cut, thread and groove pipe to our customers’ specifications.
Goodin Company’s pump and well division maintains a complete inventory of pumps and repair parts for the residential water well drilling contractor, as well as the large commercial or municipal driller.
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Wilsonart Blends Nature with New Quartz and Solid Surface Designs VERSATILE HARD SURFACE PALLETTE PERFECT FOR BOTH HOME AND WORKPLACE Technology may be everywhere, but consumers today are still looking for ways to bring nature into their everyday lives. From bringing plants indoors to add color, visual texture and cleaner air to choosing accessories and paint colors with natural themes, nature is top of our list for making our environments comfortable, calm and aesthetically pleasing. Wilsonart, the leading manufacturer of engineered surfaces, introduces new Quartz and Solid Surface designs that blend nature’s beauty and look stunning in both home and commercial settings. The new hard surface designs tap into the color trends of warm and cool whites, greys and neutrals but also takes advantage of the resurgence of classic black stone. Several of the new Quartz “inspired-by-nature” veining patterns were created through robotic technology, making them unique in the marketplace. The 2018 Quartz and Solid Surface designs celebrate natural materials with 10 new Quartz and seven new Solid Surface introductions.
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Nature was the inspiration behind the color palette in Wilsonart’s new Quartz and Solid Surface offering. These new designs capture the same natural beauty of granite and marble but with a refined, artistic flawlessness that works equally well in both residential and commercial environments. They address the growing desire for corporate workplaces to incorporate a casual, nature-inspired, home-like design in commercial applications.
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