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Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead was founded in 1956. It is a local 501(C)6 nonprofit trade organization. The HBA of F-M does not accept responsibility for or endorse any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles. Subscription rate is included in annual dues. Please address editorial inquiries to: Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead 1802 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 232-5846 • info@hbafm.com • www.hbafm.com
ASSOCIATION STAFF Chief Executive Officer Bryce Johnson Executive Vice President Krista Mund Director of Accounting & Records Amanda Ohlsen Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator Allison Weckman Communications Coordinator Chelsea Diederich
O N T H E COVER A demonstration of rappelling from the ceiling at the Health, Tech & trades Career Expo. This year’s event will be Nov. 29 and is an opportunity for 9thgrade students to experience the industry.
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Home Builders Care Presidents Reflect On 25 Years
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6 HBA President’s Message 7 News Briefs 12 NDAB’s Message
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8 a.m. - Noon Thursday, Nov. 1 Minnesota State Community and Technical College 1900 28th Ave S, Moorhead, Room F119
Public Issues Committee 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6
Battle of the Builders Blood Drive 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7
Home Builders Care Board of Trustees 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7
Mock International Builder’s Show Competition 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7
Education Committee 8 - 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8
Events Committee 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9
Curling for Construction 6:30 - 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9
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Membership Committee Noon - 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12
Board of Directors Meeting 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13
Remodelers Council 8 - 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15
Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo Committee 8 - 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16
Parade of Homes Committee 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19
Lunch Session: Building Officials Roundtable 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20
Home & Garden Show Committee 8 - 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29
Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 FARGODOME
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PRESIDENT’S
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HBA Involvement Impacts Career, Personal Interests As my time as president comes to an end, I’ve been reflecting on my pathway that has led me to take on this leadership role, and all the benefits I’ve reaped, both professionally and personally. I became involved with the HBA of F-M when I was still a student going to school for carpentry at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead. During my sophomore year, I served as president of our National Association of Home Builders Student Chapter which was affiliated with the HBA of F-M. Members of our chapter traveled to the International Builders’ Show to be part of the nationwide residential construction student competition. That year I also applied for and received a scholarship from Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation, which helped pay part of my tuition expense! After graduating and starting my own business, I joined the HBA. Fellow member Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction, invited me to attend an Education Committee meeting with him, which is where it all began. Leading me to accept a position on the board of directors and now serving as president. I never thought I would become president, but the more I became involved and learned, the more it made sense to take those steps.
“My involvement with the HBA has had many positive impacts on developing my business to where I am today. The camaraderie that exists here between members has been the best business development tool.” My involvement with the HBA has had many positive impacts on developing my business to where I am today. The camaraderie that exists here between members has been the best business development tool. If I have a question, I just ask around and have always gotten sound advice. Many members have been through similar situations and learned lessons the hard way. Because of my involvement here, I believe the other members are willing to share their best business practices with me. We all hear and see that workforce is our industry’s main problem. That is where I have been able to help by sharing my personal experience with young people. I will continue this message because I want students, parents and teachers to know that construction careers can offer a great living for those interested in trades work. On a final note, my involvement has also allowed me growth in my personal life and interests. Without my experience through HBA, I could have never helped my son’s hockey club raise over $15,000 for the North Dakota Kings Hockey Program and organize the 2nd Annual Kings of the Rink Tournament. Through the HBA I’ve been able to go through spokesperson training and see how charities and organizations are structured and raise money successfully Please get involved in the HBA of F-M or Home Builders Care Foundation. You will not be disappointed, and you will see the results of forming professional and personal relationships with your peers in this great industry.
Dustin Murray,
Dustin Murray Construction I HBA President
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Dustin Murray Dustin Murray Construction President Elect and Life Director John Gunkelman Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Treasurer Darrick Guthmiller Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Associate Vice President Dawn Cruff Dakota Plains Realty Secretary Ursula Hegvik Smart Spaces. Inc. Past President Tyrone Leslie Heritage Homes NDAB Build-PAC Trustee John Koerselman Red River Drywall & Decorating Services Life Director and NDAB President Dan Lindquist Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Life Director and NAHB State Representative Don Dabbert, Jr. Dabbert Custom Homes
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kim Hochhalter Building Concepts, Inc. Chad Johnson The Title Company Paul Krabbenhoft Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties Kimberly Krueger Tehan Krueger Construction, Inc. Robert A. Leslie Designer Homes of FargoMoorhead Gary Orth Cornerstone Specialties, Inc. Dan Parrow ISR Homes Scott Persoon Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr., Inc. Todd Rasmussen Valley Lights Broc Roberson Stone Ridge Builders, Inc. Tom Spaeth Accent Contracting Robin Swanson Superior Insurance
Life Director Jason Eid Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.
Dustin Murray HBA President Dustin Murray Construction
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MEMBER NEW HIRES Mary Klabo has been hired as a new home specialist at Heritage Homes. Klabo will be responsible for working closely with our homeowners throughout the entire home building journey. Originally from Mandan, N.D., Klabo graduated from Mandan High School and went on to the University of North Dakota where she obtained a degree in marketing. Prior to joining the Heritage Homes team, Klabo held positions at RDO, Northwestern Mutual and DakTech Computers.
Dakota Supply Group has added Mike Meiresonne as its chief operating officer. Meiresonne will lead DSG’s corporate team and oversee all of the company’s ongoing business operations. He will be based out of DSG’s Plymouth, Minnesota, office and will be a part of DSG’s executive team. Before joining DSG, Meiresonne served as COO of First Supply, where he also held the roles of general manager and director of sales and marketing. Prior to that, he spent 11 years at Ferguson Enterprises, progressing from outside sales to regional sales management.
Julia Turner is the newest real estate agent to join Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties. Turner is a licensed Realtor in North Dakota and Minnesota and will concentrate on selling and listing residential properties. Originally from Ashby, Minnesota, Turner attended Morris Area High School and went on to Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, where she obtained an associate of arts degree. She also has obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology and social science from the University of Minnesota. Capital Credit Union announced Vance Reinbold, chief financial officer, has been selected to serve as Capital Credit Union’s chief executive officer. Reinbold joined Capital Credit Union in 2006 and was promoted to CFO in 2009. “Vance is a skilled executive and has played a key role in the credit union’s growth and success,” said Capital Credit Union Board Chair Faye Miller. “His leadership, financial expertise and industry knowledge will help ensure the credit union continues to meet our members’ needs well into the future.” Reinbold earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Minnesota State University Moorhead and is a certified public accountant. He and his wife, Tracey, have two grown children and one grandchild. Sewer Blanket
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Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo At Fargodome Nov. 29
This event is designed to promote your industry to ninth graders in Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo and area rural public and private schools. Each year almost 4,000 students attend the Expo! It is scheduled for Nov. 29 at the Fargodome. This is your chance to showcase your trade to future employees. Exhibitors’ contracts are due as soon as possible. Visit httcareerexpo. com for details. This is your chance to showcase your trade to future employees. Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation and Home Builders Association of F-M are platinum sponsors of the event. If you are interested in volunteering at the booth hosted by HBA of F-M and Home Builders Care, contact Summer Hammond at (701) 2325846 or summer@hbafm.com.
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Your HBA tracks all members who pay dues before the month of renewal. These members go into a drawing for a free year of dues. For example, if your membership is paid through Jan. 31, 2019, you would need to pay your dues before Jan. 1, 2019, to be entered. Contact Amanda Ohlsen at (701) 232-5846 or amanda@hbafm.com with any questions.
Superior Insurance and Thomsen Homes are excited to announce Thomsen Homes has qualified for the American Strategic Insurance’s Preferred Builder Program. Thomsen Homes is the only home builder based in Fargo to earn this designation. Builders must construct 12 or more homes per year, offer a 2-10 home buyer warranty, and consistently construct homes which meet or exceed local building codes. ASI’s Preferred Builder Program offers benefits and partnerships to top builders and independent agents who are dedicated to providing the best in quality products and services for their clients. Buyers using ASI for home insurance with a preferred builder, receive new home insurance rates discounted up to 55 percent and guaranteed policy issuance for new home closings. The 2018/2019 award for “Best Siding Contractor” in Fargo from LocalsLoveUs. com goes to Western Products! LocalsLoveUs.com encourages locals to vote for businesses they’ve had great experiences with and want to support. This means Western Products was chosen by happy customers as the “Best Siding Contractor” for Fargo. This is not Western Products’ first time winning an award for siding. The company won United States Seamless’ “5-Star Customer Service Excellence Award” last year and has won Design & Living magazine’s “Best Exterior Install and Supply” award twice. Western Products will be featured in LocalsLoveUs.com’s annual Fargo guide, “The Guide to Your Favorite Places in Fargo.” Western Products installs seamless steel siding and gives free quotes for Fargo homeowners. It has been serving homeowners and businesses across the Upper Midwest for over 70 years. Capital Credit Union and its employees recently pledged more than $22,000 to Missouri Slope Areawide United Way and United Way of Cass-Clay. Each year, Capital Credit Union hosts an internal United Way campaign, giving employees the opportunity to donate. This year, the credit union provided a match up to $10,000, which was met by the credit union’s employees, who pledged more than $12,000. “The effort put forth by our employees each year for our United Way campaign is a great example of how Capital Credit Union serves the people and organizations of our member communities,” says Capital Credit Union President and CEO Deb Gallagher. “Thank you to our employees, as well as to United Way, for helping to make a positive difference.” The campaign, which ran Sept. 6-14, generated 100 percent participation from credit union employees.
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By Summer Hammond, Education & Development Coordinator In October, Home Builder Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation, partnered with Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools to showcase building industry careers to over 80 Construction I & II students. ISR Homes opened its worksite and made it available for students to visit and learn about the industry from Dan Parrow, ISR Homes, Jeremy Krause, Simonson Lumber, Ericka Schott, eXp Realty and Bryce Johnson, HBA of F-M CEO. They gave tours and explained the various construction techniques and employment skills required to build homes. Thank you to lunch sponsor, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One. Students received information about Home Builders Care of F-M Foundations scholarships and Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades, while hearing the importance of education and finding the right career path. HBA members interested in getting involved with HBA of F-M and Home Builders Care Foundation workforce development efforts should contact Summer Hammond at (701) 232-5846 or summer@ hbcfm.com
“Building Trades is the way to go! These classes and field trips have really changed our minds and provided knowledge and real-life experiences.� Dylan, West Fargo High School Senior
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Opportunity To Be Involved As the temperatures drop as quickly as the leaves have fallen, it is time to reflect
on another successful year for North Dakota Association of Builders and start to discuss our plans for the upcoming year. Those members that make up our board of directors, PAC trustees and various committees are all valued volunteers. We recognize and appreciate the time they put into helping with the success of NDAB that takes them away from work and family time. While there are too many members to list individually in this newsletter, they are recognized at our annual banquet and their efforts are always acknowledged by Sara Frank, NDAB office manager, Brenda Bry, NDAB development director and myself. Working together as a team is what pushes our efforts forward and every single member’s involvement at the local, state and national level are greatly admired and appreciated. If you are interested in learning how to become more involved in the association, please contact your local executive officer or ask a fellow local member. Fresh ideas, new friends and hardworking volunteers are always welcome! NDAB will be hosting their Annual Banquet and Board of Directors meeting Nov. 29-30 in Williston, N.D. We invite you to join us Nov. 29 while we install our new state president, Bob Horab (Williston), celebrate and thank our outgoing president, Dan Lindquist (Fargo-Moorhead), install our new board of director members and celebrate our past year achievements as we toast the upcoming year. Associate of the Year, Builder of the Year, Builders Engaging Associate Members and Leader of the PAC awards will be presented along with our local membership award and first ever Battle of the Builders award. This is one of many great opportunities to network and meet fellow members from across the state. More information on this great event will be forthcoming and we look forward to celebrating with you! Have you registered yet for the 2019 International Builders Show (IBS) and Annual Meeting of the Membership being held Feb. 19-21 in Las Vegas? IBS is the biggest light construction show in the country and, for National Association of Home Builders members, the centerpiece of Design & Construction Week. IBS is also the time for NAHB’s annual meeting, when the election of our national leadership takes place, as well as dozens of meetings, awards presentations, and other special events to celebrate the achievements of members all over the country. IBS is one of the best attended events from representatives across North Dakota and we invite you to join us on Feb. 19 for the state social. Registration is now open, and you can learn more by visiting buildersshow.com/Home.
Western Area Builders Association Amber Elizondo • 701-572-5744 www.willistonbuilders.com
• Exciting news: Williston Area Builders Association has proudly been serving Williams, Divide, Burke, Mountrail and McKenzie counties. We are not just Williston and have officially changed our name to the Western Area Builders Association! • 2019 Home and Garden Show planning has begun! We are looking to add more “Kids” items at the event. Kids will get the parents in the door!
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Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association Dot Frank, Executive Officer • 701-222-2400 www.bmhba.com
• The BMHBA held its Fall Awards Mixer and Board elections Oct. 23. Look for updates on our Facebook page.
NDAB’s
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Kim Schneider,
NDAB Chief Executive Officer
Dickinson Area Builders Association Lindsay Lange • 701-438-0044 www.dickinsonareabuilders.com
• Planning has begun for this year’s Christmas party. DABA is “Adopting a Teacher.” All proceeds generated at the party will go towards school supplies for Dickinson area teachers. • We have moved offices! The DABA office is now located in the basement of the Chamber of Commerce building.
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Are You Ready For Winter? The first cold days of fall typically have us asking ourselves, where did fall go so
quickly and am I ready for this? Soon enough, we acclimate and find the beauty and joy that winter activities in this region of the country offers us. Cold-weather people know what to expect and begin by preparing and winterizing their home and yard. If this is the first-time of owning your own home, or living in a cold weather state here are a few things to consider: • Keep the cold air out and the warm air in. Insulate walls and attics, caulk and weather-strip doors and windows, and install storm windows. • Clear rain gutters so they don’t fill with water that could freeze and cause damage to the roof due to the added weight. • Trim tree branches that could potentially fall on your home during a winter storm. Hiring a professional is strongly advised, especially if any branches are near power lines. • Have your heating equipment and chimney cleaned and inspected every year. • Check to see if water pipes could use foam wrap or similar products to help prevent them from freezing. • Make sure all your fuel-burning equipment is vented to the outside, and the vent openings are clear of debris and snow. • Learn how to shut off your main water valve in case your pipes do freeze and burst. • When using alternative heating and power sources it can increases the risk of electric shock, fire or carbon monoxide poisoning so the necessary safety precautions should be taken: • Keep fire extinguishers around the home and know how to use them. • Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal burning device inside your home, garage, basement, or any partially enclosed area. Outside, do not place the unit near a door, window or vent where carbon monoxide could seep indoors. • When using a space heater be sure to read and follow the instructions correctly to prevent a home fire. We’ll close November with the Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet in Williston the evening of Nov. 29 at the McCody Concrete venue. You can count on a night to network and celebrate our accomplishments this past year along with recognizing those who stand out from the crowd with the prestigious awards of Builder of the Year, Associate of the Year, BEAM, and Association of the Year. Minot Association of Builders Elysha Head, Executive Officer • 701-852-0496 www.minotab.com
• The 2018 Parade of Homes was a hit! Eight homes were open to the public 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 16. Attendance was strong and MAB is looking forward to the 2019 Parade. • The Battle of the Builders Blood Drive made its way to Minot on Oct. 19th. Final numbers will be released soon! • Join MAB on Dec. 6 at Gravel Products for the Builders Bash! Attendees will celebrate the past year and will find out the winners of the annual awards. • Planning for the 2019 Home and Garden Show has begun! Look for more details coming soon!
Forx Builders Association Stacy Anderson • 701-746-4536 www.forxbuilders.com
• Forx Builders Association hosted the annual General Membership Meeting on Oct. 8. There we recognized our Builder and Associate of the Year. The winners were Brett Thoreson, Vreeland Remodeling, and Aaron Rosten, Grand Forks Abstract & Title Company • Nov. 6 is not only election day but also the Battle of the Builders Blood Drive in Grand Forks! We are reminding our members to take time to vote and help save a life! • On Nov. 17, Northland Custom Woodworking will be hosting the Association’s 2nd Annual Bean Bag Bonanza: Bean Bag Tournament and Chili Cook-off! • Forx Builders Association Home Design & Garden Show will be held at the Alerus Center March 22-24. Registration is open!
NDAB’s
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Dan Lindquist,
Dan Lindquist Construction I NDAB President
Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead Bryce Johnson, Executive Officer • 701-232-5846 www.hbafm.com
• The HBA of F-M’s final member meeting of the year was Oct. 25. • HBA of F-M Remodelers Council members engaged in community service at the end of August to build a ramp for a man fighting stage-four small-cell lung cancer, bone cancer and liver cancer. • The Fall Parade of Homes and Remodeled Home Tour wrapped up the first weekend in October. There were over 54 new homes and five remodel projects.
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Home & Garden Show Adds Exhibition Stage For More Workshops!
by Allison Weckman, Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator The 2019 Home & Garden Show will debut a new layout, including the addition of an Exhibition Stage in the southwest corner of the field level for industry professionals to host workshops. The Exhibition Stage will be set up similarly to the main stage, utilizing the permanent stand seating of the Fargodome. The main stage will still feature local industry experts providing topic information to consumers. 4D Sprinklers LLC ABC Seamless Absolute Fence Accent Kitchen & Bath Advantage Fencing Aire Serv Alexandria Homes Inc. All Finish Concrete, Inc. All Season Motorsports, Inc. American Custom Decks Anderson Homes, Inc. Aqua Lawn AVX- Audio Video Extremes Backyard Adventures Backyard Escape Landscaping, LLC Bailey’s Reconditioning Baker Landscaping Barnesville Economic Development Authority Bath Fitter Bell Bank Bergeson Nursery Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties Bernie’s Water Conditioning Beyond Realty Bloomin Blinds Blue Ox Timber Frames Briard Construction Building Concepts Capital Credit Union Cass County Soil Conservation District Century 21 FM Realty Choice Financial Group Chris Hawley Architects City of Pelican Rapids Costco Wholesale Crane Johnson Lumber Custom Porches Cutco Cutlery Dabbert Custom Homes Dakota Fence Dakota Plains Realty Dakota Wall Systems, Inc. Design & Living Magazine Design Direction Designer Window Treatments Dust Busters Furnace & Duct Cleaning EagleRidge Development 14
Edward Jones- Jon Simmons Eid-Co Homes Elite Curbing LLC Empire Media LLC Encore Home Improvements Enercept SIPs Exclusive Home Products EZ Open Garage Door Fabricators Supply Fabricators Unlimited Fargo Glass & Paint Co Fargo Roofing & Siding Fargo Tractor Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom First Class Mortgage First International Bank & Trust Floor Coverings International FM Water Systems- Kinetico Foltz Buildings Gate City Bank Geothermal Solutions Inc Greenscape Companies Inc Habitat for Humanity Hankinson Community Development Corporation Harmonious Architecture Hatton Granite Countertops Inc Hazelwood Flagpoles Health & Beauty Hebron Brick Co Heritage Homes Hi-Dow Massagers HighPoint Homes Inc. Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc./Home & Hearth Hot Spring Spas & Pool Tables 2 Ignite Chiropractic Infinity Designs LLC Innovative Basement Systems Innovative Products, Inc Invisible Fence of Fargo Ira’s Custom Cabinets Inc Jack Chivers Realty Jordahl Custom Homes JT Lawn Service & Landscaping K and M Coating Inc Karl’s TV, Appliance and Furniture Kensoks Hardwood Floors KMA Storage Solutions Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.
Alternately, the Exhibition Stage will be a place for industry professionals to present product demonstrations or host workshops specifically about their products and services. This is ideal for vendors that would like to maximize their exhibit time or exhibitors that would like to have a captive audience to relay important information or demonstrate products that wouldn’t fit in their exhibit space. Workshops hosted on the Exhibition Stage will include a workshop description in the official Show Guide as well as be promoted on social media, on the show’s mobile app and at hbafm.com. As you will see on the accompanied exhibitor list, there are a lot of new vendors to the show this year. Some returning vendors are re-locating booths, which will give the show a new look and feel for visiting consumers. Labor Masters Lakeland Log & Timberframe Homes Lakes Country Log Homes Lampert Lumber / USLRM Laneys at the Lakes Laney’s Inc. LeafGuard Liberty Fence & Deck Co Liechty Homes Inc. Lindsay Crystal Pure Water Livewire Electrical Contracting Lost River Development Luxury Bath of Fargo M&E Sales Made In the Shade Blinds and more Mama Ducks Cleaning Service Maple River Winery Mark Enterprises Inc Martin’s Decorative Stone Marvin Windows & Doors Merry Maids Midco Midwest Grinding Inc Midwest Nest Magazine Midwest Pest Control Inc Minnesota Warehouse Furniture Minnkota Windows MLC Custom Homes Monkey Bars Garage Storage Morton Buildings, Inc. Mudpumpers Mudjacking My Aquatic Services My Pillow, Inc. Nelson Window Co Northern Stone Northstar Chiropractic and Wellness Norwex, Carol Strom, Independent Sales Consultant Ohm Excavating Oilylife, Young Living Independent Distributer Olson Awning & Canvas Olson Pools & Spas Opp Construction Orange Expo Trading Outdoor Worx Inc Park Co. Realtors Paul Davis Pella Windows & Doors Pettow Construction, Inc.
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Home Builders Care Presidents Reflect On 25 Years
by Summer Hammond, Education & Development Coordinator Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation’s mission over the last 25 years has been to provide a positive outlet for the housing industry to give back to the community, building a framework for the future. The past 25 years have been successful in establishing the foundation’s: • Scholarship program – over $260,000 has been awarded in the past 25 years • Workforce development efforts • Community service projects Home Builders Care Past President Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc., reflects on the what involvement means to him, “I feel grateful that I am in a position that I can help those less fortunate, and I feel excited when I come across young people with an interest
Members volunteer at the Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo
or passion for construction-related careers.” Home Builders Care Foundation volunteers get to have FUN while they fundraise and bring awareness to our membership Looking back over the years, Home Builders Care Foundation has made a huge impact on students and the community. The Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo is in its 16th year and has served over 20,000 students in that time. Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades has been around for the past 20 years. Members and volunteers have seen over 400 students go through the program. Home Builders Care Past President Chad Maloy, Gate City Bank, says, “The most enjoyment I have had with Home Builders Care was presenting scholarships. Seeing all of our fundraising turn from donations to the scholarships is amazing.
We are making a difference to the trades.” One easy way to get involved with the Home Builders Care Foundation is volunteering! Every year volunteers help at the Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo, Herdina Academy and fundraising during member meetings. The Home Builders Care Fish Fry in march requires the most volunteers and is the Foundations biggest fundrasier. Community service is another top priority for the Home Builders Care Foundation. Here are a few projects the Foundation has been a part of in the past; • Wish & Care Home • Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity Women Build • Homes For Our Troops Veteran Build • Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Youth Home Remodel
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HBA BUILDER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Dustin Murray Construction is a oneman operation: he pounds the nails, cleans up the worksite and meets with other trade contractors, builders and homeowners to line up his next job. Murray’s countless hours at the HBA of F-M in meetings, being the face of the homebuilding industry, and working on important issues, means less time on the jobsite. It also means time away from his number-one priority: family. HBA of F-M awarded him its “Builder Volunteer of the Year Award” Oct. 25. Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc., is a member of the award selection committee and past Builder Volunteer of the Year recipient. “I always knew Dusty would do a great job, but a lot of us are impressed with how much he has dedicated himself to his role as president and put so much time into volunteering,” Guthmiller says. “As a sole proprietor, that can be challenging to be away from the jobsite. But all year, he has been willing to take on whatever challenges come up and doesn’t back away. We can’t thank him enough for his dedication over the past year.” Serving as HBA president this year, Murray has taken a genuine interest in finding ways to engage the next generation coming into homebuilding leadership roles. He helped establish the Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Xchange (FLEX), a group dedicated to involving HBA up-andcomers. The group’s goal is to further professional development, networking and knowledge of the building industry. He also sponsored and judged entries at the Lego Homebuilding Competition at the Home & Garden Show, working to get kids interested in trades at a young age. Murray’s personal and professional growth over the last year clearly demonstrates his adaptability and strong work ethic. He successfully led the HBA by engaging in discussions and media interviews regarding the cost of special assessments. He was also visible and active in supporting the career workforce academy being proposed for construction in the F-M area. Murray’s time at the HBA stems back nearly 20 years when he enrolled at a local trade school. He was active in a National Association of Home Builders’ Student Chapter, and took part in construction management competitions. He continues to mentor students following those same footsteps. And The Award continued on pages 18-19
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HBA ASSOCIATE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Monica Hart is a natural communicator. Her bubbly personality and ability to connect with anyone make her a stand-out in committee volunteerism, workforce development efforts, and Home Builders Care Foundation service. All while running her own business, Hart has served as a long-time Parade of Homes Committee leader. She has helped the HBA navigate many different changes, from awards to event date adjustments, to upgrades in Parade technology. HBA of F-M awarded her its “Associate Volunteer of the Year Award” Oct. 25. Robin Swanson, Superior Insurance, is a member of the award selection committee and past Associate Volunteer of the Year recipient. “Monica is a cheerful giver as she tirelessly volunteers at the HBA,” Swanson says. “She does this all while caring for and supporting her family, their activities and her business! Just one example of that dedication is her focus on making our Parade of Homes events the best they can be, offering her years of expertise in the homebuilding industry. I’m very happy
for her to receive this recognition.” As this year’s Home Builders Care president, she is laser focused on workforce solutions. Hart is an advocate at many events like career fairs, school visits, the Health, Tech and Trades Career Expo and more. She is known for bringing the fun to Home Builders Care trustee meetings, while maintaining attention to detail, and always remembering the bigger picture. Hart was also involved in the HBA’s annual Holiday Drive, gathering donations for residents at the Dakota Boys and Girl Ranch. Her natural inclination to step up and help, led her to volunteer her time to redecorate the HBA’s office giving tree, without hesitation. Monica Hart with members of her family.
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HOME BUILDERS CARE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR She has a smile contagious enough to make anybody’s day better, a drive to get projects done, and get them done right, and a reputation for showing up and volunteering wherever needed. Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation awarded Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, In., this year’s Home Builders Care Foundation Volunteer of the Year award. The Foundation offers building industry members a way to give back to the community. It organizes charitable projects, workforce development opportunities and awards scholarships to students pursuing careers in the building industry. John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc., is a member of the award selection committee. “Sylvia is fun to work with!” he says. “On top of that, she has a charitable heart and looks for ways to pitch in and give back. She is incredibly detailed, good at taking notes, noticing what’s been left out and what needs to be done to complete a project. Sylvia has great ideas and how they might work to help accomplish the task at hand.” This year, Lunski was a key player in remodeling our local Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch youth home. It’s a place dedicated to helping troubled kids by providing guidance to help them become their best selves. She donated her time and resources to the project alongside many Home Builders Care volunteers. They completely remodeled the basement family room, kitchen and living room of this impactful youth home. In a desperate time of dwindling employees for the trades, Lunski has a passion for promoting workforce development. as inspired young kids by being a judge at the Lego Homebuilding Competition at the Home & Garden Show. She is also active in the local schools to provide internships and job shadowing for students interested in interior design. Lunski has been a core member of the Foundation’s Fish Fry since 2013. She sees it as the biggest fundraiser for Home Builders Care, as well as a way to build community awareness. And The Award continued on page 23 Sylvia Lunski with Design Direction, Inc. staff members.
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Scholarship Dollars At Work
by Summer Hammond, Education & Development Coordinator Tracer Bowar is a junior at North Dakota State University in the construction management program. Bowar received Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation scholarships in 2017 and 2018. He understands the importance of scholarships and the mentorship he receives from the HBA of F-M. Bowar’s adventure started 58 miles south of the Fargo-Moorhead area in Wahpeton, N.D. His love for construction started when his family was building a new home and he was visiting the site daily. His parents noticed his passion for the trade and encouraged him to follow his dream. Bowar knew building was what he wanted to do when he grew up, but construction technology classes were not offered at Wahpeton High School. During his junior and senior year, Bowar took advantage of the construction technology course offered at Southeast Region Career and Technology Center (SRCTC) in Wahpeton during the summer. The program taught him how to set floor joists, lay the subfloor, frame and sheath the exterior walls, set and sheath roof trusses and shingle the enclosure. The end goal was to provide new, yet affordable, housing one house at a time for the Wahpeton Community. SRCTC is headquartered in Wahpeton but serves many smaller area schools by providing them with career-readiness opportunities. They offer courses such as Health Professions,
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Culinary Arts, Construction Technology, and several other technically focused opportunities. The skills Bowar learned gave him what he needed to start his career in the field. The next summer he went to work as a construction laborer for more experience. Then he received an internship at Interstate Engineering, Inc, where he was able to build on his skills by inspecting underground installation of water mains, sanitary and storm sewers and more. Damon DeVillers, Interstate Engineers, says, “I suggest students experience as many different types of summer jobs within your field during college summer years. Gaining as much experience in all Scholarship Dollars continued on page 34
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Veteran Eric Marts speaks at Homes For Our Troops event.
Home Builders Care continued from page 15 Home Builders Care Past President Bob Kochmann, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc., says “Among the numerous projects that the Foundation has taken on, Home For Our Troops was the most impactful project. The generosity of our members, how appreciative Eric Marts was, and the reasons why he wanted to stay in our community, made this project remarkable. I’ll admit I got a little choked up and made me proud of what The Home Builders Care Foundation has done.” Christensen says, “Many HBA members believe in giving back to the community through their time, talent and cash donations because they realize it is this community that has provided them with the business that keeps their operation going.”
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BUILDERS ENGAGING ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Krueger Construction, Inc., is a family-owned and operated residential construction company building custom homes in the Fargo-Moorhead and surrounding area. For over 30 years, the company has made efforts to offer top smart and functional design, quality construction and affordable pricing. Its new builds range in price from $300,000 to $600,000. Its slogan is “Let Our Family Build for Your Family.” BEAM stands for Builders Engaging Associate Members. It was created in 2011 by the National Association of Home Builders to recognize Builder members who exemplify the motto “it’s good business to do business with a member.” It is designed to encourage Builder members to use the goods and services offered by other member companies and to recognize the one Builder who exemplifies this vitally important teamwork.
For the local award, HBA Builder members were nominated and judged by Associate members considering the following criteria: loyalty, ethics, trust, consideration and communication when dealing with trade partners. Todd Rasmussen has been doing business with the Kruegers since they moved to Fargo. Greg and Bonnie founded the company, and now their children are involved as well. Rasmussen helps them and their customers select lighting. “They are a great family company and they treat us very well by keeping us informed of delivery dates well ahead of time and keeping in touch with customer information,” he says. “They are a family business and they work well together and they are so friendly that they make you feel as though you are part of the family (like a cousin) and I enjoy that sort of helpful approach.”
EXTRA MILE When a trades workforce shortage is on everyone’s mind, finding a young professional who advocates for the industry and shares his passion for construction with all ages is a welcome relief. Aaron Kochmann is a project manager for Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Kochmann has assisted HBA staff and his fellow members by serving on the Remodelers Council, stepping up as the vice chair of the Herdina Academy Advisory Committee and starring in a workforce development video promoting the trades to area youth. He has also donated his time to the Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Xchange (FLEX) taskforce to help develop a long-standing committee promoting the next generation of leaders in the construction industry. Beyond his involvement on committees, Kochmann
volunteered his time and skills at the Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades this past summer to teach high schoolers about construction careers and helped manage the program’s site build. His workforce promotion does not stop at the Herdina Academy, or starring in a Home Builders Care promotional video though. He has volunteered time away from work to assist in the Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo and various career days at local high schools. Promoting the trades is a passion, but he is also a regular advocate and attendee for HBA events including the Awards Gala & Annual Meeting, all HBA picnics, golf outings and the HBA Happy Hour. HBA Membership & Marketing Coordinator Sami Eidenschink says, “Aaron is one of the most reliable people I have ever met. Anytime we ask him to help, he makes it work in his schedule and shows up to volunteer.”
TOP RECRUITER John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc., is this year’s HBA Top Recruiter, meaning he referred the most new members to the HBA of F-M in 2018. Gunkelman has served in the highest leadership roles possible within this Association, but he also continues doing
things like building wheelchair ramps, taping out booth spaces on the floor of the Fargodome for the Home & Garden Show, and volunteering at the HBA’s booth at the show and, of course recruiting members.
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Parade Of Homes News: Spring Event Dates, Funds Raised For Charity by Allison Weckman, Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator The HBA of F-M’s Parade of Homes Committee hosted another successful Fall Parade of Homes and Remodeled Home Tour with 54 newly constructed homes and five remodel projects. The Remodeled Home Tour included two Featured Remodel Projects as a fundraising effort for Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation. They raised $1,100 for the Foundation.
Photos taken during the Fall Parade of Homes and Remodeled Home Tour.
The Parade of Homes Committee announced that the 2019 Spring Parade of Homes will run three weekends! Dates are May 4-5, 11-12 and 18-19, with hours noon - 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The committee believes that this is the best way to promote Builder members, their products and all of the trade partners that work so hard to get the homes ready. Builders, start planning now to enter a home on the Spring Parade. Materials will be mailed in January with entry forms due in March.
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PRESIDENT’S
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What Are You Thankful For This Month? As current president of Home Builders Care Foundation I’m thankful for our
wonderful members and their generosity. It’s been a productive year as the foundation has raised over $40,000 for scholarships, community build projects and workforce development, which is much needed in our community. With a final swing of the hammer, let’s nail our goal of $45,000. We have $5,000 remaining to raise. As you reflect over this past year, let the HBA of F-M and the Foundation know of your companies’ accomplishments The Foundation enjoys highlighting our members’ efforts to build a greater workforce and engage with the community. The impact our Foundation has is because of your volunteer efforts. Our success this year is because of you! Here is one example of a member company that is providing meaningful experiences to young people interested in our industry: Camrud-Foss has had a long-standing internship program with students going into the trades. They strive to provide an internship opportunity where students can receive on-the-job training and skills that they can take with them in their career. In addition, they stress to students how important the HBA of F-M and Home Builders Care Foundation are to their future growth. Over the past three years, Camrud-Foss has had interns receive scholarships through the Home Builders Care Foundation to help them graduate debt-free.
Donate Today!
Home Builder Care Foundations strives to provide a positive outlet for the housing industry to give back to the community, building the framework for our future. Please consider making a donation and making a difference in our industry! Donations are accepted in many forms. Contact Summer Hammond at 701-232-5846 or summer@hbcfm.com or go to hbcfm.com.
“Do your best. Treat people with respect and learn what you can from others and you’ll be successful.” Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc.
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Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation 1802 32nd Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103 Phone: (701) 232-5846 www.hbcfm.com EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Monica Hart Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc. Vice President Randy Cramer NAI North Central Secretary Carlita Dietz Jay Dietz Construction Treasurer Sylvia Lunski Design Direction, Inc. Past President Casey Beckerleg Stenerson Lumber
TRUSTEES Ben Anderson Benjamin Custom Homes, LLC Dan Beecher Foam Doctor’s, LLC Kristie Eid Perry Eidem Allied Building Products Corp. Ryan Johnson Monarch Homes, LLC Nancy Kelly Labor Masters Trevor Odden Stone Ridge Builders, Inc. HBA Board Liaison Gary Orth Cornerstone Specialties, Inc.
Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation was created in 1993 by the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead. It is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization. It was established with funds donated by HBA members, fundraising events and the HBA itself. The purpose for its creation was to provide an outlet for the builder, remodeler, and companies related to the building industry to show the community that there is more to the building industry than demolition, construction and remodeling. The HBA handles the administrative duties for the foundation at no charge. Any contribution designated to the foundation Plains Builder Novembergoes 2018 directly to the foundation and its charitable work.
Politics, Planning & Professionalism
Each month, the HBA staff compiles a list outlining what the HBA has done for you. This includes education opportunities, legislative work, events and meetings staff and members have attended. As of press time, October wasn’t over yet, so we’re always a month behind. Thank you for your understanding!
PROFESSIONALISM A core piece of our mission is educating members. We organized a session on concrete scaling and pop-outs that was packed, with those who wanted to learn more about delivering a quality product to their customers.
PLANNING Staff and leaders are looking ahead at some of our biggest events (think: Home & Garden Show and Home Builders Care Fish Fry) and goals for 2019 and beyond. We continue working on strategic planning, budgeting and more.
PARADE And one of our biggest "P" words of all: We organized and kicked off the Fall Parade of Homes.
PRESSING FORWARD A task force formed that is raising money for the Career Workforce Academy being coordinated by the North Dakota State College of Science. We believe this project will open doors for our industry’s workforce that haven’t existed before. Examples are offering college credit for high school trades courses and exposing even the youngest grades to career opportunities in construction.
POLITICS HBA of F-M hosted “Let’s Taco ‘Bout Trades” with area legislators and those seeking re-election in November. We hosted Candidates’ Forums for Moorhead City Council. Lastly, we supported the West Fargo Public Schools’ bond referendum which passed with over 70-percent voter approval.
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Gentrification Is Good Over the past few decades, the term “gentrification,” i.e. high-income persons and
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households moving into poor minority neighborhoods, who, in doing so, push out significantly poorer lifelong residents, has become one of the most negatively loaded words in urban circles. Almost everyone has heard about a formerly inexpensive community that over a decade became very pricy and celebrated its recovery with the arrival of a Whole Foods selling overpriced kombucha and GMO-free produce. As appealing and as plausible as this story may be, it’s an urban myth. The best empirical analyses conducted by urban economists have failed to detect a rise in displacements within gentrifying neighborhoods. This finding goes so much against conventional wisdom it seems impossible, but it’s true. As a matter of fact, researchers find that poor residents are more likely to stay put as their neighborhood improves. Moreover, the benefits of gentrification, in terms of reduced crime and better amenities, more employment opportunities, and reduced commutes are rarely, if ever, considered by naysayers. There are three primary reasons why many believe that the poor suffer when wealthier residents move in. The first is that while all Americans move quite a bit, on average about 11.5 times during their lifetime, not everyone moves an equal amount. For example, from 2012 to 2013, 28 million Americans over age 15 moved: 11 percent of the population. Among households with incomes over $100,000, the percentage that moved was just 7 percent, compared to 13 percent for those with incomes below $5,000 excluding government benefits. As a result, merely observing that there are fewer poor in a neighborhood in no way suggests that gentrification is to blame. A second explanation is that poor neighborhoods have had so little investment for so long, there is considerable slack in both their residential and commercial property markets. In most middle- and upper-class neighborhoods, virtually all housing units, store fronts and office spaces are occupied. So, the arrival of a new household or business means the departure of another. But in poorer neighborhoods there are many vacant storefronts and apartments, so much so that relatively large numbers of wealthier households can move in and not push out existing residents or businesses. One study calculated that a low-income New York City neighborhood could go from a population that is 30 percent poor to 12 percent poor over a decade without displacing anyone. Another reason the poor are not as adversely impacted as one would expect is that local governments often promote affordable housing programs such as rent control, inclusionary zoning, or other rent stabilization programs in neighborhoods that experience rapidly rising rents. Moreover, in neighborhoods experiencing rapid price appreciation, some market rate units are also built. Because of this increase in supply, rents rise less quickly. Separately, but closely related to the above, many persons who bemoan gentrification simultaneously lament racial segregation and the lack of investment in non-white neighborhoods. The introduction of wealthier residents lessens the percentage of poor persons, and that has been shown to reduce teen pregnancy and incarceration rates and other such negative outcomes. Moreover, in these communities these improved social outcomes happen through market forces and frequently absent governmental intervention. To argue against gentrification is to encourage the status quo and insist that poor neighborhoods remain poor and segregated, and needlessly cut off from opportunity.
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Split Sales
With existing home sales flat in July, and August at a rate of 5.4 million/ year (solidly down from a peak rate of 5.7 million/year last November), I think existing sales move sideways from here on. Rising prices, higher interest rates, and tight inventories make a meaningful rise unlikely despite a strong labor market and rising wages. That said, new home sales should keep rising by 10%/ year for a while longer.
Rate Resolve
With the economy enjoying low inflation, very low unemployment, good growth, and sky-high consumer confidence, the Fed’s plan to hike rates at three-month intervals through 2019 is easy. It made no waves because the economy has had no adverse reactions to the rates rises thus far. Should the economy stumble, the Fed will minimally pause the hikes. In 2020, rates may begin declining as growth will be noticeably weaker.
Limited Laborers
During the years 2002-2007, the number of persons working part-time because they were unable to find full-time work averaged 4 million/ month; 3% of the labor force. At the worst of the recession, it peaked at 9.25 million/month; 6% of the labor force. Today, it’s just 4.4 million/ month or 2.7% of the labor force. While some are dropping out, most are getting full-time work! Therefore, wages are rising along with rates.
Enormous Economy
The size of the US economy is $19 trillion. The 28 nations in the EU share a $17 trillion economy and China’s GDP is about $12 trillion.
This year, the US economy will grow about 3.1%; that will add $590 billion to GDP. That increase is as large as the GDP of Taiwan, almost as big as Argentina, and would rank as the 22nd largest nation in the world.
Interesting Interest
With the latest hike in Fed funds rate to 2.125%, this is the first time in a decade the rate is equal or above the inflation rate; 2% as measured by PCE-core, the Fed’s preferred gauge. At this level, the rate remains expansionary/accommodative, but by 12/31/19 when it’s projected to be 2.875%, it’ll be neither expansionary nor contractionary; neutral. The economy is strong enough to do without much monetary assistance.
Dispensable Degree
A key reason wages for low-skilled jobs are now rising faster than for the rest of the labor force is scarcity. Since 1/1/10, there’s been a 25% rise in the number of persons with a bachelor’s degree or higher in the labor force. However, there’s been a 5% decrease in the number with a high school diploma, and a near 15% decline among those with less than a HS diploma.
Recession Rates
While predicting the cause of the next recession is impossible, here are probabilities based on all recessions in the seven largest democracies since 1960. 26% of the time it was monetary policy, next came bursting of a credit bubble at 17%. Third was an oil price shock or the bursting of a housing bubble, each at 12%, and banking crises was next at 10%. Monetary policy is my bet.
BRIEF BLOGS Halfhearted Housing
Seasonally-adjusted September housing starts totaled a soft 1.201 million. But Y-o-Y, starts rose 3.7% and YTD starts are up 6.4%, which is OK. Beating CY2017 numbers will be very hard as 17Q4 starts ended strong. That said, while multifamily is flatlining, attention should be focused primarily on single-family. It looks poised to continue rising, albeit s-lo-w-l-y, given headwinds of higher prices, rising rates and a construction labor shortage.
Overwhelming Openings
On 8/31/18, there were 7.136 million job openings, well up from 6.044 million a year ago. At the same time, the number of unemployed persons on 8/31/18 numbered 6.234 million, well down from 7.127 million on 8/31/17. That is, a year ago, there were 1.18 unemployed persons/job opening, now there are 1.15 jobs/unemployed person! Prior to 3/18, job openings had never exceeded unemployed workers since record keeping began in 2001!
Hapless Housing
September new home sales came in at a dismal rate of 533,000, down 13.2% Y-o-Y. Worse, sales for June, July and August were all revised down. Sales are now up just 3.5% YTD. Sales in CY2018 may well be less than in CY2017. But, housing sales need to consistently fall about 20% Y-o-Y before a recession follows and residential construction/ GDP is two-thirds of where it usually is when housing swoons.
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Remodelers Council At The International Builders Show Take your council membership national and join us at the International Builders
Show Feb. 19-21 in Las Vegas. Join fellow HBA of F-M members at the building industry’s biggest event of the year. The International Builders’ Show is the place to see the latest in-home innovation and the newest products as well as gain the upper-hand in industry and business development. Here is a list of our must-dos at the 2019 show:
IBS Centrals
There are six main Centrals at IBS that open during the three days of the show. Each central has a specific area of focus within the building industry, including the Remodeling Central. The Remodelers Central can help you leverage professional growth. It is the place for you to focus on renovation issues and trends. From specialized seminars and workshops to impromptu conversations, gain valuable knowledge, insightful perspectives and exchange ideas with other remodelers like you. The IBS Centrals are the place to explore fun, new ideas, refine your skills and gain business information about your specific niche in the building industry.
Trevor Odden,
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NAHB Remodelers All-Stars Celebration
Celebrate with professional remodelers from across the country! This celebration recognizes outstanding local remodeling projects, honors individuals with exceptional service to the remodeling industry and welcomes the 2019 National Remodelers leadership. Tickets are required for this event and include a buffet dinner with prime rib and open bar.
Area 10 Reception
Join members from Area 10, including the North Dakota Association of Builders, for a meet and greet in Las Vegas. This event brings together local associations from the Midwest to network, discuss industry issues and celebrate the building industry in our area. We hope you will join us at IBS to continue growing in your profession and take time to have a little fun during the cold North Dakota winter!
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Remodeler REMODELERS COUNCIL MEMBERS ABC Seamless Accent Contracting ACME TOOLS Allied Building Products Corp. Arvig AVX Inc. Braaten Cabinets Cable One Crane Johnson Lumber Company Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Dakota Timber Company Dave Anderson Construction Design Direction, Inc. Dustin Murray Construction Fargo Linoleum Company Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Fiske Construction, LLP Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Foam Doctor’s, LLC Granites Unlimited Heritage Homes Hirshfield’s Paint Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. Homemakers Villa Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Lake Agassiz Habitat For Humanity Laney’s, Inc. Luxury Designs Mill Creek Custom Cabinetry Minnkota Windows, Inc. Opp Construction Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of the Red River Valley Pella Windows & Doors Precision Concrete Cutters, Inc. Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc. Red River Electric, Inc. RRC Specialties, Inc. Showplace Kitchens Simonson Lumber & Hardware, Inc. Smart Spaces, Inc. Stenerson Lumber Stone Countertop Outlet Stone Holding Company Stone Ridge Builders, Inc. Syverson Tile & Stone Twin City Garage Door, Inc.
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by Sami Eidenschink, Membership & Marketing Coordinator Choosing a floor covering for your home can take a room to the next level - from standard to luxury. It’s the small details that your guests never forget. On a crisp and cool fall day in 1968, Jerry Kautzman opened the first carpet retailer in Fargo. From day one to year 50, Carpet World Fargo has been proudly offering a broad range of flooring selections to meet the needs of the Red River Valley. What started with just carpet, grew one flooring line at a time each year, one-by-one adding wood, tile and laminate to the lineup. Today, Carpet World operates a 22,000-square-foot showroom full of gorgeous flooring selections with expanded varieties, styles and colors that take a remodel project or new construction build to the next level. Owner Terry Meyer says, “The industry has changed. But employee hard work and dedication never has. Our employees realize that they are not only part of something rare with a local company that isn’t a chain or box store, but that they are the reason for its success and appeal to the customer. You can have the best of products, but the customer service HAS to be there to connect.” The team at Carpet World sees customers every day in their showroom, but understands change is inevitable and was not scared to expand the showroom to the web. They offer a digital shopping experience for those wanting to browse online first. Customers can see the company’s extensive online flooring catalog and be ready to make decisions when they arrive at the showroom. Putting The World At continued on page 33
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ASSOCIATE Inspired Home Magazine 3240 15th St S Ste B Fargo, ND 58104 Terri Ferragut (701) 298-8202 Advertising, Signage & Media Elegant Edging LLC 11 12th St N #22C Fargo, ND 58102 Jake Lundberg (701) 793-8266 Landscaping - Contractor Sponsor: Chris Stokke, Greenscapes Landmark Companies 302 Hwy 75 N Moorhead, MN 56560 Blake Sunde (701) 361-7242 Excavating Sponsor: Justin Birkelo, Gateway Chevrolet Cadillac
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Just Clean, Inc 1133 Harwood Dr S Unit #B Fargo, ND 58104 Sadeta Lazic (701) 541-2256 Cleaning Services Sponsor: Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.
Luther Family Ford 3302 36th St SW Fargo, ND 58104 Dave Overland (701) 282-2350 Automotive & Equipment Leasing Sponsor: Brian Pederson, Bert’s Truck Equipment of Moorhead, Inc.
Pioneer LLC 4041 36th Ave S Fargo, ND 58104 Lori Conway (701) 282-9759 Excavating Sponsor: Brent Dietrich, Dietrich Construction, LLC
Buchholz Properties 4379 33rd Ave S #121 Fargo, ND 58104 Mark Buchholz (701) 371-1646 Property Management Sponsor: Dale Buchholz, Dale Buchholz Construction
Modern Craftsmen & Contracting 117 3rd St Hickson, ND 58047 Willson Hallaway (701) 230-1563 Carpentry Sponsor: Wesley Mueller, Adams Development Corporation
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Putting The World At continued from page 31 Not only does Carpet World strive to serve as a hub for homeowners, it also operates as a network for carpet and flooring installers alike. Of their 50 years in business, Carpet World has been an HBA of F-M member for 35 years, supporting the building industry and all those in it. In celebration of their milestone anniversary, Carpet World hosted a two-day event last month that included door prizes, discounts and cake. Owner Bruce Kautzman says, “It’s kind of surreal to think that we’re 50 years old and about what kind of accomplishment that actually is. We had a lot of old friends stop in the door that I still remember placing the first order for that still use us today. Plus, we saw some new faces that will be customers for years to come. It was a wonderful couple of days to take that all in. But it’s back to work the very next day to ensure that it actually happens!” Congratulationss to Carpet World on this landmark anniversary!
Pictured: Bruce Kautzman - owner, Jerry Kautzman - founder and Terry Meyer - owner
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Scholarship Dollars continued from page 20
“I suggest students experience as many different types of summer jobs within your field during college summer years. Gaining as much experience in all of the different aspects of your field of study will make you a more well-rounded person when it comes to deciding on a career.” Damon DeVillers, Interstate Engineering, Inc.
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of the different aspects of your field of study will make you a more well-rounded person when it comes to deciding on a career.” As Bowar’s path continued to grow, he found himself at North Dakota State University. He joined the Student Chapter where he was able to add to his experience and show his leadership skills as president. He has taken part in local and international competitions and has grown NDSU’s Student Chapter membership by 30 percent. His chapter believes in his guidance and leadership so much, that they have elected him president for a second term. Bowar has taken the advice, knowledge and experience from his instructors, past employers, friends, family and his local Home Builders Association and has been able to witness the different advantages/disadvantages of public versus private work. His roots are deep in the Red River Valley area where he would like to continue his career in residential building. Donations to Home Builders Care Foundation support students interested in construction careers. Learn more at hbcfm.com
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Goodin Company carries a full complement of products for the markets we serve. Are you in need of products for plumbing, HVAC, industrial, or pump and well applications? We are your Source of Supply, serving the industry since 1937.
PLUMBING
HVAC
Goodin Company maintains a complete inventory in a wide range of major brand plumbing products for both residential and commercial plumbing contractors. To support our plumbing inventory, we maintain showrooms in many of our branch locations.
Our HVAC division encompasses both hydronic and warm air heating as well as central and split system air conditioning equipment for residential and commercial systems. We also provide technical support in design and layout.
INDUSTRIAL
PUMP AND WELL
We supply a wide range of industrial pipe, valves, and fittings. To compliment our pipe inventory, we offer a complete in-house pipe fabrication service in which we are able to cut, thread and groove pipe to our customers’ specifications.
Goodin Company’s pump and well division maintains a complete inventory of pumps and repair parts for the residential water well drilling contractor, as well as the large commercial or municipal driller.
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PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID FARGO ND PERMIT NO 1387 Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead 1802 32nd Ave. S. Fargo, ND 58103 www.hbafm.com | info@hbafm.com (701) 232-5846
Wilsonart Laminate Lario 1891K-55 Countertop installed in Fargo, ND through Eagle Ridge Partners Wilsonart knows that a countertop is only a part of the bigger story in a kitchen. The kitchen is a reflection of how the space has evolved over time and through experiences. Personalization is hot right now, and with laminate’s extensive design range – stones, granites, woods and abstracts – homeowners of all style preferences can find a solution. Make an appointment to visit our showroom at 806 NP Ave. and experience the new styles and patterns of Wilsonart Laminate.
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Wilsonart Quartz Versaillies Q2007 Countertop installed in Bismarck, ND through Dynamic Cabinet Design Technology may be everywhere, but consumers today are still looking for ways to bring nature into their everyday lives. From bringing plants indoors to add color, visual texture and cleaner air to choosing accessories and paint colors with natural themes, nature is top of our list for making our environments comfortable, calm and aesthetically pleasing. Nature was the inspiration behind the color palette in Wilsonart’s new Quartz offering. These new designs capture the same natural beauty of granite and marble but with a refined, artistic flawlessness that works equally well in both residential and commercial environments. They address the growing desire for corporate workplaces to incorporate a casual, nature-inspired, home-like design in commercial applications. The new hard surface designs tap into the color trends of warm and cool whites, greys and neutrals but also takes advantage of the resurgence of classic black stone. Several of the new Quartz “inspired-by-nature” veining patterns were created through robotic technology, making them unique in the marketplace.
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Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead F-M Metro Building Permit Report 2018 - Year-to-Date (September) 2015
DILWORTH Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total
Permits
24 20 4 0 0 0 3 48 4 0 11 90
Units
0 0 0
2016 Value Permits
$6,630,850 $5,690,850 $940,000 $0 $0 $0 $422,000 $290,870 $605,000 $0 $36,689 $7,985,409
21 21 0 0 0 0 0 55 1 0 18 95
$36,143,899 $28,037,899 $8,106,000 $0 $0 $21,226,880 $9,992,714 $3,775,265 $8,441,403 $0 $899,375 $80,479,536
146 118 4 0 12 6 26 404 59 0 58 699
Units
0 0 0
2017 Value Permits
$4,775,900 $4,775,900 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $367,356 $750,000 $0 $166,800 $6,060,056
7 7 0 0 0 0 3 39 2 0 14 65
$28,818,300 $24,468,300 $750,000 $0 $3,600,000 $9,933,755 $31,995,215 $4,839,877 $73,502,276 $0 $485,593 $149,575,016
100 92 8 0 0 1 27 388 75 0 24 615
Units
0 0 0
2018 Value Permits
$1,146,000 $1,146,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,856,413 $199,692 $79,385 $0 $25,150 $5,306,640
14 14 0 0 0 0 1 24 5 0 16 60
$19,507,905 $18,387,905 $1,120,000 $0 $0 $4,400,000 $56,402,137 $4,343,288 $18,801,954 $0 $282,000 $103,737,284
117 104 13 0 0 7 12 374 74 0 39 623
Units
4-Yr Avg Value
Permits
$3,956,000 $3,956,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $400,000 $251,459 $505,315 $0 $490,000 $5,602,774
17 16 1 0 0 0 2 42 3 0 15 78
$23,626,487 $21,281,487 $2,345,000 $0 $0 $19,250,000 $7,438,660 $3,861,212 $31,189,006 $0 $359,697 $85,725,062
136 112 18 0 3 6 23 390 71 0 40 666
$64,169,324 $56,017,529 $5,351,800 $2,799,995 $0 $83,797,293 $51,998,198 $14,783,439 $69,906,869 $49,673,875 $40,468,596 $374,797,594
314 258 29 27 0 19 50 901 298 25 290 1,896
$72,919,251 $68,658,251 $4,261,000 $0 $0 $15,517,285 $24,370,362 $4,875,747 $11,264,593 $10,136,186 $1,835,340 $140,918,764
335 266 41 14 0 2 26 352 44 7 29 794
$164,671,062 $149,913,267 $11,957,800 11 $2,799,995 0 $0 1117 $118,564,578 $84,207,220 $23,771,857 $112,865,783 $59,810,061 $43,153,633 $607,044,194
801 651 89 41 3 27 100 1684 416 32 373 3,432
0 0 0
Units
0 0 0
Value
$4,127,188 $3,892,188 $235,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,169,603 $277,344 $484,925 $0 $179,660 $6,238,720
MOORHEAD Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total
181 133 48 0 0 11 25 393 75 0 40 725
0 0 254
0 24 126
0 0 45
0 0 185
0 6 153
$27,024,148 $23,043,898 $3,080,250 $0 $900,000 $13,702,659 $26,457,182 $4,204,911 $32,983,660 $0 $506,666 $104,879,225
FARGO Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total
365 258 34 73 0 25 62 891 289 29 281 1,942
73 0 805
$79,653,825 363 $63,661,005 310 $5,735,490 34 $10,257,330 19 $0 0 $68,954,603 22 $40,398,056 45 $12,603,132 917 $62,699,792 310 $128,995,154 26 $19,802,695 361 $413,107,257 2,044
19 0 656
$95,111,952 277 $84,613,680 247 $4,904,600 26 $5,593,672 4 $0 0 $58,635,646 11 $61,756,573 43 $16,120,730 966 $69,598,727 293 $37,897,436 21 $31,333,561 273 $370,454,625 1,884
4 0 634
$64,412,375 250 $59,736,375 217 $4,216,000 22 $460,000 11 $0 0 $61,411,598 17 $76,580,625 49 $16,744,054 829 $47,832,473 300 $7,367,009 24 $30,127,011 244 $304,475,145 1,713
11 0 842
27 0 734
$75,836,869 $66,007,147 $5,051,973 $4,777,749 $0 $68,199,785 $57,683,363 $15,062,839 $62,509,465 $55,983,369 $30,432,966 $365,708,655
WEST FARGO Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total
347 233 52 30 0 3 28 341 33 6 31 789
62 0 42
$78,428,571 $61,420,571 $7,765,000 $9,243,000 $0 $4,759,000 $36,439,630 $6,399,688 $21,498,112 $8,595,097 $8,690,135 $164,810,233
393 322 40 8 0 0 34 394 62 8 16 907
31 0 0
$87,727,060 $74,438,727 $8,948,333 $4,340,000 $0 $0 $45,930,420 $5,642,444 $9,355,825 $36,890,542 $3,615,718 $189,162,009
272 211 43 18 0 0 23 360 45 5 13 718
18 0 0
$61,478,510 $48,152,510 $10,986,000 $2,340,000 $0 $0 $27,069,695 $5,932,771 $7,043,727 $13,028,343 $507,915 $115,060,961
326 298 28 0 0 3 20 314 35 8 54 760
0 0 90
28 0 33
$75,138,348 $63,167,515 $7,990,083 $3,980,750 $0 $5,069,071 $33,452,527 $5,712,663 $12,290,564 $17,162,542 $3,662,277 $152,487,992
TOTAL Total Housing Starts Single Family Twin Home Row / Town House Duplex Multi-Family New Commercial Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total
10/9/2018
917 644 138 103 0 39 118 1673 401 35 363 3,546
$200,857,145 923 $158,810,325 771 $22,546,490 78 135 $19,500,330 27 0 $0 12 1101 $94,940,483 28 $87,252,400 105 $23,068,955 1770 $93,244,307 432 $137,590,251 34 $29,428,894 453 $666,382,435 3,745
$216,433,212 656 $188,296,607 557 $14,602,933 77 50 $9,933,672 22 24 $3,600,000 0 782 $68,569,401 12 $139,682,208 96 $26,970,407 1753 $153,206,828 415 $74,787,978 26 $35,601,672 324 $715,251,706 3,282
$146,544,790 707 $127,422,790 633 $16,322,000 63 22 $2,800,000 11 0 $0 0 679 $65,811,598 27 $163,908,870 82 $27,219,805 1541 $73,757,539 414 $20,395,352 32 $30,942,076 353 $528,580,030 3,156
No assurance is provided on this report. Permit information reported here may have changed. For the most current permit information, please contact the individual cities.
$182,126,552 $156,110,747 $16,357,306 55 $8,758,499 6 $900,000 920 $86,971,515 $118,762,675 $25,257,756 $108,268,614 $73,145,911 $34,781,569 $629,314,591
Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead Outlying Communities Building Permit Report 2018 - Year-to-Date (September) 2016 BARNESVILLE, MN Total Housing Starts Single Family
Permits
Units
2017 Value Permits
Units
2018 Value Permits
Units
3-Yr Avg Value
Permits
Units
2016
2017
2018
3-Yr Avg
Value
HORACE, ND
Permits
Total Housing Starts
1
$305,000
27
$7,896,435
42
$11,063,900
23
$6,421,778 $6,288,445
11
$2,833,000
4
$1,389,000
9
$1,604,757
8
$1,942,252
Units
Value Permits
Units
Value Permits
Units
Value
Permits
Units
11
$2,833,000
4
$1,389,000
9
$1,604,757
8
$1,942,252
Single Family
1
$305,000
26
$7,496,435
42
$11,063,900
23
Twin Home
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Twin Home
0
$0
1
$400,000
0
$0
0
Row/Town House
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Row/Town House
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Value
$133,333 0
$0
Duplex
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
Duplex
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
Multi-Family
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0 Multi-Family
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
$0
1
$96,000
3
$253,108
1
$116,369 New Commercial
0
$0
4
$1,021,000
2
$650,000
2
$557,000
Residential Remodel
New Commercial
44
$506,376
51
$405,217
29
$540,918
41
$484,170 Residential Remodel
8
$266,336
21
$1,422,796
3
$113,000
11
$600,711
Commercial Remodel
5
$60,500
3
$20,545
2
$1,062,000
3
$381,015 Commercial Remodel
1
$75,000
6
$741,841
2
$35,000
3
$283,947
Public
0
$0
0
$0
2
$1,255,193
1
$418,398 Public
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
18 78
$127,591 $3,527,467
13 72
$23,008 $1,933,770
44 89
$552,870 $5,268,846
25 80
2 12
$44,500 $690,836
30 88
$618,616 $11,700,688
29 78
$888,457 $12,750,357
20 59
$517,191 $8,380,627
1
$311,000
6
$2,125,006
6
$2,193,000
4
$1,543,002
Single Family
1
$311,000
6
$2,125,006
4
$1,823,000
4
$1,419,669
Twin Home
0
$0
0
$0
2
$370,000
1
$123,333
Miscellaneous Total
$234,490 Miscellaneous $3,576,694 Total
CASSELTON, ND Total Housing Starts
KINDRED, ND Total Housing Starts
3
$607,000
4
$1,240,000
9
$2,927,956
5
$1,591,652
Single Family
3
$607,000
4
$1,240,000
9
$2,927,956
5
$1,591,652
Twin Home
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Row/Town House
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
Row/Town House
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
Duplex
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
Duplex
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
Multi-Family
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0 Multi-Family
0
0
0
0
0
New Commercial
2
$202,000
1
$140,434
1
$887,925
1
Residential Remodel
29
$431,115
18
$299,816
16
$414,600
Commercial Remodel
2
$52,000
3
$645,000
2
$374,300
Public
1
$1,470,600
3
$23,369,147
0
$0
1
3 38
$52,000 $2,518,715
0 31
$0 $26,579,403
0 25
$0 $3,869,825
1 31
1
$180,000
1
$220,000
4
$1,061,000
2
$487,000
1
$180,000
1
$220,000
4
$1,061,000
2
$487,000
Miscellaneous Total
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$410,120 New Commercial
0
$0
2
$345,000
0
$0
1
$115,000
21
$381,844 Residential Remodel
8
$519,400
7
$59,198
9
$121,049
8
$233,216
2
$357,100 Commercial Remodel
0
$0
1
$15,000
1
$32,750
1
$15,917
0
$0
1
$953,100
0
$0
0
$317,700
0 11
$0 $1,126,400
0 15
$0 $2,612,298
1 20
$3,000 $3,084,755
0 15
$1,000 $2,274,484
$7,290,744
$8,279,916 Public $17,333 Miscellaneous $10,989,314 Total
HARWOOD, ND Total Housing Starts Single Family
$0
MAPLETON, ND Total Housing Starts
37
$7,015,743
35
$8,913,556
22
$5,942,934
31
Single Family
15
$4,066,743
31
$8,055,556
18
$5,190,934
21
22
$5,771,078
Twin Home
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Twin Home
$2,949,000
4
$858,000
4
$752,000
10
Row/Town House
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
Row/Town House
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
Duplex
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
Duplex
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
Multi-Family
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0 Multi-Family
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
New Commercial
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
Residential Remodel
1
$1,800
6
$40,500
6
$78,500
4
Commercial Remodel
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
Public
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Miscellaneous Total
3 5
$190,600 $372,400
3 10
$147,000 $407,500
2 12
$30,000 $1,169,500
$0 New Commercial
$0
1
$650,000
0
$0
2
$680,000
1
$443,333
12
$132,846
17
$93,073
22
$604,020
17
$276,646
$0 Commercial Remodel
1
$30,670
3
$5,000
2
$115,000
2
$50,223
0
$0 Public
1
$6,439,325
0
$0
0
$0
0
$2,146,442
3 9
$122,533 Miscellaneous $649,800 Total
0 52
$0 $14,268,584
1 56
$68,000 $9,079,629
3 51
$304,000 $7,645,954
1 53
$124,000 $10,331,389 $8,677,520
$40,267 Residential Remodel
HAWLEY, MN Total Housing Starts
$1,519,667
OXBOW, ND 6
$1,460,000
3
$940,000
3
$790,000
4
$1,063,333
9
$8,742,000
15
$11,830,203
11
$5,460,357
12
Single Family
5
$1,210,000
3
$940,000
3
$790,000
4
$980,000
Single Family
9
$8,742,000
15
$11,830,203
11
$5,460,357
12
Twin Home
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Twin Home
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
Row/Town House
1
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
0
$0
Row/Town House
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$83,333
0
0
Duplex
0
1
$250,000
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
Multi-Family
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
Total Housing Starts
0
0
0
$8,677,520 $0 0
$0
Duplex
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
$0 Multi-Family
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
New Commercial
1
$615,333
0
$0
0
$0
0
1
$1,300,000
0
$0
0
$0
0
$433,333
Residential Remodel
4
$11,100
0
$0
1
$4,000
2
$5,033 Residential Remodel
1
$18,000
1
$352,000
1
$60,001
1
$143,334
Commercial Remodel
0
$0
0
$0
1
$12,000
0
$4,000 Commercial Remodel
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Public
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0 Public
0
$0
1
$1,258,000
0
$0
0
$419,333
15 26
$96,350 $2,182,783
17 20
$1,997,000 $2,937,000
19 24
$244,275 $1,050,275
17 23
$779,208 Miscellaneous $2,056,686 Total
0 11
$0 $10,060,000
0 17
$0 $13,440,203
0 12
$0 $5,520,358
0 13
$0 $9,673,520
Miscellaneous Total
$205,111 New Commercial
TOTAL Total Housing Starts
69
$21,453,743
95
$34,554,200
106
$31,043,904
90
$29,017,282
Single Family
46
$18,254,743
90
$33,296,200
100
$29,921,904
79
$27,157,616
Twin Home
22
$2,949,000
5
$1,258,000
6
$1,122,000
11
1
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
Duplex
0
1
$250,000
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$83,333
Multi-Family
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
$0
0
0
New Commercial
5
$2,767,333
8
$1,602,434
8
$2,471,033
7
$2,280,267
107
$1,886,973
121
$2,672,600
87
$1,936,088
105
$2,165,220
9
$218,170
16
$1,427,386
10
$1,631,050
12
$1,092,202
2
$7,909,925
5
$25,580,247
2
$1,255,193
3
$11,581,788
41 233
$511,041 $34,747,185
64 309
$2,853,624 $68,690,491
98 311
$2,022,602 $40,359,870
68 284
$1,795,756 $47,932,515
Residential Remodel Commercial Remodel Public Miscellaneous Total
10/9/2018
$1,776,333
Row/Town House
No assurance is provided on this report. Permit information reported here may have changed. For the most current permit information, please contact the individual cities.
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FROM
INDUSTRY FACTS
THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF FARGO-MOORHEAD
Up
3%
4.
31,600 Jobs in construction reported in August
2018
$
MINNESOTA AVERAGE:
$52,730
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION:
$57,650
28
Degrees in Construction management were awarded in 2015
NORTH DAKOTA MAY 2017 ANNUAL AVERAGE WAGES
$
NORTH DAKOTA AVERAGE:
$48,130
CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION:
$53,660
CONSTRUCTION & EXTRACTION OCCUPATIONS:
CASS COUNTY
7,040 Jobs
MINNESOTA MAY 2017 ANNUAL AVERAGE WAGES
CLAY COUNTY
FARGO
CONSTRUCTION & EXTRACTION OCCUPATIONS:
127 Job Openings
Up
7.6
99,900 Jobs in May 2017
%
CAREER WORKFORCE ACADEMY
Offered by Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead
MINNESOTA BUILDING CONTRACTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION Jan. 31 and Feb. 15, 2019
WHEN:
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
7:30 - 8 a.m. Noon - 1 p.m. 4 - 6 p.m.
WHERE: Jan. 31
SPONSORED BY
Registration Lunch provided on-site Trade Showcase (CE attendees receive one free drink)
Holiday Inn
3803 13th Ave S, Fargo
Feb. 15
Skills & Technology Training Center 1305 19th Ave N, Fargo REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE: hbafm.memberzone.com/events/calendar
Member Rate: Early/Regular $105/$130 Non-member Rate: Early/Regular $210/$260
Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead 1802 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 232-5846 | summer@hbafm.com | hbafm.com 8 A.M. EXTERIORS: SIDE IT UP (1.5 CREDITS)
Sharp exteriors = curb appeal = sold homes. See the latest in exterior siding including cement, OSC substract siding, wood fiber composite, PVC and vinyl. This class covers everything from storage, tools to use, penetrations, fastening, finishing and more. INSTRUCTOR: BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
9:15 A.M. EXTERIORS: TRIM IT OUT (1.5 CREDITS)
Trim accentuates the lines and dresses up your homes. Learn about the different sizes and types of trims, including cement, PVC, wood-fiber and OSB. Get the rules on trimming a home, as well as best practices in fasteners, dealing with flashing and gaps, glazing, painting and cleaning. INSTRUCTOR: BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
10:30 A.M. BREAK 10:45 A.M. NOT YOUR GRANDPA’S LUMBER (1.5 CREDITS)
Engineered wood products like plywood and OSB have been around for decades, but this class will take you into the world of engineered wood joists. Learn about this option that can make your homes more affordable and easier to build, while offering sustainability, higher structural value and fewer defects. INSTRUCTOR: BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
NOON - 1 P.M. LUNCH (PROVIDED ON-SITE) 1 P.M. HIGH PERFORMANCE HOMES (3.1 CREDITS/INCLUDES ENERGY) Learn the key design areas for best energy savings, engineering a building envelope for savings and sustainability, as well as documenting key features above code for buyers, Realtors, appraisers and lenders. INSTRUCTOR: SOLUTION DESIGN INC.
2:30 P.M. BREAK 2:45-4 P.M. HIGH PERFORMANCE HOMES continued
IMPORTANT DEADLINE MARCH 1, 2019: Deadline for Minnesota contractors to submit documents to Dept. of Labor & Industry for renewal of licenses expiring March 31, 2019. APPROVAL AND CREDITS These courses are pending approval by the the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for seven credits of residential contractor continuing education (referenced to the left) satisfying requirements for building contractor, residential remodeling or residential roofing for re-licensure. This includes the required one hour of energy (for all contractors). If an approved class is cancelled, all fees will be returned within 15 days of the date of cancellation. Classes are pending approval for North Dakota Professional Builder credits through the North Dakota Association of Builders. For more on the NDPB designation: www. ndbuild.com.