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ASSOCIATION STAFF Chief Executive Officer Bryce Johnson Executive Vice President Krista Mund Director of Accounting & Records Amanda Ohlsen Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator Allison Weckman Communications Coordinator Chelsea Diederich Office Coordinator Tahra Doll

O N T H E COVER Last year’s awards. Join the HBA of F-M at the October Awards Gala & Annual Meeting to find out who will take home this year’s prestigious awards.

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INDUSTRY CELEBRATES MARTS BUILD

GALA LINE-UP WELCOMES TWO SPECIAL GUESTS

5 News Briefs 6 HBA President’s Message 12 NDAB’s Message

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Please return board ballots

The HBA will mail ballots to the membership to elect directors for its 2018 board. Fill these out promptly and mail back to the office in the provided envelope by noon Oct. 23. Faxes and copies cannot be accepted. Contact Tahra Doll at (701) 232-5846 or tahra@hbafm.com with any questions.

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Your HBA tracks those members who pay dues before their month of renewal. These members go into a drawing for a free year of dues. For example, if your membership is paid through Nov. 30, 2017, you would need to pay your dues before Nov. 1, 2017, to be entered. Contact Amanda Ohlsen at (701) 232-5846 or amanda@hbafm.com with any questions.

Participate in the 15th Annual Career Expo Nov. 30

Mark your calendar now for the 15th annual Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo Nov. 30. The Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation and the HBA of F-M are major sponsors of this event for ninth-grade students to explore careers in several industries, including construction. If you are interested in hosting an activity for the students, or volunteering at the HBA’s booth, contact Summer Hammond at 701) 232-5846 or summer@hbafm.com.

IBS registration is now open

Member registration for the 2018 International Builders’ Show Jan. 9-11 in Orlando is now open. It’s never too early to start planning. Visit www. buildersshow.com for more details or contact Sami Eidenschink at (701) 2325846 or sami@hbafm.com. Register early to save money!

Hires & Promotions

Bell Bank has promoted Keely Schlichting as vice president/ mortgage production manager in Fargo and Shauna Yliniemi as personal banking officer in Detroit Lakes and hired Jason Peterson as senior vice president/commercial ag lender in West Fargo. Schlichting has worked for Bell Bank since 1999 and previously held the positions of

mortgage loan processor, mortgage processing manager and mortgage loan officer. Yliniemi joined Bell Bank in March 2014 and previously held the positions of teller, customer service representative and customer service specialist. Peterson has 24 years of banking experience. He worked for Bank of the West and Community First for 16 years and Rabo AgriFinance for two years.

as a punch-list supervisor, assistant to superintendent, superintendent and president of a contracting company.

Therese Goe has joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties as a real estate agent. She is a licensed Realtor in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Goldmark Property Management has hired Tara Cowen, Samantha Walters and Abigail Gordon as site managers. Cowen has over ten years of experience in sales, customer service and management and previously worked in the construction industry. Walters has experience ranging from business and customer service to marketing and management. Gordon has experience in sales and customer service. She has a degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota, Duluth.

Beyond Realty, Inc. has hired Susan Hozak-Cardinal, Brent Hammond, Pam Peterson and Jeanne Wurzbacher as Realtors. Hammond has been a Realtor since 2015 and previously worked as a contractor for 17 years. Peterson has been a Realtor since 2015 and is a North Dakota Housing Finance Agency FirstHome Certified Agent. All three are licensed in Minnesota and North Dakota and specialize in residential real estate. Cindy Cameron has been promoted to manager of medical review and utilization management at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. Cameron has worked for the company since 1995 and previously held the position of managed benefits specialist in the medical management department. Jill Schurman, Sean Bertie and Braeden Nelson have joined Dawson Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company. Schurman is a commercial lines account assistant. She previously worked as a customer support specialist and as a broker for an insurance agency. Bertie is a business insurance advisor. He previously worked as a commercial insurance agent at Johnson & Johnson for several years and as a commercial underwriter with Auto Owners Insurance Company. Nelson is a surety advisor. Stephanie Lindemann has joined Eid-Co Homes as a purchaser. She has previous construction experience

First International Bank & Trust has hired Danielle Smith as the learning and development lending instructor and David Johnson as a business development officer. Johnson has 25 years of experience in the banking industry.

Brandyn Vetos has joined Liberty Business Systems as a sales associate. Vetos has over four years experience in selling document management software and multifunction machines. NetWork Center, Inc. has promoted Sean Todd and Jeff Bolstad and hired Amber Nevland, Pete Bauer and Joe Kolfage. Todd has been promoted to vice president of services. He previously served as the company’s director of managed services. Bolstad has been promoted to support team lead. He has been with the company for six years and has a total of 11 years experience relating to his new role. Nevland has been hired as an accounts payable and receivable specialist. Bauer has been hired as a support specialist. He brings 14 years experience in the IT field to his new role. Kolfage was also hired as a support specialist. Kolfage served in the Minnesota Army National Guard as an IT specialist and infantryman. Kiah Schmalenberg has joined Park Co. Realtors. She is licensed in North Dakota and Minnesota, is a member News Briefs continued on page 24

Awards Gala & Annual Meeting Packs A Punch If there is one HBA of F-M event you don’t want to miss, it’s the HBA of F-M’s

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Awards Gala & Annual Meeting Oct. 26 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Moorhead. Here’s why. Libations - The night begins with a social hour which is the perfect opportunity to relax with a drink, mingle with industry partners and build relationships that go beyond the telephone or computer screen. Conversation - During that social, you’ll have a solid hour to make connections with your building industry peers. No other organization offers you the opportunity of having key homebuilding-related reps all together in one room. Inspiration - We can all benefit from a pep talk once in awhile, and who better to do that than a successful coach! North Dakota State University Men’s Basketball Coach Dave Richman will deliver a message to motivate us all on teamwork and success that can be applied to any work setting. Celebration - The main event of the night is to celebrate those HBA of F-M members who have gone above and beyond the call of duty for their association, industry and community. We’ll award the HBA’s highest honors, plus celebrate the culmination of the Homes For Our Troops Build. We will also award scholarships to our National Association of Home Builders’ Student Chapter members from local technical colleges and universities. Confection - There’s always room for dessert: Get ready for a slice of Triple Chocolate Tiger Cake to cap off the evening right! Visit the calendar at www.hbafm.com to register, or call the office at (701) 2325846. You will be able to make your meal choice as well!

Your Dollars ‘PAC’ A Punch, Too

BUILD-PAC is a powerful tool on the national level to help us keep building industry issues on the forefront of the minds of lawmakers. BUILD-PAC contributions are important to the home building industry and supporting pro-housing candidates. By giving to NAHB’s political action committee, BUILD-PAC, you are investing in the future of your business. With even a small donation of just $20, you will personally help make homebuilding stronger. There are many contribution levels available. It is a non-partisan PAC. Check out www.nahb.org to contribute or contact Chelsea Diederich at (701) 232-5846 or chelsea@hbafm.com.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Tyrone Leslie Heritage Homes President Elect Dustin Murray Dustin Murray Construction Treasurer & Life Director John Gunkelman Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Associate Vice President Robin Swanson Superior Insurance Secretary Dawn Cruff Green Team Realty Past President Tom Spaeth Accent Contracting NDAB Build-PAC Trustee and Alternate National Director John Koerselman Red River Drywall & Decorating Services Life Director and NDAB First Vice President Dan Lindquist Dan Lindquist Construction Life Director and NDAB State Representative Don Dabbert, Jr. Dabbert Custom Homes Senior Life Director Gerald Eid Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Life Director Ken Krajsa Life Director John Mahan Mahan Construction, Inc.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jason Eid Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Clay Dietrich Dietrich Homes, Inc. Darrick Guthmiller Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Ursula Hegvik Smart Spaces Kim Hochhalter Building Concepts, Inc. John Koerselman Red River Drywall & Decorating Services, Inc. Paul Krabbenhoft Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties Kimberly Krueger Tehan Krueger Construction, Inc. Gary Orth Cornerstone Specialties, Inc. Scott Persoon Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr., Inc. Todd Rasmussen Valley Lights Broc Roberson Stone Ridge Builders, Inc.

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Industry Celebrates Marts Build

by Krista Mund, Executive Vice President Dan Parrow, ISR Homes, describes building a home for Army Master Sergeant Eric Marts and his family as humbling and emotional. He is quick to credit our local homebuilding industry for “stepping up” to save over $150,000 through donations of funds, labor and materials, something that is not typical in other Homes For Our Troops builds across the country. “By saving that much, we’re serving other veterans since Homes For Our Troops can use that money on the next build,” Parrow says. Homes For Our Troops is a national nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post – 9/11 veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. During Marts’ 2006 deployment serving in Fallujah, Iraq, two improvised explosive device blasts caused a traumatic brain injury and swelling in his optic nerves. This resulted in him going blind in both eyes. He has also undergone surgeries for neck and shoulder injuries and experiences balance issues. ISR Homes was the official Build Partner for this project, meaning Parrow acted as general contractor and donated all of his time. His efforts were supported by the HBA of F-M and Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation. Parrow explained that Homes For Our Troops sometimes ends up paying a contractor to coordinate the build, and doesn’t always have a local builders association’s support. “It never felt like these companies that came forward to help were competitors,” Parrow says. “They had one goal in mind, and that was to get the house done, donate their time and labor, and that was really special to see. Many didn’t even want to be recognized, they just wanted to do the right thing.”

He noted that sponsorship by the HBA and HBC made many local companies stop and take notice, as did his act of volunteering to coordinate the build. “Eric served us, and now we, as a community of builders/contractors association, needed to serve him,” Parrow says. “I think it would have been pretty tough to approach people on donations and discounts if I was making any sort of a profit on this home. It never crossed my mind.” Marts and his family received the keys to the home Aug. 19. They are now settled into the single-family home located in Moorhead. It is specially adaptive to accommodate his injuries, including wider doorways and hallways, zero threshold doorways and a shower with voice-activated temperature controls, plus more. Parrow says, “The day Eric was handed the keys to the house was the most gratifying aspect for me. Seeing him receive that was extremely emotional because I’m humbled by his service and sacrifice.” He also enjoyed seeing everything come together at the end in regard to the high-tech features and how it all functions seamlessly within the home. Industry celebrates Marts continued on page 10

Marts’ Background

Two improvised explosive device blasts during Army Master Sergeant Eric Marts’ 2006 deployment serving with the 2-136 Combined Arms Battalion, 34th Infantry Division in Fallujah, Iraq took his vision. Shortly after the first blast, he started losing vision in one of his eyes. He continued to serve, but after being in another blast, the condition worsened. The traumatic brain injury caused swelling in his optic nerves, resulting in him going blind in both eyes. He has also undergone surgeries for neck and shoulder injuries and experiences balance issues. Eric and his wife, Bobbie, lived in a trailer park in Moorhead. The home presented many challenges. The hallways were narrow, making it difficult for his service dog Deacon to do his job, and the bedrooms have barely enough space for Eric’s equipment. He and Bobbie used to love cooking together but the kitchen wasn’t big enough for the two of them to be in at the same time.

Homes For Our Troops Build Contractor, Build Partners and Volunteers

Dawn Parrow, ISR Homes Home Builders Association of Fargo Moorhead Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation (Charitable arm of the HBA) Aggregate Industries ABC Supply Co., Inc. Agassiz Valley Gutter Lance Akers (Nature’s Design Landscaping and Retail Center – Pelican Rapids, MN) American Legion - Moorhead Aqua Lawn & Landscape Bayer Built Woodworks Pat Block Bolgrean Construction Budget Blinds of Fargo Christianson Cabinetry City of Moorhead Clark’s Excavating & Septic Pumping Clay County The Coatings Authority, Inc. Drywall Supply EZ Open Garage Door Fabricators Unlimited FedEx Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom Sheri and Chris Finstad Fitzgerald Construction Floor to Ceiling Carpet One F-M Excavating Greenscape Companies, Inc. Jiffy Jon J&J Heating Houska Electric, Inc. Knife River Material Lako Drilling, Inc. Matt Nordenstrom Construction Bruce McDonald Harold and Cleo Parrow Pro Siding Park Co. Realtors Perley Community Co-Op Northland Truss Systems, Inc. North Country Drywall Red River Valley Coop Power Ass’n Rigels, Inc. Rohrich Custom Concrete Strata Corporation Sherwin Williams, Inc. Simonson Design Studios Simonson Lumber & Hardware, Inc. True Value Thoreson Plumbing, Inc. True-North Steel Valley Lights Jason Wojahn

and the countless volunteers and companies who wish to remain anonymous.

Industry celebrates Marts continued from page 8

Amazing Features

The technology used in the home is staggering and will result in Marts having more freedom than before. The home essentially talks to Marts, and can inform him when someone is in the driveway. It even has facial recognition capabilities and can tell him who is at the door. Parrow says, “In some ways, it’s putting him on-par with someone who has vision. When he’s outside, he can communicate with the house and ask it questions like, ‘Where’s the front door?’ and it will guide him.” Web Pilot was the vendor involved with all of the communications technology, and Parrow said they were fantastic to work with and answer all of his questions in regard to how the components would function in cold Minnesota winters.

Challenges

Parrow says this home was the first built by Homes For Our Troops for a vision-impaired veteran. There was a major learning curve, with new products, new vendors and new technology they had never used before. “It’s cool because they can work off of this house when they build for the next vision-impaired veteran,” he says. “They are currently building one in Colorado and I’m able to communicate with that veteran in building his home.”

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NDAB Urges ND Delegation to Preserve Housing Incentives in Tax Code Reform The North Dakota Association of Builders supports home ownership and rental

housing incentives in the current tax code, and specifically the deductions for mortgage interest and state and local property taxes, as well as provisions that encourage development of affordable housing. NDAB is proud to have welcomed President Trump to North Dakota while he pushes for tax reform. Over 20 NDAB members attended this historic event to learn more of his proposal for income tax reduction, a fair tax code and economic development. We urge the members of our North Dakota congressional delegation to work in a bipartisan fashion to make federal tax reform a reality. NDAB is a staunch defender of the mortgage interest deduction, which has been a part of the tax code since its inception in 1913. This deduction is an essential tool for younger middle-class buyers looking to enter the housing market and move up as their families grow. The mortgage interest deduction amounts, set in 1987, have not been adjusted for inflation in 30 years. It is time to address the levels of the deduction in order to bring it into the modern times of cost, affordability and income levels to improve the buying power of the middle class. Many tax reform proposals being discussed have suggested reducing or eliminating the mortgage interest deduction; the Low Income Housing Tax Credit; the capital gains exclusion for home sales, and the deduction of property taxes. These proposed tax increases would further depress home prices, put countless more home owners underwater, and trigger a new wave of foreclosures. Eliminating or scaling back these vital housing incentives would also shrink the local tax base of many communities, causing already cash-strapped state and local governments to further cut jobs and essential services. In addition, the building industry is just one of many industries comprised of multitudes of small businesses; to ensure that our future tax code is truly pro-growth, Congress must maintain a business interest deduction for small business. NDAB leaders thank President Trump for his leadership and have confidence that the White House and Congress will do the right thing for home buyers and for America. We will continue to engage in this process, jointly with the National Association of Home Builders and our local home builders associations across the state of North Dakota.

Williston Area Builders Association Jamie Montgomery, Executive Officer • 701-572-5744 www.willistonbuilders.com • Parade of Homes was held in late September.

Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association Dot Frank, Executive Officer • 701-222-2400 www.bmhba.com

• The Fall Parade of Homes showcased 33 homes by 25 builders, a number that rivals the year prior. • The Fall Awards Mixer is scheduled for Oct. 24 at the Ramada. Guests can expect a throwback to ‘90s rock. • Conversations continue with the city of Bismarck and stakeholders regarding the direction of special assessments in the city’s future. • The BMHBA is hosting building officials for a roundtable to review the summer construction season and discuss the 2018 building year.

Kim Schneider

NDAB Executive Officer

Dickinson Area Builders Association Tiffaney Dolechek, Executive Officer • 701-438-0044 www.dickinsonareabuilders.com

• The DABA 2nd Annual Parade of Homes was Sept. 9-10. This year we had five homes built by Venture Homes, Seacrest Homes, Kirschenheiter Construction, and John Schneider Construction. • Our next Membership Meeting is Sept. 10 where we will have guests from NDAB and NAHB speaking to our board and members about new updates and member benefits. • Bismarck and Dickinson executive officers Dot Frank & Tiffaney Dolechek traveled to Grand Forks for EO Betty McDonald’s retirement party and to welcome new EO Cassie Thompson to her position!

NDAB’s

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President’s Message I, along with about 20 NDAB members and 500 other business and political

leaders from across the state, had the opportunity to see President Trump in person at the refinery in Mandan Sept. 6. He was there to promote his tax reform agenda. Whatever your view of the current president, most of us don’t have the opportunity to be that close to the President of the United States very often in our lives. The President spoke on many of the top agenda items that we have heard in the news, such as lowering the corporate income tax rates, simplifying the tax code, eliminating the death tax, and encouraging businesses to bring back profits they have parked overseas. I think that most of us believe there is a need for tax reform. Of course, getting Congress to join together and compromise on some of the issues that they don’t agree upon will not be easy. A few months ago, I wrote about the tax advantages of owning a home. There are several policy justifications to keeping those advantages in place. The mortgage interest deduction, in particular, is a critical tool for younger middle-class buyers looking to enter the housing market. I believe a well thought-out and constructed tax reform plan will benefit our economy and help provide additional investment from the business community. However, it is important that the tax advantages of homeownership remain in place. We must continue to reach out to our Congressional delegation. As I stated before, it is our job to promote these benefits to the public and the public officials so they see the value in keeping pro-housing policies in place. NAHB will do the same on our behalf to keep in place the tax advantages of home ownership on the national level.

Minot Association of Builders Elysha Head, Executive Officer • 701-852-0496 www.minotab.com

• The 2017 Parade of Homes was a hit! With higher attendance than last year, MAB is excited to bring back the Parade year after year and establish it as a community event. • MAB hosted its first Breakfast with the Builders on Sept. 21. NAHB rep Alex Martindale visited with MAB members and filled them in on what NAHB does for members on a daily basis. • October brings Hard Hat Happy Hour at Arny’s 2.0 Lounge and Bottle Shop. MAB is looking forward to meeting some new members and good drinks! • Preparations have started for the 2018 Home and Garden Show! Stay tuned for more details.

Forx Builders Association Cassie Thompson, Executive Officer • 701-746-4536 www.forxbuilders.com

• The FBA hosted the 24th Annual Golf Outing Sept. 7. We hosted a total of 144 golfers at King’s Walk Golf Course. A big thank you is extended to our Event Sponsor, Marvin Windows; Brat Lunch Sponsor, First State Banks; and all of our hole and door prize sponsors. Also, thank you to the golf committee for planning a fun day! • The FBA hosted a Picnic in the Park to celebrate Betty McDonald’s retirement. The weather cooperated and everyone was able to enjoy the time and food together! Thank you to all who came out to help us celebrate Betty and her 19 years of service. • The 3rd Annual Chili-Cook Off tournament was scheduled for Oct. 14. The FBA will also be hosting its 1st Annual Bean Bag Toss Tournament along with it. We are very excited about this event and hope to see many faces there! Please call the office if you are interested in having a chili or bean bag team.

Eric Brenden

Northwest Contracting I NDAB President

Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead Bryce Johnson, Executive Officer • 701-232-5846 www.hbafm.com • The HBA of F-M Awards Gala & Annual Meeting is Oct. 26. Members look forward to hearing from NDSU Men’s Basketball Head Coach David Richman and seeing who wins the Association’s top awards. • Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation, HBA of F-M’s charity, took part in a Key Ceremony for Army Master Sergeant Eric Marts Aug. 19 to welcome him into his new home. Thanks to the generosity of HBA members, along with the hard work of HBA member and build coordinator Dan Parrow, ISR Homes, the home’s cost was $150,000 less than the average Homes for our Troops project. • The HBA of F-M had another sold-out golf outing in August. Over $3,000 was raised for NDAB-PAC over the summer’s two golf outings, thanks to the support of HBA members. • The Fall Parade of Homes & Remodeled Hom Tour was a success with 54 newly constructed homes and five remodel projects.

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It is common for Minnesota’s state agencies to seek “primacy” over federal programs to customize regulatory efforts to the state’s specific needs and bring them closer to “home.” The most recent quest for state agency authority is happening at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) as the agency embarks on rulemaking and other administrative changes impacting its lead abatement standards and the criteria necessary to become a certified renovation firm and qualified professional. Becoming an EPA-authorized state for the lead regulations is a high priority for MDH, and “primacy” is featured in both its Minnesota Childhood Lead Poisoning Elimination Plan and its Healthy Homes Strategic Plans. If successful in adopting the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Paint (RRP) rule, MDH will relieve the federal Environmental Protection Agency – Region 5 (Chicago) of its responsibility to administer and enforce the Lead Paint and Remodeling program in the state. As members know, the renovation of pre-1978 residential structures comes with heightened regulatory demands triggered by the Lead Poisoning Prevention Act. The Act authorized the adoption of rules to: • Set standards for the lead content of paint, dust, drinking water and bare soil and establish methods for sampling and analyzing these components; • Establish methods for lead hazard reduction; • Establish licensing of persons who perform regulated lead work; and • Establish permit requirements for training courses. MDH’s proposed rule has increased importance to BAM’s members as more and more members are expanding their business models to encompass both new construction and remodeling. On Aug. 28, 2017, BAM joined with the Contractors Association of Minnesota (CAM – the exterior siding specialty contractors), Association of Minnesota Building Officials (AMBO), and others who also participate on the MDH lead advisory committee to provide valuable feedback to MDH on its proposal to take over the program. While the jury is still out on whether it is a good idea for Minnesota to take over the program, there are specific items in the proposed rule that need attention and change, including: • Clarification that the rule only applies to lead-based paint; • Clarification that the cleaning verification only applies to the work area; • Technical adjustment to the concept “free of lead” to reflect the sciencebased reality of base-line naturally occurring lead content; • Clarification on what “on-site” training means and whether it is per-job or percomponent or task and to allow for refreshers versus comprehensive on-site training at each job site; and • Improved compliance materials such as the MDH checklist supporting each job’s work plan and required documentation. BAM expects that by late fall MDH will re-issue a draft rule incorporating many of the changes suggested by the industry. MDH has not completed its SONAR – the Statement of Need and Reasonableness – the document necessary to support the rule and justify the costs related to the rule and this has slowed the rule adoption process too. Once the SONAR and the rule revision are published by the agency, there will be additional meetings, comment periods, and a potential administrative hearing on the rule. Following the formal comment period and a review by the Office of Administrative Hearings, MDH anticipates it will self-certify the PRE/RRP program with EPA during FY2018. EPA has a six-month period following self-certification to authorize the Minnesota PRE/RRP program. Interested members are encouraged to connect with BAM for additional information and opportunities to participate in the rulemaking. Since 1974, BAM is the statewide voice of Minnesota’s builders & remodelers. We represent you and your business at the State’s Capitol, regulatory agencies and the courts because industry unity is good business. Build With Us. 14

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by Allison Weckman, Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator August marks the wrap-up of the summer season for most in North Dakota. This year it also marked the final HBA of F-M member golf outing. Golfers and sponsors enjoyed a cooler day compared to July’s heat wave, which made for a great afternoon for teams and with the implementation of a new “no 3-putting” rule, the pace of play was improved. Golfers enjoyed the Hirshfield’s Bloody Mary Bar and lunch sponsored by NAI North Central and Property Resources Group before taking to the course. On the course they were treated to beverages from water sponsor The Title Company and cold beer sponsored by Cambria. To add to the excitement of the day, more hole sponsors were added to August’s outing giving golfers great games to participate in. “From a sponsor’s viewpoint, I thought that the golf outing was a blast, we had a lot of positive feedback from the participants and everyone seemed to have a lot of fun!” says Paula Ruelas, Floor To Ceiling

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by Allison Weckman, Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator The HBA of F-M belongs to about 850 member companies who represent the building industry across the metro and beyond. All year long, these member companies and employees contribute their time to Association activities and volunteer to take on projects that benefit all members. The Awards Gala & Annual Meeting is the final celebration of all of these member companies working together as a team to keep the building industry strong. The Gala welcomes David Richman, head coach of the North Dakota State University men’s basketball team, as the evening’s guest speaker. Richman will deliver a message regarding the value of teamwork and what it takes to have a winning culture. For those in attendance, this year’s program is extra special featuring a special recap on the Homes For Our Troops build and welcoming special guest, Army Master Sergeant Eric Marts, who was the recipient of this build. This year’s event moves back to Thursday evening and will be hosted Oct. 26 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Moorhead. Once again, this event will kick-off with the red carpet, welcoming attendees to show-off and be entered for a chance to win “Best Dressed.” There will also be a presentation of students who are the recipients of a Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation scholarship. The Gala will be revealing the results of the membership election for the HBA Board of Directors and awarding members celebrating their 25th anniversary with the Association. This year’s milestone anniversary members include: Alerus Financial CabinetMakers, Inc. Dakota Fence Dakota Wall Systems, Inc. Dawson Insurance F.M. Water Systems – Kinetico

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Other awards and recognition include Spike awards, committee chair recognition and the Association’s most honorable awards: Extra Mile, BEAM, Associate of the Year and Builder of the Year to conclude the evening. All members who wish to attend this exclusive event can contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846 or register online at hbafm.com to select their dinner choice. Pre-registration is required and is $35 per attendee if registered by 4 p.m. Oct. 20. All late registrations, walk-ins, noshows and non-members will pay $39 per attendee. Attendee menu options include: • Wild Rice Stuffed Chicken Breast • Yankee Pot Roast Both options are served with a fresh garden salad and dinner rolls. There will also be a cash bar available at the venue. If you have any dietary restrictions or concerns, please indicate when registering so staff can accommodate each request.

Fresh Fall Weekends Bring Out Consumers

By: Allison Weckman, Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator The HBA of F-M held its 18th Annual Fall Parade of Homes and 6th Annual Remodeled Home Tour last month during the final two weekends of September. Builder members and their trade partners who worked in the homes during this annual event felt the Parade brought in plenty of interested consumers to view their work. “The opening weekend of the 2017 Fall Parade of Homes was full of excitement and activity. We welcomed over 800 Parade-goers through our home at Rocking Horse Farm and are so pleased with the feedback,” says Kirsten Waverek of Studio West Homes, LLC.

The event boasted 54 homes scattered across the Fargo-Moorhead metro and five remodel projects featuring renovations that included kitchens, bathrooms, living areas and more. Navigating the two-weekend event was made easy by offering various options for consumers to learn about and take notes on each home. The mobile app, Parade of Homes magazine and dedicated website gave an option to everyone whether they preferred a digital or print version while venturing in and out of multiple homes. This year the Association saw nearly 950 consumers register for the free ticket and over 160use the online option to purchase their Luxurious Featured Home tickets. As these numbers increase, the HBA’s Parade of Homes committee is exploring options to help builders check-in consumers during future Parades. 20

Consumers were also able to take a peek inside two different luxurious Featured Homes for just $5 during the event. Designer Homes of FargoMoorhead donated one of its homes as a luxurious Featured Home and Smart Spaces, Inc., donated its remodel as a Featured Project. The ticket admission benefited Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation and raised $2,130. These funds assist the Foundation in giving back to the community, give scholarships to area students going into the trades and support its workforce development initiatives. All Association members are invited to mark their calendars for April 2729 and May 4-6 as the official Spring Parade of Homes dates. The hours of the 2018 event will be 4 – 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and noon – 5 p.m. Sunday. HBA members should keep an eye out for spring entry application packets in January. If members are interested in putting a home on either parade they should reach out to Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator Allison Weckman at (701) 232 -5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com. Congratulations to all Association members who put work into each home and remodel project that resulted in yet another successful Fall Parade of Homes and Remodeled Home Tour!

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by: Amy Berg, CBT, CIT, Chapter Member The Fargo-Moorhead, ND Chapter #246 would like to welcome four new members: • Emily Herbranson, Fabricators Unlimited – Sales Representative • Emily Kautzman, NDSU Student in Construction Management (Project Engineer Intern at MEI Technologies – summer 2017) • Kara Skarphol, Casselton Lumber – Outside Sales • Lisa Thoreson, Moorhead Electric Inc. (MEI) – Project Engineer Each of these women joined for different reasons and will bring a new perspective to the Chapter. National President Catherine Shoenenberger’s theme for NAWIC’s 2017-2018 year is “Making a Measurable Difference.” FM246’s leadership team for the coming year plans to meet this goal head on and “Make a Measurable Difference” in the FargoMoorhead area through our monthly programs and other events to support, encourage and grow the construction industry and ourselves. Thank you to the 2016-2017 FM246 Leadership team: President Amy Berg, CBT, CIT (Innovative Window & Door Service, LLC) Vice President Melanie Nordhougen (Mortenson Construction) Secretary Kara Skarphol (Casselton Lumber) Treasurer Suzi Retzlaff (Empire Engineering) Directors Joanna Slominski (Mortenson Construction) Emily Herbranson (Fabricators Unlimited) Immediate Past President Dawn Wiedewitsch (Tomboy Tools) Plans for the upcoming year are still being developed. Events will include the NEF Block Kids competition Oct. 8, Membership Networking Event at Fabricators Unlimited Oct. 18 and our Annual Auction Nov. 16. To learn more about these events and the Fargo-Moorhead chapter go to www.nawicfm246.org or email the chapter at nawicfm246@gmail.com. To learn more about NAWIC, the NAWIC Education Foundation (NEF) and the NAWIC Founders Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) check us out online at www.nawic.org. NAWIC’s Core Values: Believe - Persevere - Dare

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Robert Gibb & Sons, Inc. has hired Tim Singelmann as an estimator/project manager and Barb Shipley as an accounts payable and payroll specialist. Singlemann spent the last 24 years as the heating plant supervisor at North Dakota State University. He was also employed as a plumber and pipefitter at Singelmann Plumbing & Heating in Breckenridge, Minn. Shipley has more than 30 years experience in accounting. She was employed as a payroll tax specialist with TriNet HR in Bradenton, Fla. Mark Hamre, also known as Tank McNamara, has joined S & S Promotional Group as a promotional consultant. Hamre was a sales associate for Spotlight

Media, Inc., for the past two-anda-half years and worked in radio at KFGO for nearly 20 years.

Larissa Kunde has joined Spotlight Media, Inc. as a business operations associate.

Sandman Structural Engineers has hired Don Krenelka as a Revit technician, Judy Foss as executive specialist, Lucas Olson as a structural designer, Nathan Longlet as a Revit technician and Jason Hagen as a structural technician. Krenelka has 27 years of structural CAD experience, with nine years of Revit. He previously worked at Heyer Engineering and is a graduate of North Dakota State University. Foss has over 20 years of executive support experience in legal, nonprofit and technology, including ten years with Microsoft. Olson previously worked in hotel design and graduated from North Dakota State University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

Superior Insurance has hired Jasmine Moffett and Jenna Crabtree. Moffett is a licensed producer in home, auto, life, health and commercial insurance. Crabtree is also a licensed producer in home, auto, life, health and commercial insurance.

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Dan Beecher, Foam Doctor’s, LLC Monica Hart, Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc.

John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Decorating Services Scott Persoon, Camrud Foss Concrete Constr., Inc. Jaime Stenseth, Showplace Kitchens Robin Swanson, Superior Insurance

BEAM NOMINEES

Dabbert Custom Homes Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. J&L Construction Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Platinum Homes Stone Ridge Builders, Inc. Thomsen Homes, LLC

BUILDER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

Nate Anderson, Thomsen Homes, LLC Don Dabbert, Jr., Dabbert Custom Homes John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Kim Hochhalter, Building Concepts, Inc. Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes Dustin Murray, Dustin Murray Construction Dan Parrow, ISR Homes David Reid, Radiant Homes

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Perry Eidem, Allied Building Products Corp. Rich Lahren, Hebron Brick Supply Terry VanWatermulen, CenturyLink Joyce Balstad, Stone Countertop Outlet Mark Jensen, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Angie Baumann, Starion Bank

Stacy Kjelshus has joined VISIONBank as a mortgage loan processor. She has over ten years of experience in project controls and support in the construction industry. Heather White has joined Western Products, Inc. as a job project coordinator. She previously worked at Xtreme Consulting and has an associate’s degree in business management.

Jensen Jumps Right into HBA Involvement! by Sami Eidenschink, Membership & Marketing Coordinator Six times a year, the HBA of F-M staff recognizes a “Member of the Month”. This recognition goes to a member who has gone above and beyond to support the Association and staff. Congratulations to Mark Jensen of Floor To Ceiling Carpet One for being chosen as October’s member of the month. Prior to joining Floor to Ceiling, Jensen owned and operated a successful software company for 35 years with customers in 45 states. Shortly after selling his half of the business to his business partner, Jensen joined Floor to Ceiling Carpet One in January of 2016 as a Sales Consultant. “I specialize in hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl tile, porcelain, ceramic, countertops and cabinets along with carpet and pad. The Floor to Ceiling Company is an amazing ESOP company with determined staff, fabulous customer service with a daily mentality of providing top shelf services to give our customers an unexpected experience.” As a part of the building industry no day is ever the same, which Jensen says is one of the best parts of his job. “Each and every day is different at my job. It offers many challenges and a wide variety of opportunities to meet new people and work with them to establish a vision, select products and assist them with my design skills so that they make an informed purchasing decision. The industry itself has been so active and vibrant, it keeps me grounded and focused to stay abreast of all the demands from my customers.” Jensen reached out earlier this year to learn more about how he could start getting involved in Association activities and jumped right into it. Right away joining as an Affiliate

member and joining the Remodelers Council, Jensen has been a great attribute to the group. He has donated his time to assisting in the Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch Youth Home Remodel, attended various HBA events including picnics and golf outings and even put a project on the 2017 Remodeled Home Tour this fall. “Being active in the HBA offers me a chance to meet other folks in the remodeled and new construction arena. From these seasoned veterans, I get a chance to learn further about the building industry.” Beyond the HBA Jensen is active in the Fargo Lions Club, holding positions from secretary, board member to president. He also enjoys volunteering his time and talents to other organizations around the community. “I volunteer with the United Way on their Service Day for elderly people and volunteered my time to help finish the construction of the Fargo-Moorhead Curling Club located in South Fargo near the Red River Zoo.” When he’s not busy in the Fargo-Moorhead area working or donating his time, Jensen enjoys spending time outdoors whether it is summer or winter. “In the summer time I ride bike a lot and spend time enjoying Cotton Lake East of Detroit lakes at our ‘hideout’ all summer long. In the winter time I ice fish, cross country ski, snowshoe, downhill ski and curl at the FM Curling Club.” Thank you to Mark for all of the effort and passion he brings forth to the HBA of F-M. The HBA staff appreciates his hard work and eagerness to help even with the smallest tasks. Mark along with August’s Member of the Month: Joyce Balstad; Stone Countertop Outlet, December’s Member of the Month, Angie Baumann; Starion Bank; February’s Member of the Month, Perry Eidem; Allied Building Products Corp.; April’s Member of Month Rich Lahren, Hebron Brick and June’s Member of the Month; Terry VanWaterMulen; CenturyLink will be nominated for the Extra Mile Award for 2017. This award will be presented to one of them at the Awards Gala & Annual Meeting on October 26. Congratulations, Mark and thank you for all your dedication to the Association!

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How Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation is Working to Build Your Workforce You have read it here before; workforce development is a key focus of Home

Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation. Promoting careers in construction is important to recruit new workers to our industry.

Curling for Construction

Have you ever wanted to curl? Do you find the game oddly entertaining to watch? Now is your chance to learn how, while also giving back to your foundation. On Nov. 3, join us for Curling for Construction! HBC past President Eric Rokke, Rokke Construction, and Jordan Schumacher, Luxury Bath of Fargo, will give instructions and then attendees will play a friendly game, with cash prize for closest to the pin, sponsored by Rokke Construction. There will be a cash bar and snacks available sponsored by Luxury Bath of Fargo. • When: Nov 3, 6:30 - 10 p.m. • Where: Fargo Curling Club, 4300 23rd Ave. S. Fargo • Cost: $30 per person or $50 per couple (pre-registered) • $35 per person or $55 per couple (at the door) • Attend and observe for only $20 per person • Register online at www.hbafm.com or by contacting Summer Hammond at (701) 232-5846 or summer@hbafm.com.

Student Chapters at M State, NDSU, NDSCS and MSUM

The HBA of F-M is the sponsor of four local National Association of Home Builders’ Student Chapters. These chapters provide an insight into students’ chosen industry, giving them access to meet members. Networking events at the International Builders’ Show brings together students and active members, forming relationships and revealing opportunities. At IBS, Student Chapters participate in the Residential Construction Management Competition where they learn very valuable presentation skills, problem solving and think on their feet. HBC scholarships are available to Student Chapter members. Students also have opportunities for national scholarships. HBC also applies for, and matches, travel scholarships for Students Chapters to attend IBS. These travel scholarships are provided by the National Housing Endowment.

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As the end of the year approaches, please consider choosing HBC as your charity of choice. HBC is your foundation, dedicated to providing a positive outlet for the industry and promoting workforce development.

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Casey Beckerleg Stenerson Lumber I HBC President

Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation 1802 32nd Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103 Phone: (701) 232-5846 www.hbcfm.com EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Casey Beckerleg Stenerson Lumber Vice President Monica Hart Monica Hart Interior Design Secretary Randy Cramer NAI North Central Treasurer Carlita Dietz Jay Dietz Construction Past President Bob Kochmann Kochmann Brothers Homes

TRUSTEES Grace Backman Dan Beecher Foam Doctor’s, LLC Kristie Eid Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Perry Eidem Allied Building Products Corp. Ryan Johnson Monarch Homes, LLC Sylvia Lunski Design Direction, Inc. Trevor Odden Stone Ridge Builders, Inc. Dustin Murray Dustin Murray Construction

Donations are accepted in any form. You can even donate online at www.hbcfm. com. We strive to provide a position outlet for the housing industry to give back to the community, building a framework for the future. Please consider making a donation and making a difference in our industry!

Casey Beckerleg, HBC President Stenerson Lumber

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 goes directly to the foundation and its charitable work.

Experience Association Education

by Sami Eidenschink, Membership & Marketing Coordinator Members of the HBA of F-M participate in many different events and activities throughout the year. Whether it is the Awards Gala, a building officials roundtable or the International Builders’ Show, their experiences through the Association put their businesses above the competition. Although these events bring value to each member, the number one way members feel their time is best spent at the HBA is through education. The industry-related education offered through the HBA is an experience that members truly cannot get anywhere else. This education is put on through Lunch Sessions and continuing education classes. Lunch Sessions are held monthly and typically feature a subject highlighting business strategies such as marketing, or focus on industry-related topics like OSHA regulations and jobsite safety. “Owning a small business has many challenges; one of which is having the resources and in-house know-how for things like regulations, human resource issues, and safety best practices. HBA of F-M education classes help me grow my business through relevant coaching by professionals in these areas that are not our expertise. That way, we can keep our eye on what we do well and not get lost in the things we don’t do well…yet!” says Mary Aure, Fargo Tractor, about why she chooses to attend HBA Lunch Sessions. The HBA also hosts continuing education for Minnesota contractors, plumbing and power limited technicians. For the second time in the Association’s history, it will be hosting an education summit. This summit will bring all three of these continuing education classes to one building on one day on Jan. 30, 2018. It’s an ideal way to bring contractors and their trade partners together under one roof to learn and network together.

These different types of education all stem from one committee made up of 13 individuals from different member companies and backgrounds and led by committee chair, Scott Persoon, CamrudFoss Concrete Construction, Inc. Persoon has been on the Education Committee for many years and highly encourages members to share with the committee what they need or want to see facilitated by their Association. “I believe education is just a continuing thing that everyone needs. You always need to be learning as a company and as due diligence for the companies you do business with,” Persoon says. The range of what is offered and can be offered by the HBA is limitless. “What I see as most valuable from the education at the HBA is the wide variety of it. The education can be as specific as QuickBooks, it can be facilitated in-house by a member or a professional from the national association can be brought in.” Persoon encourages all members and their employees to consider joining his committee and sharing their ideas on what may be a new or valuable education topic for fellow members. “When I first joined, I originally knew a lot of the guys on the committee, so it seemed less intimidating to start on this committee, but since then, I have grown to know everybody and enjoy my time as the chair.” Anyone interested in joining the Education Committee can contact Summer Hammond at (701) 232-5846 or summer@hbafm.com.

Party Like A Spike!

by Sami Eidenschink, Membership & Marketing Coordinator January is the start of the new year and typically marks the start of resolutions. It also marks the annual International Builders’ Show and all of its exciting events and parties. Now is the time to get a jump start on those new member recruiting resolutions and reach out to trade partners and those you know who are not members to encourage them to join the Association so you can join the biggest and best closing party at the International Builders’ Show. Recruiting new members to our local association is an activity recognized and rewarded through the National Association of Home Builders’ Spike Club.

Those who participate in the club are called Spikes, and they are among the most valued members of the Association. Spikes are the membership leaders who go above and beyond in helping the Association grow and stay strong through constant recruitment and retention efforts. At this year’s IBS close-out, the legendary rock-and-roll band, Chicago, will be playing and qualified Spikes will receive two complimentary tickets to the concert. In order to score an invite to party with the top Spikes from across the country, members need to be a Spike in good standing as of October 2017 and must have earned at least one new member credit during the past 12 months. This credit can be one full credit earned when a new Builder or Associate member is recruited or two ½ credits when Affiliate or Council members are recruited. October is also membership drive month for the HBA of F-M. Any member who recruits another member will earn double Spike credits through the National Association of Home Builders. 28

How New Home Buyers Financed Their Homes in 2016

by Natalia Siniavskaia, Sept. 15 National Association of Home Builders analysis of the 2016 Census Bureau Survey of Construction (SOC) data shows that reliance on non-conventional forms of financing varied across the United States, with its share exceeding 37 percent in the South Atlantic division but accounting for less than 20 percent of new single-family home starts in the East South Central and East North Central divisions. Nationwide, the share of non-conventional financing declined in 2016 and, for the first time since 2008, it accounted for less than a third of the market, 31.5 percent. Non-conventional forms of financing, as opposed to conventional mortgage loans, include loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), VA-backed loans, cash purchases and other types of financing such as the Rural Housing Service, Habitat for Humanity, loans from individuals, state or local government mortgage-backed bonds. Looking at new single-family homes started in 2016, the South Atlantic division was most dependent on non-conventional financing, with its share exceeding 37 percent of the market. FHA-backed loans accounted for more than half of all non-conventional financing in the division, 19 percent of the market – the highest FHA-loans share in the country. The West South Central (35 percent), Mountain (33 percent) and Pacific (33 percent) divisions also registered elevated shares of non-conventional forms of financing, exceeding the national average. While homebuyers in the South Atlantic and West South Central division relied more heavily on FHA-insured loans, VAbacked loans dominated non-conventional financing in the Mountain division. Here, the share of VA-backed loans was close to 14 percent, twice as high as the national average, making the Mountain division the only region in the nation where the share of VA-backed loans exceeded that of cash purchases and other types of financing combined.

Next on the list are the New England and Middle Atlantic divisions where 30 percent and 26 percent of new home buyers, respectively, did not make use of conventional loans. FHA and VA-backed loans played a minimal role in these markets, with their shares varying from under 1 percent to 2 percent. Both divisions, however, stand out for registering the two highest shares of cash purchases in the nation. In New England, more than a quarter of all homes started in 2016 were purchased with cash. The Middle Atlantic registered the second highest share – 21 percent. In comparison, the US share of cash purchases was 9 percent. At the opposite end of the spectrum is the East South Central division where only 16 percent of new single-family homes were financed using non-conventional

methods. This share is roughly half of the US average, making it the lowest share of non-conventional financing in the nation. In the East North Central division, one out of five new singlefamily homes was purchased without conventional loans. Nationwide, FHA-backed loans remained the most prevalent form of non-conventional financing of new home purchases – the status they temporarily lost to cash purchases in 2014 following the implemented decline in the 2014 FHA loan limits. For homes started in 2016, the national share of mortgages insured by the FHA was 13 percent. The share of VA-backed loans remained relatively stable in 2016, accounting for close to 7 percent of the market. The share of cash purchases, the second most prevalent form of nonconventional financing, declined slightly from 10 percent to 9 percent in 2016. The market share loss was more pronounced in New England, where cash purchases lost 8 percent of the market and conventional loans picked up the slack with their share expanding by 10 percent. Nevertheless, as discussed above, New England continues to register the nation’s highest share, with one in three new homes started in 2016 purchased with cash. At the other end of the spectrum is the East South Central division where less than 5 percent of single-family starts were financed with cash. The high prevalence of cash financing in the New England, East North Central and Middle Atlantic divisions can be partially explained by the popularity of custom homebuilding in these divisions, with all three claiming the top three custom home market shares in 2016. Custom homes are more likely to be financed with cash, especially if built by the owner acting as the general contractor. In 2016, a third of custom homes built by the owner were financed with cash, while only 5 percent of spec homes were purchased with cash. Other types of non-conventional financing methods – such as the Rural Housing Service, Habitat for Humanity, loans from individuals, state or local government mortgage-backed bonds and other – are more common in the West South Central division (6 percent), exceeding the national average of 3 percent.

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HBA F-M Remodelers Council Helps Turn a House Into a Home for Area Youth Last month the Remodelers Council hosted their 6th annual Remodeled Home

Tour. With a mobile ticketing app and new fold out map, finding the projects and homes was made easier than ever. The council was extremely happy to have five projects on the tour which came from RC members: • Accent Contracting • Floor to Ceiling Carpet One • Smart Spaces, Inc. • Dustin Murray Construction. Smart Spaces, Inc. donated their project as a Luxurious Featured Home along with Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead, both benefiting Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation. This charitable arm of the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead helps assist and donate to projects around the Fargo-Moorhead community, provide dollars for scholarships to students at local universities and tech schools going into the trades and other workforce development initiatives. One of these projects that HBC is helping is the Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch Youth Home project. This project is one that the Remodelers Council has been working on for the past year in partnership with the Foundation. The home is filled with children of different backgrounds that have found their way into the care and residency of the team at Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch. No matter how long they stay each resident finds comfort in this place they call home for some amount of time. The game room is complete and now the start on the main level remodel has been set as a priority. Last month the sub-committee of Remodelers Council met to discuss where the project will be at by the end of 2017. After a site visit and discussion, the committee hopes to start on the kitchen remodel before the year’s end. This will include new cabinetry, flooring, lighting, electric, plumbing and appliances. Various council members have donated their time, materials and discounted appliances for the home to give the game room, living room and kitchen a face-lift. To learn more about this project or about the Remodeled Home Tour contact staff liaison, Sami Eidenschink at (701) 232 -5846 or sami@hbafm.com.

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Remodeler REMODELERS COUNCIL MEMBERS ABC Seamless Accent Contracting ACME TOOLS Allied Building Products Corp. Arvig Braaten Cabinets Inc. 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. Noonan Enterprises, Inc. Opp Construction Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of the Red River Valley Pella Windows & Doors Ram Jack North Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc. Red River Electric, Inc. RRC Specialties, Inc. Showplace Kitchens Simonson Lumber & Hardware, Inc. Smart Spaces, Inc. Stenerson Lumber Stone Countertop Outlet Stone Holding Company Stone Ridge Builders, Inc. Syverson Tile & Stone Twin City Garage Door, Inc.

August Accomplishments Each month, the HBA staff compiles a list outlining what the HBA has done for you, including education opportunities,

legislative work, events and meetings staff and members have attended. As of press time, September wasn’t over yet, so we’re always a month behind. Thank you for your understanding!

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Released the 2017 second-quarter building permit report showing housing permits down about 19 percent compared to last year's second quarter which was one of the best ever. Staff attended the National Association of Home Builders’ Executive Officers Council Association Management Conference in Denver. Finalized the event magazine and website for the Fall Parade of Homes and Remodeled Home Tour. The Fall Parade is Sept. 16-17 and 23-24. The Remodeled Home Tour is Sept. 23-24. Finished up a second video to promote trades careers to middle and high school students. Secured 60 percent of booth space for the 2018 Red River Valley Home & Garden Show. Wrapped up the build with Homes For Our Troops and ISR Homes for Army Master Sergeant Eric Marts who lost his eyesight while serving in Iraq.

Local and state leaders at Association Management Conference in Denver.

Attended or supported the following community meetings and events: • • • • •

Brunch With Us at FM Title Company FMWF Chamber of Commerce's Eggs & Issues Dawson Insurance's 100-year celebration Northern Region Association of Safety Professionals’ monthly meeting Sponsored a hole and participated in the F-M Area Association of Realtors Golf Outing

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Meeting of the Building Task Force that is exploring the possibilities of a new office for the HBA of F-M. The HBA Golf Outing at Oxbow Country Club HBA Staff attended “Brunch with Us” hosted by FM Title Company for 144 members and guests. The HBA's Associate Appreciation & Family Picnic, welcoming over 180 members and their families for a free dinner in the great outdoors, lots of games and fun. Regular meetings of the HBA’s committees and board of directors.

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