May 2020 Plains Builder by Home Builders Association of F-M

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ADVOCACY

Industry Adjusts To New Normal

11 Not Your Average June Primary

INFORMATION

14 Looking Ahead, Preparing For Long-Term Change

20 Shocking News: ND Updates Zone 500 Electrical Code 25

Spring Parade Of Homes Rescheduled For June

CONNECTIONS

22 HBA Says Goodbye To McManus 28 HBA Welcomes Staff Amid Home & Garden Show, Pandemic 31

Remodelers Council Picnic May 27

WORKFORCE

Senior Looks Beyond COVID To School At NDSCS

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ASSOCIATION STAFF Chief Executive Officer Bryce Johnson Executive Vice President Krista Mund Director of Accounting & Records Amanda Ohlsen Events & Marketing Manager Allison Weckman Office Coordinator Tahra Doll Education & Development Coordinator Summer Hammond Business Development Coordinator Spencer Carlson

Communications & Public Affairs Strategist Mark Puppe

PLAINS BUILDER Publisher Bryce Johnson

25 ON THE COVER The crew from Radiant Homes participates in a national safety stand down related to COVID-19 job site protocols. Read more on page 10.

Editor Krista Mund Ad Sales Allison Weckman The HBA of F-M does not accept responsibility for or endorse any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles. Subscription rate is included in annual dues. Please address editorial inquiries to: Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead 1802 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 232-5846 â&#x20AC;˘ info@hbafm.com hbafm.com

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WELCOME

DARRICK GUTHMILLER, KOCHMANN BROTHERS HOMES, INC.

Collaborating Through Change

Not surprisingly, coronavirus, the economy and the future of my company, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc., are on my mind. The situation changes by the day, if not by the hour. Our crews at Kochmann Brothers have adopted new ways of doing business including collaborating with our trade partners to place safety protocols on each job site. I’m sure we will be confronted with more challenges. Let’s embrace this as an opportunity. Our industry provides shelter, keeping homes functional, a vital service and community responsibility. HBA of F-M has adopted a “collaborating through change” attitude right now. I’d like to highlight three important elements:

COLLABORATION

It’s part of our culture. From day one of the crisis, the HBA’s staff and leadership opened lines of communication with building officials and local political leaders to express our industry’s desire to continue working safely and as efficiently as possible. Outside of our builders’ association network, the HBA of F-M maintains valuable partnerships with organizations like the Greater F-M Economic Development Corporation, F-M Area Association of Realtors and FMWF Chamber of Commerce, just to name a few. We talk to each other, share ideas and develop plans to assist our impacted sectors.

YOUR VOICE

The Association tackles political and regulatory issues with a “business as usual” mindset. We face an incredibly important primary election June 9, with more races coming Nov. 3. We have pivoted accordingly. Read more on this inside this issue and watch our email communications as June 9 nears.

YOUR MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT

It is even more beneficial than normal in this crisis. You have three levels of clout:

President Darrick Guthmiller President Elect Kim Hochhalter Treasurer David Reid Associate Vice President Scott Persoon

2020 Board of Directors Directors Nate Anderson Rory Anderson Joyce Balstad Ian Beaton Devin Gaard Ursula Hegvik Kimberly Krueger Tehan Robert A. Leslie Dan Parrow Broc Roberson

Immediate Past President John Gunkelman Ex Officios Don Dabbert, Jr. Jason Eid Tyrone Leslie Dan Lindquist Tom Spaeth

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Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 232-5846 • info@hbafm.com “Nurturing a thriving, innovative and diverse housing industry in our community.”

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WELCOME

CARLITA DIETZ, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES PREMIER PROPERTIES

Bonding Together Through Community May usually brings graduation ceremonies and building projects steamrolling ahead. But COVID-19

has sent this spring into uncharted territory for all of us. Students are missing out on the conclusion of their senior years and construction technology classes at our local high schools have ended building projects. We have seen the good news of generosity, giving back and people caring for each other as we navigate change. It's a new opportunity for families and communities to bond together to benefit the community. Your Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation board of trustees made the tough decision to cancel Framing The Future, our annual fundraiser. It had been postponed from April 3 to June 23. Even though North Dakota is beginning to reopen, challenges are too daunting to satisfy necessary safety protocols and social distancing requirements by June. We also recognize that our Foundation's donors may be struggling financially and emotionally, worried about their families, businesses and livelihoods. Now is not the time to ask for support and attendance at a mass group event. We must look forward: mark your calendar now for Framing The Future 2021 on Friday, April 9! We cannot wait to debut our re-branded and refreshed event with the biggest, most exciting industry fundraiser to date. Home Builders Care had workforce development activities planned over the summer including Herdina Construction Trades Camp, Walk Into My Future Seeds For Hope, and a new opportunity called "Herdina Junior." As of press time, the possibility of holding Herdina Junior was still being evaluated. This three-day series will provide middle school age students a look inside the construction trades industry. Herdina Construction Trades Camp, for high school students, and Seeds For Hope, for grades K-5, have been canceled. While we regroup on all of this, your Foundation is exploring ways to connect students and members in new ways that account for social distancing and health guidelines that will be our reality for the unforeseen future. If you are interested in mentoring or volunteering, please reach out! Contact Summer Hammond at (701) 232-5846 or summer@hbcfm.com. We would love to discuss ideas, options and projects on the horizon.

2020 Board of Trustees

President Carlita Dietz

Vice President Sylvia Lunski Secretary Ben Anderson Treasurer Nancy Kelly

Trustees Dan Beecher Perry Eidem Tyler Holland Ryan Johnson Trevor Odden Dan Parrow Elliot Steinbrink Terry VanWatermulen

Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 232-5846 â&#x20AC;˘ info@hbcfm.com "Impacting our community through building projects, empowering students, and shaping the future workforce."

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HBA HAPPENINGS

Nominations For 2021 Leadership Boards

HBA Adjusts Staffing, Job Bank For Office Access Until Members Just $5 Per Further Notice Week

Hone Your Edge With NAHB Education

The telephone system will be automated until in-office staffing levels stabilize. Please make appointments or leave voicemail by calling (701) 232-5846 and following the prompts. If you need immediate assistance, call (701) 2610747. All staff are available via email and are checking voicemail regularly.

We are already thinking about next year’s HBA of F-M board of directors and Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation board of trustees. If you have interest in serving or have suggestions of members who may be interested in serving, please contact Krista Mund at (701) 232-5846 or kristam@hbafm.com.

NAHB hosts monthly webinars covering topics specific to the homebuilding industry. The upcoming list includes cybersecurity and using modern exterior materials in homes and business success. Better yet, NAHB archives many of its webinars for replays, so if you’re unable to log in for the live broadcast, you can watch them later. Just visit nahb.org. Log in with your member credentials and click the Education tab and then E-Learning. You can also complete a professional designation online through NAHB.

HBA Rolls Out New Development Map

A resource like no other, the HBA of F-M’s 2020-2021 Metro Housing Development Map offers city details for Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo, plus Cass and Clay Counties. Find the hot spots, see driving directions, learn about amenities for developments and access contact information, all in one convenient resource! Contact Tahra Doll at (701) 232-5846 or tahra@hbafm.com to arrange a time to pick up a copy or get a bundle for your office.

The HBA of F-M is operating at full capacity with limited staff in the office building and several working remotely. The office will be closed to the public until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.

Office hours are 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Memorial Day through Labor Day hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friday. • Main office phone (701) 232-5846 HBA cell (701) 261-0747 • Bryce Johnson | Chief Executive Officer | brycea@hbafm.com

Did you know that the HBA of F-M has an awesome Job Bank feature? For just $5 a week, you can post buildingindustry-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! To get started posting jobs for your company, log into the HBA’s Member Information Center through MemberZone.

Mark Your Calendar For IBS In 2021

Plan now for the International Builders’ Show Feb. 9-11, 2021. 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 buildersshow.com.

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Industry Adjusts To New Normal

The local homebuilding industry has been fortunate to be in operation. We are vital to our economy, providing shelter and maintaining homes. Don't threaten your industry or your own bottom line.

by Krista Mund, Executive Vice President HBA of F-M wants members to have the most current industry-specific information and suggestions for safety in your business operations and keeping you confident in your business decisions during these fluid times. We strive for continued communications with city leaders and collaboration among our community organizations, something that will be vital as we work through these challenges. As the crisis advanced in March, HBA of F-M served as a clearinghouse for updated inspections protocols for Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo and Horace, as well as several smaller surrounding jurisdictions and regularly emailed members with updates. Visit hbafm.com and click the COVID-19 banner. In mid-April, several HBA member contractors participated in a ten-minute National Stand Down to educate workers on what they should be doing to protect themselves and their customers from coronavirus. Missed out? It's not too late. Visit nahb.org for all the talking points, supporting materials and tips. It's as simple as emailing materials to your crews if you cannot do it in person. HBA CEO Bryce Johnson says, "The local homebuilding industry has been fortunate to be in operation. We are vital to our economy, providing shelter and maintaining homes. Do not threaten your industry or your own bottom line." Local jurisdictions have the power to suspend construction activity by ending inspections and permitting. That will happen if protocols are not in place to protect their employees and yours. HBA of F-M is here for you. Contact Mark Puppe at (701) 232-5846 or mark@hbafm.com. Left: Builders take part in a national Safety Stand Down in April.

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Not Your Average June Primary

by Mark Puppe, Communications & Public Affairs Strategist HBA of F-M member leaders interviewed candidates for Fargo and West Fargo city commissions and Cass County commission in late April. They plan to continue interviews for Cass County races and Horace city council in early May. Participating members determine which candidate HBA of F-M will officially support before the June 9 election. Watch for further details via email about candidate support and HBA of F-M’s priorities, goals and activities in email communications. Thank you to all the candidates and HBA of F-M members who participated! Minnesota’s primary election will be held Aug. 11 and Election Day 2020 is Nov. 3.

All North Dakota Ballots Will Be Voted Absentee

There will be no polling places for the June 9 election in North Dakota due to concerns about COVID-19. To receive a ballot, you must complete the application you will receive from the North Dakota secretary of state and submit it by mail, email or personal delivery to your county courthouse. Visit the North Dakota secretary of state website to verify your mailing address. You may also print your ballot application at that site. vip.sos.nd.gov/absentee/Default.aspx Ballots became available April 30 and will be counted if returned by mail to the county auditor no later than June 8. For this election only, absentee ballots submitted at the county courthouse onsite drop box will be accepted until 4 p.m. June 9.

Approval Voting In Fargo

For the first time, and by approval by citizens of Fargo, Fargo public officials will be elected upon receiving the most votes no matter how many people appear on the ballot. Fargo ballots will now say “Vote for ALL the names you approve of.” Approval voting applies exclusively to Fargo’s city elections, so Fargo residents, you can still vote for only one candidate in county, state and federal elections.

HBA of F-M member leaders took this year's candidate interviews online! They visited with candidates for Fargo and West Fargo city commissions and Cass County commission in late April. They plan to continue interviews for Cass County races and Horace city council in early May.

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STATE ADVOCACY UPDATE KIM SCHNEIDER, NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS CEO

We are in this Together: “Building is about getting around the obstacles that are presented to you.” – Jeremy Renner We are all experiencing a point in history that is probably challenging you personally and professionally like never before. Each day you are presented with new questions and new challenges. We want to remind each of you that we are here to help you in any way that we can. The nation is learning how together we must be fluid and adapt to ever changing needs. As America responds to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, and practices social distancing to control its spread, the National Association of Home Builders is working hard to help its members respond to the economic effects. We want to make sure members are apprised of NAHB federation efforts to mitigate the economic effects of COVID-19. NAHB is making available to members a broad range of materials on its website. The materials can be found at nahb.org/coronavirus. These include economic forecasts and information about business continuity and personal preparedness. The site also includes consumer resources and materials for NAHB's state and local partner associations. NAHB has also conducted a series of webinars to inform members of the association’s resources, policy advocacy efforts, and the industry outlook from its chief economist, Robert Dietz. NDAB continues to work closely with the local associations and monitoring what is happening within the state. If you don’t already follow us on Facebook, we encourage you to do so. With the influx of emails coming to your inbox, we are using social media and our website to get valuable information out to our members. We look forward to gathering together, sharing ideas and laughter, but until then, our wish is that you are all staying safe and healthy. Wash your hands, use individual water bottles, stay home if not feeling well, and keep a safe distance. For a bit of normalcy, May brings us spring weather and time for cleaning and repairs. Owning a home is a big responsibility, and that fact becomes even more obvious every year when spring rolls around. Spring cleaning for home owners typically means much more than just cleaning out the garage and washing windows. For most, the to-do list can be quite extensive. If the thought of spring cleaning makes you long for winter, try thinking about these annual chores to protect your family’s home and your future finances. All it takes is just a few days to complete some simple tasks. Stay informed, stay physically distant, stay healthy!

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2020 Board of Directors

First Vice President Phil Risbrudt Second Vice President Mike Jangula Treasurer Tom Spaeth Secretary Jeff Sattler

Directors JoAnn Callahan Pat Graner Darrick Guthmiller Joe Hillerson Kim Hochhalter Shane Lider Greg Meidinger Ben Olin Scott Persoon David Reid Aaron Rosten Jim Sandbeck Steve Schwab Jeremy Stahowiak

Immediate Past President Bob Horab

Senior Life Delegates Ralph Applegren Bruce Walker Life Delegates Don Dabbert, Jr. Jason Eid John Gunkelman Tyrone Leslie Dan Lindquist Tim Rosencrans Joe Stenvold

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NATIONAL UPDATE Employee Retention Tax Credit: What You Need to Know May 5, 2020 - NAHB Now - The IRS has released an extensive FAQ clarifying many early questions about when the employee

retention tax credit can be claimed. The tax credit is designed to support eligible employers whose businesses are disrupted due to COVID-19 and was included in the CARES Act that was recently enacted into law. In general, eligible employers are allowed a credit equal to 50 percent of up to $10,000 in qualified wages with respect to each employee. To claim this credit, the business must experience one of these two events: •

The operation of the trade or business is fully or partially suspended during the appropriate calendar quarter due to orders from an appropriate governmental authority limiting commerce, travel or group meetings due to COVID-19; or

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The trade or business experiences a significant decline in gross receipts, with a 50 percent decline in gross receipts when compared to the same quarter in the prior year. Businesses remain eligible until their gross receipts recover to 80 percent when compared to the same quarter in the previous year.

In general, eligible employers are allowed a credit equal to 50 percent of up to $10,000 in qualified wages with respect to each employee. To claim this credit, the business must experience one of two events.

However, employers receiving a loan under the Payroll Protection Program are not eligible for the employee retention credit. Recently, IRS guidance clarified that employer-provided health care costs for furloughed employees may not count towards the employee retention tax credit unless the employees are also paid at least a portion of their wages. This has raised bipartisan concerns in Congress, indicating Congress may alter the employee retention tax credit in a future bill. For more information, contact J.P. Delmore at (800) 368-5242 extension 8412. The National Association of Home Builders is providing this information for general information only. This information does not constitute the provision of legal advice, tax advice, accounting services, investment advice, or professional consulting of any kind nor should it be construed as such. Before making any decision or taking any action on this information, you should consult a qualified professional adviser to whom you have provided all of the facts applicable to your particular situation or question.

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Looking Ahead, Preparing For LongTerm Change by Mark Puppe, Communications & Public Affairs Strategist COVID-19 impacts every business and every rational business owner knows the steps needed to reduce its spread: improved sanitation, social distancing, etc. However, who can actually return to “business as usual” once COVID-19 finally passes? More importantly, how will the changes impact you specifically as a builder?

These HBA of F-M members have some suggestions for how you and the building industry can prepare for the long-term changes and even capitalize upon the problems triggered by COVID-19.

GET USED TO VIRTUAL

Nick Olson, Owner | Element Realty | F-M Area Association of Realtors President We are seeing the need for technology in the real estate industry. Photos and videos are very critical to providing a buyer the opportunity to “preview” houses before entering them. This will limit the number of showings but the quality of that showing is probably higher due to the prior video walk through and virtual tours. This works hand in hand for the builder and Realtor, it helps protect the general public, employees, Realtors and it can further showcase the builder’s work and the active listings. We would be foolish to think that we won’t see a slight setback in the real estate market, but I also am a firm believer that we will rebound quickly after the virus scare is behind us. There is a pent-up demand for housing especially after winter, but even greater now that many are quarantined at home and realizing what they would like in a new home. We feel that an informed client is able to better protect themselves and those around them, so we urge builders, Realtors and clients to follow recommendations to maintain safety for all if possible. We all share a common goal and that is to continue to keep our housing market a vibrant and viable economic driver.

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TAXES, CASH FLOW AND ACCOUNTING Dan MacIntosh, CPA | Anthony Weisser, CPA | Brady Martz & Associates, P.C.

Businesses are going through an unprecedented time right now. When the dust settles, there could be some tax strategies to take advantage of for a variety of reasons. Every business should meet with their tax professionals to make sure they have the correct business entity setup. Partnerships, S corporations, C corporations and sole proprietors all have significantly different tax outcomes. We will see businesses struggle with cash flow due to COVID-19 and balance sheets may look much different at the end of 2020 than they did at the end of 2019. This could be an opportunity to change business entity classification, by changing from a C to an S corporation for instance.

This could be an opportunity to change business entity classification, by changing from a C to an S corporation for instance.

With cash flow likely being an issue for many businesses in 2020, this accounting method may be more attractive now than two years ago and typically allows for a large up-front deduction: â&#x20AC;˘

Change to the cash method of accounting from the accrual method.

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Change to not having to account for long-term construction contracts using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting.

For day-to-day business operations, the initial concern will be cash flow. Now is a great time to dive into your business and understand all cash inflows and outflows. Mapping out what cash flow looks like over the next three to six months will help you better understand your business and potentially unlock some efficiencies and savings. It is also a good time to explore all the resources, such as loan programs and credits, that have recently been released.

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Adam Campbell | Customer Account Manager | Butler Machinery Company COVID-19 has placed unprecedented pressure on all areas of the business world, and the heavy equipment industry is no exception. Our customers rely on our products and services to assist in completion of a variety of work essential to our daily lives – from snow removal to flood protection, residential and commercial building as well as agricultural activities – and for this reason we committed to maintain customer access to our services through all types of disruptions. Long-term, I think COVID-19 will have some lasting effects that change how equipment dealers do business in a positive way. Many of the facility and rental/customer machine hygiene procedures we’ve put in place are good ideas with or without an ongoing pandemic. Some of these measures such as cleaning operator stations and controls between operators would be great for contractors to put in place, particularly during the cold and flu season. The other long-term effect that I believe will stick around or be accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic is the adoption of hands-off/contact-free delivery of services. We’re obviously doing it now for public health reasons but many of these processes also enable dealers and customers to operate more efficiently. Remote machine monitoring and troubleshooting, online parts ordering and delivery, electronic payment as well as electronic sales and rental document signing are all tools we’ve used for years that will become more common moving forward. I’d encourage all contractors to adopt their vendors’ e-services proactively so they are set up and familiar with them in the case that challenging times may force their use. 16

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FINANCE AND LENDING

Eric J. Miller | Mortgage Banking Officer | Starion Bank While we watch the markets shift from record highs to record lows with a lot of volatility mixed in, holding tight and not having second thoughts is easier said than done. However, that is exactly what we should be doing now. Unfortunately, no one rings a bell to tell us when we are at the top or the bottom. What we can do is plan. At Starion Bank, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taken the position of making strong pragmatic decisions based on actual facts and not fear. We hope that you can do the same. Every business is facing unique challenges, but we can all approach the adversity the same way. Take a current inventory of where you are and determine what your financial profile, both personally and in your business, looks like. From there look at the different scenarios and make plans as to how you can weather the storm. Maybe you will need to pivot and look at other revenue streams. Maybe you need to cut costs. Currently, the low-rate environment and various financial programs available through local banks and the federal government may make it time to look at refinancing loans or restructuring debt. It could also make sense to consider utilizing the many available options that your banker may have such as interestonly payments, deferred payment plans and new government grants and loans recently passed by the legislature.

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Shocking News: ND Updates Zone 500 Electrical Code by Summer Hammond, Education & Development Coordinator Marlin Lien, Signature Home Technologies

Effective July 1, 2020, the North Dakota State Electrical Code will be tightened specifically for Zone 500; commonly referred to as Special Occupancy Locations. What does Zone 500 encompass? -

Essential electrical system (EES)

Aircraft hangars

Motor fuel dispensing facilities

Bulk storage plants

X-ray installation

Beginning July 1, you must have a valid North Dakota electrician’s license or a newly issued power limited electrician (PLE) license to perform any installation/maintenance of any electrical, control or data wire for locations specifically referenced in Zone 500. Electrical wires in Zone 500 are listed as communications, signaling systems, data systems, fire alarm systems and systems less than 120 volt. An e-cert (permit) must be issued by the state of North Dakota prior to any work being performed, and an inspection conducted by a North Dakota state electrical inspector to avoid a fine.

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Requires an active North Dakota State electrical license containing one of the following: master electrician, journeyman electrician, apprentice electrician or new PLE.

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If you are a current active electrician/journeyman/ apprentice, power limited technician or hold a PLT apprentice license in the state of Minnesota you must have a North Dakota license.

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You need to provide proof of your license to be eligible to take the PLE or PLE apprentice license test in North Dakota.

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Any new North Dakota PLE apprentice will need direct on-site supervision of an active licensed PLE, or a master electrician, journeyman electrician or electrician apprentice.

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Any PLE, master electrician, journeyman electrician or electrician apprentice may not direct-visual supervise more than three total PLE apprentices.

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An e-cert is required before any low voltage, control or data wire is installed.

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Low voltage power and control wiring must pass inspection by an active North Dakota state electrical inspector.

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E-Cert/Inspection Fees: » » » »

$0-500 value = $50. $500 – 20,000 value = $50 for the first $500 plus 2 percent on the balance up to $20,000. Over $20,000 = $440 for the first $20,000 plus 1/10 of 1 percent of the balance of $20,000. If you collect more than you should have from the client of the inspection fee you can be disciplined or lose your license.

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If an electrical low voltage power, control or data wire installation is made by a master electrician, journeyman electrician, electrician apprentice, PLE or PLE apprentice and doesn’t receive an e-cert the fine is: -

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If you already have a PLT license from a neighboring state such as Minnesota, you will need to show your license to take the PLE test in North Dakota.

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If you don’t have a license from a neighboring state, and need to take the test, you need 6,000 hours of experience (2,000 hours a year) equaling three years before you can apply to take the test. This cannot be obtained in less than 2.5 years.

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Licensed electricians (master, journeyman, PLE) can have direct on-site supervision of no more than three apprentices (age 16 years and up)

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PLE must apply for a certificate to do work above $500 value.

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All work needs to be inspected.

Must keep a copy of e-cert.

E-certs are available in paper form until Aug. 31. They will be electronic only beginning Sept. 1

Remember, these changes are specifically for those who work in Zone 500 only. Those with questions should visit ndseb. com.

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Beginning July 1, you must have a valid North Dakota electrician's license or a newly issued PLE license to perform any installation/maintenance of any electrical, control or data wire for locations specifically referenced in Zone 500.

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HBA Says Goodbye To McManus

by Krista Mund, Executive Vice President When describing Pat McManus, friends Ryan Hoss and Terry Welle use similar terms including guide, leader, instrumental, personable. An HBA of F-M member for nearly 20 years, McManus served as consultant for the F-M Home Builders Health Plan & Trust from 1988 – 2010. He passed away in March at the age of 84. Since the Fargo-Moorhead Home Builders Health Plan & Trust’s inception in 1986, it continually ranks as one of the HBA of F-M’s most valued membership benefits. It was established to help small, medium and large employers in the homebuilding industry find quality healthcare. Welle, Health Plan Management Committee trustee, says, “We wouldn’t be where we are now if it wasn’t for Pat. With his help, we figured out what we needed to do differently. He was instrumental in the health plan’s growth.” Hoss served on the committee in the early 2000s and remembers McManus’ intelligence and personality. “Pat was always fun, pleasant, down-to-earth and knowledgeable. He could explain health plan and insurance issues in a way we all understood to make the best decisions possible. Many of us are trades people!” Hoss laughs, “Pat was in the right place at the right time for the HBA’s benefit.” Lowell “Pat” McManus was born July 31, 1935, in Casselton, N.D. After graduating from Casselton schools and North Dakota Agricultural College, and serving in the Air National Guard, he worked in car sales, insurance (life, health, pension, business) and estate planning. McManus was part of a large family including ten siblings. He and his wife, Sonia, welcomed four children and eight

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Facing page: Pat McManus and his wife, Sonia. Left: McManus with HBA CEO Bryce Johnson and HBA EVP Krista Mund at a retirement party in 2010.

Bottom: McManus accepts a retirement gift from Health Plan Management Committee Chairman Reid Stigen.

grandchildren. Retirement allowed for more travel, coffee with friends, reading, movies and making more friends. The McManuses spent 20 winters in the south. Sonia says with a smile, “ Pat was not one to come home and make reports about what happened at work, but this is what I know: he enjoyed the work he did at the HBA and it gave him some of his greatest satisfaction. He loved the people and the beauty was that friendships came about, and after retirement they were still there.” In 2002, HBA leaders presented McManus with one of its highest honors: Associate Volunteer of the Year. His comments upon receiving the award included this: “Over the years my relationship with the HBA has grown. Even though I am not directly related to the building industry, I feel like I need to give something back. I believe that if you’re going to belong to an organization, you should do your part and help out.”

Welle says, “Pat did much more than ‘help out.’ He assisted in setting the stage for decades of growth and an effective health insurance plan that serves the HBA’s small business owners well.”

I remember the first time I met Pat McManus at the HBA. I was truly a pup and had started attending the Health Plan meetings so I’d have an understanding of how it operated and help me work with member prospects. Pat was a giant of a human being with a big personality. He was fun. He took great care in making sure you understood the challenges and loved to collaborate on finding solutions. It wasn’t long before I realized that I had a great friend and mentor. I trusted Pat. He was a good soul and became a trusted friend and member, not only part of the HBA family but my own family. I always cherished those impromptu cocktail meetings. Bryce Johnson | HBA of F-M Chief Executive Officer

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DARRICK GUTHMILLER, KOCHMANN BROTHERS HOMES, INC.

YOUR MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT

It is even more beneficial than normal in this crisis. You have three levels of clout: 1. HBA of F-M 2. North Dakota Association of Builders and Builders Association of Minnesota 3. National Association of Home Builders All three levels of staff and volunteer leaders offer resources to assist you in navigating this maze of a COVID-19 crisis. Both NDAB and BAM formally requested that construction be deemed an essential service in North Dakota and Minnesota in the event of a statewide stay-at-home order. The request was granted in Minnesota when Gov. Tim Walz initiated his stay-at-home order in March (as of press time, a similar order had not been initiated by Gov. Doug Burgum for North Dakota). NAHB offers influence at the federal level with the Small Business Administration and congressional leadership. It quickly developed online education related to coronavirus and our industry and rolled out important job site safety protocols. NAHB.org continues to be updated as resources evolve. HBA has adjusted its operations just like your business has. We’ve taken committee and board meetings online and we plan to host important educational sessions and political candidate interviews digitally. Our staff and leaders will adjust plans as needed for the Spring Parade of Homes and Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation’s annual fundraiser, Framing The Future. For the latest information, please visit paradefm. com, hbafm.com and hbcfm.com. As life moves ahead and we navigate this crisis, please reach out if we can help you in any way. That’s why your local Association exists.

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Spring Parade Of Homes Rescheduled For June

by Krista Mund, Executive Vice President In April, the HBA of F-M board of directors approved rescheduling the Spring Parade of Homes for the first three weekends in June, with the addition of Mondays! HBA of F-M leaders are monitoring the COVID-19 situation including plans from government officials to adjust business closings/openings. Because uncertainty remains about public events, the Association will not notify the public or begin marketing of the new dates until after May 15. Parade builders will be expected to employ a safety and sanitization plan for their homes. The Parade of Homes Committee has approved changes to marketing pieces including: â&#x20AC;˘ A new website that will be mobile friendly, allow sort by price, city, bedrooms, bathrooms and will no longer have the consumer-sided mobile app. â&#x20AC;˘ Numbering homes by price, not by location, and organized by lowest to highest price. â&#x20AC;˘ Adding categories for homes, allowing builders to target certain audiences with their homes: smart home, green build, one-level living, multigenerational home, finished basement, unfinished basement, home owners association.

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Senior Looks Beyond COVID To School At NDSCS

by Kallin Baarstad, Communications Intern One year ago, the thought of a global pandemic was never on the table. Fast forward to now: every decision considering the future is up in the air due to COVID-19. Many seniors in high school have had their spring semester stripped away from them, including multiple “lasts,” like sports seasons, final concerts, big projects, prom and, the most important of all, graduation. For Fargo North senior Nick Ill, college is a part of his future plans, but uncertainty still plays a role in the process. Ill has been attending the Herdina Construction Trades Camp since 2017, making connections with builders that he said never would have happened otherwise. This past year, he worked for Lemke Home Improvements and loved every bit of it. “The rest of the summer went by too quickly,” Ill says. “I learned so much from working there.” Ill’s passion for construction started from a young age, working and learning alongside his dad. At first it was all smaller projects, like refinishing floors and adding onto the garage. As Ill got older, he started working on bigger projects like installing railings in his grandparents’ old farmhouse.

The wide range of jobs in the industry is amazing because you could be doing anything... and each day is different, a new challenge to overcome.

Throughout high school, Ill took both construction and auto mechanics courses. One of his favorites was Construction II, where he and his classmates built a house throughout the semester. This fall, Ill plans to attend the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton. His interest in construction lies on the premise of how diverse the industry is, and how it can adapt to a multitude of scenarios.

Facing page: Nick Ill, a Fargo North High School senior, accepts his certificate of completion from last year's Herdina Construction Trades Camp from the instructors. He received a $1,000 scholarship to attend NDSCS. Right: He's pictured working on a job site for Lemke Home Improvements last summer.

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“The wide range of jobs in the industry is amazing because you could be doing anything from concrete to framing to roofing and each day is different, a new challenge to overcome, a different job site to work on,” he says. Ill is grateful for all the knowledge, opportunities and fun Herdina provided the past couple of years. His interest continually grows in this industry. “Attending the Herdina Camp definitely helped open many doors for my future career choices. I am getting valuable experience that I would otherwise not have had the chance to have had I not taken part in it,” he says.

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HBA Welcomes Staff Amid Home & Garden Show, Pandemic by Krista Mund, Executive Vice President HBA of F-M added two staff members since February: Spencer Carlson, business development coordinator, and Mark Puppe, communications and public affairs strategist.

Spencer Carlson

HBA CEO Bryce Johnson laughs, “Beginning a new job usually involves some stress and nervousness. Add in the HBA’s largest event, an office building remodel and a global pandemic for a whole new level of intensity and challenge!” Carlson started in mid-February, just in time to help with the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show and then moving into new offices as the building remodel pressed forward. Puppe began in mid-March, as COVID-19 ramped up locally. “Our staff has been working remotely since March 23 and adjusting operations and meetings accordingly,” Johnson says. “It’s tough enough to start a new job and adjust to your environment and coworkers. Both Spencer and Mark have been just wonderful. They provide incredible talents and skills as we work through this new normal.”

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She encourages members to reach out and introduce themselves via email or phone until social distancing guidelines diminish: •

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More About Carlson

Carlson works with committee volunteers to strengthen relationships, recruit new members and retain current members. He was born and raised in Parkers Prairie, a small Minnesota town, population 991, attended North Dakota State University and graduated with a degree in management communication and a minor in psychology. In his free time, Spencer enjoys spending time with his wife, Kristen. He also likes to camp, hunt, fish, fix up his home and get together with friends. Carlson says, "Fargo-Moorhead is expanding at an exceptional rate, creating a higher demand for new builds, renovations and repairs every day. I look forward to helping the HBA grow with the community - making it an even better place to live and do business. Also, I hope to network and create new relationships with great people in the area. A bonus will be the ability to get some tips on my own home renovations!" Staff continued on next page

I look forward to helping the HBA grow with the community - making it an even better place to live and do business.

Below: Spencer Carlson gives a "thumbs up" after completing his first Home & Garden Show with the HBA staff. Facing page: Carlson with his wife, Kristen.

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Staff continued from previous page

More About Puppe

Through communications strategies and by working with the Public Issues Committee, Puppe will help to advance the Association’s policy interests and its prominence and influence. A 46-year-old single parent, Puppe grew up in Fargo and graduated from North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota. He enjoys spending time with his daughter, Mari, who is a second grader at Washington Elementary. He previously worked throughout North Dakota with the Professional Insurance Agents of North Dakota and the National Federation of Independent Business. He also founded a strategic writing and communications business in 2008. A fun fact: he paid cash for tuition by working construction during the summers and at the West Fargo Stockyards and Chub's Pub during the school year. “I pursued the position for multiple reasons, but foremost to help promote and protect the building industry while focusing on the ultimate goal of increasing membership value,” he says.

I pursued the position for multiple reasons, but foremost to help promote and protect the building industry while focusing on the ultimate goal of increasing membership value

Mark Puppe and his daughter, Mari, who is a second grader at Washington Elementary in Fargo.

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May is National Remodeling Month and it's time to celebrate with the Remodelers Council! This year's event will be "to go" in light of COVID-19 concerns. Register by May 20 to enjoy a free lunch thanks to event sponsor, Allied Building Products Corp.

Spring Parade of Homes

June 6-8, 13-15 and 20-22 The Spring Parade of Homes has been rescheduled for the first three weekends in June, plus Mondays! More on page 25.

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HBA of F-M committee and board meetings will be held virtually until further notice. Contact the staff committee liaison listed in the online calendar appointment for login instructions. HBA will close at noon May 22 for the Memorial Day holiday and reopen at 8 a.m. May 26.

May 6

Home Builders Care Board of Trustees 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

June 9

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May 7

Education 8 - 9 a.m.

June 11

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