November 2011 Plains Builder by Home Builders Association of F-M

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Eid, Koerselman named 2011 Builder, Associate of the Year

Member Appreciation Night Nov. 8 • Holiday Inn Guest Speaker: Kevin McKinnon, Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation President

Plus, “N.D. Property Tax Measure #2: How It Affects You,” by Cass County Commission Leaders.

Jason Eid

Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.

Congratulations!

*Two free meals for each preregistered member company. More details on pg 20...

John Koerselman

Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc.

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November In This Issue

• Moorhead, Dilworth get out to vote Nov. 8 - pg 11 • HBA releases housing impact study - pg 11 • Minn. Dept. of Labor & Industry changes contractor license numbers - pg 14 • HGTV host featured at 2012 Home & Garden Show - pg 16 • EPA takes enforcement action on lead rule - pg 17 • Meet Your Committee Chair: Reed Stigen - pg 23 • Member profiles: A & R Drywall; Thomsen Homes, LLC - pg 24 • November is Spike Appreciation Month - pg 32 • Spike Super Star: Scott Mollberg - pg 32

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

KIRSTEN ROSENOW Editor, Photographer, Design

BRYCE JOHNSON Publisher

HBA of F-M Executive Committee & Board of Directors TYRONE LESLIE Heritage Homes (President and National Director) DARRICK GUTHMILLER Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. (Treasurer) BRUCE JOHNSON RE/MAX Realty 1 (Associate Vice President) JOHN VASTAG Perfect Temp (Secretary) TERRY BECKER Terry Becker Construction, LLC (Past President and National Director) KEN ANDERSEN BRENT ATKINS STAN BIRKY BILL BLIXT CARLITA DIETZ JASON EID HARRY GILBERTSON NANCY KELLY TERRY LIPP SYLVIA LUNSKI NANCY MICHELSEN

KWA Constructors, Inc. Minnkota Windows, Inc. Stan Birky Construction, Inc. Western Products, Inc. Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. (Nat’l. Director) Harry Gilbertson Construction Heartland Labor Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Design Direction, Inc. CityWide Electric

Ex-officios to the board of directors DON DABBERT, JR. Dabbert Custom Homes (Life Director) GERALD EID Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. (Senior Life Director) JOHN GUNKELMAN Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. (Life Director) KEN KRAJSA State Bank & Trust (NDAB Associate Nat’l Director) DAN LINDQUIST Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. (National Director) JOHN MAHAN Mahan Construction, Inc. (Life Director)

HBA of F-M Staff

BRYCE JOHNSON JENNY ERICKSON CORIN GUNDERSON JENNIFER MCKINNEY KRISTA MUND AMANDA OHLSEN KIRSTEN ROSENOW ROCKY SCHNEIDER ALISON STREYLE

Executive Vice President Development & Project Coordinator Communications Intern Membership Coordinator Communications Manager Accounting & Records Coordinator Communication & Office Coordinator Public Affairs Coordinator Events Coordinator

This year’s cover features a home built by John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. He was awarded the HBA of F-M’s 2001, 2009 and 2010 “Builder of the Year.” This award is presented to one builder member that has gone beyond the call of duty for the Association, industry and community. Photo credit: JLG Architects/Anchor Block.

Advertiser Index Plains Builder

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Oct. GMM/Annual Meeting Highlights HBA donates $7,650 to Minot Association of Builders for flood relief Triple Player Spotlight: Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. MSUM Student Chapter Update Education Opportunities NAWIC Corner Fall Home Show Recap

In Every Issue: 6 Local President’s Report 11 Local Public Issues Report 12 NDAB State Association Report 14 BAM State Association Report 15 NAHB National Public Issues Report 20 Membership Meeting Update 24 Associate & Builder Member Profiles 25 Industry Spotlight 26 Remodelers Council Report 28 Home Builders Care Foundation Report 36 Renewals 37 New Member Report

November 2 0 1 1 Nov. 1..........Education Committee..................................... 8 a.m. Nov. 2..........HBC Board of Trustees............................ 11:30 a.m. Nov. 8.......... HBC Scholarship Reception, Holiday Inn..4:30 p.m. Nov. 8..........November GMM, Holiday Inn.................... 5:30 p.m. Nov. 11........Events Committee..................................... 8:15 a.m. Nov. 14........New Member Development & Retention.......... noon Nov. 15........HBA Board of Directors.................................... noon Nov. 17........Remodelers Council....................................... 8 a.m. Nov 18......................... NDAB BOD & Annual Meeting, Bismarck Nov. 21........Parade of Homes Committee......................... 3 p.m. Nov. 23........................................................HBA closes at 2 p.m. Nov. 24............................................... Thanksgiving, HBA closed Nov. 25...................................................................... HBA closed Nov. 29........Lunch & Learn: Points of Design............. 11:30 a.m.

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news briefs Hires & Promotions • Kimberli Laasch has been hired by Bremer Bank as a loan officer. • Stacey Bangert has been hired as a human resource coordinator at Butler Machinery. • Danella J. Myers has joined the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau as marketing coordinator. • Johnson & Johnson Insurance Agency LLC, has hired Deana Montgomery and Sara Pic as customer service representatives. • Cheryl Biller has joined the Green Team at Realty Executives North Plains. • Cheryl Konickson has joined Nardini Fire Equipment as an administrative assistant. • RDO Equipment Co. field support office has hired Nicole Meland as an internal auditor; Chad Menke as a senior software developer; Daren Seney as an accountant and Alex Stockton as an information support specialist. • VISIONBank has promoted Anna Merritt to lead teller/customer service representative and Natalie Tuchscherer to credit analyst. • Jim Martin has been promoted to vice president and bank secrecy act/fraud officer, and Kyle Haugland has been promoted to commercial real estate officer at State Bank & Trust. • Cornerstone Bank has hired Adam Becker as a business banking associate II and Lisa Swedberg as a teller. • Jamie Pullen has joined Keller Williams Roers Realty Market Center as an agent. • Michelle Warren, has moved to the West Fargo Town & Country Credit Union from Minot, N.D. Awards & Accolades • Donovan Bertsch has been elected to the board of directors of Starion Financial.

• Prudential Premier Real Estate’s annual charity golf tournament raised more than $22,000 for Sunshine Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to kids with cancer. • Cass County Electric Cooperative has received $22 million in financing from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development for improvements to its electrical grid. The cooperative will use the loan to serve 4,984 customers with 246 miles of new line, improve 36 miles of existing line and make $4.1 million in Smart Grid investments. • The Fargo Moorhead Area Association of Realtors has donated 100 fleece blankets to Project Linus. This is the fifth year the group has cut and tied blankets which are used in police, fire and other emergency vehicles. • Vicky Matson, a Realtor with Park Co. Realtors, was elected and installed as president-elect of the Dakotas Chapter of the Council of Residential Specialist for 2012. • In the monthly TCI Insurance new business sales contests, adviser Dean Vetter was recognized as the top producer for July and adviser Leon Opdahl was recognized as the top producer for August. • Accelerated Green Works was named business of the month by Core Health Chiro. The award recognizes innovation in the promotion of employee and community health and wellness. • Wayne Briggs, Crane Johnson Lumber Company, has been elected chairman of the Northwestern Lumber Association board of directors. • Todd Ladwig, owner of Curt’s Lock & Key Services, Inc., has received the certified auomotive locksmith designation from the Associated Locksmiths of America. • Scott Breidenbach, Park Co. Realtors, was named presidentelect of the North Dakota

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Association of Realtors at the Realtor Convention of the Dakotas in Pierre, S.D. • Xcel Energy Foundation has awarded $4,000 to the Fargo Park District to support its 2012 Xcelerate program, which provides free or low-cost arts programming for children and adults. Plains Builder Advertising space available The HBA’s monthly publication, the Plains Builder, is distributed to the HBA membership, local government officials as well as state and federal legislators. This publication is a great way to market your company to the construction industry. Advertising space for 2012 is available now. We have a variety of size and color options open, including a new business card ad size. The Plains Builder also offers an insert option as a way to advertise your company. Inserts are placed in the front of the magazine every month and are a great way to advertise specific monthly events, sales or promotions. Industry-related classified ads will be available in 2012. HBA will charge $20 for the first 30 words. If you are interested in advertising to members of the construction industry, contact Jenny at jenny@ hbafm.com or call the HBA office at (701) 232-5846 2012 Home & Garden Show sponsorships available Sponsorships are now available for the HBA of F-M’s Home & Garden Show Feb. 24-26 at the Fargodome. This is a great way to get your company name in front of thousands of consumers through print, radio and television advertising. Gold, Silver, Bronze and Supporting sponsorships are available. Gold and Silver sponsors have the opportunity to hold seminars and receive a booth along with advertising in the show guide and Plains Builder. Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com. Briefs con’t on next pg

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Fraser, Ltd. offers CPR/First Aid/ AED Class Fraser, Ltd. offers convenient evening classes for CPR and/or First Aid certification. For your business needs, on-site training is available for class sizes of ten or more participants. Classes can be tailored to meet the needs of specific groups and individuals, and can be scheduled at a time that is convenient for you. Classes for individuals are offered at Fraser, Ltd. Classes are $60 and all instructors are American Red Cross Certified. To register, call (701) 232-3301. Volunteers needed for World of Thanks Volunteers are need to deliver 2012 membership directories for the World of Thanks program in January. It is a great way to network and meet other

members. Contact Jennifer at (701) 232-5846 or jennifer@hbafm.com. HBC trustee leaves board Thank you to Greg Thompson, Anderson, Bottrell, Sanden & Thompson, for your time served on the Home Builders Care board of trustees. Thompson has served on the board Thompson since 2005 and was president in 2009. The Foundation appreciates all of your hardwork and support! No December General Membership Meeting, mark calendar for January Mark your calendar for Jan. 5. The General Membership Meeting will be a New Year’s celebration luncheon and installation ceremony for the 2012 HBA board of directors.

The third quarter permit report for the Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, Dilworth area is enclosed as an insert in this issue. If you did not receive it, call (701) 232-5846 or email info@hbafm.com. It is also available on the members-only section of www.hbafm.com.

CHALLENGE

Guess Who! October’s Guess Who is still a mystery! Go to pg 38 and take a guess! Each month we will run a childhood photo of an • HBA board member, • HBC trustee, • Health Plan trustee, • committee chairperson or • staff member It’s your task to figure out who it is and call the office at (701) 232-5846. The first correct caller will receive $10 off any HBA event or product. The answer and winner will be revealed in the next Plains Builder. See page 38 to find an extra hint for October’s Guess Who. Note: Co-workers and relatives of the featured member/staff person are not eligible to win. Readers are eligible to win once per calendar year.

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HBA signs on for 2012 Habitat for Humanity build

Your HBA of F-M, Home Builders Care Foundation and Remodelers Council leaders are excited to announce that we will all come Tyrone Leslie together to build a home with Lake Heritage Homes Agassiz Habitat for Humanity in the summer of 2012. The home’s location has not been determined yet, but we are excited to start planning and fundraising for our first-ever Habitat build! Several of us met with representatives from Habitat for Humanity in October, and it is estimated that we will need up to $60,000 in cash to complete the build. We will also need donations of materials, products and labor. Right now, it is still early, but there are ways you can help prepare! 1. Cash (plain and simple) – If you would like to donate to this build, contact Habitat for Humanity at (218) 284-5253 or visit www.lakeagassizhabitat.org. Don’t forget to designate your funds to be used for the HBA build. 2. Tour de Habitat – Many HBA members are also involved in the Tour de Habitat bike race each March that raises funds for Habitat for Humanity. You can designate the funds raised from your team to go toward the HBA build, so start forming teams with an eye for supporting your industry’s build! If you would like more details about registering a team or have questions, contact Jackie at Habitat for Humanity: (701) 284-5253. 3. In-kind donations of materials and labor – Another way you can help out is by thinking about in-kind donations. Though it is too early to actually determine the materials, products and volunteers needed, it is never too early to think about it! If you can help, contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846.

Candidate Forums

Last month, your HBA hosted Candidate Forums for the Moorhead and Dilworth elections coming up Nov. 8. It was wonderful to see our conference room packed with members interested in hearing what the candidates have planned for these cities if they win their races. These legislative issues, working with elected officials and shaping our political landscape are core reasons the HBA was founded. If you live and vote in Moorhead, please take the time to review our recommendations for the elections on page 11 and get out to vote Nov. 8. We believe these candidates are the best for the future of our building industry. Look for future correspondence on our recommendations for the Dilworth election. Results of the candidates forum were not available at press time.

HBA releases housing impact study

Hot off the presses, our local housing impact study is now available! National Association of Home Builders Senior Economist Elliot Eisenberg conducted the study, which covers 2010, and presented it at the HBA’s Annual Meeting/General Membership Meeting Oct. 11. We also released it to the media and community partners to illustrate the importance of a vital new housing market to our area. Not only does new construction pay for itself, it creates an economic ripple effect that does much more. Visit www. hbafm.com to download a copy of the study, or see page 11 for more details.

November is Spike Appreciation Month

A home with no nails would fall apart; likewise the HBA would fall down without its Spikes. They fasten the Association together and are membership champions. HBA members earn Spike credits for member recruitment and retention. Those in the Spike Club earn recognition at certain levels of credit accumulation and other perks. At the November General Membership Meeting, all Spikes will be specially recognized and are highlighted on page 32. I encourage you to check it out and learn more about who are Spikes are. You can also contact Jennifer at (701) 232-5846 or jennifer@hbafm.com

Member Appreciation Night

Members make our Association great. To show appreciation, we invite every member to come to our tenth annual Member Appreciation Night Nov. 8 at the Holiday Inn of Fargo. Each member company receives two free dinners as a sign of thanks, if they pre-register. Our keynote speaker will be Kevin McKinnon, president of the Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation, discussing local economic development, flood protection, and pros and cons of living and working in the area compared to other regions. Cass County Commission Chair Darrell Vanyo and Vice Chair Scott Wagner will also be presenting on North Dakota property tax measure #2 and how it affects you.

Annual Meeting

Congratulations to all the nominees for Builder and Associate of the Year that were awarded Oct. 11. Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., received Builder of the Year; and John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc., received Associate of the Year. They are both to be commended for their efforts to make the Association and Home Builders Care Foundation better. Good luck representing the HBA at the North Dakota Association of Builders’ Annual Meeting Nov. 18 in Minot. Also, thank you to everyone who donated money when we passed the basket for the Minot Association of Builders’ flood recovery efforts. When all was said and done, your HBA, HBC and member donations totaled $7,650. We are family in the North Dakota building industry and MAB Executive Officer Vicky Flagstad and her members are very grateful to receive the contribution.

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HBA holds information session on ND Measure #2

On Oct. 18, HBA of F-M hosted a discussion on the upcoming vote in North Dakota to eliminate property taxes. The vote on Measure #2 will be June 12, 2012. Joining the discussion was Sen. Ron Sorvaag from Fargo. Sorvaag serves on the legislative review committee charged with determining the affect the measure would have on current policy. Rocky Schneider, HBA public affairs coordinator, gave a presentation to a group of interested members detailing the pros and cons of the measure. Schneider also covered what would need to happen if the measure was successful and how the taxation system in the state would have to go through a complete overhaul. The HBA Public Issues Committee and board of directors will be meeting over the next couple of months to discuss a public position on the measure and what, if any, action should be taken. If you are interested in more information on the measure, please contact Rocky at rocky@hbafm.com or (701) 232-5846.

Ad deadline for 2012-2013 HBA Development Map: Nov. 15 Take advantage of a great opportunity to promote your company and/or developments to thousands of consumers. Your HBA has again partnered with E&M Consulting to produce a map featuring new developments/subdivisions in Cass and Clay Counties. The deadline for ad sales is Nov. 15. Contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846 or info@ hbafm.com for rates and details. The map locates developments/subdivisions, gives detailed directions, contact name and number and has an amenity listing. Distribution will be through the Parade of Homes, Home Shows, members, HBA events, Realtor offices, model homes, builders, developers, banks, mortgage companies, advertisersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; locations and in relocation packets. The map has proven to be very popular with the home-buying public!

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Congratulations Builder, Associate of the Year nominees!

by Krista Mund, Communications Manager

uilder and Associate of the year awards are given to recognize HBA of F-M members who have gone above and beyond the call of duty for the Association, the industry and the community. The award is based on member spirit, civic activities, business accomplishments, state and local Association activities and overall support of the HBA and industry. Both the Associate and Builder awards were chosen by

Builder of the Year Nominees Terry Becker, Terry Becker Construction LLC

Owner of Terry Becker Construction, LLC, Terry Becker is immediate past president of the HBA. He has been involved in the Association since 1998, originally joining to take part in the Parade of Homes. Since then, Becker Becker has served as the project manager for the house that Home Builders Care Foundation built to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity in 2006. He serves on the Health Plan Management Committee, has won multiple Parade of Homes Horizon Awards and received 2009 Recruiter of the Year from the HBA. Becker contributes to NDAB-PAC, donates to HBC and previously received the HBA Extra Mile Award. He was a Builder of the Year nominee last year as well. As past president, Becker has had a busy year helping the HBA advocate for its legislative issues and attending local, state and national meetings.

Stan Birky, Stan Birky Construction, Inc.

Stan Birky owns Stan Birky Construction, Inc., and currently serves on the HBA board of directors. He is a member of the Parade of Homes Committee and is a five-time Horizon Award winner. This year, he attended Birky the Builders Association of Minnesota convention on behalf of the HBA and has recruited three new members since becoming active on the board, earning Spike Candidate status. He regularly attends General Membership Meetings and actively engages new attendees. Stan is also a past attendee of the NAHB International Builders Show. Builder nominees con’t on pg 10

a committee consisting of past winners, HBA Executive Committee members and HBA staff. A nomination form was inserted in the Plains Builder this summer seeking candidates. Please fill them out for fellow members you think are deserving. The HBA hopes members will aspire to win this award. Each local association in North Dakota nominates a Builder and Associate for these awards and those winners are recognized at the North Dakota Association of Builders’ competition at its annual meeting Nov. 18 in Bismarck. HBA of F-M winners for the 2011 award are Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.; and John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. See the facing page for their stories.

Associate of the Year Nominees Terry Lipp, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom

Terry Lipp is currently a builder sales associate with Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom. He has been involved with the HBA for many years in the plumbing sales industry. Along with being a director on the HBA board, Lipp he currently serves on the New Member Development Committee, is past chair of the Remodelers Council and is a Club $20.12 PAC supporter. He is a Life Spike, was a strong supporter of the Council’s RENEW House project and regularly volunteers time for the Council’s wheelchair ramp projects. This year, Lipp helped coordinate a fundraiser for HBC through the Fargo Force hockey team. Lipp was also nominated for the Associate of the Year award in 2008 and 2009. He is the driving power behind Ferguson’s sponsorship support of the HBA.

Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc.

Sylvia Lunski owns Design Direction, Inc., and was named to the HBA board of directors last year. She has been active with the Remodelers Council for five years and regularly helps with community service projects. She Lunski volunteered tons of time for the Gladys Ray bunk beds project, the RENEW House project and wheelchair ramp projects. Lunski is a regular exhibitor in the Home & Garden Show and has volunteered for show preparation. This year, she participated in the HBA’s legislative advocacy efforts and served on the Fall Home Show Task Force. She supports Habitat for Humanity, has made an effort to promote membership and was also nominated for Associate of the Year in 2010.

HBA members enrolled on health plan are eligible for EAP... HBA of F-M members who are enrolled on the Association’s health plan are eligible for The Village Employee Assistance Program. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (800) 627-8220.

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HBA awards Eid, Koerselman its highest honor: Builder, Associate of the Year

by Krista Mund, Communications Manager

third generation builder, Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., is a strong advocate for the housing industry, with a commitment to HBA of F-M’s mission to represent the collective interests of the home building industry. Eid is the son of Senior Life Director Gerald Eid and president of Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. His involvement with the HBA began in the mid-1990s with an invitation to become involved on the New Member Development Committee by a fellow member. “I didn’t feel equipped to do much of the recruiting when I first joined the committee,” he says. “The training I Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., (left) received during receives his award from 2010 Builder of my time on the Year winner John Gunkelman, Dakota the committee Construction of Fargo, Inc. furthered my knowledge of the organization and I became aware of the many issues and involvement of the HBA that goes far beyond the printed literature.” He also took part in National Association of Home Builders membership and leadership conferences that further solidified his role as a leader in the Association and gave him the tools to represent its issues and concerns. HBA Executive Vice President Bryce Johnson says, “Jason has an analytical mind and a big heart. He is very accessible to the HBA staff and consistently supports the Association’s issues. He serves as spokesperson when called upon to help get our message across and is always willing to step up and help.” Eid’s building-industry lineage shows in his commitment to speaking out for its issues and careers in the industry. “Promoting the construction industry is natural for me, as I live, eat and breathe home building,” he says. “I am proud to provide the opportunity for homeownership and enjoy the development, construction and financing aspects of the process.” In addition to his time on the New Member Development Committee, Eid also served on the Education Committee and currently sits on the Public Issues Committee. He is active at the state and national levels with North Dakota Association of Builders and NAHB as a director on their boards. A Gold Key PAC contributor and Triple Player (contributes at least $365 to NDAB-PAC, Home Builders Care and pays HBA dues), Eid has been very involved with countless government affairs over the years on issues such

as storm water, the two-year tax exemption, building code changes and zoning changes. He is a past appointee of the Health Plan Management Committee and a newly named trustee for 2012. Eid-Co is an Energy Star builder and Eid personally holds the Certified Green Professional and North Dakota Professional Builder designations. He was also nominated for Builder of the Year in 2009 and 2010. “The insight and knowledge that I have gained from my fellow members has been invaluable and complements the other education I have received,” he says. “I have a desire to improve myself and those around me, getting a chance to see the world through others’ eyes is a great gift for me. Just being part of the organizations also shows me how other businesses are run so that I can look at my own to see if something can be done better.” Besides being active in the HBA, Eid enjoys spending time with his wife Kristie and children Emily, Paige and Thomas. He is active as a youth ministry volunteer at Hope Lutheran Church, supports Cully’s Kids Foundation, Northern Prairie Performing Arts Board and is a Beginning Experience donor/advocate. Eid-Co has been in business for 60 years and is a charter member of the HBA. Through the years, the company’s goal has been to make homes energy efficient, affordable and be practical for the way people live. It has built over 5,000 homes in the F-M area and is recognized nationally as a leader in the use of permanent wood foundations.

ohn Koerselman joined the HBA of F-M in 2004 simply because he wanted to play in the Golf Outing that year. “I paid my membership dues. Played golf, and that was it,” he says. It wasn’t until the following year that he attended his first General Membership John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Meeting and his Painting Services, Inc., (right) is handed eyes opened to his award from Toby Christensen, opportunities the Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc., the HBA offers. 2010 Associate of the Year. “While I was there, I saw quite a few people that I either did business with or knew,” he says. “It didn’t take long to realize how important the HBA is not only to my business but also the community in which I live.” John owns Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. He started in the drywall industry in 1993 when he wanted out of the restaurant business. A few years later, he had an opportunity to start a business with a partner, and Red River Drywall was born. The partnership lasted for over seven years and, in 2004, he took sole ownership of the company. “This was a new opportunity for me as I needed to build HBA Builder and Associate con’t on pg 10

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a company into something that was truly my design,” he says. Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc., has grown from sales of $80,000 in its first year to a record year in 2009 of over $4.5 million. “I know that not every year will produce record sales, but I would like to think that with the practices I have learned from the HBA and its members, Red River Drywall will always be able to be a profitable company,” he says. Koerselman currently serves as Public Issues Committee chair. He has been active in the Association’s governmental affairs, participating in many legislative activities for both North Dakota and Minnesota this year including the North Dakota Association of Builders board meeting, NDAB Builder Day on the Hill and Builders Association of Minnesota Builder Day on the Hill. He is also a Gold Key NDAB-PAC contributor and recently became a Triple Player (contributes at least $365 to NDAB-PAC, Home Builders Care and pays HBA dues). Koerselman has sponsored many Association events over the past few years, too many to list. He has also supported the Construction Trades Academy, is a regular GMM attendee, donated time and material for the RENEW house and was a 2010 Associate of the Year nominee. He was recently named Member of the Month by HBA staff and will begin a first term on the HBA board of directors in 2012. HBA Executive Vice President Bryce Johnson says, “John continually impresses members and staff with sincerity and dedication to the HBA’s core mission of advocacy and being a voice for the building industry. His heartfelt commitment to his fellow members and our mission is amazing.” Away from the HBA, Koerselman enjoys spending time with his wife, Patrice, and children Jessica and Andrew. He is a member of the F-M-WF Chamber of Commerce, serves on the F-M Builders Exchange board, is a regular United Blood Services donor, volunteered and donated materials for the Extreme Makeover Home Edition in 2010, supports the Sunshine Kids Golf Tournament and is chair of the Horace Parent Teacher Organization. He says, “Seeing how I can contribute to the HBA and the community only makes me want to do more. I truly enjoy my involvement with the HBA. I feel that as long as I follow the same code of ethics and associate myself with HBA members, I can keep accomplishing my goals.” Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., and John See page 21 for more Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting October GMM/Annual Services, Inc., with the 2011 Builder and Associate Meeting highlights. of the Year awards.

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Don Dabbert, Jr., Dabbert Custom Homes

Don Dabbert, Jr., owns Dabbert Custom Homes and currently serves on the Dabbert HBA board of directors as an NAHB Life Director. He is also active on the Public Issues Committee and is an NAHB BUILD-PAC trustee for the North Dakota Association of Builders. Dabbert is a Gold Key contributor to PAC, past HBA president and past winner of the local Builder of the Year award in 2000 and 2003. In 2003, he went on to win the NDAB Builder of the Year award as well. This year, Don won two Best of Show Horizon Awards in the “under $165,000” category and “$165,000 to $180,000” category.

Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes

Tyrone is chief operating officer and co-owner of Heritage Homes. He is current Leslie president on the HBA’s board and has served as chair of both the Public Issues Committee and PAC Committee, and as HBA board liaison to HBC. He was nominated for the Builder of the Year award in 2006 and 2007, and won the local and state awards in 2008. He is passionate about PAC, and shows it by regularly convincing fellow members to contribute. In 2007, he began serving as NDABPAC trustee for the HBA. His company, Heritage Homes, was also the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition builder that we heard about in Minot and in New Orleans and last year, took on building a new home for the Grommesh family in Moorhead.

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Public Issues Report of Area Affairs

Moorhead, Dilworth residents get out to vote Nov. 8

City elections for Moorhead and Dilworth will be Nov. 8. The HBA of F-M held Candidate Forums in October to hear where the candidates stood on issues affecting the home building industry. The HBA members listened to Moorhead Candidate candidate from all four wards. Elections for Forums also Moorhead and Dilworth will be Nov. 8 provided a venue to determine support for the candidates. In Moorhead, there is an election for City Council in each of the four wards. After hearing from each of the candidates the Home Builders Association feels the following candidates will help Moorhead grow and prosper; Ward 1, Nancy Otto; Ward 2, Travis Reimche: Ward 3, Mike Hulett: Ward 4, Steve Gerhtz. The HBA met with the candidates for Dilworth City Council after the print deadline for the Plains Builder. Look for emails with more information on each of the candidates. If you are interested in more information on the candidates themselves, the Candidate Forum and support process, or any other information regarding the election please contact Rocky at rocky@hbafm.com or (701) 2325846.

VOTE Nov. 8! Ward 1: Nancy Otto Ward 2: Travis Reimche Ward 3: Mike Hulett Ward 4: Steve Gerhtz

New housing impact study reiterates need to secure growth, decide on permanent flood protection to ease concerns by Rocky Schneider, Public Affairs Coordinator and Krista Mund, Communications Manager

The HBA of F-M released a housing impact study for the Fargo-Moorhead metro area during a press conference Oct. 11. National Association of Home Builders Senior Economist Elliot Eisenberg presented the findings that show financial benefits of growth to the metro area and surrounding community. A full version of the study, with a copy of Eisenberg’s slides, is available at www.hbafm.com or by contacting the HBA at (701) 232-5846. “The study shows that construction of a new home pays for itself, plus the infrastructure it needs after only one year,” says Eisenberg. “The amount of economic activity following the construction of a home is tremendous. From the fees paid to the city, to the workforce it employs, and ultimately to the NAHB Senior Economist, new homeowners, it all creates Elliot Eisenberg, is an economic ripple effect interviewed about his across the community that local housing study results. jurisdictions benefit from.” Eisenberg's study results showed the following: • In the first year, construction of 100 single-family homes generates nearly $9.5 million in local income, over $1 million in local taxes and creates 154 local jobs. • The ripple effect from the construction phase creates $4.6 million in local income, $485,000 in local taxes and 82 local jobs. • New residential construction generates approximately 890 full-time jobs which is comparable to employers like Microsoft and US Bank, and makes it the sixth largest private employer in the F-M area. • Housing pays for itself: By the end of the first year, debt for services like fire and police protection, garbage collection, roads and schools is fully paid off. For every 100 single-family and 75 multifamily units, net income after just one year is nearly $46,000 and eventually grows to as much as $379,900 thereafter. Housing study con’t on pg 18

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News from the North Dakota Association of Builders

CEO gives national update

We were honored to have National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard visit Minot in October for the Minot Assocation of Builder’s Annual Awards Banquet. Howard provided a national Joel Fiest update, saying that in most of the NDAB President country, real estate values continue to decline and the economy as a whole is teetering toward a double-dip recession. The housing sector, which accounts for 18 percent of the gross domestic product, is actually in a depression, and that unemployment in construction nationwide is 25 percent. “There are home builders around this country that have not only gone bankrupt, there are some that have committed suicide. We are in a real estate depression, ladies and gentlemen, nationwide,” Howard said. “Despite the flood, you should be very thankful that you are where you are, in the community that you have, with the leaders that you have that are pro-growth, that are tackling problems and getting it done.” A Time magazine cover story earlier this year insinuated the American dream of home ownership was dead. To prove that wasn’t true, NAHB hired two pollsters, one Democrat and one Republican, to get views on home ownership. They surveyed 2,000 likely voters in all 50 states, and 75 percent of them said investing in a home is the single largest measure of success next to providing for their children’s education. Over 70 percent said that despite the depression in the housing industry, they would still encourage their children or their friends to buy a home. Jerry stated that a quote from Abraham Lincoln couldn’t be any more appropriate for the current state of our country. “The strength of America lies in the homes of its people,” he said.

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NDAB Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet We’re going to roll out the red carpet, and we invite you to the premier showing of the NDAB Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Friday, Nov. 18 at the Radisson Inn in downtown Bismarck!

Legislature Studying Property Taxes, Special Assessments

In June 2012, North Dakotans will vote on initiated Measure 2 that, if passed, would eliminate property taxes in our state. No other state does not have property taxes, and it is one of our three major tax revenue sources, along with income and sales taxes. Property taxes account for approximately $800 million per year, and without them, we would need new revenue options to maintain existing services. Legislators are studying the property tax structure, along with special assessments and other infrastructure financing options. Effective tax rates on property are currently nine percent for residential property and ten percent for commercial. North Dakota Association of Builders was invited to provide input at the interim Tax Committee meeting in midOctober, and builder-developer Don Dabbert Jr. of Dabbert Custom Homes in Fargo, testified. Dabbert explained that special assessments are an important tool for developers, and how developers partner with municipalities to create new developments. Doreen Riedman NDAB Executive Officer

• Special assessments allow for more development, since small- to mid-size developers would be unable to develop raw land individually. • Today’s banking regulations limit the amount of credit extended for land development, so special assessments are even more important. • By spreading the cost of infrastructure over 20-30 years, property owners are able to pay the special assessments over time, and generally at a low interest rate. • With specials, developers are able to add amenities to the property to make it more desirable, livable, and marketable. • And, housing pays for itself in less than one year, as illustrated in a new economic impact study conducted by the HBA of Fargo-Moorhead. We will continue to work with the Legislature and others to make sure the voice of builders and developers are heard. The NDAB Board will be addressing Measure 2 at its November meeting, and will likely taking a position on it. We’re always interested in your thoughts. Please send any input to doreen@ndbuild.com.

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News from around the state...

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

Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association • (701) 222-2400 Roxy Jacobson, Executive Officer • www.bmhba.com • November always brings elections and retiring board members. The next GMM will be Nov. 17. • The Holiday Open House is coming up in December. Tom & Jerry’s will be served to members Dec. 15 at the Ramkota. Join us for some great appetizers and enjoy the holiday spirit with fellow members. • The Annual Awards Banquet is Jan. 19 at the Seven Seas. We’ll honor those who have contributed to the wonderful success the Bismarck-Mandan HBA has experienced this year.

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

• Elections were held, and our new officers are: Mark Lefor, Tooz Construction – President; Arnold Karsky, ProBuild, Vice President; and, Irene Schafer, Pennysaver – Secretary/Treasurer. Also, we have one new board member: Ryan Reindel, Reindel Masonry. Our new officers and board member will be installed at our Nov. 9 GMM. Our guest speaker at the Nov. meeting will be Reed Reyman, President/CEO of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Health Center. We also look forward to a visit from Doreen Riedman in Nov. • Our Christmas Party is at Lady J’s Club and Catering on Dec. 14

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

• Our GMM was Oct. 11 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Builder and Associate of the Year Awards were presented. Congratulations to our winners! Randy Foss, Sterling Carpet One Floor & Home, is our Builder of the Year. Ben Pesek, Leighton Broadcasting is our Associate of the Year. Committee Chairs Stacy Schumacher, Russ Prochko, Chip Shea and Loren Abel gave reports on the Membership, Home Show and Project House Committees. SPIKE Awards were given. Associate members were appreciated with Widman’s chippers. • Rydell’s Auto Center sponsored a great Builders after Hours at their showroom Oct.19. Members were able to view the new line of GM pickups and cars, received door prizes and had wonderful food and beverages. • Nov. 22nd will be Casino Night. The Membership Committee will provide prizes for this event.

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

• “Understanding Financial Statements” is the topic for our Nov. Brown Bag Lunch at the Brady Martz Conference Center. • MAB’s Home and Garden Show will take place March 3-4, 2012 on the ND State Fairgrounds.

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

• Williston ABA recognized their Builder and Associate of the Year at the GMM Oct. 20. Metzler of Granite Peak Development was named Builder of the Year and Jamie Tesoro of Tesoro Masonry was Associate of the Year. Congratulations to these great individuals! • We will have our Annual Meeting and election of board members Nov. 16 at El Rancho. • Our Christmas Social is Dec. 15 at the El Rancho banquet room. • Our Home Show is March 30-31 at the Raymond Family Community Center. We had a great first home show in 2011, and we’re looking to expand our next one.

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NDAB Member Rebate Program

North Dakota Association of Builders Member Rebate Program increases builders’ and remodelers’ bottom line. For the minimal effort of informing NDAB about the home construction products used when closing on a home or project, you’ll be putting money back in your pocket. Both builders and remodelers, no matter how large or small, qualify for the program and are encouraged to participate. Please note: This program is only available to current NDAB Members (HBA of F-M members are NDAB members). 1. Register online (one time) at www.hbarebates.com/ndab. html. 2. Each quarter, submit the current rebate claim form including completed homes, remodeling projects and/or multi-family units.

Questions? Visit www.hbarebates.com/ ndab.html for more information, or contact the program administrators at (866) 849-8400 or info@ hbarebates.com. Register today and start putting money back in your pocket! “We have been very happy with the program so far. The process to submit claims is very easy. If we have questions, NDAB responds very promptly. The rebate we received back was definitely worth the amount of time we spent applying. A lot of people should be able to take advantage of this program since there are numerous companies and products that offer rebates through NDAB.” - Suzie Rohde, assistant controller/ project manager at Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc.

News from the Builders Association of Minnesota

Minn. contractor license renewals begin in December DLI encourages contractors to verify information online in License Lookup

Contractors with licenses that expire March 31, 2012, may start renewing licenses online Dec. 1. Contractors will be able to access the online licenses renewal process at www.dli.mn.gov/paycenter.asp by selecting the “renew your license” button. Contractors will be able to upload renewal documents to DLI when submitting the renewal. Typical documents to be uploaded include: Minnesota Secretary of State business registration documents, certificate of liability insurance, workers’ compensation insurance coverage information and the qualifying person’s continuing education certificate(s). Information available to the public through the department’s online License Lookup has expanded to include liability insurance, workers’ compensation insurance and the designated qualifying person. Most insurance information is current as of the most recent license renewal. Contractors may verify their information at www.dli.mn.gov/ LicVerify.asp by selecting “verify a contractor license” and then searching for your business name or your new number. DLI also encourages qualifying persons to verify their information and submit corrections to the department.

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In a letter sent to all contractors Oct. 6, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry stated it was moving to an online licensing system and had changed all licensed contractor numbers effective Oct. 3. The letter included a new certificate for immediate use when obtaining a building permit or proving licenses or certificate of exemption status with the state of Minnesota. It says, in part, “Effective October 3, 2011, every license, registration and certification now includes a two-character license class code (such as “BC” for residential building contractor) followed by a six-digit number (123456). This change was necessary to implement the new standardized and simplified license application and online renewal processes for all licenses, certifications and registrations (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 326B.091 to 326B.098)…. Only the first two characters on the licenses or certificates have changed. The remaining six digits are from your current certificate, excluding ‘20’ for those with eight-digit certificate numbers. Contractors with four digits had leading zeros added to their certificate number.” With regard to how the new number must be used, DLI stated: “Your new license or certificate number must be included on all communication with the department and on all contracts, effective immediately.” The letter states license or certificate numbers on all printed materials and advertisements including website and vehicles need to be changed to the new number “as soon as practicable.” The Builders Association of Minnesota inquired further as to what “practicable” means and received the following guidelines: • Website information - as soon as possible • Printed materials (letterhead, business cards, etc.) - upon reorder • Advertising materials - upon reorder • Vehicles and other equipment - upon replacement Renewing licenses online can now be done at www.dli.mn.gov/paycenter.asp by clicking on “Renew Your License.” For more details, visit www.dli.mn.gov/ CCLD/ccld_license_changes.asp.

HBA sets 2012 Minn. contractor, electrical contractor continuing education dates

The HBA of F-M has set its Minnesota building contractor continuing education dates for 2012: Mark your calendar for Jan. 18 or Feb. 1. A registration form is enclosed. Both dates will include the same set of classes satisfying seven hours of continuing education which are pending approval with the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry. Topics will include Minnesota building code hot topics by Moorhead Building Official Kurt Wenzel and a variety of industry topics: building a safe stair system; ventilations to save energy; best practices on siding installation; knowing commercial and residential doors; engineered tall walls and light gauge steel beams. Electrical contractor continuing education will be Jan. 13 at the Skills & Technology Training Center in Fargo. Class title is “2011 NEC Rules for Motors, Transformers, and Taps.” Questions and discussion are encouraged throughout. The seminar is approved by both the Minnesota and North Dakota State Electrical Boards. Tim Pull, instructor at North Dakota State College of Science for 25 years in the electrical department, has a master electricians license for Minnesota and North Dakota. He has done more than 100 NEC classes through the outreach and customized training division of NDSCS.

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News from the National Association of Home Builders Oct. 17, 2011 - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to address open board session at IBS

NAHB members who attend the 2012 International Builders' Show will have an outstanding opportunity to hear Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke deliver remarks during a special session at the board of directors meeting on Feb. 10. Testifying before the Joint Economic Committee in Congress on Oct. 4, Bernanke specifically acknowledged housing's traditional role in fostering economic recovery and job growth and the challenges facing builders in today's market. "The housing sector has been a significant driver of recovery from most recessions in the United States since World War II," he said. "This time, however, a number of factors — including the overhang of distressed and foreclosed properties, tight credit conditions for builders and potential home buyers, and the large number of 'underwater' mortgages — have left the rate of new home construction at only about onethird of its average level in recent decades." Chairman Bernanke clearly understands the contributions that builders can make to the economy when given the chance, and throughout his tenure he has been willing to meet with NAHB's leadership on a regular basis to receive updates on the state of the housing market and hear builder concerns.

Registered IBS attendees will be able to attend the chariman's Feb. 10 address on a first-come, first-served basis. Further details on the time and location of Bernanke's address will be available closer to the event. To register to attend the IBS, go to www.BuildersShow.com.

Oct. 19, 2011 - Housing starts rise 15 percent in September

Nationwide housing starts rose 15 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 658,000 units in September, marking the strongest pace of residential construction since April of 2010, according to figures released by the U.S. Commerce Department today. The gain was largely attributed to a sharp increase on the multifamily side, which has been trending upward due to increased demand for rental apartments. “Today’s numbers are very welcome evidence that builders are putting some crews back to work on singlefamily homes in select markets where economic conditions are improving, and on multifamily homes in places where demand for rentals is on the rise,” said Bob Nielsen, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder from Reno, Nev. “That said, extremely tight lending conditions for both building and buying new homes, along with stubbornly high foreclosures that are putting downward pressure on home prices, continue to weigh NAHB con’t on pg 31

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2012 Home & Garden Show features HGTV’s Curb Appeal host John Gidding

2012 Home & Garden Show Exhibtors *as of 10/12/11

ACME TOOLS ACS Security Solutions Amcon Block & Precast American Federal Bank Arctic Audio Arista Development B-Dirt Construction, LLC Barnesville Economic Development The HBA of F-M is excited to Authority Basement Technologies of say that the 2012 Home & Garden North Dakota, Inc. Show will Bergeson Nursery be featuring Bernie's Water Conditioning Bremer Bank, National John Association Gidding, Budget Blinds of Fargo HGTV’s host Building Concepts, Inc. Cass County Electric of its popular Cooperative television Chase Realty show Curb City of Dilworth City of Fargo - Forestry Appeal! Department Gidding, City of Fargo - Recycling originally Services Crane Johnson Lumber from Istanbul, Company has experience Curb Design in residential, Cutco Cutlery D & M Industries, Inc. commercial Dakota Fence and landscape Dakota Wall Systems, Inc. John Gidding: architecture as DECKMASTERS Design Direction, Inc. well as urban HGTV’s Curb Appeal Design One Homes, LLC and graphic Dust Busters Furnance & design and Duct Cleaning Earthloop of Fosston LLC knows how to transform average Electro Watchman, Inc. homes into sculptural showpieces. Exclusive Home Products He specializes in the creation of Executive Mortgage Corporation EZ Open Garage Door, Inc. sculptural interior architecture. F. M. Water Systems - Kinetico In 2005, Gidding founded John Fargo Glass & Paint Company Gidding Design, Inc. in New York Fargo Tractor Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, & Lighting City and, in 2007, opened a second Showroom office in Atlanta. Check out his First Class Mortgage II, Inc. special seminars for all the tips and First International Bank & Trust First Mortgage Service, Inc. tricks! Foam DR's LLC Foltz Buildings “Behind the Scenes Secrets Gate City Bank from HGTV’s Curb Appeal: The Grace Electric Block” Gidding will share behindGreenscape Companies Inc. Gutter Topper of North Dakota the-scenes dish from fan-favorite Hankinson Community Development projects - from hidden obstacles, to Corporation, Inc. money-saving tips and more. Harmonious Architecture Hazelwood Enterprises LLC - Flagpoles Healing Arts Chiropractic “Tips for Improving Your Hebron Brick Supply Home’s Curb Appeal” For three Heritage Homes seasons Gidding has been guiding Hillsboro Hospitality Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. homeowners through projects that In The Shades instantly increase curb appeal, and Innovative Basement Systems & Egress now he’s sharing tried-and-true Windows InSealation Solutions LLC tricks and tips with guests of the Interior Affairs show. Interstate Spray Foam, LLC Jack Chivers Realty The Home & Garden Show will be Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc. Feb. 24-26, 2012 at the Fargodome. JR Construction Contact Alison at (701) 232-5846 or Kensok's Hardwood Floors, Inc. alison@hbafm.com on exhibiting. Kitchen Solvers Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.

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Lake Agassiz Habitat For Humanity Lake Regional Electric Cooperative Lamperts Lumber Laney's, Inc. Lemke Home Improvements, Inc. Linwood Homes Lumber Liquidators Luxury Bath of Fargo M & E Sales Marvin Windows & Doors Mayville Portland EDC Merry Maids Midwest Fasteners Mini ISmart Massager Minnkota Windows, Inc. Morton Buildings NAI North Central Nectar of the Vine Nelson Window Company Nodak Stores Nor-Son, Inc. North Dakota One Call Northern Plumbing Supply Northern Turf Management, Inc. Northland Truss Systems, Inc. Norwex Enviro Products Olson Pools & Spas Opp Construction Overhead Door Company of Fargo Pacific Sound and Video Park Co. Realtors Partylite Gifts Paul Bunyan Tree Service Paula Rae Homes & Gardens, Inc. Pella Windows & Doors Premium Decks Price-Rite Home Improvements, Inc. Property Resources Group Prudential Premier Real Estate Quality Cabinets, Inc. Rainbow Play Systems of North Dakota Real Deals on Home Decor Rick Duval Construction, Inc. Rigels, Inc. Ron Holstrom Antique Floors & More Rose Creek Design Rusco Window Company Ryan's Rustic Railings & Furniture, Inc. Sanford HealthCare Accessories Scentsy Select Comfort Store Sensible Security Site On Sound, Inc. Smart Spaces, Inc. SmartRooms of North Dakota Solutions State Bank & Trust Stone Countertop Outlet Studs to Rugs, Inc. Syndicate Sales Corporation Tastefully Simple Thermo-Tech Windows Town & Country Credit Union Town & Country Realty Turtle Shell Stained Glass Twin City Garage Door, Inc. Twin City Sharpening, Inc. US Bank Valley Central Vacuum Valley Lights Valley Mortgage Wellness Solutions Western Products, Inc. Western State Bank Windows Plus, Inc. Xcel Energy

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EPA takes enforcement action on lead rule

A YouTube video of workers scraping paint from the siding of an old Maine home has led to an enforcement action under the Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule Larry Leadhead by the U.S. Environmental Protection EPA Lead Enthusiast Agency's Region I (New England) office. Despite being an EPA-Certified Renovator, the contractor – Colin Wentworth of Rockland, Maine – failed to apply for firm certification and follow the work practices required in the regulation, such as posting warning signs, setting up plastic containment around work areas, collecting dust and debris, using high-speed scraping machines equipped with HEPA filters, and maintaining records to demonstrate compliance with the rule, EPA said. At least six children, one of whom was under six years old, lived in the four-unit building at the time of the project. “It’s important that remodelers get trained and obtain certification from EPA, as well as follow the lead-safe work practices outlined in the rule to minimize exposing children to lead hazards,” said National Association of Home Builders Remodelers Chairman Bob Peterson, CGR, CAPS, CGP, and president of Associates in Building & Design, Ltd. in Ft. Collins, Colo. “NAHB has created resources for remodelers to help them comply with the rule and adapt their businesses accordingly.” This is the first action brought regarding lead-safe work practice violations under the rule, which became effective over a year ago. The maximum penalty for the alleged violations is $37,500 per violation, per day. “It's interesting to note that EPA chose to launch its enforcement program by taking action as a result of an anonymous public video posting,” said Amy Chai, senior counsel at NAHB. The specific fine for this enforcement action was not indicated, but the contractor could be liable for a maximum of $37,500 per violation, per day, according to the EPA. “Many renovation firms have done the right thing by becoming certified, sending their employees to training and following the appropriate, health-protective work practices. Enforcement of these rules is important to protecting children and the business interests of those contractors who are following the rule,” said Curt Spalding, the regional administrator of the EPA's New England office (Region I), in a press release. NAHB advises remodelers to review the requirements of the lead regulation and use the resources available at www. nahb.org/leadpaint to prepare for compliance. The memberonly tools include sample contract language, liability and insurance guidance, materials for educating consumers and more.

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Summary of the Lead Rule

Here's a quick summary of the EPA lead paint rule: 1. Training and Certification All firms working in pre-1978 homes need to be certified by the EPA. Firms need to complete the application for certification and submit a $300 fee. Along with the firm certification, an employee will need to become a certified renovator. This employee will be responsible for training other employees and overseeing work practices. The training curriculum is an eight-hour class with two hours of hands-on training. Approved trainers are listed in the EPA directory. Both the firm and certified renovator certifications are valid for five years. A certified renovator must take a four-hour refresher course to be recertified. 2. Work Practices Before work starts on a pre-1978 renovation, the certified renovator must educate residents by distributing the Renovate Right pamphlet, post warning signs outside the work area and supervise setting up containment to prevent spreading dust. The certified renovator must also be present during specific stages of the work. The rule lists specific containment procedures for both interior and exterior projects. It forbids certain work practices, including open flame or torch burning, use of a heat gun that exceeds 1100°F, and high-speed sanding and grinding unless the tool is equipped with a HEPA exhaust control. Once the work is completed, the regulation specifies cleaning and waste disposal procedures. Clean-up procedures must be supervised by a certified renovator. The EPA has a sample checklist for keeping records of required work practices. 3. Verification and Record Keeping After clean up is complete, the certified renovator must verify the cleaning by matching a cleaning cloth with an EPA verification card. If the cloth appears dirtier or darker than the card, the cleaning must be repeated. A complete file of records on the project must be kept by the certified renovator for three years. These records include verification of owner/occupant receipt of the Renovate Right pamphlet or attempt to inform, documentation of work practices, certified renovator certification, and proof of worker training. Remodelers are also required to share a copy of records developed under the rule requirements with the customer within 30 days of completing the remodeling work. 4. Exemptions It is important to note that these work practices do not apply to residential structures or child-occupied facilities built after 1978, and some or all of the rule's requirements may be waived if: • The repairs are minor, with interior work disturbing less than six square feet or exteriors disturbing less than 20 square feet being exempt. • The house or components test lead-free by a certified risk assessor, lead inspector, or certified renovator. For more information about the lead rule visit www. nahb.org/leadpaint or call Matt Watkins at (800) 368-5242 ext. 8327.

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HBA encourages member participation in Habitat Build

The HBA of F-M, Home Builders Care Foundation and Remodelers Council will build a home with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity in the summer of 2012. The home’s location and recipient family has not been determined yet. HBA representatives met with Habitat for Humanity organizers in October; up to $60,000 in cash will be needed to complete the build. The HBA will also need donations of materials, products and labor. It is still early, but there are ways members can help prepare! 1. Cash - If you would like to donate to this build, contact Habitat for Humanity at (218) 284-5253 or visit www.lakeagassizhabitat.org. Designate your funds to be used for the HBA build. 2. Tour de Habitat - Many HBA members are also involved in the Tour de Habitat bike race each March that raises funds for Habitat for Humanity. Designate the funds raised from your team to go toward the HBA build. Start a teams with an eye for supporting your industry’s build! If you would like more details about forming a team or have questions, contact Jackie at Habitat for Humanity: (701) 2845253. 3. In-kind donations of materials and labor Another way you can help out is by thinking about in-kind donations. Though it is too early to actually determine the materials, products and volunteers needed, it is never too early to think about it! If you can help, contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846.

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Building Permits

The HBA also released a 2011 third quarter permit report showing construction activity within the four cities of Dilworth, Moorhead, Fargo and West Fargo. Due to flooding worries and flood-affected regulations, permits continue to reflect challenges the building industry faces. Total housing starts were down over 20 percent at 447; last year at this time, there were 569 housing starts. This year’s production is the second-lowest in the last 20 years; 1997 (another major flood year) was the lowest. HBA President Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes, says, “The last three years, our region has shown incredible perseverance and sense of community, but all of that success has come at a cost. Safety concerns, undecided regulations, increased development costs, and financial uncertainties of buying a home or locating a business are just a few of the results that have followed years of flooding.” Leslie spoke about the great efforts that have already been made across the communities to protect from flooding, but the work isn’t done yet. He covered three main points currently impacting growth: • The need for permanent flood protection for new and existing homes; • Unknown regulations being developed both locally and federally that create an unstable business environment; and • A changing perception the region faces from a community of growth and prosperity to a community continually battling potential flood disasters. “Jobs will be lost if permanent flood protection isn’t decided on soon,” Leslie says. “These aren’t just policy discussions; we’re talking about real people with families and lives.” Eisenberg says, “In our current economic situation, the buzz word of the day is jobs and there are not too many industries that have the job-creating power of the housing industry. The construction of a new home takes an entire team across a wide breadth of the workforce. From plumbers, to electricians, to carpenters, to the cleaning crew, the local job-creating benefits from building a new home are incredible.” More on the housing study: NAHB previously performed the study for the F-M area in 1997 and 2005. Since the NAHB model was initially developed in 1996, it has been successfully applied to over 340 metropolitan areas, non-metropolitan counties, and states across the country. Eisenberg holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from McGill University, and a master’s degree and doctorate in public administration from Syracuse University. He is frequently seen on television and heard on radio and his research and opinions have been featured in Business Week, Fortune, many national and local newspapers and in numerous other publications.

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HBA of F-M General Membership Meetings Thank You! November Meeting Sponsor

Thank You Table Top Sponsors Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Cass County Abstract Company Gate City Bank Matrix Properties Corporation Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc.

Nodak Stores Northland Truss Systems, Inc Overhead Door Company of Fargo State Bank & Trust

These sponsors help fund the programming you see at membership meetings throughout the year.

HBA to feature GFMEDC president at Member Appreciation Night

The HBA of F-M welcomes Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation (GFMEDC) President Kevin McKinnon to its Member Appreciation Night Nov. 8 at the Holiday Inn, Fargo. McKinnon will present on local economic development, flood protection, and the pros and cons of living and working in the area compared to other regions. Member Appreciation Night is a way for the HBA to thank its members for their support. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, HBA will give two free dinners to each McKinnon pre-registered HBA member company! In honor of Spike Appreciation Month, Spikes will also be eligible for various prizes. Mark your calendar and register now for a night of great food, good company and an enlightening presentation.Seating is limited, so register early. The HBA’s first-ever BEAM Award will be presented to a Builder member who exemplifies the “do business with a member” motto. BEAM stands for Builders Engaging Associate Members. McKinnon is a member of North Dakota, Minnesota and International Economic Development Associations as well as Regional and National Corporate Real Estate Associations. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Dakota and lives with his family in Fargo. The GFMEDC is a public-private partnership that works to grow and diversify the economy in Cass and Clay Counties by attracting, retaining and expanding primary sector businesses. Please remember to bring an item to donate to the Great Plains Food Bank. Non-perishable food items as well as personal hygiene, paper and cleaning products will be accepted. Every dollar raised through this food drive enables Great Plains Food Bank to distribute $10 worth of food to children, seniors and working families in our community. Every $50 donated provides 250 meals to those who need it most.

Nov. GMM Details Register online or contact the HBA office at (701) 232-5846. Tuesday, Nov. 8 HBC Scholarship Reception: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Social: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Program: 6:30 p.m. Each member company receives two free meals if pre-registered! Additional pre-registrations: $32 Walk-ins: $34 Register by Nov. 3 Cancellation deadline Nov. 7 Holiday Inn of Fargo Menu: Dinner rolls and salad; sliced roasted turkey; herb dressing; mashed potatoes; glazed carrots

No December GMM Dates to remember:

Jan. 5 – Officer Installation New Year Party; Holiday Inn, Fargo Feb. 9 – Membership Mixer March 22 – GMM City Night; Radisson downtown Fargo April – No meeting May – Horizon Awards

Member Appreciation Night will also feature Cass County Commission Chair Darrell Vanyo and Vice Chair Scott Wagner presenting “N.D. Property Tax Measure #2: How It Affects You.”

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Oct. GMM/Annual Meeting Highlights Above: Award winners Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., and John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc., show off their awards. Right: Ken Krajsa, State Bank & Trust, congratulates Todd Rasmussen of Valley Lights on 25-years of membership.

Above: Featured speaker, NAHB Senior Economist Elliot Eisenberg, and HBA Executive Vice President Bryce Johnson. Right: 2011 BAM President Todd Bjerstadt.

Social West Fargo City Adminstrator Jim Brownlee, Fargo City Commissioner Tim Mahoney and Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker.

Judy Lee, Interior Affairs; Sean Dunlop and Joyce Balstad, Stone Countertop Outlet. Thank you to Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. for sponsoring the meeting!

Prize Winners: Sponsor prize ($50 gift card to Rhombus Guys Pizza): John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Two Consecutive Meetings: Brent Atkins, Minnkota Windows

Stage Décor Winners: Toby Christensen, CamrudFoss Concrete Constr., Inc. Dan Madler, Beyond Shelter, Inc. Judy Lee, Interior Affairs

l a i c o S Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.; Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction; John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc.; Bill Blixt, Western Products, Inc.; Kevin Gustman, Twin City Garage Door

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Meet Your Committee Chair by Krista Mund, Communications Manager

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• What you never knew about me: Some think Reed Stigen, president of Home my homemade pie crust recipe is the “best.” Heating, Plumbing & Air Conditioning, • Favorite vacation spot: Maui, Hawaii became the chair of the HBA of F-M’s Health Plan Management Committee in • Favorite TV program: The Olympics July 2009. He will finish out his term at the end of this year. • Last book I read: “Ape House” by Sara Gruen This committee and its trustees manage the HBA’s health plan that is a Stigen • Family: My daughter, son-in-law, and most self-funded, nonprofit health insurance importantly, two grandchildren, moved back program available to qualified members. Stigen first became to Fargo this year after ten years in Texas and involved with the committee because he felt that health Mississippi. That means all three grandkids care is a critical employee benefit caught up in a hyperare here in town. Makes grandpa and grandma inflationary cycle. He joined to increase his understanding smile. of health insurance in order to be part of the solution to this problem, rather than sit on the sidelines. Stigen says that this committee is comprised of current and past leaders of the HBA and the Health Plan which makes for interesting deliberations of the many issues and challenges they face. “The cost increases in health care are better managed as a group than individually by each member,” he says. “Plus, we can offer members and their employees choices and alternatives that make sense based on local developments.” Right now the committee is facing the fast-changing environment of health care that is compounded by the challenges of recent federal legislation. “This forces board members to stay abreast of national, statewide and local developments,” he says. “This will increase even more as we approach major changes in 2014.”

HBA donates $7,650 to Minot Association of Builders for flood recovery The HBA of F-M, Home Builders Care Foundation and individual member donations resulted in $7,650 for Minot Association of Builders flood recovery. Devastating floods this summer destroyed MAB’s office. The monetary donation from the HBA, HBC and members will help keep MAB’s operations functioning; the Association was unable to hold two of its largest yearly revenue-generating events due to the devastation. Another stunning example of the damage and resulting heartache from the flood is that MAB Executive Officer Vicky Flagstad lost her home and will likely face a total rebuild. With her home currently uninhabitable, Vicky, like so many others (including many MAB members) faces a long road to normalcy. HBA leaders will keep tabs on her situation and look for opportunities to help as time goes on.

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HBA of F-M has committees for many interests: Education, Events, Membership, Public Issues, PAC, Remodelers Council Call (701) 232-5846

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HBA of F-M Builder and Associate Member Feature

A & R Drywall Co.

Thomsen Homes, LLC

by Kirsten Rosenow, Communication & Office Coordinator

Wealth of experience provides quality to every customer Joe Richards’ drywall experience takes him back to high school, where he worked by the hour for Paul Palm Drywall & Construction Inc. and for Bob’s Drywall, Inc. This experience gave Richards the knowledge and opportunity to become owner and president of his own company, A & R Drywall Co. Back in 1999, Richards and a partner founded Anderson & Richards Drywall in Fargo, N.D. In 2003, they became an official corporation and changed their name to the current A & R Drywall Co. Richards bought out the company from his partner in 2008 and joined the HBA of F-M shortly after, in the summer that year. Today, like many companies in the drywall and painting industry, Richards is facing rising prices in materials and supplies, but that doesn’t stop him from enjoying what he does. “I like my job because I get to meet new people,” says Richards, and he prides himself in the quality he can offer each of his clients. “We offer quality, competitive prices and timely scheduling that can meet anyone’s needs,” says Richards. When A & R Drywall Co. first started, they originally focused on just drywall finishing. Now, they currently offer a variety of specialties, including steel stud framers, tape, texture, paint, and custom paint for both commercial and residential buildings. Richards’ range of experience allows him to set himself apart from other companies and address the needs of anyone he’s working with. For those just starting in the industry, Richards suggests always having sincerity, “Be honest and fair with your customers.” A & R Drywall Co. PO Box 327 in Fargo (701) 866-7419

Mark Your Calendar! 2012 Continuing Education Dates

• Minnesota Contractor CE: Jan. 18 • Feb. 1 • Electrical Contractor CE: Jan. 13 • Power Limited Technician CE: March 9

Luxury, affordability go hand-in-hand for new home construction company Four years ago, Thomsen Homes, LLC, began construction on its first home. Today, Chris Thomsen, and his team have grown to building almost 40 homes just this year. Their slogan is affordable luxury. “We strive to offer a luxury, qualitybuilt home for the best price possible,” says Thomsen, owner of Thomsen Project Manager Nick Meyers, second from the Homes, left, and Chris Thomsen, Thomsen Homes, LLC, LLC. third from the left, cut the ribbon after joining the Fargo-Moorhead Chamber of Commerce last Their spring. affordable custom homes include upgrades that are standard with no extra cost. Thomsen began his work in the home business as a part of a construction team and then progressed to selling real estate. It didn’t take long and he realized that he had a passion to work with buyers looking for a home that fit their dreams. He continued his professional journey establishing himself as a builder and developer and started his own company, Thomsen Homes,LLC. “As a realtor, a lot of my sales were new construction. My passion is new construction,” says Thomsen. His attention to detail for new construction sales carried over into his new career. After four years as a home builder, Thomsen continues to use that passion from beginning to end of the construction process. His successful journey continues with the introduction of a custom designed highend home for the spring Parade of Homes. “I love working with my team and home buyers to create the home of their dreams,” he says. Thomsen builds homes primarily in the 150,000 to 225,000 range but has also built custom homes ranging from 375,000 to 1.2 million. For someone just staring out in the industry, Thomsen encourages passion and perseverance. “This industry takes a lot of hard work and dedication, but if you love what you do it is all worth it!” Thomsen Homes, LLC 819 30 Ave S in Moorhead (701) 284-2174

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HBA of F-M Industry Spotlight The HBA thanks members who are involved with this industry:

Drywall, Plaster, Stucco - Contractor, Supplier; Painting & Staining - Contractor, Supplier A & R Drywall; Best Choice Builders, Inc.; Bob’s Drywall, Inc.; Craig Geron Decorating Artists, Inc.; Dakota Gypsum; Dakota Wall Systems, Inc.; Diamond Vogel Paints; Don’s Staining; Final Finish of Moorhead, Inc.; FM Contracting, Inc.; G & M Lathing Contractors, Inc.; Gene’s Paint & Decorating; Hauck & Buchholz Drywall, Inc.; Hirshfield’s Paint; Jeff’s Painting; Jensen’s Decorating, Inc.; Koenen Drywall; Marilyn Patterson Painting & Decorating; Miller & Sons Drywall, Inc.; Morris Painting & Decorating; Nelson Drywall, Inc.; Nelson Painting Finishing & Refinishing; Olson’s Do It All Drywall; Ostrom’s Hardware, Inc.; Patterson Paint Company; Professional Interiors Inc.; Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc.; Roberts Painting & Drywall; Roger’s Staining, Inc.; Sherwin Williams Co.; Sig Olson & Sons Plastering, Inc.; The Brush’s End Painting Co.; Tobias Paint Glass & Decorating, Inc.; Tom’s Drywall, Inc.; Tony Eckert & Sons; Vigesaa Drywall; Wallner Staining

The Brush’s End Painting Co. • Jeff Boyer

6904 2nd St N • Moorhead, MN 56560 • (218) 287-1249 What is your company’s focus? “We focus on custom new home construction and custom garage floor coatings.” What is the latest trend in your business/industry? “We are seeing a lot of painted woodwork and a lot of different woods that we haven’t seen in the past.” What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the industry today and how are you dealing with it? “Our biggest challenge is dealing with increasing material costs. We have taken several price increases over the last few years, but last year was the worst. The one supplier where we purchase most of our materials had three price increases equating to a 17 percent increase. We are raising our prices but we are finding ways to be more efficient and running a leaner business.” Jeff Boyer The Brush’s End Painting Co.

Morris Painting & Decorating • Roger Morris 2503 1st Ave N • Fargo, ND 58102 • (701) 232-8225

What is your company’s focus? “Morris Painting & Decorating’s primary focus is large commercial developments, light industrial and restoration projects.”

Roger Morris Morris Painting & Decorating

What is the latest trend in your business/industry? “To become more environmentally friendly. We accomplish this by preparing the painting surfaces by dry ice blasting, which uses frozen CO2 at high super sonic speeds. Since no secondary media is introduced, there is no secondary waste to clean up, except for the coating being removed. We also use the new environmentally friendly water-based paints.”

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the industry today and how are you dealing with it? Becoming environmentally friendly presents a wide arrange of challenges, starting with the paint products. The old oil products were used for a long time and had been improved. The new paint is still in the developmental stages and are a lot more expensive. The next challenge is training the craftsman to know to apply the new products and it can be a real learning curve.

HBA members enrolled on health plan are eligible for EAP...

HBA of F-M members who are enrolled on the Association’s health plan are eligible for The Village Employee Assistance Program. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (800) 627-8220.

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News from the HBA of F-M Remodelers Council

2011 Remodelers Council

Chairman Gary Grandbois Granites Unlimited Tom Schlenvogt Red River Electric, Inc. (Past Chair)

Member Companies

ABC Seamless Accent Contracting ACME TOOLS Barstad Construction, Inc. Braaten Cabinets, Inc. Casselton Lumber, Inc. Crane Johnson Lumber Company Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Dave Anderson Construction Design Direction, Inc. Fargo Linoleum Company Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Fiske Construction, LLP Foam DR’s LLC Granites Unlimited Home Heating, A/C, & Plumbing, Inc. Homemakers Villa Interior Affairs Jauss Construction Inc. Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity Laney’s, Inc. Marvin Windows & Doors Minnkota Windows, Inc. Norandex Nvision Building & Remodeling Opp Construction Property Resources Group Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc. Red River Electric, Inc. Rick Duval Construction, Inc. RRC Specialties Rusco Window Company Showplace Kitchens Simonson Lumber Smart Spaces, Inc. Stenerson Lumber Stone Holding Company Syverson Tile & Stone Tecton Products, LLC Twin City Garage Door, Inc. United Products Corporation Valley Central Vaccuum Western Products, Inc.

Council pledges support for Habitat build, is organizing Remodelers Showcase The HBA Remodelers Council has some big projects in the works for 2012! As is mentioned in HBA President Tyrone Leslie’s message (page 6), we will be helping the HBA and Home Builders Care Foundation build a home for Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity next summer. This is a wonderful chance for our industry to give back to our community and help a family achieve the dream of homeownership and experience all of the great things that come along with it. If you can help with the project, please let us know. We will need donations of cash, teams for the Tour de Habitat (these funds can be designated to our build), donations of materials and products and, very importantly, donations of skilled labor. Another event we are working on for fall 2012 is a Remodelers Showcase. This will be held in conjunction with the Fall Parade of Homes; it is a way for area remodelers to show off renovated homes and for landscapers to showcase yards they have turned into beautiful outdoor living spaces. Details are in the works. Staff and Parade of Homes Committee members have traveled to similar Remodelers Showcases in the Twin Cities area and Sioux Falls to gather ideas and help shape the HBA’s event. Watch for more information soon!

What is the Remodelers Council?

The HBA Remodelers Council was formed in 1990 and assists in the planning and coordination of the Fall Home Show. The Council and its members are known to be very active, within our area, participating in many community service projects. It has partnered with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity on builds in the past and coordinates the construction of wheelchair accessibility ramps as well. The Remodelers Council partnered with the Home Builders Care Foundation and the city of Fargo on exciting projects as well: the renovation of a 100-yearold home called the RENEW House and building bunk beds for the Gladys Ray Shelter. Remodelers Council Benefits: • Networking to strengthen your business. • Marketing and promotion to boost your bottom line. • Advocacy to make your voice heard. • Information to keep you at the forefront of industry developments. • Subscription to Professional Remodeler magazine. • RENews e-newsletter If you would like more information about the Remodelers Council or are interested in joining, contact Jennifer McKinney at (701) 232-5846 or jennifer@ hbafm.com.

Remodelers Showcase, similar to a Parade of Homes for renovated houses, coming in 2012... Stay tuned!

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Building industry comments are critical: HBA encourages members to weigh in on Fargo comprehensive plan website The city of Fargo is revising its comprehensive plan which governs the city’s direction for the future. It is an extremely important document not only to the city of Fargo, but to the building industry… your industry. How the comprehensive plan is crafted and prioritized can make a huge impact on Bryce Johnson your livelihood. HBA Executive Currently, Fargo is collecting Vice President information from residents via a website, www.go2030townhall.com. This website and public meetings are its primary vehicle for gauging support for various initiatives and ideas. HBA staff and leaders have been attending public meetings, but that is not enough. Right now, there are very few comments on the website from our industry, with a lot of input in other areas. We need you, especially those directly involved in the building, remodeling and development fields, to weigh in on our issues and where the industry thinks Fargo should be headed. Specifically, we need you to comment on this area: www.go2030townhall.com/neighborhood-infill-newdevelopment-initiatives

What is the Fargo Comprehensive Plan?

The Fargo Comprehensive Plan will establish the community’s vision for the future of Fargo. It will ensure that city government, the private sector, and the public are all working together to achieve a common vision. The comprehensive plan will consider all of the systems that make up our city (e.g. infrastructure, flood mitigation, energy, transportation, natural resources, land use and quality of life) and will identify policies, projects, and other investments that will move Fargo ahead. If you have questions on the HBA’s involvement in this process, or want to become more involved, contact Rocky at (701) 232-5846.

Volunteer today! Sing up to help the HBA of F-M ring bell’s for the Salvation Army at Hornbacher’s Southgate location Dec. 12-14! Sign up for a time between 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m each date. Call the HBA office at (701) 232-5846 for available times. November

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News from the Home Builders Care Foundation

2011 Home Builders Care Board of Trustees

President Clark Bernard Red River Electric, Inc. DAVE ANDERSON Dave Anderson (Vice President) Construction CHAD MALOY Gate City Bank (Secretary) MIKE ANDERSON Bierschbach (Treasurer) Equipment & Supply TOBY CHRISTENSEN Camrud-Foss Concrete (Past President) Constr., Inc. Stenerson Lumber Structural Materials, Inc. Casselton Lumber, Inc. Lavelle Company ISR Homes Rokke Construction Anderson, Bottrell, Sanden & Thompson CARLITA DIETZ Jay Dietz (HBA Liaison) Construction, Inc.

CASEY BECKERLEG CARL BLANK BRAD MORRIS ANDY NELSON DAN PARROW ERIC ROKKE GREG THOMPSON

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

HBC scholarship reception Nov. 8

Home Builders Care gives away its annual fall scholarship awards every November. This year, our reception will be at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Holiday Inn. Held right before the Nov. GMM and Membership Appreciation event, this is a great time for you to meet our winners and enjoy light appetizers and punch. Home Builders Care has been awarding fall scholarships since 1995 and has given out almost $150,000 to over 168 students. We have been able to make an impact because of the generous donations made by HBA of F-M members. See a list of our contributors on facing page.

Year-end donations

As we are coming up on the end of the year, please consider supporting the Foundation. We, in turn, support the industry in which you are all working very hard. Through skill training, education and housing-related projects, Home Builders Care is working on behalf of the industry to show that we care about the community. We appreciate a gift at any level. Anything you can afford helps us to make a difference. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization. All donations made to the Foundation are tax deductible. Donations can come from businesses or individuals. Remember you can donate online using a credit card. Go to www.hbcfm.com and click on the “Checkout” button on the left side of the screen. You can also support HBC by searching the internet using Goodsearch.com. As a Yahoo! powered search engine, a donation is made for each search. When choosing what charity you want to benefit, choose Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation.

Support your Foundation through recycling

When recycling, you can also support Home Builders Care. If you recycle aluminum and/or magazines, take them to the Minnkota Recycling locations and ask that the proceeds be donated to Home Builders Care. They have a list of local nonprofit organizations that can benefit from being a little green. Coming up Dec. 8 is the 9th Annual Health Tech & Trades Career Expo. HBC has been a gold sponsor of this event since its beginning. Over 2,500 ninth grade students from around the area come to check-out potential careers. This is a great opportunity for our industry to promote all of the different career opportunities available in this region. HBC and your HBA of F-M will have a large booth at the event and work with other industry representatives to have a large showing from construction. If you are interested in promoting your industry sector to students, please contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com. See the list below of companies that supported the 2010 Expo.

Thank you to the following HBA members involved in 2010 Career Expo! Baker Nursery Butler Machinery Camrud Foss Concrete Construction Inc. Dave Anderson Construction Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.

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Grant’s Mechanical, Inc. Integrity Windows Midwest Concrete Pumping, LLC Network Cabling Services, Inc. Opatril Concrete Construction, Inc. Red River Electric, Inc.

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Triple Player Spotlight: Dan Lindquist by Kirsten Rosenow, Communication & Office Coordinator

Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc., has been a member of the HBA of F-M since 1997. Since becoming a member, Lindquist has been involved on the Education Committee, Public Issues Committee, Health Trust Plan Management Committee, served as past HBA president and is currently on Lindquist the board of directors. Lindquist is a Triple Player, meaning he pays his membership dues and contributes at least $365 to both the Norht Dakota Association of Builders Political Action Committee and Home Builders Care. For Lindquist, donating is a good way for him to stay involved and have a voice when time doesn’t allow for him to always be around physically. “I see contributing to NDAB-PAC as an effective way of making my voice heard. It is bascially a group of individuals with similar concerns, coming together as one, to influence decision makers at all levels of government,” says Lindquist. Contributions to HBC allows Lindquist to give back to the community through skill training, education and housing-related projects, and student scholarships. “I earn a living by being a home builder. Building homes has enabled me to own a home and support a family. I don’t know another occupation that would fit me so well. That is the reason I feel it’s importatnt to give something back,” he says. Lindquist encourages people to consider both NDABPAC and HBC, since strength comes in numbers and any amount is a meaningful donation. “HBC has established such a positive reputation in the community and donating is a great way to be a part of that,” he says. Framework for the Future is HBC’s long-term fundraising initiative to build the endowment fund to maintain current giving, support additional projects and provide for endowment growth. HBC hopes to become self-sustaining while also increasing its impact on the industry and community.

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MSUM student chapter update

International Builders Show. The students involved in the competition team are already working on their project and by Jenny Erickson, Development & Project Coordinator are excited about heading to Orlando in February. The Fargo-Moorhead Other projects the group is working on include their area boasts four National semi-annual ditch clean up, updating the Construction Association of Home Builders Management department's website, organizing a golf outing student chapters active at local and fundraising. The CM Society also works on various trade schools and universities. HBA events like the Fall Home Minnesota State UniversityShow and Red River Valley Home Moorhead hosts one of these & Garden Show. chapters. The Construction When asked what his favorite Management Society currently part of belonging to the student has 31 members and is hoping chapter has been, Dell said, to continue to grow. Darren “The idea of working together to Dell is the 2011 president of complete a task has always driven the society and answered some Dell is the me to work hard because you current MSUM questions for us about the get to share your efforts with 40 Construction chapter and his plans for the other people. It's a sense of pride. Management future. The guys in our society have a Society Dell is originally from president. valued interest to make it better Aberdeen, S.D. and in his and more useful to the rest of the fourth year of the construction management MSUM CM Department. That’s program. Dell will be graduating in May my favorite part, seeing everyone and would like to use his degree to find a get involved.” management position with a construction firm. If you would like to speak When he was growing up, Dell would help to the MSUM Constructin his uncle, an electrician, on the weekends. Management Society or would be His curiosity grew from there. Last summer willing to help them out with their he worked with local framers from Diamond MSUM Construction Management competitions, contact Jenny at (701) Society members volunteer twice a Construction. Within the next five years, he 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com. year to clean up the road ditch. plans on building his experience within the construction process while helping to make it as efficient as possible. As he is working, Dell plan on observing what it takes to run a successful business. Dell has enjoyed studying at MSUM and working with the Construction Management faculty and staff. “Scott, Norma, Ron and Becky go out of their way to make sure we [the students] have all the information and material to become successful in the classroom and out in the industry. The teacher-to-student ratio makes the learning environment that much more intense. The one on one interaction and commitment from them makes being at MSUM so beneficial,” Dell says. As president, Dell works closely with the Vice President Richard Doane and Treasurer Dominic Rademacher to make sure the chapter is a success. They work to coordinate the timing and places of events, communicate messages to the members, develop subcommittees to better the society and increase member involvement. They are also working to recruit industry members to speak to the group. The society is working this year to raise money for their competition teams and increase the number of members. www.HomemakersVilla.com Members of the group are planning on competing in the Your Factory Authorized Sales & Service Center Residential Construction Management competition at the

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down new construction and corresponding job growth.” He noted that for every one new single-family home built in this country, three new full-time jobs are created. “The big gain in multifamily housing production for September was in the wake of a below-trend number in August and in keeping with characteristic volatility in that sector,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “However, there’s no doubt that demand for apartments is rising as restrictive mortgage lending policies and concerns about future employment push consumers to pursue rental options.” Meanwhile, Crowe said, “Single-family starts showed a slight uptick for the month, which was right in line with our forecast for the third quarter and in keeping with what builders have been telling us in recent surveys regarding the emergence of improving conditions in select local housing markets.” Single-family housing starts rose 1.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 425,000 units in September, regaining much of the ground they lost in August. Meanwhile, multifamily starts, which often display substantial swings from month to month, rose 51.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 233,000 units, their highest level since October of 2008. Regionally, starts rose across the board in September, with a 12.7 percent gain in the Northeast, a 9.3 percent gain in the Midwest, a 15.7 percent gain in the South and an 18.1 percent gain in the West.

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Back Your PAC Send a personal check for $20.12 to NDAB-PAC today! See page 34 for details! Questions?

Contact Rocky at (701) 232-5846 or rocky@hbafm.com

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November is Spike Appreciation Month! Thank you to all of those who have donated their time in recruiting new members, and retaining current members of our Association. We are very thankful for all the time and effort you put into the HBA to keep us going strong. All Spikes are eligible for prizes at Nov. 8 GMM!

How do I become a Spike?

Before becoming a Spike, you are a Spike candidate. That means you have earned between one and five Spike credits. Once you earn your sixth Spike credit, you become an official National Association of Home Builders Spike! To retain Spike status and become a Life Spike, you must earn a minimum of one Spike credit (new or retention) each membership year until you reach a total of 25 credits.

How do I earn Spike credits?

Members earn one Spike credit for each new member they sponsor. HBA Retention Committee members accrue Spike credits when helping to renew memberships each year. Spikes receive a half credit for recruitment and a half credit for the renewal of Affiliate members. The NAHB recognizes and rewards membership development efforts with its Spike Club awards program.

Members (6 credits or more)

Becker, Terry............. 12.00 Blixt, Bill.................. 22.25 Carney, Jo.................. 21.50 Eid, Jason.................. 12.00 Gustman, Kevin.......... 8.00 Hummel, Aaron........... 7.00 Kulesa, Chris............... 8.00 Leslie, Tyrone.............. 6.00 Michelsen, Nancy..... 17.00 Rokke, Eric................. 7.00

Lifetime Members (25 credits or more)

Albright, Marshal...... 44.00 Alsop, Dick............... 65.50 Anderson, Dave......... 35.00 Anderson, Doug........ 43.00 Anderson, Kim.......... 52.00 Arnold, Mike............. 55.00 Atkins, Brent............. 29.75 Aune, Steve............... 52.00 Barstad, Ron.............. 44.50 Bartholomay, Jerry.... 34.50 Bates, Monty ............ 52.50 Bellmore, Pat ........... 51.50 Bernard, Clark......... 204.50

Carlson, Al.............. 135.00 Cooper, Cindy......... 387.00 Cosgriff, Sue............. 31.50 Cullen, Terry............. 27.00 Cyle, Cavett............. 154.00 Dabbert Jr., Don ....... 86.25 Day Woods, Maren... 25.00 Dunkel, Jim............. 131.00 Duval, Rick............... 69.50 Eid, Gerald.............. 170.50 Footitt, Bob............... 72.00 Funfar, Charlie........ 230.00 Gunkelman, John...... 65.00 Guthmiller, Darrick... 56.25 Handy, Scott.............. 31.50 Hanson, Vern............. 70.50 Hoss, Ryan................ 38.00 Hoy, Tammy............ 393.50 Kelly, Nancy............. 59.50 Kochmann, Bob...... 107.75 Kochmann, Paul...... 275.75 Krajsa, Ken............. 807.00 Laasch, Kimberli..... 126.50 Lipp, Terry.............. 147.50 Luther, Jerry.............. 79.50 Mahan, John............ 136.00 Mazour, Craig........... 99.50 McShane, Phil........... 33.00

Spike Super Star

Scott Mollberg Stenerson Lumber 27.50 credits

Scott Mollberg, Stenerson Lumber has just reached the Life Member Spike 25 level with 27.50 credits earned. He joined the New Member Development Committee this year and has made a strong effort to complete the assigned duties. He has worked hard helping the HBA of F-M reach its goals. “Scott stepped right up and I can always count on him to make his retention calls,” says HBA Membership Coordinator Jennifer McKinney. Thank you for your hard work! Mollberg, Scott......... 27.50 Narveson, Dan........... 34.00 O’Leary, Tim............. 37.50 Opp, Gary.................. 34.50 Palmes, Peggy......... 352.50 Parkinson, Cary....... 218.50 Paseka, Rod............. 115.00 Passolt, Dan.............. 55.50 Pederson, Lynette...... 29.00 Pesek, Jamey........... 158.50 Polansky, Pete........... 44.50 Rasmussen, Todd.... 126.00 Roman, Marcus....... 145.50 Rood, Robert........... 148.00 Ryland, Stan.............. 96.50 Schmidtke, Dennis.. 309.50 Shafer, Rod.............. 289.50 Sheridan, Kris........... 30.50 Skansgaard, Mike...... 44.50 Stenerson, Les........... 37.75 Strahm, Ruth........... 306.00 Sweeney, Vicki.......... 38.50 Swenson, Jeff............ 66.00 Thurston, Gene........ 116.50 Vanderwerff, Bryce... 38.50 Watterud, Tony.......... 39.50 Welle, Terry............. 129.00 Wendt, Gary.............. 37.00

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You’re on your way!

Spike Club Candidates who have three or more Spike credits are listed below. You are close to qualifying fo the elite Spike Club.

GREAT WORK! Candidates (3 credits or more) Birky, Stan........... 4.00 Gilbertson, Harry.3.00 Johnson, Bruce.... 3.00 Johnson, Peter..... 4.75 Lind, Chris.......... 4.00 Lindquist, Dan..... 3.00 Lunski, Sylvia..... 5.75 Schmidt, Dave..... 3.00 Vastag, John........ 5.25

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Home Builders Association of F-M

National Association of Home Builders

Education Opportunities Unless otherwise noted in individual listings: • Classes are held at HBA of F-M, 1802 32nd Ave. S. in Fargo. • Contact (701) 232-5846 or kristam@hbafm.com to register.

November 29

Lunch & Learn “Points of Design” • • •

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost $10 (includes lunch). Taught by Phil Stahl, Stahl Architects & Builders, this class applies to draftsmen and designers within lumberyards and home building/remodeling companies. It will cover points for builders/designers to follow as a matter of habit: the relationship of sun, windows, views/privacy; views within the house; lining up windows/proportions/trim; as well as historically based detailing.

January 13

Electrical Contractor Continuing Education • • • •

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Member cost: $65, Non-member cost: $90 Skills & Technology Training Center, 1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo Class title is “2011 NEC Rules for Motors, Transformers, and Taps.” Questions and discussion are encouraged throughout. The seminar is approved by both the Minnesota and North Dakota State Electrical Boards. Tim Pull, instructor at North Dakota State College of Science for 25 years in the electrical department, has a master electricians license for Minnesota and North Dakota. He has done more than 100 NEC classes through the outreach and customized training division of NDSCS.

Webinars

Unless otherwise noted in individual listings: • Time: 1 - 2 p.m. • Cost: Remodelers Council Member fee: $19.95. HBA member fee: $24.95. Non-member fee: $44.95 • Register at www.nahb.org. Type class title in search bar.

November 9

Creating the Modern Marketing Budget

Helps decision-makers to see what they have to market their products most efficiently, while still preparing to hit the ground running when their local markets pick back up. November 16

High Tech, High Touch – What’s New in 50+ Technology

Technology continually redefines the way people live, work and play and proves to be critically important to the 50+ buyers who are more tech-savvy than ever. November 30

2011 Affordable Million Dollar Details & Sneak Peak into 2012 Cost Saving Details

Panel of experts offer tips and practical examples of how to make your homes greener, deliver more home technology and offer greater architectural design, all with a reasonable budget. December 7

Taking the Strange Out of Meeting Strangers

January 18 and February 1 (Two dates!)

Teaches you how to develop your 30 second elevator pitch, break into the crowd and focus on quality, not quantity.

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December 14

Minnesota Contractor Continuing Education

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8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Member cost: $95, Non-member cost: $140 (includes lunch) Butler Machinery Training Facility, 3401 33rd St. S., Fargo Class is pending approval with the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry to satisfy seven hours of Minnesota contractor continuing education credit including one hour of energy. Topics include Minnesota building code issues by Moorhead Building Official Kurt Wenzel and a variety of industry topics: building a safe stair system; ventilations to save energy; best practices on siding installation; knowing commercial and residential doors; engineered tall walls and light gauge steel beams.

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Combining LIHTCs with Other Programs

This webinar is a year-end wrap-up and looking ahead to 2012 on issues and trends that affordable housing professionals need to know in order to be in compliance. December 14

HTA 4 – Collaboration and the Builder-ESCManufacturer

Go in-depth into the collaboration process between the builder, the electronic systems contractors and the manufacturer highlighting how home technology systems and products are chosen that work with the home owners’ needs and lifestyles.

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Thank You 2011 NDAB-PAC Contributors $2,500 Tyrone Leslie Heritage Homes $1,000 Mike Arnold Accent Contracting Dave Asplin Asplin Excavating Don Dabbert, Jr. Dabbert Custom Homes Jason Eid Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. John Gunkelman Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Nancy Kelly Heartland Labor John Koerselman Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. Ken Krajsa State Bank & Trust Robert Leslie Jr. Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead Dan Lindquist Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Tony Watterud Crane Johnson Lumber Co. $500 Dan Armbrust Dawson Insurance Jeff Swenson Twin City Garage Door, Inc. $365 Terry Becker Terry Becker Construction, LLC Toby Christensen Camrud-Foss Concrete Const. Inc. Harry Gilbertson Harry Gilbertson Construction Bryce Johnson HBA of F-M Rob Lyngstad Matrix Properties Corporation

Special thanks to

Club 2012, launched by the National Association of Home Builders, asks members to contribute just $20.12 to make housing “one voice stronger.” BUILD-PAC, which is NAHB’s PAC, could easily be one of the largest PACs in the nation if all members contributed. $20+ Marshal Albright Cass County Electric Cooperative Annette Ambuehl BW Insurance Agency, Inc Jim Anderson Lamperts Yards Tom Bevins Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom

Rod Paseka Hebron Brick Supply $100+ Krista Andrews Anderson, Bottrell, Sanden & Thompson Brent Atkins Minnkota Windows, Inc. Pat Bellmore Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Bill Blixt Western Products, Inc. Dave Branson Edina Realty Terry Cullen Cullen Insulation, Inc. Darrick Guthmiller Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Chuck Helmstetter Property Resources Group Bob Kochmann Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Paul Lindemann Lindemann Finish Carpentry, Inc. Sylvia Lunski Design Direction, Inc. Roger Olson Sig Olson & Sons Plastering, Inc. Deb Pierce Northland Truss Systems, Inc. Sheldon Poss Poss Custom Cabinets, Inc. Reed Stigen Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. Greg Thompson Anderon, Bottrell, Sanden & Thompson John Vastag Perfect Temp Mark Voxland Voxland Electric Tony Watterud Crane Johnson Lumber Company Lisa Wheeler The Title Company

North Dakota tops PAC fundraising

To start the 2011-12 election cycle, the National Association of Home Builders created a new level of giving for its political action committee, BUILD-PAC, called Club 2012. The goal of Club 2012, at only $20.12 a year, is to increase of the number of contributors. At the Fall Board of Directors meeting in Milwaukee, North Dakota was recognized for being tied for the highest number of Club 2012 contributors. Usually when North Dakota is on top nationally for something it is per scale of population, but North Dakota’s total number of Club 2012 PAC supporters is more than 48 other states, most with higher population and bigger memberships. PAC has played a crucial role in the Association’s advocacy program. Giving to PAC is voluntary and it would not have had the success without the support and buy-in from each of the contributors listed on this page. If you would like to know more about PAC or to make a contribution, please contact Rocky at rocky@hbafm. com or (701) 232-5846.

Scott Breidenbach Park Co. Realtors John Brendel Mid-States Truss Company Kade Bussinger Network Cabling Services, Inc. Jason Carpenter Carpco, Inc. Kevin Christianson Property Resources Group Carlita Dietz Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. Gerald Eid Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Kyle Eid Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Lynn Fundingsland Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority Aaron Greterman Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead Monica Hart Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc. Bruce Johnson RE/MAX Realty 1 Cheyenne Jundt Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead Chuck Klabo BW Insurance Agency, Inc Jay Kleingartner Dawson Insurance John Knossala Prudential Premier Real Estate Ben Koppelman Basement Technologies of North Dakota, Inc.

Corey Krueger Krueger Construction, Inc. Chris Lind Chris Lind Custom Homes Nancy Michelsen CityWide Electric John Nitzskorski Nitz Masonry Erik Opdahl TCI Insurance Jaeden Pederson ABC Seamless Matt Pobst Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Jeff Schmidt CabinetMakers, Inc. Jeff Shipley Keller Williams Roers Realty Paula Simley Paula Rae Homes & Gardens, Inc. Rick Simonson Simonson Lumber Peter Stenehjem First International Bank & Trust Joe Straus First International Bank & Trust Jim Thompsen Eide Bailly LLP Phil Trebnick Comstock Land Co. Darin Trites TRN Abstract & Title Dean Vetter TCI Insurance

Contributions or gifts to NDAB-PAC and BUILD-PAC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Only PERSONAL or NON-CORPORATE checks may be accepted. Your privilege of membership in the HBA of F-M will not be affected if you choose not to contribute. Participation is strictly voluntary. Contributions are only suggested amounts. If you choose to participate, you may contribute more or less than the suggested amount. Federal law requires political action committees to report the name, mailing address, occupation, and name of employer for each individual whose contributions aggregate in excess of $200 in a calendar year.

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#246 Corner

Join NAWIC and become a leader by Amy Berg, CBT, CIT, NAWIC Chapter Member

A leader must possess many qualities and master many skills. • Gain knowledge – Read trade magazines, newsletters, and related publications and belong to professional organizations and attend professional trade shows, educational seminars and appropriate social functions. • Develop a varied background – Actively participate in sports, social organizations, church activities and charity work. • Gain experience – Get involved. Be willing to take on new projects, use new techniques and technology and work with other people and groups in various activities. • Stay up to date – Be aware of the trends within your industry by belonging to professional associations and

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reading journals, newsletters and other publications. • Share internal information – Share within other departments of your organization which include marketing, sales, manufacturing, customer service, personnel and finance. • Obtain outside information – Meet with other executives, participate in trade shows and meetings, talkwith customers, suppliers and people in related industries to be ahead of your competition. • Becoming a good public speaker – Always be prepared. Know your audience. Speak from prepared notes. Be positive and confident in your presentation. • Winning loyalty – Be able to garner the support of subordinates and bosses. • Develop a sense of humor – Keep things in perspective and to help ease tensions during difficult times. NAWIC offers women the opportunity to share and network with other women in the construction industry to build future leaders. Please join us at one of our monthly membership meetings to enhance your success in the construction industry while building your future and your career. The Fargo-Moorhead Chapter meets the second Thursday of each month, with the exception of November when we hold our Annual Industry Auction on the third Thursday. If you would like more information about NAWIC, check it out at www.nawic.org or contact Amy Berg at (218) 234-6633 or aberg.nawic@yahoo.com.

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HBA of F-M Member Renewal Report Thanks to these members who have renewed membership and continue supporting the HBA of F-M. The number of years they’ve been members is reflected behind the company name. If you notice discrepancies, please let us know so we can update our records: (701) 232-5846. (Allow 60 days for name to reappear.) A Sound Environment, LLC……………………………………22 Ken Roseth, Noridian, Director of Facilities............................... 13 Aggassiz Seed and Supply, Inc...................................................... 6 Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.................................................. 28 Alerus Financial............................................................................. 2 Kroshus Landscaping, Inc.............................................................. 9 Anderson Hardwood Floors LLC................................................ 12 L2 Contracting............................................................................... 3 The Appraisal Office.................................................................... 11 Lake Agassiz Regional Development Corporation........................ 7 Arista Development....................................................................... 9 Lemke Home Improvements, Inc................................................ 11 ASA Property Management, Inc.................................................... 1 Luxury Bath of Fargo..................................................................... 1 Builders Management & Investment Co., Inc............................. 28 Mahan Construction, Inc.............................................................. 35 Carico Construction, LLC............................................................ 11 McIntosh & Associates................................................................ 29 Cass County Electric Cooperative............................................... 28 Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc................................................... 3 Community Properties, LLC.......................................................... 7 Nelco First Aid, Inc........................................................................ 4 Conmy Feste Ltd.......................................................................... 13 Nelson Homes, Inc......................................................................... 6 Contractors Leasing..................................................................... 16 Pella Windows & Doors............................................................... 22 CornerStone Bank.......................................................................... 5 Pfaff Plumbing & Heating, Inc.................................................... 16 Craig Bergeron Construction......................................................... 2 Precision Wall Systems, Inc........................................................... 4 Curt’s Lock & Key Service, Inc................................................... 25 Property Partners Management, Inc............................................. 14 Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.................................................. 14 Red River Electric, Inc................................................................... 3 Don Engebretson Construction, Ltd............................................ 15 Red River Valley Coop Power Ass’n........................................... 13 E.T. Excavating, Inc....................................................................... 9 Rempro of Moorhead..................................................................... 2 Enterprise Sales Company............................................................. 9 RHR Construction Inc.................................................................. 10 Fargo Rentall, Inc........................................................................... 7 Serkland Law Firm...................................................................... 13 Fevig Oil & Propane...................................................................... 2 Sherwin Williams Co................................................................... 38 G3 Real Estate Services USA........................................................ 5 St. Joseph’s Homebuilders............................................................. 4 Hanlon Construction.................................................................... 21 State Bank & Trust....................................................................... 26 HawleyWould.com......................................................................... 4 Syverson Tile & Stone................................................................. 14 HCI............................................................................................... 30 T & S Custom Homes, Inc............................................................. 9 ISR Homes..................................................................................... 2 Vigesaa Drywall........................................................................... 20 Jet-Way Multiple Services Inc....................................................... 2 Waters Construction Co................................................................. 7 JR Construction.............................................................................. 6 Your Home Improvement Company.............................................. 5

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HBA of F-M New Member Report Anderson & Anderson, Inc. Developers Allan Anderson PO Box 1206 Fargo, ND 58107 (701) 205-6931 Sponsor: Deanna Wierima Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Holmstrom Trucking Inc. Concrete & Cement - Supplier Dave Holmstrom 1304 62nd Ave N Moorhead, MN 56560 (701) 238-5011 Sponsor: Chris Kulesa Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Matthew Lehman Construction, LLC Roofing - Contractor Matthew Lehman 1412 16th St S Moorhead, MN 56560 (701) 205-6345 Sponsor: Stan Birky Stan Birky Construction, Inc. Rosan Limited Partnership Home Repair & Services Roger Van Raden 72 35th Ave N Fargo, ND 58102 (701) 298-0675 Sponsor: David Currier Dakota Fence

2011 Membership Drive Contenders (November 2010 - October 2011) The members below have kicked off 2011 with great recruitment efforts. Each member who recruits at least one new member between Nov. 1, 2010 and Oct. 31, 2011 will be placed into a drawing for prizes given away at the 2011 November GMM.

Name Company # recruited Chad Ohnstad.......All Finish Concrete, Inc................................................................... 1 Rod Shafer............Arctic Audio.................................................................................... 1 Cindy Cooper.........Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND......................................................... 3 Jo Carney..............Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND......................................................... 1 Dave Schmidt........Builders Management & Investment Co, Inc. 2 Chris Lind..............Chris Lind Custom Homes............................................................. 2 Nancy Michelsen...CityWide Electric............................................................................ 2 Brenda Martinson..Coldwell Banker First Realty.......................................................... 1 Dan Passolt...........Constructural Services, Inc............................................................. 1 Steve Aune ...........Country Financial - Steve Aune Agency......................................... 1 John Gunkelman...Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.................................................. 2 Dan Lindquist.........Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc...................................................... 1 Sylvia Lunski..........Design Direction, Inc....................................................................... 3 Jason Eid...............Eid-Co Buildings, Inc...................................................................... 2 Terry Lipp...............Ferguson Bath, Kitchn & Lighting Showroom 1 Brent Tabor............GOLDMARK Property Management.............................................. 1 Harry Gilbertson....Harry Gilbertson Construction........................................................ 1 Nancy Kelly............Heartland Labor.............................................................................. 1 Tyrone Leslie.........Heritage Homes............................................................................. 4 Debbie Peterson....JDP Electric, Inc............................................................................. 1 Paul Kochmann.....Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc..................................................... 2 Darrick Guthmiller..Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc..................................................... 2 Rob Lyngstad........Matrix Properties Corporation........................................................ 1 Brent Atkins...........Minnkota Windows, Inc................................................................... 1 Nolen Bertsch........Nelson Window Company.............................................................. 1 John Koerselman...Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. 1 Bryce Vanderwerff.Red River Electric, Inc.................................................................... 1 Vicki Fredrikson.....Staging Innovations........................................................................ 1 Stan Birky..............Stan Birky Construction, Inc........................................................... 1 Ken Krajsa.............State Bank & Trust.......................................................................... 4 Les Stenerson.......Stenerson Lumber.......................................................................... 2 Scott Mollberg........Stenerson Lumber.......................................................................... 1 Bill Blixt..................Western Products, Inc.................................................................... 2

Shadow Creek Development, LLC Developers Don Dabbert 5522 36th St S Fargo, ND 58104 (701) 205-4979 Sponsor: Nancy Kelly Heartland Labor

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Guess Who Revealed!

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

October’s Guess Who! Hints: • Was terrified of dogs as a child, but now owns a beagle. • Proud to be a MSUM Dragon. • Has served on two HBA committees. • Her employer will “floor” you.

HBA has homeowner’s manual template available for free

Two of the most important things a builder can do is make his or her customers comfortable throughout the home building process and provide them with the proper information to take care of their home for years to come. Not only can a homeowners’ manual help you, as a builder, accomplish this, it may also help minimize call backs and offer “protection” by proving you’ve taken steps to educate clients on the home’s operation and maintenance. The HBA of F-M has a template from the National Association of Home Builders available for members to use and customize. It includes information from purchasing a home to caring for a home and is adaptale to your specifications. Call Rocky at (701) 232-5846 or email rocky@hbafm.com. It is available in Microsoft Word format.

Extra Hint: • Has a passion for the parade.

September’s Winner:

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22nd Annual Fall Home Show

NAHB student chapter members from MSUM help exhibitors move in Friday evening. The Fall Home Show had over 70 exhibitors and over 1,100 consumers.

by Alison Streyle, Events Coordinator

The 22nd Annual Fall Home Show was held Oct. 1-2 at the Fargo Civic Center. Even with the great weather and the North Dakota State University Bison football homecoming game, the event was a success! Over 1,100 consumers made their way through the 72 exhibits in the Civic Center’s Centennial Hall and exhibitors said the quality of the consumers was terrific. Consumers were welcomed Accent Kitchen & Bath, the shows platinum sponsor, held by HBA staff, Jenny Erickson, great seminars on current kitchen and bathroom trends and Development & Project Coordinator; received great evaluations. Featured speaker MS. Simplicity Amanda Ohlsen, Accounting & was also a big hit with her organizing seminars on kitchens, Records Coordinator; and Jennifer McKinney, Membership Coordinator. garages and entry ways. The HBA of F-M’s Remodelers Council hosted the show for the 22nd year. It included exhibits featuring contractors, flooring, siding, spas, windows, water purification, decks, heating and air conditioning, interior decorating and design, kitchen and bath design, cabinetry, garages and more. Thank you to our sponsors: Accent Kitchen & Bath and Culligan Water Conditioning. Also, thank you to the student volunteers from the National Association of Home Builders student Thank you show sponsor! chapters at Minnesota State University Moorhead Consumers talk to exhibitors about anything from kitchens and baths, to and Minnesota State Mike Arnold, Accent Kitchen & windows, decorating, and more. Community & Technical Bath, talked to consumers College. This event would about kitchen and bath trends. not succeed without your MS. Simplicity’s seminars focused on organizing help! kitchens, garages and entry ways.

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Home Builders Association of Fargo Moorhead 2011 Permit Report YTD 2008

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

Permits

13 11 2 0 0 0 1 303 12 0 13 342

Units

0 0 0

2009 Value Permits

$2,054,000 $1,814,000 $240,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,250,000 $1,143,376 $408,950 $0 $326,200 $5,182,526

12 10 2 0 0 0 3 104 1 1 14 135

$25,019,800 $20,909,800 $3,034,000 $756,000 $320,000 $5,708,000 $4,772,070 $19,005,741 $5,046,683 $0 $360,500 $59,912,794

146 114 32 0 0 3 13 712 56 0 53 983

Units

0 0 0

2010 Value Permits

$2,527,000 $2,227,000 $300,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,132,412 $752,143 $2,000 $13,645 $310,975 $4,738,175

10 10 0 0 0 0 0 53 9 0 16 88

$20,592,185 $17,061,185 $3,531,000 $0 $0 $7,995,113 $3,632,300 $7,571,810 $15,615,435 $0 $297,850 $55,704,693

129 93 36 0 0 0 15 563 64 0 87 858

Units

0 0 0

2011 Value Permits

$1,839,690 $1,839,690 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,091,528 $1,859,637 $0 $119,700 $4,910,555

13 13 0 0 0 0 1 52 14 0 11 91

$19,555,532 $15,484,532 $4,071,000 $0 $0 $0 $7,730,860 $4,459,592 $11,457,576 $0 $228,000 $43,431,560

73 50 4 5 0 2 13 420 71 0 54 633

Units

10-Yr Avg Value

Permits

$2,489,667 $2,489,667 $0 $0 $0 $0 $400,000 $223,182 $429,825 $0 $51,180 $3,593,854

26 21 5 0 0 1 1 96 4 0 18 146

$12,828,213 $9,981,900 $464,000 $2,382,313 $0 $4,090,000 $3,566,725 $3,652,845 $19,195,375 $0 $161,938 $43,495,096

203 117 69 3 1 5 18 622 53 1 49 951

$37,323,005 $32,000,605 $4,122,400 0 $1,200,000 0 $0 491 $27,324,900 $25,145,568 $9,372,302 $40,965,027 $19,844,810 $14,510,473 $174,486,085

338 197 105 26 0 16 36 930 305 28 209 1,861

$26,931,900 $20,918,500 $1,242,000 $4,771,400 $0 $5,190,000 $3,915,000 $1,977,367 $2,547,010 $12,178,925 $4,437,488 $57,177,690

274 168 74 8 0 6 13 284 32 3 64 676

$79,572,785 $65,390,672 $5,828,400 $8,353,713 $0 $36,604,900 $33,027,293 $15,225,696 $63,137,237 $32,023,735 $19,161,079 $278,752,725

812 502 253 37 1 28 67 1,932 394 32 340 3,605

0 0 0

Units

0 0 12

20-Yr Avg Value

Permits

$3,901,584 $3,352,184 $549,400 $0 $0 $354,200 $1,686,866 $515,902 $355,801 $14,001 $151,036 $6,979,391

19 16 3 0 0 1 1 65 3 0 16 105

$25,515,438 $18,481,169 $6,881,009 $883,763 $212,500 $5,936,480 $7,351,045 $5,813,054 $18,952,527 $2,856,300 $868,749 $67,293,593

151 95 39 1 0 5 18 448 59 1 56 737

Units

0 0 11

Value

$2,516,207 $2,227,607 $288,600 $0 $0 $245,631 $1,204,183 $356,112 $196,766 $7,631 $98,480 $4,625,009

MOORHEAD Total Housing Starts 172 Single Family 138 Twin Home 26 Row / Town House 4 Duplex 1 Multi-Family 3 New Commercial 16 Residential Remodel 2398 Commercial Remodel 47 Public 0 Miscellaneous 50 Total 2,686

6 2 98

0 0 124

0 0 0

19 0 60

14 2 99

14 2 76

$17,441,829 $13,024,810 $3,868,888 $441,882 $106,250 $3,748,181 $6,641,674 $4,047,185 $12,753,400 $1,428,150 $509,592 $46,570,012

FARGO Total Housing Starts 357 Single Family 186 Twin Home 48 Row / Town House 123 Duplex 0 Multi-Family 7 New Commercial 41 Residential Remodel 1066 Commercial Remodel 334 Public 31 Miscellaneous 216 Total 2,052

123 0 346 16

$48,040,340 284 $30,966,340 181 $5,749,000 86 $11,325,000 17 $0 0 $26,129,056 11 $85,680,454 24 $11,217,883 1004 $35,639,029 256 $20,679,560 43 $22,342,314 156 $249,728,636 1,778

$38,202,300 275 $27,326,300 160 $9,542,000 70 17 $1,334,000 45 0 $0 0 615 $38,984,190 5 $30,181,760 24 $12,486,707 954 $22,840,861 286 $65,262,007 26 $9,638,065 225 $217,595,890 1,795

$40,087,200 204 $27,614,700 172 $7,644,500 32 45 $4,828,000 4 0 $0 0 281 $16,354,590 11 $29,655,036 23 $9,219,778 878 $22,498,824 310 $12,192,875 19 $14,886,001 260 $144,894,304 1,705

$23,993,690 $15,385,490 $4,511,200 $4,097,000 $0 $0 $7,327,617 $1,484,540 $8,831,285 $10,000 $2,710,953 $44,358,085

$23,940,500 $18,254,500 $3,676,000 $2,010,000 $0 $2,500,000 $9,885,000 $2,390,668 $5,308,275 $1,469,500 $2,954,817 $48,448,760

36 0 452

$44,533,302 $32,494,212 $10,585,260 $2,565,790 $0 $26,739,397 $39,418,426 $9,750,260 $33,071,255 $26,527,851 $14,334,616 $194,375,107

336 210 91 13 36 0 0 22 503 44 849 278 32 203 1,765

$38,789,829 $29,477,994 $8,028,940 $1,282,895 $0 $22,140,203 $35,762,155 $8,331,502 $25,691,549 $21,496,852 $10,550,363 $162,762,451

WEST FARGO Total Housing Starts 105 Single Family 71 Twin Home 26 Row / Town House 5 Duplex 0 Multi-Family 3 New Commercial 20 Residential Remodel 268 Commercial Remodel 33 Public 1 Miscellaneous 67 Total 497

8 0 14

$16,589,500 $12,711,500 $2,962,000 $916,000 $0 $1,000,000 $3,459,973 $1,977,735 $3,802,747 $1,704,147 $2,556,608 $31,090,710

158 88 36 7 0 0 10 161 19 1 76 425

34 0 0

155 102 32 21 0 2 13 269 41 3 52 535

21 0 48

157 103 8 16 0 4 7 210 27 8 48 461

46 0 96

33 0 110

$32,607,153 $24,010,942 $6,473,755 $2,122,456 $0 $5,262,963 $8,265,623 $2,087,174 $4,020,040 $5,360,892 $2,440,191 $60,044,036

205 133 39 4 0 5 17 193 30 2 47 498

33 0 73

$21,311,788 $16,856,183 $3,394,378 $1,061,228 $0 $3,253,731 $5,796,944 $1,363,484 $3,675,411 $2,688,006 $1,347,175 $39,436,540

TOTAL Total Housing Starts 645 Single Family 406 Twin Home 102 Row / Town House 132 Duplex 1 Multi-Family 13 New Commercial 78 Residential Remodel 4035 Commercial Remodel 426 Public 32 Miscellaneous 346 Total 5,575

10/10/2011

$91,703,640 600 $66,401,640 393 $11,985,000 156 137 $12,997,000 24 0 $320,000 0 458 $32,837,056 14 $95,162,497 50 $33,344,735 1981 $44,897,409 332 $22,383,707 45 $25,585,622 299 $345,914,666 3,321

$85,315,175 569 $61,999,975 365 $17,884,200 138 51 $5,431,000 66 0 $0 0 739 $46,979,303 7 $42,274,089 52 $22,295,200 1839 $47,289,581 400 $65,285,652 29 $12,957,843 380 $322,396,843 3,276

$85,422,922 447 $63,193,422 338 $15,391,500 44 66 $6,838,000 25 0 $0 0 329 $18,854,590 17 $47,270,896 44 $17,161,566 1560 $41,124,312 422 $13,662,375 27 $18,188,518 373 $241,685,179 2,890

65 0 647 0 0 0

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

$108,612,441 $78,338,508 $24,489,424 57 $5,572,009 0 $212,500 670 $38,293,039 $56,721,960 $18,166,390 $56,399,623 $34,759,044 $17,794,592 $330,747,090

653 453 172 18 28 0 0 32 646 80 1,555 370 35 322 3,047

$80,059,653 $61,586,593 $15,580,806 $2,786,004 $106,250 $29,387,747 $49,404,955 $14,098,283 $42,317,125 $25,620,639 $12,505,610 $253,394,012

Home Builders Association of F-M ‘Lunch & Learn’ Education Opportunity Tuesday, Nov. 29 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

‘Points of Design’ • This class applies to draftsmen and designers within lumberyards and home building/ remodeling companies. It will cover points for builders/designers to follow as a matter of habit: the relationship of sun, windows, views/privacy; views within the house; lining up windows/proportions/trim; as well as historically based detailing. • Taught by Phil Stahl, Stahl Architects & Builders. • Cost is $10. WHERE: HBA of F-M office, 1802 32nd Ave. S., Fargo Contact (701) 232-5846 or kirsten@hbafm.com with any questions.

Please register the following person(s) for the Tuesday, Nov. 29 ‘Points of Design’ Lunch & Learn class. 1) __________________________________________________________ 2) __________________________________________________________ 3) __________________________________________________________ 4) __________________________________________________________ 5) __________________________________________________________ Name: ______________________________________________________ Company: ___________________________________________________ Billing Address (of Credit Card if used): ___________________________ ____________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _______________________________________________ Please use my credit card (circle one): Visa/Mastercard # ______________ ______________________ Exp.__________ VIN (3 digits on back) _____

Cost is $10 per person per class. Return form and payment to: HBA of F-M 1802 32nd Ave S. Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 232-5846 phone (701) 280-1108 fax All registrants must be pre-paid and received at least 24 hours in advance of the class. Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received 24 hours before the class.

Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead presents

Electrical Contractor Continuing Education

Satisfies continuing education requirements for electricians in North Dakota and Minnesota. Class Topic: 2011 National Electrical Code rules for motors, transformers and taps. Questions and discussion are encouraged throughout the class. This seminar is approved by both the Minnesota and North Dakota State Electrical Boards. About the instructor: Tim Pull, instructor at North Dakota State College of Science for over 25 years in the electrical department, has a master electricians license for Minnesota and North Dakota. He has done more than 100 NEC classes through the outreach and customized training division of NDSCS.

High quality education

at a reasonab

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WHEN:

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Jan. 13, 2012

WHERE:

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

Call: Fax: Email:

(701) 232-5846 (701) 280-1108 kirsten@hbafm.com

Return form to: HBA of F-M 1802 32nd Ave S • Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 232-5846 • (701) 280-1108 fax info@hbafm.com • www.hbafm.com

Fulfills 8 hours of CODE!

January 13, 2012 Electrical Continuing Education Registration NAME_ _______________________________ License # (MN/ND/SD) ____________________________ NAME_ _______________________________ License # (MN/ND/SD) ____________________________ NAME_ _______________________________ License # (MN/ND/SD) ____________________________ NAME_ _______________________________ License # (MN/ND/SD) ____________________________ HBA Members: Full day (includes lunch): $65 Non-Members: Full day (includes lunch): $90 COMPANY____________________________________________PHONE__________________________ FAX________________________EMAIL____________________________________________________ ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________ CITY_ _____________________________ STATE_______________________ ZIP__________________ Please use my credit card (circle one): Visa/Mastercard #________________________________________________________ Exp.___________________ VIN (3 digits on back) ________________ Registration must be pre-paid and received at least 24 hours in advance of the class. Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received 24 hours before the class.

Offered by Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead

2012 Minn. Contractor Continuing Education

Jan. 18 & Feb. 1

Tentative schedule for both dates: 8-8:30 a.m. Registration 8:30-9:30 a.m. Minnesota Hot Topics: Building Code* 9:30-9:45 a.m. Break 9:45-11:15 a.m. Building a Safe Stairway** 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Best Practices on Siding Installation** 12:15-12:45 p.m. Lunch (served on-site) 12:45-2:15 p.m. Ventilation Saving Energy** (1 hour of required energy) 2:15-2:30 p.m. Break 2:30-3:30 p.m. Lite Steel Beams and Tall Walls** Both dates will include: *One hour on Minnesota building code hot topics by Moorhead Building Official Kurt Wenzel. **Six hours from Darrell George, Building Products, Inc., on industry topics listed above.

HBA Minnesota Contractor Continuing Education Registration Check one:

Jan. 18

Check one:

HBA Member

Check one:

Full Day (7 credits) Mbr: $95 NonMbr: $140