Sept. 2011 Plains Builder by Home Builders Association of F-M

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September is Associate Appreciation Month!

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Featuring MS. Simplicity Sept. 10-11, 17-18 noon - 5 p.m. each day See page 10 for details.

September In This Issue • Fargo commission debates flood regulations, building restrictions, buyouts - pg 11 • Fargo scales back tree preservation ordinance - pg 11 • Meet Your Elected Official: Moorhead City Council, Brenda Elmer - pg 11 • BAR/PREP test opportunities - pg 18 • NAHB senior economist to present local housing study at Oct. GMM - pg 20 • Meet Your Education Committee Chair: John Rogalla - pg 23 • Member profiles: Showplace Kitchens, Eric Berg Construction, Inc. - pg 24 • Spike Super Star: Maren Day Woods - pg 31

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

KRISTA MUND Editor, Photographer, Design

BRYCE JOHNSON Publisher

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

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

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

HBA of F-M Staff BRYCE JOHNSON JENNY ERICKSON JENNIFER MCKINNEY KRISTA MUND AMANDA OHLSEN KIRSTEN ROSENOW ROCKY SCHNEIDER ALISON STREYLE

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

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

Advertiser Index Plains Builder

ABC Seamless................................................... 7 ACME TOOLS.................................................. 14 Aggregate Industries........................................ 37 Aire Serve of Fargo.......................................... 19 Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND........................... 19 Bonestroo, Inc..................................................... 7 Butler Machinery Co......................................... 19 BW Insurance Agency...................................... 17 Camrud-Foss Concrete.................................... 20 Carpet World.................................................... 21 Cass County Abstract Co................................. 22 Cass County Electric Cooperative.................... 20 CJ Millwork....................................................... 34 Coldwell Banker.................................................. 7 Crane Johnson Lumber Co.............................. 34 Dakota Gypsum................................................ 22 Dawson Insurance............................................ 23 Goodin Company.............................................. 39 Hauck & Buchholz Drywall, Inc........................... 7 Homemakers Villa............................................. 17 Lamperts Yards................................................. 27 Mid-States Truss............................................... 34 Minnkota Windows, Inc....................................... 7 Nodak Stores.................................................... 23 Northland Truss Systems................................. 31 Property Resources Group............................... 14 Rigels, Inc......................................................... 31 State Bank & Trust............................................ 22 Stenerson Lumber............................................ 21 Superior Insurance........................................... 22 The Title Company........................................... 22 Western Products, Inc........................................ 5 Xcel Energy........................................................ 3

Interested in advertising? Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com.

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Calendar of Events

Features

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7 HBA welcomes Streyle to events position, hires Rosenow 17 NAHB applauds EPA decision on ELGs 18 Ask the Economist 21 August GMM/Family Picnic Highlights 31 NAHB Spike Party 2012 32 Meet Onie Loeks, 2011-2012 NAWIC Chapter President 35 HBA-FM Education Opportunites In Every Issue: 6 Local President’s Report 11 Local Public Issues Report 12 NDAB State Association Report 14 BAM State Association Report 15 NAHB National Public Issues Report 20 Membership Meeting Update 24 Associate & Builder Member Profiles 25 Industry Spotlight 26 Remodelers Council Report 28 Home Builders Care Foundation Report 36 Renewals 37 New Member Report

Sept. 5........... Labor Day........................................................ HBA Closed Sept. 7........... Home Builders Care Board................................ 11:30 a.m. Sept. 7-10...... NAHB Fall Board of Directors......................Milwaukee, WI Sept. 9........... Events Committee................................................ 8:15 a.m. Sept. 10-11.... Fall Parade of Homes.....................................noon - 5 p.m. Sept. 13......... Education Committee................................................ 8 a.m. Sept. 14......... New Mbr Dev & Retention Committees......................noon Sept. 15......... HBA Board of Directors........................................... 11 a.m. Sept. 17-18.... Fall Parade of Homes.....................................noon - 5 p.m. Sept. 20......... Public Issues Committee.................................... 11:30 a.m. Sept. 20......... PAC Committee.................................................. 12:30 p.m. Sept. 20......... Safety Training OSHA 10-Hour................................. 1 p.m. Sept. 21......... Safety Training OSHA 10-Hour................................. 8 a.m. Sept. 22......... Remodelers Council.................................................. 8 a.m. Sept. 23......... Home Builders Care Scholarships Due............... 4:30 p.m. Sept. 27......... Lunch & Learn: Tax Planning............................. 11:30 a.m. Sept. 30........ Fall Home Show Move In................................ Civic Center Oct. 1-2......... Fall Home Show.............................................. Civic Center

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news briefs Hires & promotions • Showplace Kitchens has named Kathy Meyer as manager and Roxie Tetzlaff as a sales designer. Meyer relocated to the F-M area from Sioux Falls, S.D., where she was with the company for seven years. Tetzlaff has experience from an architecture/design firm and taught interior design classes at North Dakota State University. • Fargo Glass & Paint has promoted Nancy Winmill to floorcovering manager. • Goldmark Property Management has promoted Lee Judge to maintenance manager, Tim How to property manager at the Flagstone site office and Laura Torgerson to commercial property manager for Fargo. • Kristi Nelson-Weber has been promoted to manager of national accounts within the marketing division at Blue Cross Blue Shield of N.D. • Benjamin Zietz has joined Dawson Insurance as a financial advisor. • Butler Machinery has hired Justin Popowski as a service technician in the agriculture division and Julie Smith as a finance assistant. • Vision Bank has hired Jessica McMullen as a teller/customer service representative and Jon Erdmann as an information technology support/helpdesk assistant and Melissa Christianson has been promoted to financial reporting analyst. • David Cole, sales representative at BW Insurance, has been recognized as the top producer of life insurance sales for BW Insurance in 2010. • Lori Larson has been promoted to assistant vice president in the personal banking department at Northwestern Bank.

Awards & Accolades • Robert Gibb & Sons has received a Gold 2011 Value Chain Award from Connected World magazine. • In response to Souris and Missouri river flooding affecting Minot, Bismarck and Mandan residents, Wells Fargo has contributed $75,000 to support the relief and recovery efforts of the American Red Cross and the Minot Area Community Foundation. • A $25,000 donation has been made to the Emergency Food Pantry Relocation Project by Gate City Bank. The food pantry is conducting a fundraising drive to relocate to a larger and more efficient facility. • Matt Olson, a licensed commercial Realtor with Property Resources Group, has achieved the Society of Industrial Office Realtors designation. • William Piper, owner of Servpro, received the Millionaire’s Silver Award at the Servpro annual convention in St.Louis. • During its annual “Taking Action to End Hunger” camapign, Bremer Bank, raised $3,317 for the Great Plains Food Bank, a program of Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota. • Sally McCravey of Coldwell Banker First Realty has been named Realtor of the Year by the Fargo-Moorhead Area Association of Realtors. Realize your member benefits at www.nahb.org/MA As a National Association of Home Builders member you can take advantage of a variety of benefits: GM, Lowes, FedEx, Office Depot, HewlettPackard, Dell, Omaha Steaks, Solveras, FTD Florist, Wyndham Hotel, Hertz and more! Visit www.nahb.org/MA for more information on the Member Advantage program. Once you experience the great benefits, be sure to tell a fellow member what you found.

Contractors: Plan now for frost charges As the weather turns colder, be sure to order any needed services early to avoid underground utility frost charges. Frost charges are commonly implemented by utilities once the ground has begun to freeze. Generally, charges are assessed when the frost in the ground exceeds six inches. If you need additional information, please review the service guides distributed by your utility, or call Xcel Energy at (800) 628-2121; Dee DeGeest at Cass County Electric Cooperative: (701) 356-4400; and Joe Moore at Moorhead Public Service: (218) 299-5472. HBA members enrolled on health plan eligible for EAP HBA of F-M members who are enrolled on the Association’s health plan are eligible for The Village Employee Assistance Program for members. It offers professional, confidential guidance for relationship issues, emotional health, drug and alcohol issues, workplace issues, financial counseling and legal counseling. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (800) 6278220. HBA ballots coming in late Sept. The HBA of F-M will mail ballots in late September to elect directors for its board. Please be sure to fill these out promptly and mail back to the office in the provided envelope. Faxes and copies cannot be accepted. Parade builders, Fall Home Show exhibitors: tag your ads Attention all Fall Home Show exhibitors and builders participating in the Fall Parade of Homes! Be sure to promote the events by tagging your advertising. Also, event flyers were mailed to all members. Please post them at your business. International Builders Show registration now open Member registration for the 2012 International Builders Show Feb. 8-11 in Orlando opened Sept. 1. It’s never Briefs con’t on next pg

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too early to start planning. Visit www. buildersshow.com or contact Jennifer at (701) 232-5846 or jennifer@hbafm. com for more details. HBA offers advertising opportunity for Fall Home Show The HBA of F-M has a great opportunity for members to reach over 110,000 consumers through its Fall Home Show guide. It will be published by The Forum and delivered inside the newspaper Sept. 25 to promote the Fall Home Show Oct. 1-2. The program will also be distributed at all Hornbacher’s stores. The deadline to reserve space is Sept.

9. Call The Forum at (701) 241-5496 for more details. Win a free year of membership Your HBA tracks those members who pay dues before the month of renewal. All those members go into a drawing for a free year of dues. For example, if your membership is paid through Oct. 31, 2011, you would need to pay your dues before Oct. 1, 2011, to be entered. Contact Amanda at (701) 232-5846 or amanda@hbafm. com with any questions.

HBA returns to regular working hours Beginning Sept. 6, the HBA office returns to its regular hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

CHALLENGE

GuessWho! Each month we will run a childhood photo of an HBA board member, HBC trustee, Health Plan trustee, committee chairperson or staff member. It’s your task to figure out who it is and call the office at (701) 232-5846. The first correct caller will receive $10 off any HBA event or product. The answer and winner will be revealed in the next Plains Builder.

• Born in Kansas City, Mo. • Yankee fan • Has an 8-foot sail fish in his office • Loves “extreme” color • 2011 was first year at Home & Garden Show Note: Co-workers and relatives of the featured member/staff person are not eligible to win. Readers are eligible to win once per calendar year.

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Leverage your commitment to professionalism tell everyone all about it!

Here’s a challenge that makes tons of sense: consider the HBA’s marketing opportunities through print and online advertising. The Plains Builder and Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide are valuable resources to the members and the public. They provide a great way for you to present your business as a member of the HBA and leverage your commitment to professionalism by being a member. Each of these great publications now has an online component that includes links to advertisers’ websites and additional efforts to highlight your ads, with no increase in rates! Your HBA has also launched website advertising opportunities this year on www.hbafm.com. The website is viewed by thousands of consumers and members every week. Better yet, we have a bundling offer if you are interested in print and Web advertising. Check it all out. We are selling ads for next year’s publications now, and can get your ad on the website right away! It’s the perfect time to be seen on www.hbafm.com as traffic ramps up due to the Fall Parade of Homes and Fall Home Show. Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com. Tyrone Leslie Heritage Homes

HBA continues monitoring trees, flood setbacks Your HBA continues monitoring a tree preservation ordinance and developing issues with building setbacks along rivers and drains. Currently there is a moratorium on building within 450 feet of any river; that includes remodeling. All building permits in moratorium areas must come before a committee that recommends approval or denial to City Commissioners who will make the final determination. It is clear that this issue is not an easy one for our city leaders to handle. In the case of renovation, commissioners are faced with the task of deciding whether or not a homeowner can better his or her home if it is near a river. This gets to be very touchy and means tough decisions, especially when the rules are up in the air regarding base flood elevations, 100-year flood levels, buyouts, etc. A group of city staff and industry representatives have been working since last December to develop an ordinance to help preserve trees within the city of Fargo and in future development areas. This ordinance is getting closer to appearing before the City Commission for approval, but still has some areas of concern, including tree protection measures that would have to be performed during construction. See page 11 for details on both of these important issues.

Affordable, quality learning opportunities coming this fall Did you know we offer monthly Lunch & Learn classes covering a multitude of topics for small businesses? They are generally held the last Tuesday of each month and cost just $10 with lunch included. September’s will cover tax planning. October’s is our annual building official roundtable with representatives from Dilworth, Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo. November’s will be titled “Points of Design” with an area architect. I also want to highlight a session from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 11: “Ask the Economist,” which will be conducted by National Association of Home Builders Senior Economist Elliot Eisenberg. He is presenting the findings of a local housing study NAHB performed for the HBA at the Annual Meeting/GMM that evening, but has agreed to put on a special afternoon session as well! The cost is just $25 to join Elliot in a more intimate setting for his thoughts on anything you want to know about economics, housing, home building and impacts of it on your livelihood. Elliot is quite a character and is always entertaining, insightful and full of energy – not your average economist. You are guaranteed to have fun and learn something! See more about Elliot on page 18 and contact the HBA at (701) 2325846 or info@hbafm.com to sign up. September brings fall events Attend the Fall Parade of Homes Sept. 10-11 and 17-18. This fall’s Parade includes 38 homes; see page 10 for details. Parade magazines will be available at all Hornbacher’s stores starting Sept. 6. The Fall Home Show is Oct. 1-2 at the Fargo Civic Center. It will be stocked with exhibits on construction and home improvement with seminars by MS. Simplicity on organizing your kitchen, garage and clutter hotspots like entryways and mudrooms. It also features seminars by local experts of Accent Kitchen & Bath, the show’s platinum sponsor. Show guides will be available Sept. 26 at Hornbacher’s. See pages 8-9 for details.

September is Associate appreciation month

Associate members make up the majority of our HBA, and we cannot fully express how much they mean to the Association and the building industry. September is designated by NAHB to pay tribute, so Builder members, please thank the Associates you work with every day. At the August picnic, the HBA honored them by giving away $200 in prizes and featuring dessert served by Builders. Plus all Associates in attendance were entered in a drawing for a half-page ad in the Plains Builder and lunch with me. See pages 21-22 for a recap.

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HBA welcomes Streyle to events position, hires Rosenow as communication/office coordinator

The HBA of F-M has named Alison Streyle to its events coordinator position. Her responsibilities include coordinating the HBA’s public events, including the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show, Fall Home Show, Spring Parade of Homes and Fall Parade of Homes. She is also involved with planning Association events including the annual Streyle golf outing and membership meetings. Originally from Mandan, N.D., Streyle was previously the communication and office coordinator and communication intern for the HBA. She is a Minnesota State University Moorhead graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mass communications and an emphasis in advertising and public Rosenow relations. The HBA has named Kirsten Rosenow to its communication and office coordinator position. She will coordinate various HBA publications, including the Plains Builder, and assist with implementation of the HBA’s education program. In addition, Rosenow will greet Association visitors, answer the telephone, and provide organizational support to the HBA members and staff. Rosenow is a Concordia College graduate and earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations with an English writing minor. Originally from Litchfield, Minn., Rosenow gained public relations experience as an intern at the Fargo Park District and at Lutheran Social Services.

Home Builders Care scholarship available

Home Builders Care Foundation will award scholarships to area high school students this fall. Applicants must enroll in a residential construction trade or related field at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Moorhead, or North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton. Scholarships are also available for college students active in the National Association of Home Builders student chapters at area post-secondary schools. The deadline to submit applications is Sept. 23. Visit www.hbcfm.com or contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com. Scholarships are also offered directly from NAHB’s philanthropic arm, the National Housing Endowment at www.nationalhousingendowment.com.

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Cleaning up the Clutter Hot Spots Do your family members drop everything when they walk in the door? Do you have problems determining what laundry is clean or dirty, what needs to go to the drycleaner, or what needs to be donated? Do you trip over shoes when you walk in the door? Learn tips and tricks from MS. Simplicity to help take care of these common issues. There will also be time devoted to Q&A, so don’t forget to bring examples of the home organization obstacles you can’t seem to overcome.

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family. You will be able to go home and make your kitchen work for you with MS. Simplicity’s space-planning tips as well as work-zone ideas.

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Kitchen: The Heart of the Home The kitchen is a home’s most active space for the majority of daylight hours. Think about everything that happens in a kitchen: cooking, eating, mail collection, homework, relaxing and even plain old conversation. There must be some way to organize this area, right? This seminar will show you strategies to organize your kitchen in ways that best work for you and your

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Garages: The forgotten room Garages add extra square feet to your home so why not use this space to your advantage? MS. Simplicity will give you creative ways to add storage space to your garage, help you decide what should, and should not, be stored in the garage and how to properly store your items to keep them safe.

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2011 Fall Home Show As of 7/27/2011

he Fall Home Show will showcase home improvement companies and featured speaker “MS. Simplicity,” Melissa Schmalenberger, a professional organizer. Accent Kitchen & Bath, the show’s platinum sponsor, will host home improvement seminars as well. Now in its 22nd year, the show will display a wide array of exhibits under one roof. See booths featuring contractors, flooring, siding, spas, windows, water purification, decks, heating/air conditioning, interior decorating and design, kitchen and bath design, cabinetry, garages and more. Admission is $3. Parking is free and convenient. Children younger than age 14 will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Look for seminar details on the facing page and below. A $1-off admission coupon will be in the show guide inserted Sept. 25 in The Forum. Starting Sept. 26, the coupon will be available at www.hbafm.com and show guides will be available at all Hornbacher’s. Booth space and sponsorships are still available! Call (701) 232-5846 or visit www. hbafm.com for more information on exhibiting Beverage or sponsoring the show. Sponsor

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Oct. 1-2 • Fargo Civic Center 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday • noon - 5 p.m. Sunday

Bathroom Trends for 2011 2011 will be a banner year for new, exciting products. Learn about today’s new barrier-free shower systems that look great and allow “aging in place” for the older population. Also, learn about endless ways to incorporate tile throughout the bathroom. Kitchen Trends for 2011 Accent will walk you through the latest products of 2011 for the kitchen. This includes appliances, cabinet layout, flooring, countertops, lighting, plumbing and more. This is perfect for the do-it-yourselfer, the remodeling contractor and new home builders. Everything is covered from products, to installation, to budgeting.

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Compay Name Booth # A & T Landscaping................................. 16 ABC Seamless Siding, Gutters and Windows........................94; 95 Accent Kitchen & Bath Platinum Sponsor...................... 5; 6; 7; 8; 9 American Custom Decks...................20; 21 Anderson Homes, Inc............................. 42 Authentic Green Solutions LLC.............. 72 Basement Technologies of North Dakota, Inc...........................61; 62 Boulder Creek Custom Homes, LLC...... 83 Braaten Cabinets Inc.............................. 73 Budget Blinds of Fargo........................... 60 Culligan Water Conditioning Beverage Sponsor.................................. 69 Cutco Cutlery.......................................... 57 D & M Roofing Company........................ 38 Delta Design & Construction, Inc............ 55 Dust Busters Furnance & Duct Cleaning, Inc............................... 40 F. M. Water Systems LLC - Kinetico........ 89 Facelift Kitchen and Bath........................ 93 Floor Coverings International................1; 2 Floor To Ceiling Carpet One..............23; 24 Frame Lighting Inc.................................. 41 Gutter Topper of North Dakota............... 51 Harmonius Architecture.......................... 36 Healing Arts Chiropractic........................ 80 Innovative Basement Systems....90; 91; 92 Kitchen Solvers of Fargo...................29; 30 Lindsay EcoWater Systems.................... 56 Luxury Bath of Fargo.........................49; 50 Martin’s Decorative Stone...................... 15 Monkey Bars Garage Storage...........58; 59 Nelson Window Company.................17; 18 Nichols Family Chiropractic...................... 3 North Dakota One Call........................... 31 Norwex................................................... 87 Price-Rite Home Improvements, Inc.............................47; 48 Red River Glazing, Inc............................ 88 Reliable Energy Solutions, Inc................ 54 Rick Duval Design and Remodeling.......................................78; 79 Rose Creek Design................................ 34 Rusco Window & Cabinets.... 43; 44; 45; 46 Sensible Security.................................... 28 SmartRooms of North Dakota................ 70 Solution Design Inc................................. 63 Stahl Meland Hawley Architects & Builders.........................12; 13 Studs to Rugs, Inc.................................. 39 Tubs of Fun!.......................................10; 11 Valley Central Vacuum............................ 96 Western Products, Inc........... 65; 66; 67; 68 Windows Plus, Inc.............................32; 33 Your Home Improvement Company........ 22

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Learn how to streamline your life from MS. Simplicity Originally a lawyer by trade, Melissa Schmalenberger began her career as MS. Simplicity in 2007, taking her eye for detail and turning it into a business specializing in home and office organization. “It is my goal to help my clients create and maintain a system of organizing that works for each individual person,” she says. “I work with the client to create the organized and relaxing home or business that they never thought possible.” Schmalenberger will bring that philosophy to her seminars addressing garage organization, tidying your kitchen and cleaning up clutter hotspots like the family “launch pad,” or entryway. “The days of the dungeon garage are gone,” she says. “Find systems that will enable you to find everything in your garage, from a hammer to offseason clothing. I will also give tips on getting families in and out of the house in an organized manner every day, and ways to turn that front-door dumping ground into the organized space you’ve been dreaming of.” When it comes to kitchens, Schmalenberger says her seminar will show attendees how to maximize the kitchen space they have, no matter the size. “Families spend the majority of their waking time centered in the kitchen, so it’s important to keep that area incheck!” she says.

2011 Fall Home Show Seminar Schedule Schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Saturday, Oct. 1

Show hours 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

10 a.m. “Garages: The Forgotten Room” - MS. Simplicity 11:30 a.m. “Bathroom Trends for 2011” Tom Spaeth & Kayla Benning, Accent Kitchen & Bath 1 p.m. “Kitchen: The Heart of the Home” - MS. Simplicity 2:30 p.m. “Kitchen Trends for 2011” Mike Arnold & Kayla Benning, Accent Kitchen & Bath 4:30 p.m. “Cleaning up the Clutter Hot Spots” - MS. Simplicity

Sunday, Oct. 2

Show hours Noon - 5 p.m.

Noon “Garages: The Forgotten Room” - MS. Simplicity 1:15 p.m. “Bathroom Trends for 2011” Tom Spaeth & Kayla Benning, Accent Kitchen & Bath 2:30 p.m. “Kitchen Trends for 2011” Mike Arnold & Kayla Benning, Accent Kitchen & Bath 3:45 p.m. “Cleaning up the Clutter Hot Spots”- MS. Simplicity *See MS. Simplicity in the Accent Kitchen & Bath’s booth immediately following her seminars.

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Parade of Homes magazine available Sept. 6 at all

Fall Parade of Homes features 38 homes in F-M metro area

Visit the HBA of F-M’s Fall Parade of Homes Sept. 10-11 and 17-18: This year’s event covers Dilworth, Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo. Hours run noon - 5 p.m. and homes are open two weekends for consumer convenience. Renderings, descriptions and maps will be included in the

Parade of Homes guide available starting Sept. 6 at all Hornbacher’s locations. An insert will also be included in The Forum Sept. 4. This year’s Parade will feature 23 Builders and 38 homes. A new Parade website will go live Sept. 6; be sure to visit www.hbafm.com to see this feature. The list below is for HBA of F-M members only and is subject to change; consumers can receive the list beginning Sept. 6 at all Hornbacher’s.

Company .........................................Development...............Address............................... City.................. Total Price 1 BMW Homes, Inc...................................Woodbridge......................514 13th St NE..........................Dilworth...................$279,900 2 Krueger Construction, Inc., NDPB.........Woodbridge......................1105 4th Ave NE........................Dilworth...................$209,900 3 Rick Halvorson Construction, Inc...........Woodbridge......................1002 6th Ave NE........................Dilworth...................$229,900 4* Stan Birky Construction, Inc...................Summerwood................... 1407 W Summerwood Trl.........Dilworth...................$238,500 5 BMW Homes, Inc...................................Horizon Shores................3602 22nd Ave S........................Moorhead.................$334,900 6 Dave Meyer Construction.......................Evergreen Meadows........ 4108 39th St S...........................Moorhead.................$374,900 7 Jordahl Custom Homes, NDPB..............Southfield......................... 4253 19th St S...........................Moorhead.................$165,726 8 J. V. Hough Inc........................................Prairie Meadows.............. 4543 Prarie Dr S........................Moorhead.................$129,680 9 J. V. Hough Inc........................................Prarie Meadows............... 1427 46th Ave S.........................Moorhead.................$188,900 10 Kilbourne Group.....................................300 Broadway.................. 300 Broadway, Unit 306............Fargo........................$409,900 11* Eid-Co Homes, CGP, NDPB . ................Legacy..............................2282 57th Ave S.........................Fargo........................$145,484 12 Jordahl Custom Homes, NDPB..............Prairie Grove.................... 2613 56th Ave S.........................Fargo........................$153,479 13 Kochmann Brothers Homes Inc., CGB, CGP..........................Silverleaf..........................6160 Silverleaf Dr S..................Fargo........................$595,000 14 Stahl Meland Hawley Architects & Builders..............................Silverleaf..........................6028 Silverleaf Dr.....................Fargo........................$569,000 15 J & L Construction..................................Maple Valley....................6120 35th St S...........................Fargo........................$131,900 16 J & L Construction..................................Maple Valley....................6007 35th St S...........................Fargo........................$122,700 17 Jordahl Custom Homes, NDPB..............Autumn Fields................. 4263 28th Ave S.........................Fargo........................$179,824 18 Heritage Homes, CGB, CGP, NDPB......Woodhaven......................4906 Loden Ct S........................Fargo........................$299,900 19* Hanson Bros., Inc., NDPB......................Woodhaven......................4307 Coventry Dr S...................Fargo........................$312,000 20 Dabbert Custom Homes..........................Osgood . ..........................5048 43rd Ave S........................Fargo........................$164,900 21 Dabbert Custom Homes..........................Osgood . ..........................4338 Estate Dr S........................Fargo........................$164,900 22 Dabbert Custom Homes..........................Veterans Park................... 4706 54th St S...........................Fargo........................$178,200 23* Thomsen Homes, LLC............................Veterans Park................... 4860 54 St S...............................Fargo........................$149,900 24 Platinum Home Contracting, Inc............Veterans Park................... 5459 48th Ave S.........................Fargo........................$199,900 25 RHR Construction, Inc............................Shadow Wood.................. 724 35th Ave W.........................West Fargo...............$309,400 26 Heritage Homes, CGB, CGP, NDPB......Shadow Wood.................. 644 35th Ave E..........................West Fargo...............$287,500 27 Dietrich Homes, Inc................................Shadow Wood.................. 3530 6th St E.............................West Fargo...............$685,000 28 Holly & Company Classic Homes..........Shadow Wood.................. 3492 Loberg Dr.........................West Fargo...............$269,900 29 Heritage Homes, CGB, CGP, NDPB......Charleswood.................... 1825 Evergreen Way..................West Fargo...............$215,900 30 Jordahl Custom Homes, NDPB..............Reserve at Osgood........... 3864 Reserve Dr E.....................West Fargo...............$274,900 31 Krueger Construction, Inc., NDPB.........Reserve at Osgood........... 3861 3rd St E.............................West Fargo...............$273,600 32 Heritage Homes, CGB, CGP, NDPB......Reserve at Osgood........... 207 39th Ave E..........................West Fargo...............$264,900 33* Thomsen Homes, LLC............................Maple Ridge.....................3009 Ridge Dr...........................West Fargo...............$199,900 34* Carpco, Inc..............................................West River........................3664 Hidden Circle....................West Fargo...............$360,000 35 GDG Properties LLC a division of Windows Plus, Inc..............Eagle Run.........................427 36th Ave W.........................West Fargo...............$214,900 36 Platinum Home Contracting, Inc............Westport Beach................ 4508 Newport Ln.......................West Fargo...............$161,100 37* Plecity Kowalski Construction................Westport Beach................ 4520 12th St W..........................West Fargo...............$325,000 38 Jordahl Custom Homes, NDPB..............Westport Beach................ 1314 Westport Beach Way.........West Fargo...............$135,245 * Energy Star homes CGB, CGP, NDPB: Designations from the National Association of Home Builders and North Dakota Association of Builders

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Public Issues Report of Area Affairs

Fargo commission debates flood regulations, building restrictions, buyouts by Rocky Schneider, Public Affairs Coordinator

The Fargo City Commission met in early August to rule on the issuance of a building permit for an expansion of a home located along the Red River. After two hours of discussion and a plea from the homeowner, who has resided on the property for nine years, successfully fought three floods and has since built permanent flood protection, the commission denied the permit. This is the situation facing homeowners who live along a river as they try to pull building permits to remodel. Providing the frontline defense for neighborhoods from flooding year after year, removing their amenities such as decks and gazebos, and building permanent flood protection in their backyards may not be enough to keep up with “a game where the rules keep changing,” as this particular homeowner said. Renovation near rivers equals touchy situation In defense of the commission, these are not easy decisions. With so many neighborhoods along the river needing protection, homes along the river either need to sacrifice their backyards and more, or be bought out. City leaders have tried to determine a priority for buyouts versus installing protection where it can do the most good for the lowest cost. One of the most trying issues facing the city is how to handle remodeling of homes that may be bought out at a future date. Current policy is to allow remodeling along the river as long as the home does not expand to be closer to the river. This policy may indeed result in buyouts for more money as valuations increase from the improvements. For the city, as well as homeowners along the river, the choices are sometimes the better of two bad choices. As one city staff member said at the meeting, the city needs to “let people move on with their lives, unless we want to buy them all out.” The commission is facing neighborhoods and neighbors pitted against each other for priority for funding and time needed for construction of levees and floodwalls before next spring. With each spring now harboring a potential flood, commissioners are forced to look at both the fiscal sense behind short-term options for preventing flood damage and long-term solutions that may involve mass buyouts. At the same time, commissioners are cognizant of the desire for a continued quality of life for those residents along the river and other residents’ desire for preservation of amenities and established trees. While many of these specific building permits are being decided through the lengthy and tedious process detailed above, city leaders continue crafting a more permanent ordinance to provide for the safety of homes yet to be built in new developments. A group of commissioners and city staff has been meeting with many in the building industry on how to best accommodate the needs of a growing community and still provide safe housing for its residents. Flood plain changes Part of the reason for urgency on the issue, other than the perpetual flooding, is that FEMA will be releasing updated floodplain maps in coming months. With these updates, it is expected that virtually every Fargo home with a mortgage located south of I-94 will be required to obtain flood insurance. Because of this, city officials ask homeowners along the river to respond in a timely matter and be accommodating to their requests during the construction phases of flood mitigation. The quicker the city can access land and install flood protection, the less potential exists for sandbags to be filled for future flood fights. City leaders plan to continue meeting regarding these issues along with the topic of increasing base flood elevation levels that set the minimum elevation of which a structure can be built. If you are interested in more information on this topic, please contact Rocky at (701) 232-5846 or rocky@hbafm.com.

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Fargo scales back tree ordinance by Rocky Schneider, Public Affairs Coordinator

Since last fall, the HBA of F-M has been a part of a task force within the city of Fargo to develop an ordinance pertaining to the preservation of trees. The task force is now on its 11th draft. The scope of the ordinance has been tailored back after receiving comments from the City Commission in July. For simplification and clarity, the ordinance now focuses on three key areas; riparian buffer, replacement of removed trees during development and tree protection measures during construction around significant trees. • Riparian buffer: The ordinance would eliminate the removal of trees within 350 feet from the centerline of a river. On existing developed lots, this buffer would be measured from the centerline Trees con’t on pg 38

Meet your elected official

Moorhead City Council Member Brenda Elmer is currently employed as a project coordinator at the Red River Basin Commission Brenda Elmer based in Moorhead City Moorhead, Council emphasizing in water and natural resource management. She graduated with bachelor’s degrees in political science and mass communications from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Immediately out of college, she worked at the Minnesota Capitol in various legislative and policy positions before returning to Moorhead. For three years, Elmer also worked at the federal level as a regional director for a member of Congress Elmer con’t on pg 16

News from the North Dakota Association of Builders

President’s message

Joel Fiest NDAB President

Bismarck Mandan Dickinson Fargo West Fargo Grand Forks Williston

Building permit numbers in North Dakota have stayed strong through July, with Bismarck and Williston leading in single-family permits year-to-date. (Due to extenuating circumstances, Minot’s building permit information for July was not available at the time of printing.) Here are the single-family building permit numbers for some communities across the state: July 2011 49 6 19 19 11 3 33

2011 YTD 170 37 60 111 73 44 155

2010 YTD 149 31 66 128 80 37 69

Nationwide, builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes remained unchanged for August. “The uncertain economic climate and concerns about job security are discouraging many potential buyers from exploring a home purchase at this time,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “While buying conditions are very favorable in terms of prices, interest rates and selection, consumers are worried about what the future will bring, and builders are echoing those sentiments in their responses to the Housing Market Index survey.”

OSHA watching residential builders

OSHA has given residential construction companies until Sept. 15, 2011, to come into compliance with the agency’s new Compliance Guidance for Residential Construction directive (STD 03-11-002). Doreen Riedman The decision was made after National NDAB Executive Association of Home Builders met Officer with OSHA's leadership and argued that builders needed additional time to fully understand the steps they needed to take and to properly plan for the changes in the agency's fall protection requirements. They stressed a continued need for more fall protection training and compliance assistance for residential construction employers. An upcoming free webinar from NAHB will provide members with critical information on dealing with OSHA’s recent stepped-up enforcement actions and increased penalties. The webinar — “How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection” — will be held noon - 1 :30 p.m. Sept. 13. The webinar will touch on a number of topics, including the rights of employers during an OSHA inspection, suggestions on what to do during the actual inspection, determining when to contest citations and how to obtain penalty reductions, and what legally recognized defenses to OSHA citations employers can use, specifically as they relate to recent changes in the fall protection requirements. For more information on this webinar or fall protection, visit www.nahb.org/fallprotection; or email Rob Matuga at rmatuga@nahb.org, or call him at 800-368-5242.

Lead Based Paint: Renovate Right pamphlet update

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is advising home owners to test their homes for lead paint dust after getting any remodeling or renovation work done – and now requiring remodelers to inform home owners of that option through its newly revised Renovate Right pamphlet. The pamphlet can be found at www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/ renovaterightbrochure.pdf After pressure from Congress and an NAHB-led coalition forced EPA to back away from clearance testing in its recent amendment to the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, (EPA) this revision appears to be EPA’s way to encourage consumers to choose it anyway, rather than stopping at the cleaning verification that professional remodelers are already required to perform, noted NAHB Environmental Policy Analyst Matt Watkins. The RRP rule requires that remodelers, window installers and other contractors distribute the Renovate Right brochure to property owners and tenants living in homes built before 1978 prior to beginning any remodeling work. Remodelers and other contractors who have already printed copies of the April 2010 version of Renovate Right should download a copy of the insert page from the EPA publication website – because they must use this new version to be compliant with the law. The revision to Renovate Right is on page 10: “For Property Owners: After the Work is Done,” and calls to the attention of the recipient “lead-dust testing.” Renovate Right should be distributed no less than seven and no more than 60 days before a remodeling project. Remodelers working in a common area of a multifamily building must ensure that a copy of Renovate Right is posted at the job site or distributed to all residents. In the case of daycare centers or other child-occupied faculties, the brochure needs to be posted or given to the parents or guardians. For additional information, email Matt Watkins at mwatkins@nahb.org or call him at 800-368-5242 ext. 8327.

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News from around the state...

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

Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association • (701) 222-2400 Roxy Jacobson, Executive Officer • www.bmhba.com

• The Fall Parade of Homes is just around the corner! The Parade runs Sept. 22 through Sept. 25. We are looking forward to helping our talented builders showcase their skills for the general public. Parade magazines will be available at local retailers the week of the Parade if not sooner, and tickets are available at any of the homes. • The BMHBA is currently accepting nominations for Builder and Associate of the Year. We think our hard-working members have earned some recognition, but we need your help to nominate them! If you have not received a nomination form and would like to nominate a deserving member, contact the BMHBA office. Please return nomination forms by Sept. 26. • The winners of the Builder and Associate of the Year awards, as well as the Parade of Homes awards, will be announced at our Octoberfest GMM held at the Elks Lodge Oct. 13. So, mark your calendars!

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

• Our annual Golf Scramble & PAC Fund Raiser is set for Sept. 15 at Heart River Golf Course. Mark Lefor has planned a 4 p.m. shotgun start. Everyone is invited. • Our General Membership meetings start up again Sept. 7 at Lady J’s Club & Catering. We have arranged for a special speaker, Joe Icenogle. Joe is the director of environmental affairs for fidelity exploration & production in Denver. • Plan to attend our Sept. 7 meeting. Our Builder and Associate Builder of the Year will be announced in September.

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

• We want to thank the Past President’s Club for sponsoring a fun “Builders after Hours” at the 2011 Project House. • Our Golf Outing will be held Sept. 15 at the Valley Golf Course in East Grand Forks. Blue Cross Blue Shield is our Title Sponsor. Keith’s Security World will sponsor the brats. Norandex will give a putter to the lucky golfer that makes the longest put. Italian Moon will cater the meal at the end of the day. • Our October General Membership Meeting will be Oct. 18 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Builder and Associate of the Year Awards will be presented.

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

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

• The Sept. 13 General Membership Meeting will be hosted by Verendrye Electric at their Minot location. • MAB Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet is scheduled for Oct. 11 at the Vegas Motel.

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

• In September, we’ll start our monthly GMM meetings. We’ll meet Sept.15 at the El Rancho; social at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. All members and prospective members are welcome. If anyone is interested in sponsoring/hosting this dinner, please contact Tina. • Information will be coming out soon on our next Home Show set for March 30-31 at the Raymond Family Community Center. We had a great first home show and looking to expand our next one.

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News from the Builders Association of Minnesota

Future of BAM survey results

The week of July 5th, three versions of a survey were sent to the entire membership, the BAM board of directors and local association executive officers. Collectively, the surveys received a three percent response rate with 92 responses. The majority of Builder members said they believe BAM is operating well and meeting their needs. The majority of Associate members said they believe BAM is generally meeting their needs as a member. All BAM stakeholders, across the board, said they believe BAM should focus its efforts primarily on legislative and regulatory work. All groups agreed that BAM’s primary customer is the member and the most important service BAM provides is “industry advocacy – regulatory and legislative.” The second and third most valuable services ranked by all groups were “access to the legislative process” followed by “updates and information on regulation changes.” All groups ranked education fifth out of the seven service categories. A consistent recommendation by all groups was for BAM staff and leadership to have more presence at local association meetings. The most preferable means of communication was confirmed to be email, the BAM website, the BAM blog and the monthly column. Also recommended was an increase in interactive communication.

On average, 90 percent of members said they read the This Week at BAM email newsletter. Eighty-eight percent of Builder members said they’ve logged into the membersonly website, and of that group 93 percent said they’ve used legal resources (contracts, amicus briefs, and BAM building performance guidelines) and 76 percent said they’ve used code and regulatory resources. Sixty percent of Associate members said they’ve logged into the BAM members-only website, and of that group 80 percent said they’ve used member guides. When asked what BAM could do now to help members’ succeed, the majority of members said BAM should work to lessen the impact of government and continue to focus on legislative and regulatory efforts. Overall, the survey results are very clear that BAM’s focus needs to be on members and providing them with legislative and regulatory services. Builder members are more satisfied with their membership, but Associate members also believe BAM is meeting their needs. The surveys provided helpful comments and suggestions that were incorporated by staff into a plan submitted to the Executive Committee and board of directors. Moving forward, BAM will be a more focused and efficient political machine working diligently to lessen the impact of government on your business and the residential construction industry as a whole.

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News from the National Association of Home Builders

Housing affordability hovers near record level as some markets begin to stabilize

Nationwide housing affordability during the second quarter of 2011 hovered for the 10th consecutive quarter near its highest level in the more than 20 years it has been measured, according to National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI) data released in August. The HOI indicated that 72.6 percent of all new and existing homes sold in the second quarter of the year were affordable to families earning the national median income of $64,200. The affordability measure dipped slightly from the record high of 74.6 percent set last quarter but remained above the 70 percent threshold initially achieved in the first quarter of 2009. “At a time when homeownership is within reach of more households than it has been for more than two decades and interest rates are at historically low levels, the sluggish economy and the extremely tight credit conditions confronting home buyers and builders remain significant obstacles to many potential home sales,” said Bob Nielsen, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders and a home builder from Reno, Nev. “That said, however, some housing markets across the country have stabilized and are beginning to show signs of a budding recovery.” Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, Ohio-Pa., was the most affordable major housing market in the country during the second quarter of the year. In Youngstown, 93.7 percent of all homes sold were affordable to households earning the Builder performance guidelines required in MN As of Jan. 1, Minnesota builders must, by law, include a set of performance guidelines with the contract for customers. Guidelines are available to HBA of F-M members through the Builders Association of Minnesota. BAM’s Building Performance Guidelines were put together by a task force made up of its members. Countless hours were dedicated to creating and refining this document to provide the best possible product for builders. To see the statute mandating the inclusion of building

area’s median family income of $54,900. Also ranking near the top of the most affordable major metro housing markets were Syracuse, N.Y.; IndianapolisCarmel, Ind.; Dayton, Ohio; and Lakeland-Winter Haven, Fla. Among smaller housing markets, the most affordable was Kokomo, Ind., where 95.8 percent of homes sold during the second quarter of 2011 were affordable to families earning a median income of $59,100. Other smaller housing markets ranking near the top of the index included Wheeling, W.Va.-Ohio; Lansing-East Lansing, Mich.; Bay City, Mich.; and Sandusky, Ohio. New York-White Plains-Wayne, N.Y.-N.J., led the nation as the least affordable major housing market during the second quarter of 2011. In New York, 25.2 percent of all homes sold during the quarter were affordable to those earning the area’s median income of $67,400. This marks the 13th consecutive quarter that the New York metropolitan division has held this position. Other major metro areas near the bottom of the affordability index included San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, Calif.; Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, Calif.; Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, Calif.; and Honolulu, respectively. Ocean City, N.J., where 40.9 percent of the homes were affordable to families earning the median income of $70,100, was the least affordable of the smaller metro housing markets in the country during the second quarter. Other small metro areas ranking near the bottom included Laredo, Texas; Santa Cruz-Watsonville, Calif.; San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, Calif.; and Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta, Calif. performance guidelines visit: www.recisor.mn.gov/ statutes/?id=326B.809. For more information on obtaining these guidelines please contact the HBA office at (701) 232-5846. HBA to offer BAR/PREP testing at half-price in October The HBA of F-M will offer National Association of Home Builders’ Builder Assessment Review and Professional Remodeler Experience Profile testing Oct. 26. Testing is offered for $95, half off the original price, at the the HBA office. See page 18 for details.

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from this area. She is working on completing her master’s degree in public administration at Hamline University. Elmer has served on the local YMCA board of directors, several state boards and teaches sunday school at Trinity Lutheran in Moorhead. She and her husband, Corey, have three sons. When were you first elected and why did you decide to run for public office? “I first ran for Moorhead City Council and was elected in the fall of 2009, being sworn into office January 2010. I have always enjoyed working for other public officials but wanted a more direct way to further improve and give back to my community.” What issues are most important to you and what have you done to address them? “Improving the business climate in Moorhead, strengthening our city’s position in flood protection, serving as a responsible steward of Moorhead residents’ tax dollars and effectively communicating their concerns and interests are among my priorities. “I sought a position on the city’s Economic Development Authority committee on which I now serve, enabling me to better understand business issues in the city and get to know our business leaders. I am extremely vocal and advocate for our local and neighborhood flood protection efforts which are heavily concentrated in the third ward in southwest Moorhead. “Furthermore, I am active in our efforts towards permanent protection with the proposed metro diversion project as the alternate member for its new authority which met this month for the first time. I readily make myself available to Moorhead residents, often immersing myself in constituent services and assisting them in navigating city departments and services to help them with problems they may encounter.” What do you see as the future issues facing your city? “Budget challenges will continue, at least in the immediate future, as state resources available to our city decrease. As public servants, we must constantly challenge ourselves to maintain services with less. We also must be diligent to secure the permanent flood protection our homes and businesses need in our city. “As we grow Moorhead, we must ensure that we plan adequately for services for our expanding population and The Remodeling Show Oct. 12-15 in Chicago The Remodeling Show is the only national remodelercentric event bringing together the entire remodeling industry face-to-face annually. It is a full-service event, complete with the latest and greatest products, one-to-one discussions with manufacturers’ technical experts and shop talk with other remodeling professionals. It is the only national event exclusively serving the residential remodeling segment of the construction industry. Visit www.theremodelingshow.com for details.

provide for a welcoming environment so that we can attract new residents and employers and retain the ones already here.” What more can the HBA do? “Attending the HBA of FM’s annual City Night the last two years has provided me with a taste of what your organization provides for our community. I would welcome more opportunities to dialog with your members and further become acquainted with them and their issues. “I welcome any opportunity to serve on ad hoc committees that would bring your members and local officials together to identify home-builder-relevant opportunities for improvement in our city. I am also interested in a firsthand look at some of their projects on the Moorhead side and a discussion of how the city can encourage that development and partner with them.” What do you like most about your job? “I relish the grass roots interaction with constituents that my public service provides, allowing me to become more familiar with the great people of Moorhead and the issues. Resident communication and involvement in the issues helps to provide necessary diversity of perspectives.” What do you like least? “I wish I could do more to get people involved. Many people think that issues on a particular level of government don’t affect them or that their input doesn’t matter, and I can provide many examples to the contrary. As public officials, we capture numerous excellent ideas and solutions directly from our residents who make up our city.” What advice would you give someone interested in running for office? “Get involved in the community sooner rather than later. Citizen positions on boards and other community leadership opportunities are an incredible way to learn the issues and prepare oneself for public service. “Meet with a variety of community leaders, even those you may not expect to share your views because understanding many angles of an issue makes for better policies. Potential candidates should also tune into public meetings on cable access television, the web, or come in person. “Contact your elected officials regularly on issues important to you. Also, be a good listener, it’s one of the best ways to learn.” Consider HBA publications for 2012 advertising The HBA of F-M’s Plains Builder advertising delivers your message monthly to hundreds of building industry professionals. The Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide is provided to each HBA member company, as well as thousands of F-M consumers all year! See insert for more on the directory. Members can contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com for more information.

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NAHB applauds EPA decision on ELGs

The Environmental Protection Agency’s decision Aug. 17 to reconsider the imposition of a nationwide cap on how much sediment Stella Stormwater can be part of the storm water draining EPA Storm Water from a construction site is a nod to the Enthusiast importance of sound science – and a big victory for home buyers, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The agency’s announcement comes a year after EPA’s first proposal to develop a numeric limit for the turbidity, or cloudiness, of storm water discharge was rejected by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, which had essentially told EPA to come up with an Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELGs) number that was legally defensible. In addition, NAHB estimated that attempting to comply with the regulations would carry a $10 billion annual price tag – stunting new home production and forcing costs up for home buyers. Today, the agency announced that it still couldn’t justify any specific limit and will start over again. EPA will talk to home builders, environmental scientists and other members of the public to gather better data – a solution that NAHB has advocated for more than three years.

“EPA set a numeric limit for water cloudiness that was based on flawed analyses,” said NAHB Chairman Bob Nielsen, a builder in Reno, Nev. Both the Small Business Administration and the federal Office of Management and Budget had warned EPA that the regulation would not hold up, joining NAHB in voicing concerns about the monitoring and sampling requirements. “In its calculations, EPA relied on questionable data, including figures obtained from the vendors that would have supplied the expensive systems home builders would have been required to use. That’s no way to come up with national policy,” he said. Because terrain, geography and rainfall vary significantly in most regions of the country, NAHB has long held that a nationally applicable numeric limit is neither defensible nor practicable. “It’s our hope that EPA’s research will take that fact into account,” Nielsen said. In the meantime, NAHB is redoubling its efforts to collect turbidity data from its members’ construction sites to help ensure that the eventual ruling makes good scientific sense. “Storm water management must be straightforward, affordable and workable,” Nielsen said. “That’s the only way we can continue to make progress. NAHB supports responsible development and the goals of the Clean Water Act. The association will continue to work with state and federal regulators to keep our waterways clean,” Nielsen said.

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Special afternoon session with NAHB Senior Economist Elliot Eisenberg... Bring your questions and prepare yourself for a dose of

entertainment!

This special afternoon session, from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 11, is your chance to meet with National Association of Home Builders Senior Economist Elliot Eisenberg in an “intimate” setting as he shares his thoughts on anything you want to know about economics, housing, home building and impacts of it on your livelihood. • 1-3 p.m. Oct. 11 • HBA of F-M: 1802 32nd Ave. S., Fargo • Members: $25 • Non-members: $30 • Register: Return enclosed insert or contact Kirsten at (701) 232-5846 or kirsten@ hbafm.com. Eisenberg is not your stereotypical “economist.” Sporting his trademark bow tie, he will enlighten you about the health of the housing industry, talk about why housing is important to the economy; and, suprisingly, he will entertain you, too! Eisenberg holds a bachelor’s degree in economics with honors from McGill University, as well as a master of public administration degree and a doctorate in public administration from Syracuse University. He is a frequent public speaker on many housing and housing-related topics including: the economic impact of home building, the unintended consequences Eisenberg of government regulations on house prices and how to reduce risk and boost profits using financial derivatives. (Eisenberg is also the speaker for the Oct. 11 Annual Meeting/GMM where he will present findings of a local housing study. More about the GMM on page 20.)

BAR/PREP test opportunities Members interested in NAHB’s prestigious Certified Graduate Builder or Remodeler designations should sign up! by Krista Mund, Communications Manager

A designation from the National Association of Home Builders says a lot about you. Professional designations offer excellent opportunities to improve your skills, advance your career, and be recognized for your commitment to professional growth. Two of the most popular NAHB designations are the Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) and Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR). Your HBA of F-M has scheduled an opportunity for members to test locally for just $95 on Oct. 26. This is less than half the regular price of $195. These tests determine the courses a member will be required to take to earn the CGB or CGR and which classes the student may “testout-of” and be allowed to skip. “I took the time to test in order to have a The Builder professional designation which our company could Assessment Review display in our conference room and use to open (BAR) is for those interested in becoming conversations with potential customers about our qualifications for designing and building their new a CGB. It measures homes. expertise in five key “When we can talk with customers about the areas of the building curriculum of the CGB program it gives us an industry: building opportunity to show our company as knowledgeable, technology; business experienced, and professional. These conversations and finance; project management; sales and can be the difference for a customer to choose our marketing; and safety. company over our competitors.” Clay Dietrich • Dietrich Homes, Inc. The Professional Remodeler Experience Profile (PREP) is for those interested in becoming a CGR. It measures a candidate’s knowledge in five core areas: marketing and sales; business administration; design, estimating and job cost contracts; liability and risk management; and project management. After completing either or both tests, the BAR and PREP participants will receive a list of courses they need to complete to graduate. Once the specified courses are completed, he/she becomes qualified to graduate. Courses are offered at NAHB meetings such as the International Builders’ Show. The North Dakota Association of Builders and your HBA of F-M are working to be able to host follow-up classes that will help members earn their designations. The BAR and PREP tests will be offered at 9 a.m. Oct. 26. Cost per test is $95. The tests are 130 questions and take about three hours to complete. Contact Kirsten at (701) 232-5846 or kirsten@hbafm.com to sign up or for more details. For more information on NAHB designations, visit www.nahb.org or click www.nahb.org/page.aspx/category/sectionID=119. Your HBA of F-M will recognize those members who have earned their CGB or CGR in its 2012 publications like the Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide and guides for the Parade of Homes and Home Shows. The goal is to educate consumers on what it takes to attain these designations and to give more value to the builders and remodelers who choose to earn them.

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Get your pick early: RRV Home & Garden Show sponsorships

February may seem like it’s a long way off, but now is the time to get your pick of spectacular RRV Home & Garden Show sponsorships from the Bronze level at $2,500 to the Gold level at $7,500. Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com.

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

Thank You Table Top Sponsors Accent Kitchen & Bath Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Cass County Abstract Company Gate City Bank Matrix Properties Corporation

Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc. Nodak Stores Northland Truss Systems, Inc Overhead Door Company of Fargo State Bank & Trust

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

Eisenberg holds a bachelor’s degree in economics with honors from McGill University as well as a master of public administration degree and a doctorate in public administration from Syracuse University. He is a frequent public speaker on numerous housing and housing-related topics including: the economic impact of home building, the unintended consequences of government regulations on house prices, residential fire safety and how to reduce risk and boost profits using financial derivatives. He is the creator of the multi-family stock index and is the author of more than 45 home building industry articles. Eisenberg is frequently seen on television and heard on radio and his research and opinions have been featured in Business Week, Fortune, many national and local newspapers, and in Elliot numerous other publications. Eisenberg

NAHB senior economist to present local housing study in Oct. Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., is a senior economist with the National Association of Home Builders... but he’s not your stereotypical “economist.” Sporting his trademark bow tie, he will enlighten you about the health of the housing industry, talk about why housing is important to the economy and, suprisingly, he will entertain you, too! Eisenberg will present the findings of a local economic housing study NAHB conducted for the F-M metro area. His presentation will cover the impacts he discovered of the building industry on our local economy and the importance of growth in a community.

Don’t miss a bonus session with Elliot Eisenberg! 1-3 p.m. Oct. 11 HBA office

‘Ask the Economist’ See page 18...

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At a glance: Annual Meeting/ Oct. GMM

August Family Picnic Prizes awarded in recognition of Associate Appreciation Month! Monica Hart, Monica Hart Interior Design Lunch with HBA President Tyrone Leslie Diana Stead, Stone Holding Company Two-time meeting attendee prize – HBA Wear Chad Zitzow, Twin City Garage Door Sponsor prize – Nodak gift card

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Highlights: • Featured Speaker: National Association of Home Builders Senior Economist Elliot Eisenberg discusses a local housing study conducted for the F-M metro area. • Comments from Builders Association of Minnesota President Todd Bjerstadt. • 25-Year Member Recognition. • Builder & Associate of the Year Revealed! • 2012 HBA of F-M Board of Directors announced.

September

Gift Cards: Ursula Hegvik, Smart Spaces Chuck E Cheese Brent Atkins, Minnkota Windows West Acres Cinema Matt Warren, Twin City Garage Door Red River Zoo Sue Cosgriff, Cass County Abstract West Acres Kevin Gustman, Twin City Garage Door Space Aliens Angie Langlie, Twin City Garage Door Thunder Road

A few of the “bigger” kids enjoyed ladder golf: Peter & Nicki Johnson, CornerStone Bank. Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., Nancy Michelson CityWide Electric, Diana Stead, Stone Holding Company Picnic highlights con’t on next pg

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August Family Picnic Kaye Swenson, Twin City Garage Door, with Ursula Hegvik, Smart Spaces and Ursula’s little son, Dexter.

Terry Becker, Terry Becker Construction; Terry Lipp, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery and Ken Krajsa, State Bank & Trust. Brent Atkins, Minnkota Windows, Inc., and Kevin Gustman, Twin City Garage Door.

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September

Meet Your HBA Committee Chair by Krista Mund, Communications Manager

Fun facts about John... • Favorite vacation spot: Riviera

Continually amazed at the amount of rules and Maya, Mexico government regulations that impact HBA of F-M’s • VIPs I’ve met: Bill Gates, Dick members, John Rogalla, Stenerson Lumber, feels the Kovacevich (former Wells Fargo HBA’s Education Committee plays a critical role in helping Corporation CEO) and Tony Oliva members stay on top of it all. (Minnesota Twins) “It is important to have a resource where you can learn about all these items and the changes that are taking place,” • Favorite TV program: American Pickers he says. “The Education Committee keeps tabs on these John Rogalla things and works to provide training that our members Stenerson Lumber • Last book you read: The Shack Education need.” Committee Chair Now serving as chairperson, Rogalla joined the GET INV committee in 2007 upon the urging of his employer, OLVED “I think it Les Stenerson. Rogalla joined Stenerson Lumber as is critical th continue a credit manager in 2006 and manages the accounts receivable and Pro chosen their educationt an individual p ro in the a fe ssio Builder Lending, a division of the company that provides construction in your p rofessio n. So, if you arerea of their p eople be n intereste financing to its contractors. He is also involved with the company’s come and you wa d Safety Committee that provides training and complete yard inspections to experiences by jomore informedn, t to help sh ining a c - John ommitte are your ensure OSHA and insurance compliance. e.” EducatioRogalla, Stene rson Lum n Comm “Since I strongly believe in training for your employees, the ittee cha ber, ir Education Committee was a good fit,” Rogalla says. FIND O His favorite HBA service is its ongoing continuing education UT HOW : programs. These include everything from the education provided for (701) 23 2-5846 • info@h contractors who have licenses to build in Minnesota, to electrician and bafm.co m power limited technician education for licensing, to monthly “Lunch & Learns” that cater to small business owners on a variety of topics from tax planning to website development. Endorsed by Your Association

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HBA of F-M Builder and Associate Member Feature

Showplace Kitchens

Eric Berg Construction, Inc.

A comprehensive, affordable cabinetry brand for remodels, new construction

Contractor traces attention to detail, affinity for trim work back to childhood

by Krista Mund, Communications Manager

Showplace Kitchens started in 2000 in Harrisburg, S.D., when a small group of experienced cabinetry professionals gathered with a common vision to create a brand offering the most-wanted cabinetry features to the most people. In short, their goal was a cabinetry brand that “makes sense.” The company’s Fargo Showroom Manager Kathy Meyer says, “This vision also included some important differences from other brands: modifications that were comprehensive and affordable, specialty styles and finish options, and a product line that was complete, yet not overly complex.” Showplace Kitchens has stores in Fargo, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Brainerd, Minn.; Des Moines and Denver. Previously assistant manager at the Sioux Falls location, Meyer recently moved to the F-M area. She has been in the building industry for the past 20 years, working for Showplace since 2004. Showplace Kitchens Fargo Meyer Showroom Manager Kathy Meyer enjoys and the company’s Fargo location at 2553 Kirsten Lane.

completing each project and experiencing the excitement homeowners have for the finished room. She says a big challenge is the sheer number of options available to customers looking to update their homes with new cabinetry. “Our main objective is to listen to the customer, narrow down the options based on what he or she wants, and then present it in a visual format that the customer can appreciate,” she says. “I believe the industry is constantly changing and we deal with that by training our sales teams, striving to be ahead of the competition on what the trends are, and by taking pride in our relationships with our customers.” Additionally, Meyer says Showplace Kitchens sets itself apart from other companies with a strong commitment to its workforce. It is employee-owned, which allows an inherent, increased pride from staff. “We are also a locally owned company, and a family-

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The details in a home can make it stand out from the crowd. Eric Berg, Eric Berg Construction, Inc., says crafting those challenging details in the trim work make him want to go to the jobsite each day. “I love creating radius staircases, crown moldings, valance details and such,” he says. “On the other side of the spectrum I also like managing the jobs and everything that goes into a project.” Berg is a Fargo Eric Berg of Eric Berg Construction, Inc., at native, graduating a jobsite in West Fargo. Berg specializes in from Fargo North high-end residential construction and trim High School carpentry. and attending Concordia College. His interest in construction and wood working began early with his father giving him small projects to do around the house and spending time with his grandfather who was into building furniture. “It just came naturally,” he says.“I started in the trim carpentry business at age 21 and have been a carpenter or foreman for most of my adult life.” Including high school, Berg estimates that he has about 18 years of experience under his belt. Along the way to starting Eric Berg Construction, Inc., he has managed or built approximately $20 million in commercial and residential construction. Berg is the lead carpenter in his business, allowing him to keep a close watch on the finished product. “I am there performing carpentry tasks while managing the project, so I am able to have complete control of the project,” he says. Eric Berg Construction specializes in high-end residential construction and trim carpentry. He recently finished a 3,200-square-foot addition on a high-end home that included an indoor pool. On occasion, Berg also gets into commercial construction and hopes to expand his business to include custom residential new construction and remodeling in the future. One of the most interesting projects he built was in Missoula, Mont. It was a house shaped like a radiused leaf that was LEED-certified. He did almost all of the construction work, right down to the countertops, including the framing, finishing and concrete.

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September

HBA of F-M Industry Spotlight Fabricators Supply • Kris Thompson

828 NP Ave N • Fargo, ND 58102 • (701) 235-1185

What is your company’s focus/specialty?

“We are a wholesale company that provides services and quality products to our industry’s manufacturing and retail segments.”

What is the latest trend in your business/ industry?

“For Fabricators Supply, it would have to be Wilsonart HD laminate. The new technology used to develop this laminate is exclusive to Wilsonart, the world’s largest Kris Thompson laminate manufacturer. What makes this high-wear laminate Fabricators Supply so popular is not only the pattern and color choices, but the fact that it is made in the USA! With their global footprint, they are able to watch the trends and design needs from all over.”

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the industry today and how are you dealing with it?

“Competing against the inferior product that is coming from overseas. We need to continually educate our customers about our products, so that they, in turn, know how to sell quality and help their customers make wise choices, not just choose something because it is cheaper. People can still buy American-made products at a fair price and get the quality they deserve.”

The HBA thanks members who are involved with this industry:

Bath & Kitchen, Contractor, Supplier/ Appliances, Equipment & Hardware/Counter Tops Accent Contracting Cambria Cashway Sales Dakota Refrigeration, Inc. Designer Tops Inc. Eric Berg Construction, Inc. Fabricators Supply Fabricators Unlimited Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Goodin Company

Stone Countertop Outlet • Curt Sauer

1212 24th Ave S • Fargo, ND 58103 • (701) 893-3430

What is your company’s focus/specialty?

Curt Sauer Stone Countertop Outlet

Granites Unlimited Homemakers Villa

“We are a company with over 18 years of experience producing and installing natural stone and quartz countertops for the residential and commercial industry.”

Luxury Bath Systems of Fargo

What is the latest trend in your business/ industry?

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“Kitchens have become the focal point of many households while bathrooms are being designed with more space and attention to detail. Natural stone and quartz are the premier choices for countertops in these spaces. The countertop popularity has increased because of the beauty it adds to your home and it also increases the property value.”

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the industry today and how are you dealing with it?

“The biggest challenge that we face in our industry is to dispel myths about the products we offer. For example, there is myth that granite harbors bacteria and emits dangerous levels of radon. Scientific studies show that neither one of these is true. It is our job to educate the consumer on these studies and make sure they feel good about the purchase they are about to make. We offer a lot of information on our website but we are always willing to meet with customers to help work out their concerns.”

September

Granite Transformations

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Nodak Stores

Poss Custom Cabinets, Inc. Rick Duval Construction, Inc. Rigels, Inc. Showplace Kitchens Spaulding Stone Stone Countertop Outlet Syverson Tile & Stone Wendt Custom Cabinets & Countertops Wood Specialists Inc.

News from the HBA of F-M Remodelers Council

2011 Remodelers Council

The difference between profits and cash by Jordan B. Zimbelman

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

Member Companies

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

Balancing your company books is not like balancing your checkbook. You balance your checkbook with the cash-basis accounting method. Simply total all the deposits, subtract the payments, and—voilà!—that’s how much money you’ve made. You can’t report to the bank or the IRS books balanced with the accounting method described above (which measures cash flow). According to generally accepted accounting principles, you get a truer picture of your profit with the accrual accounting method. As a manager, you must understand why profit doesn’t equal cash flow. Both measures, while very different, are important to your financial health.

Accrual Accounting

There are a couple problems with using cash flow to measure your company’s financial performance. Both have to do with the timing of economic events. Consider the following: Payment doesn’t always occur at the same time goods and services are provided. Therefore, revenues and expenses don’t occur at the same time. Cash flow is, by nature, very volatile. The goal of accrual accounting is to remove some of that volatility so that your financial performance doesn’t depend on when you look at your books. For example, when a trade contractor finishes his work he mails you an invoice. At that point in time, you owe him money. The cash-basis accounting method inaccurately claims that you haven’t incurred an expense because you haven’t paid it yet. As another example, some builders require deposits from their customers upfront, before construction begins. Under the cash-basis method, if you examined your books right after receiving this deposit, it would look like you’ve turned a huge profit (because you’ve recorded the revenue without any accompanying expenses). Accrual accounting corrects for these timing issues in two important ways. First, revenues are recorded when they are earned, not when payment is received. Second, expenses are recorded at the same time as the revenue they help generate. In the home building business, this means waiting to record revenue and expenses until construction is finished and the home is sold. Expenses that cannot be matched to a specific home, such as advertising, are recorded immediately when incurred.

Equity vs. Cash

When you turn a profit, it adds to the equity portion of your balance sheet. Equity is the amount of investment you have in the business. But profit isn’t always cash. To keep your books balanced, the accrual method adds several accounts to your balance sheet: Payables and receivables: Say you finish construction on a pre-sold home, but haven’t received payment yet. Because you have earned the revenue, your equity has increased. But there hasn’t been any increase in cash, so what asset does that equity refer to? Profits v. cash con’t on next pg

Remodelers Showcase,

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Profits v. cash con’t from previous pg

To maintain balance, the price of the home is added to a placeholder asset called accounts receivable. When you receive payment, you shift the price of the home out of accounts receivable and into the cash account. Similarly, when you expense something that has yet to be paid for, equity has decreased without a corresponding decrease in cash. Accounts payable keep your books in balance between expense recognition and payment. Inventory: You incur many costs and expenses during construction of a home, but they are not recognized on your income statement until closing. How do your books stay balanced with a decrease in cash but not a corresponding decrease in equity? The costs and expenses are added to the placeholder asset inventory, which offsets the decrease in cash. The inventory is written off when the house is closed. Liabilities: When a customer deposits cash with you before the home is finished, there is no increase in your equity because you haven’t earned that revenue. To keep your books balanced, the deposit is classified as a liability. In general, liabilities refer to the amount of borrowed money invested in your business. Although borrowed money increases your cash flow—and you’re free to purchase anything you want—it is not profit.

Maximizing Your Profit

The goal of your business is to earn you cash. The best measure of this goal’s accomplishment is profit because it takes into account the cash that belongs to you and the cash that belongs to someone else. For example, part of your profit consists of accounts receivable. Although accounts receivable aren’t cash, they increase your wealth because you have gained the legal right to receive cash in the future. Moreover, using only cash flow to measure financial

performance is inaccurate because it doesn’t take into account investment. Investing your cash in fixed assets doesn’t decrease your wealth, because those assets can be sold for cash in the future. For example, construction costs and expenses don’t decrease your wealth. Assuming you haven’t made a poor business decision, they should be fully recouped when the house closes. Accrual accounting correctly recognizes these costs and expenses as an investment in inventory.

Owner Compensation

The profit of your business is not the same as your compensation. When you compensate yourself, you take money out of the business and put it in your pocket. That money in your pocket doesn’t bring you any return. Remember that equity (whether it’s cash, receivables, inventory, or something else) is your investment in the business. An investment is putting cash away today for profit in the future. When you compensate yourself you reduce your equity, and are trading larger profits in the future for profits today. Determining how much to compensate yourself depends on your personal financial situation. Unless you have other, more lucrative business opportunities, you should leave excess cash in the business where it will bring you a return.

Reserving Enough Cash

Although profit is a better measure of financial performance, it’s still very important to monitor cash flow. When your bills come due, you won’t be able to pay for them with accounts receivable or inventory. The size of your cash reserves determines the risk level of your business. Fixed expenses like loan interest must be paid or you’ll go bankrupt. Maintaining adequate liquidity

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News from the Home Builders Care Foundation

2011 Home Builders Care Board of Trustees

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

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

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

HBC collects scholarship applications until Sept. 23

Consider year-end donations to support Framework for the Future September is a busy time for Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation. School starts at the four local universities and trade schools that host the National Association of Home Builders’ Student Chapters and new students join the chapters at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, North Dakota State College of Science and North Dakota State University. Each fall, HBC offers scholarships to the students involved in the student organizations. Our scholarships are specifically for students pursuing degrees in construction-related careers. Applications are also available to area high school seniors interested in construction and planning on attending M State or NDSCS. HBC scholarships focus on the applicant’s accomplishments in the industry, at school and their career goals. The evaluation committee is made up of HBC board members, HBA of F-M’s board members, HBA members and student chapter advisors. We are always looking for help to evaluate the applications. If you are interested, contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com.

Year-end donations

Now is the time to start thinking about year-end donations. HBC is your Foundation and we would like to see more HBA members donating to and supporting a foundation that is dedicated to supporting the building industry through skill training, education and other housing-related projects. Right now, we are promoting Framework for the Future, which is our long term fundraising initiative to build the endowment fund to maintain current giving, support additional projects and provide for endowment growth. With this initiative, HBC hopes to become self-sustaining while also increasing its impact on the industry and community. All donations, except those made specifically for Trades for Grades and scholarships, support Framework for the Future. Consider making a donation before the end of the year. With that in mind, there is still time to become a Triple Player and support NDAB-PAC (North Dakota Association of Builders Political Action Committee) as well. A Triple Player pays his or her HBA membership dues, invests at least $365 in NDAB-PAC and donates at least $365 to HBC. Triple Players support all aspects of their Association and Foundation. Don’t forget, you can make your donation online! Check out www.hbcfm. com and click on the “Donate” button on the left side of your screen.

Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo Dec. 8

Coming up this December is another important part of Home Builders Care Foundation’s support of students interested in construction careers. The 9th Annual Health Tech & Trades Career Expo is Dec. 8. HBC will be a Gold Sponsor of the event this year and will work to have many construction exhibits. This event is a hands-on career fair for high school students, specifically ninth graders, and allows them to see a wide variety of careers available. Check out www.httcareererxpo.com for pictures from the 2010 Expo and information on exhibiting at the 2011 event. You can also contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com or Expo Marketing Coordinator Leah Baker at (701) 2126714 or httcareerexpo@yahoo.com. Framework for the Future is HBC’s long-term fundraising initiative to build the endowment fund to maintain current giving, support additional projects and provide for endowment growth: HBC hopes to become self-sustaining while also increasing its impact on the industry and community.

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Fargo South students compete at national SkillsUSA Championships by Jenny Erickson, Development & Project Coordinator

In June, six students from Fargo South High School traveled to Kansas City, Mo., to compete in the SkillsUSA Championships. All six students placed first at the state level in their contests and moved on to the national level competition. The mission of SkillsUSA is to help its members become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. It has more than 300,000 members across the country. Students choose to become members of the local SkillsUSA chapter and to further themselves through education experiences in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. Of the six students competing, three participated in construction trades events. The three events were Skills USA conâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t on pg 36

8th Annual

Home Builders Care Charity Ride was Aug. 20.

Check out the October issue for details and pictures. Thanks to our sponsors!

Framework for the Future Triple Players

*Triple players pay HBA dues and give $365 to both NDAB-PAC and HBC

Terry Becker, Terry Becker Construction, LLC Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr., Inc. Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.

Builders Club Members

(Those who have pledged $500 per year for the 5 years)

John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Dan Parrow, ISR Homes Red River Electric, Inc.

Silver Donors ($500 - $1,999):

Terry Becker, Terry Becker Construction, LLC Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr., Inc. Fargo Force Hockey Club John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Dan Parrow, ISR Homes Red River Electric, Inc. State Bank & Trust Xcel Energy

Bronze Donors ($1 - $499):

Aggregate Industries-North Central Region Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction George Blank, Structural Materials, Inc. Carpet World Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc. Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Ed Foss Hanson Bros., Inc. Harmon Glass Doctor Monica Hart, Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc. Ryan Hoss, Baker Nursery Gardens Knife River Materials Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc. Rob Lyngstad, Matrix Properties Corporation Midwest Concrete Pumping LLC Jerry & Jackie Migler Moorhead Community & Technical College Foundation Roersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Construction and Development, Inc. Eric Rokke, Rokke Construction Robin Swanson, Superior Insurance Jeff Swenson, Twin City Garage Door John Vastag, Perfect Temp Mark Wentz, Red River Electric, Inc. Charlie Zach, Zach Construction

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Spike Club Q & A What are the benefits of becoming a Spike?

The real benefits are intangible— you are recognized for your contributions to the HBA of F-M and regarded as an accomplished and connected member. Additionally, Cyle Cavett Spikes receive: Gary Cavett & Co. • A coveted invitation to the biggest CPAs party of the year, the Spike Party/ New Member Dev/Retention Directors Reception at the International Committee Chair Builders’ Show;* • Increased visibility, recognition and networking opportunities at industry events; • Unique and valuable lapel pins for each level of achievement; • Additional VIP treatment throughout the year. *Eligibility letters are sent only to eligible Spikes who have at least six credits and one new member recruitment credit between Jan. 1 and Oct. 31. The recruitment credit may be composed of one full credit received when a new Builder or Associate member is recruited or two half credits received when Affiliate or Council members are recruited. (The HBA’ October board meeting for approving new members is Oct. 10, so you must have recruitments turned in for that meeting!).

How do I become a Spike?

Before becoming a Spike, you are a Spike candidate. That means you have earned between one and five Spike credits. Once you earn your sixth Spike credit, you become

Spike Club Members (6 credits or more) Becker, Terry....................11.00 Blixt, Bill...........................22.25 Carney, Jo.......................20.50 Day Woods, Maren..........19.00 Eid, Jason........................12.00 Gustman, Kevin.................8.00 Hummel, Aaron..................7.00 Kulesa, Chris.....................8.00 Michelsen, Nancy............17.00 Rokke, Eric........................7.00 Vanderwerff, Bryce..........21.50 Lifetime Members (25 credits or more) Albright, Marshal ............44.00 Alsop, Dick.......................65.50 Anderson, Dave...............34.25 Anderson, Doug...............43.00 Anderson, Kim.................52.00 Arnold, Mike....................55.00 Atkins, Brent....................29.50

Aune, Steve.....................28.00 Barstad, Ron....................44.50 Bartholomay, Jerry...........34.50 Bates, Monty ..................52.50 Bellmore, Pat ..................51.50 Bernard, Clark...............204.50 Carlson, Al.....................135.00 Cyle, Cavett...................137.50 Cooper, Cindy................361.00 Cosgriff, Sue . .................31.50 Cullen, Terry....................27.00 Dabbert Jr., Don .............86.25 Dunkel, Jim....................131.00 Duval, Rick......................69.50 Eid, Gerald.....................170.50 Footitt, Bob......................72.00 Funfar, Charlie...............230.00 Gunkelman, John............62.50 Guthmiller, Darrick...........56.00 Handy, Scott....................31.50 Hanson, Vern...................70.50 Hoss, Ryan......................38.00 Hoy, Tammy...................393.50 Kelly, Nancy.....................58.00 Kochmann, Bob.............107.75 Kochmann, Paul............273.75 Krajsa, Ken....................783.00 Lipp, Terry......................144.75 Luther, Jerry....................79.50

an official National Association of Home Builders Spike! (Providing you have earned those six credits within two consecutive membership years.) Spike credits are earned by recruiting and retaining NAHB and Council members. To retain your status as a Spike you must earn a minimum of one Spike credit (new or retention) each year until you reach a total of 25 credits, at which point you are elevated to Life Spike status.

How do I earn Spike credits?

Members earn one Spike credit for each new member they sponsor. HBA Retention Committe members accrue Spike credits when helping to renew memberships each year. Spikes receive a half credit for recruitment and a half credit for the renewal of Affiliate members.

Will I earn Spike credits for recruiting and retaining members into a Council?

Yes, when a new Council membership is activated the recruiter earns a half credit, and when that member renews his or her council membership, the sponsor earns a quarter retention credit.

How can I get a ticket to the IBS Spike party?

You must be a Spike in good standing as of October (having at least six credits) and you must have earned at least one new member credit. The new member credit can be one full credit earned when a new Builder or Associate member is recruited, or two half credits when an Affiliate or Council member is recruited. Read more information about the Spike Party on the facing page. Mahan, John..................136.00 Mazour, Craig..................99.50 McShane, Phil.................33.00 Narveson, Dan................34.00 O’Leary, Tim....................37.50 Opp, Gary........................34.50 Palmes, Peggy...............352.50 Parkinson, Cary.............204.50 Paseka, Rod..................115.00 Passolt, Dan....................55.50 Pederson, Lynette............29.00 Pesek, Jamey................158.50 Polansky, Pete.................44.50 Rasmussen, Todd..........126.00 Roman, Marcus.............145.50 Rood, Robert.................148.00 Ryland, Stan....................96.50 Schmidtke, Dennis.........299.00 Shafer, Rod....................289.50 Sheridan, Kris..................30.50 Skansgaard, Mike............44.50 Stenerson, Les ...............36.75 Strahm, Ruth.................306.00 Sweeney, Vicki.................38.50 Swenson, Jeff..................66.00 Thurston, Gene..............116.50 Watterud, Tony.................39.50 Welle, Terry....................129.00 Wendt, Gary....................37.00

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You’re on your way!

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

GREAT WORK! Candidates (less than 6 credits) Birky, Stan................. 3.00 Gilbertson, Harry....... 3.00 Johnson, Bruce......... 3.00 Johnson, Peter.......... 4.75 Leslie, Tyrone............. 5.00 Lind, Chris................. 4.00 Lunski, Sylvia............. 5.75 Schmidt, Dave........... 3.00 Vastag, John.............. 4.75

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Start planning now if you want to attend NAHB Spike Party 2012 Those planning to attend the 2012 National Association of Home Builders’ Spike Club Party during the NAHB International Builders Show must achieve the required credits: 1. Member must be a Spike in good standing as of Oct. 31. 2. To receive the Spike’s complimentary admission ticket, every Spike, including those with 25 or more credits, must earn at least one new member credit between Jan. 1 and Oct. 7. 3. To receive a guest’s complimentary admission ticket, all Spikes must earn one additional new member credit during the 2011 membership year (only credits earned until Oct. 7 will be counted for the Spike Party). Spikes who have earned their own ticket, but have not earned the additional credit required for the complimentary guest ticket, may purchase up to four tickets ($50 each). Contact Jennifer at (701) 232-5846 or jennifer@hbafm.com for more details.

Spike Super Star

Maren Day Woods AM Realtors 19 credits

Maren Day Woods, AM Realtors, has just reached Member Level 16 with 19 credits earned. She joined the Retention Committee in November 2010 and has strived with the assigned duties. She has worked hard to help the Association reach its goals. Thank you for your hard work!

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#246 Corner

Meet Onie Loeks 2011-2012 Chapter President by Amy Berg, CIT, NAWIC Chapter Member

Contact Sandy Neiss North Dakota Association of Builders (701) 222-2401 or sandy@ndbuild.com to register.

Onie Loeks will take over as the NAWIC #246 Chapter President Oct. 1. Loeks is employed at Dakota Supply Group as a purchasing agent, buying products for resale, negotiating pricing and terms and maintaining the inventory. DSG is located at 2601 3rd Ave. N. in Fargo and is an employee-owned company. It is a wholesale distribution company with eight divisions: electrical, mechanical, communications, utility, waterworks, automation, filtration and metering technology; and has 19 branches in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. Loeks has been in the construction industry for 38 years and a member of the Fargo-Moorhead chapter of NAWIC since 1988. As a member, she has held the chapter positions of secretary, vice president, president and a member of the board of directors. She has also served on every committee as either a committee member or chair.

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As the chapter president for the coming year, Loeks’ goal is to help implement the chapter’s strategic plans and to encourage employers to support their NAWIC members, as their investment will lead to contributions in the future of their company. When asked why she joined NAWIC and the impact it has had on her personally and professionally, Loeks said, “I joined NAWIC to network with other women in the construction industry. NAWIC has enabled me to grow personally and professionally by attending the NAWIC conventions, project tours, seminars, chapter meetings and activities. NAWIC is all about educating our construction workforce which provides a benefit for both the employer and employee. I have thoroughly enjoyed being a member of this diverse group. The Fargo-Moorhead chapter may be small in numbers but great in motivation!” The Fargo-Moorhead chapter meets the second Thursday of each month, with the exception of November when it holds the Annual Auction on the third Thursday. If you would like more information about NAWIC, check out www. nawic.org or contact Amy Berg (701) 235-4441 ext. 461 Onie Loeks 2011-2012 NAWIC Chapter or aberg@fargoglass.com. President

Provided by

HBA of F-M North Dakota Association of Builders & Workforce Safety & Insurance OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course This program is intended to provide instruction on construction-industry safety and health topics and OSHA standards to both employees and entry-level supervisors. Using OSHA standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed upon the most hazardous areas of a jobsite: material handling, excavation, fall protection, cranes, electrical, hearing conservation PPE and several other subjects including OSHA Act.

Two-Day Course: 1 - 5 p.m. Sept. 20 • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept. 21 Butler Machinery Training Facility, 3401 33rd St. S., Fargo. • Register early - limited spots. • Registration limited to five people per company. • All courses are free to HBA members, but you must pre-register. • $50 per person fee for non-members

Sponsored by

Approved for five North Dakota Professional Builder credits through the North Dakota Association of Builders. For more information on the NDPB program, visit www.ndbuild.com

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

Special thanks to

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

$100+ Krista Andrews Anderson, Bottrell, Sanden & Thompson Brent Atkins Minnkota Windows Pat Bellmore Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Bill Blixt Western Products, Inc. Dave Branson Edina Realty Terry Cullen Cullen Insulation, Inc. Darrick Guthmiller Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Chuck Helmstetter Property Resources Group Nancy Kelly Heartland Labor Bob Kochmann Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Paul Lindemann Phitro Finish Carpentry, Inc. Sylvia Lunski Design Direction Nancy Michelsen CityWide Electric Deb Pierce Northland Truss Systems Roger Olson Sig Olson & Son’s Plastering, Inc. Sheldon Poss Poss Custom Cabinets, Inc. Reed Stigen Home Heating, A/C & Plumbing, Inc. Greg Thompson Anderon, Bottrell, Sanden & Thompson Mark Voxland Voxland Electric Tony Watterud Crane Johnson Lumber Company John Vastag Perfect Temp Lisa Wheeler The Title Company Scott Breidenbach Park Compay John Brendel Mid-States Truss Kade Bussinger Network Cabling Services, Inc. Jason Carpenter Carpco, Inc. Kevin Christianson Property Resources Group Carlita Dietz Jay Dietz Construction Gerald Eid Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. Kyle Eid Eid-Co Buildings Lynn Fundingslad Fargo Housing Authority Aaron Greterman Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead Monica Hart Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc. Bruce Johnson RE/MAX Realty 1 Cheyenne Jundt Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead Chuck Klabo BW Insurance Agency, Inc Jay Kleingartner Dawson Insurance John Knossala Prudential Premier Real Estate Ben Koppelman Basement Technologies

What is NDAB-PAC? NDAB-PAC is the North Dakota Association of Builders’ Political Action Committee. It is a nonpartisan political action committee that provides support for candidates who are friends of the building industry. People who show they care and are concerned about the building industry’s future make contributions to NDAB-PAC because they believe that cooperation equals strength. Giving to NDAB-PAC helps on all three levels of government When HBA of F-M members give to NDAB-PAC, the money gets divided for use on three different levels of government: • 30 percent goes to your local HBA for use in local elections • 30 percent goes to NDABPAC at the state level • 40 percent goes to BUILDPAC at the federal level To contribute, contact Rocky at (701) 232-5846 or rocky@hbafm. com. All PAC contributions must be personal. Corey Krueger Krueger Construction, Inc. Chris Lind Chris Lind Custom Homes Nick Meyer Thomsen Homes, LLC John Nitzskorski Nick’s Masonry Erik Opdahl TCI Insurance Jaeden Pederson ABC Seamless Matt Pobst Dan Lindquist Construction Jeff Schmidt Cabinet Makers, Inc. Jeff Shipley Keller Williams Roers Realty Paula Simley Paula Rae Homes & Gardens, Inc. Rick Simonson Simonson Lumber Peter Stenehjem First International Bank & Trust Joe Straus First International Bank & Trust Jim Thompsen Eide Bailly LLP Phil Trebnick Comstock Land Co. Darrin Trites TRN Abstract & Title Dean Vetter TCI Insurance

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

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Eric Berg Construction con’t from pg 24

Showplace con’t from pg 24

“I really enjoy all of the green products and green building practices that can be incorporated into today’s building techniques,” he says. “We can build much more efficient houses.” Berg said homeowners in Montana were more interested in building green than home buyers and builders in this area. Many are more interested in the bottom dollar than paying more for a green product in the front end of a project. Another challenge he identifies is contractors whose craftsmanship is not top-notch. “I will continue to take pride in a high quality of workmanship and deliver a very satisfying end product,” he says. “Customer satisfaction is the key.” Eric Berg Construction, Inc.; 1257 3rd St. N. in Fargo; (701) 306-1812.

oriented business that strives to deliver a great product and a great value to make every project a showplace,” she says. Not only for kitchens, its product line offers semi-custom cabinetry for offices as well as any room in the house: bathrooms, rec rooms and closets for example. The company can work directly with homeowners or with general contractors on remodeling projects, new home construction and multi-unit projects. Meyer notes that a new door style will be coming out in September called “Milan,” that is a veneer slab door with a smooth-edge treatment. “It’s a sleek slab style design that fits well with contemporary and modernist settings,” she says. Founded in Harrisburg, S.D. (near Sioux Falls), every Showplace cabinet is built to order in South Dakota and is backed with a limited lifetime warranty. Showplace also offers a re-facing option for existing cabinetry. Each store includes a showroom allowing customers to “test drive” products and designers who will get to know the customer’s needs, tastes and spaces. “Our designers suggest ways to best use every precious square foot of space,” Meyer says. “This is both a skill and an art, and our people are good at it.” The design process includes 3-D previews of the project from multiple angles and views, which the customer can refine or modify as much as needed. For those just starting out in the industry, Meyer has this advice, “Set your expectations. Deliver on what you promise and love what you do. Work above the money.” Showplace Kitchens: 2553 Kirsten Lane in Fargo; (701) 365-4455; www.showplacekitchens.com.

Profits v. cash con’t from pg 27

is an important aspects of financial management. It’s often tempting to let your cash reserves get too low, because fixed assets offer a higher return on investment. Under accrual accounting, investments are capitalized and therefore show no immediate effect on your bottom line (they are depreciated over a period of time). But profit means nothing if you go out of business to obtain it. Jordan B. Zimbelman worked with NAHB’s Business Management Department as an intern in summer 2005.

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September

Home Builders Association of F-M

National Association of Home Builders

Education Opportunities Unless otherwise noted in individual listings: • •

Classes are held at HBA of F-M, 1802 32nd Ave. S. in Fargo. Contact (701) 232-5846 or kirsten@hbafm.com to register.

Webinars

Unless otherwise noted in individual listings: • •

September 20-21

Safety Training “OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course” • • • •

1 – 5 p.m. Sept. 20, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sept. 21 Butler Machinery Training Facility, 3401 33rd St. S., Fargo. Free for HBA of F-M members! Non-member fee: $50. (Limited space available – five people per company) Contact Sandy Neiss, North Dakota Association of Builders, at Thank you sponsor! (701) 222-2401 or sandy@ ndbuild.com to register.

September 27

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

September 14

YouTube 101

Builders will learn how to use video and photo sites to market and sell homes by explaining popular sites such as YouTube and Flickr. September 21

Correcting LIHTC Non-Compliance & Responding to an Audit

Receive current information from LIHTC industry experts that will improve job performance. September 21

HTA 3 – Health Technology

Lunch & Learn “Tax Planning”

October 11

Provides insights into the growing area of the industry of those people to remain independent and at home. Highlights current trends in consumer preference with respect to design and technology. September 28

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Panel of architecture and design experts explore the dynamic concepts, products and materials that add value. October 5

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11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost $10 (includes lunch). Speaker to be determined.

Reinventing the Kitchen

Ask the NAHB Economist

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1 - 3 p.m. Cost $25 (members) $30 (non-members) This special afternoon session is your chance to meet with National Association of Home Builders Senior Economist Elliot Eisenberg in an “intimate” setting as he shares his thoughts on anything you want to know about economics, housing, home building and impacts of it on your livelihood. Eisenberg is not your stereotypical “economist.” Sporting his trademark bow tie, he will enlighten you about the health of the housing industry, he will talk about why housing is important to the economy; and, suprisingly, he will entertain you, too! Eisenberg is also the keynote speaker for the HBA’s Oct. 11 Annual Meeting/GMM where he will present the findings of a local housing study performed by the National Association of Home Builders.

October 25

Lunch & Learn “Building Officials Roundtable” • • •

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost $10 (includes lunch). Building officials from Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo and Dilworth will give updates on their respective cities and be available for questions.

September

ValueMatch Selling Seminar

BuilderBooks is organizing this to help builders sell what matters most to home buyers; tapping into their client’s emotional need to buy a home. All participants receive a complimentary copy of ValueMatch selling. October 12

Adjusting to the “New Normal:” Strategies, Best Practices from 50+ Builders There’s evidence that the housing market is starting to thaw, but will it be “business as usual” for builders and developers of 50+ lifestyle communities in the future? October 19

Successful Marketing Strategies to Boost Leases and Sales in Multifamily Communities

Ideas to increase occupancy in apartments and drive condo sales.

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HBA of F-M Member Renewal Report Thanks to these members who have renewed membership and continue supporting the HBA of F-M. The number of years they’ve been members is reflected behind the company name. If you notice discrepancies, please let us know so we can update our records: (701) 232-5846. (Allow 60 days for name to reappear.) A & B Improvements, Ltd................................................. 15 A & R Roofing Co., Inc..................................................... 22 AM Realtors..................................................................... 12 American Steel Span....................................................... 14 Arctic Audio....................................................................... 7 Authentic Green Solutions LLC......................................... 2 Baker Nursery Gardens................................................... 18 Barnesville Economic Development Authority................. 19 Burchill’s of North Dakota, LLP........................................ 15 by Design, Inc.................................................................... 6 Carpco Inc......................................................................... 1 Chase Realty..................................................................... 4 Comfort Masters LLC...................................................... 28 Country Customs............................................................... 6 Dakota Cabinetry, Inc........................................................ 7 Dawson Insurance........................................................... 19 Dream Homes LLC............................................................ 6 Electro Watchman, Inc..................................................... 22 F. M. Water Systems - Kinetico........................................ 19 Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, & Lighting Gallery..................... 21 Floor Coverings International.......................................... 19 Flyway Construction, Inc.................................................... 3 FM Contracting, Inc........................................................... 1 Gary Cavett & Co., CPAs................................................. 15 GFE, Inc........................................................................... 19 Hannaher’s, Inc.................................................................. 4 Heide Construction, Inc................................................... 18 Homemakers Villa............................................................ 34 InSealation Solutions LLC................................................. 6 King Electric.................................................................... 19 Kitchen Solvers................................................................ 19 Kvamme Real Estate......................................................... 2 L. Gnoinsky Concrete Construction, Inc............................ 5 M.J. Dalsin Company of ND, Inc........................................ 9 Mechanical Insulation & Supply....................................... 27 MJM Enterprise, Inc........................................................... 2 Neighborhood Services..................................................... 3 Newman Signs................................................................ 16 Nitz Masonry................................................................... 15 Norandex......................................................................... 21 Northern Plains Distributing............................................. 14 Patterson Paint Company.................................................. 1 Paula Rae Homes & Gardens, Inc................................... 10 River Bend Industries........................................................ 1 Roers’ Construction and Development, Inc...................... 22 Scott A. Muehler Electric, Inc............................................. 1 Tecton Products, LLC........................................................ 6 The Lightbenders Glass Studio....................................... 26 The Title Company.......................................................... 25 Thomsen Homes, LLC....................................................... 3 Town & Country Realty - DeDe Heller, Realtor.................. 4 Valley Lights.................................................................... 25 Wheeler Lawncare & Snow Removal................................ 2 Windows Plus, Inc........................................................... 15 Woodbridge Addition......................................................... 5

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architectural drafting, cabinetmaking and carpentry. All competitors can prepare, but aren’t given their project until they arrive at competition. All competitions have time limits in which to complete the project. The architectural drafting competition challenges students to create a building design from a different type of building material. Last year’s competition had students making a structure out of hay bales. They received dimensions of the bales and plan requirements before creating a design for the building. Students competing in this event must have great math skills and ability to think quickly. This year, Brady Snell placed 19th out 48 students in this event. The cabinetmaking competition gives students six to eight hours to build a cabinet. The students are given plans at the beginning of the project and have to build the entire unit in the allotted time. To prepare for this event, Cory Reiners worked with his instructor, Ron Streit, after school building things like a podium and jewelry stand to gain experience in reading plans and creating a product. Reiners placed 7th out of 42 students. He is planning to pursue a career in construction and is attending Minnesota State Community and Technical college this fall. In the carpentry competition, Seth Morken placed 11th out of 48 competitors. His project was to build walls, a roof and rafters. He was given plans that included the dimensions for the floor, walls, adjacent walls and rafters and had to build them from scratch within a designated time frame. Morken also worked closely with Streit to practice framing different types of structures. This fall, Morken plans on attending North Dakota State University to study engineering. Students can join the local SkillsUSA chapter in the fall and participate in meetings and projects all year long. There is a weekly group meeting where students learn parliamentary procedure, presentation and career skills. The chapter also raises funds for those attending the National Championships. The local SkillsUSA chapter is always looking for the support and partnerships from the business community. Contact Streit at (701) 446-2155 if you are interested in supporting this program and supporting students as they pursue careers in the construction industry.

Remodelers Showcase, similar to a Parade of Homes for renovated houses,

coming in 2012...

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Stay tuned!

September

HBA of F-M New Member Report Building Products Inc. Building Supplies Darrell George 1500 Industrial Ave N Sioux Falls, ND 57104 (605) 336-3460 Sponsor: Les Stenerson Stenerson Lumber

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

Integrity Excavating Enterprises Excavating Dave Lenzmeier PO Box 794 West Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 282-2251 Sponsor: Cindy Cooper Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Scheels Home and Hardware Interior Design & Decorating Tom Molm 3202 13th Ave S Fargo, ND 58103-3403 (701) 232-8903 Sponsor: Dan Lindquist Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Works of Light, LLC Lighting Melba Wenthin 17 8th St S Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 235-2426 Sponsor: Terry Lipp Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

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

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

August's Guess Who! Hints: • Has registered black angus cattle. • Cornhuskers fan. • Loves to hunt. • Donated a kidney to his son. • Has 13 grandchildren.

Answer:

Winner:

Stan Birky Stan Birky Construction, Inc.

Ken Krajsa State Bank & Trust

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of the river to the closest wall off the primary structure. • Replacement of significant trees in undeveloped areas: If replanting requirements cannot be met due to site-specific reasons, an amount equal to twice the cost to purchase and plant may be paid to the city to fund plantings elsewhere. Significant trees have two classifications, the smallest at an 8-inch diameter. • Tree protection measures during construction: There are a number of requirements on best practices needed during construction on the area around significant trees. This area is measured as one foot for every inch of diameter of the tree. A couple of the more burdensome requirements are that contractors will need to place compaction prevention measures where you will drive near significant or riparian trees, and that there are no grade changes allowed near trees. Requirements can be waived by the forester, meaning a visit to the forestry deptartment will become more common. There is ongoing discussion on how to handle grading of land near trees due to the increased elevations required because of flooding. The Planning Commission hosted a brown bag discussion Aug. 17 to give commissioners and other interested parties an open forum to talk about tree preservation and the ordinance. The HBA is still looking for additional input from its members. If you have time and are willing to review the ordinance, please contact Rocky at (701) 232-5846 or rocky@hbafm.com.

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Put your membership to work now. Money-saving discounts that benefit your business, your employees, and your family Visit

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for these and other participating companies.

The Village Employee Assistance Program

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Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This is a benefit provided to health plan members of Home Builders Association.

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September

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Rain holds off for July Muddy Boots Picnic The HBA of F-M held its annual Muddy Boots picnic in honor of its Builder members July 27 on the HBA lawn. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this a successful event. The weather threatened rain, but cleared off just in time for the event. The HBA and sponsor Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery welcomed 126 attendees to enjoy a lunch break off the jobsite. Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery sponsored the event, grilled for our members and held a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card: Congratulations to our winner Gary Fiske, Fiske Construction, LLP.

Attendees register for a doorprize with Terry Lipp, Errin Bjerke and Deb Grothe of Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery.

They didn’t even plan this. The “green team:” Accounting & Records Coordinator Amanda Ohlsen, Development & Project Coordinator Jenny Erickson, Communication & Office Coordinator Alison Streyle and Membership Coordinator Jennifer McKinney Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery’s Dario Papasergia and Khris Walz were the day’s grillmasters.

The menu not only included brats, but potato salad, sauerkraut, pop and a variety of chips!

Thank you sponsor! The tables were full for the whole two hours with a great turnout.

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The NAHB International Builders’ Show

Wednesday, Feb. 8 - Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 Orange County Convention Center - Orlando, FL Early registration discount deadline is Sept. 30, 2011

First Time Attendee: $100

Early registration: $225 On-Site Registration: $425 Members must register by Dec. 31, 2011, to be assigned to the North Dakota designated hotel. Sign up early

to be sure to get a room with North Dakota members at Clarion Inn and Suites and a discounted price only from Sept. 1 - Sept. 30! By supporting NAHB’s commitment to the Orlando

room rates, access to the Show’s shuttle bus service, one-stop shopping for your registration and housing

Professional development & networking opportunities! SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Wednesday, February 8, 2012 8:30 am Grand Opening Ceremony 8:30 am - 5 pm Educational Seminars 8:30 am - 5 pm Exhibits Open 3 pm - 5:30 pm Joint Executive Board, Budget & Resolutions Committee Meeting 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm ND State Reception - Rosen Centre Thursday, February 9 2012 8 am - 5 pm Educational Seminars 8:30 am - 5 pm Exhibits Open 7 pm Spike Party and Directors’ Reception Friday, February 10, 2012 8 am - 5 pm Educational Seminars 8 am - 12:30 pm NAHB Board of Directors Meeting 8:30 am - 5 pm Exhibits Open Saturday, February 11, 2012 8 am - noon Educational Seminars 8:30 am - 2 pm Exhibits Open

REMEMBER: Register from

Sept. 1 - Sept. 30

to receive discount rate!

Call Jennifer at the HBA of F-M at (701) 232-5846 or jennifer@hbafm.com to get more information on the show or registration. Contact Trish Priewe at AAA of ND (701) 282-6222 ext.247 or tpriewe@ aaand.com from 9am-4pm for airfare discounts.

* Schedule is still preliminary and is subject to change! The International Builders’ Show is the largest annual light construction show in the world - over miles and miles of the latest and most advanced building products and services ever assembled. See all of the latest innovations for yourself with hands-on demonstrations and working models in over 300 building industry categories at the NAHB’s annual convention.

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Advertise Your Company Now In the

2012 Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide • Advertising available only to HBA of F-M members! • Nearly 70 percent of 2011 membership survey respondents indicated that they use the HBA’s Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide on a regular basis. • The only industry-specific directory for consumers in our market. • 4,500 copies available at qualified locations throughout the F-M area. • Advertising space is limited, so contact Jenny to make sure you don’t miss out. • Now offered electronically as well at www.hbafm.com with links directly from your ad to your website. 2012 Ad Choices (see right for rates) New Advertisers Select One __I will submit ad. __I will provide materials for HBA to design my ad.

Ad Size:___________ Ad Cost:_ ______________ Color:_____________ Payment Options: __Check is enclosed __Please send a bill _ __ Credit Card: MC / Visa (circle one): #_ ________________________________________ Exp._______V code:_ ________ Zip Code:________ Billing Address______________________________ _ _________________________________________ Ad Sales Contact Jenny Erickson, Development & Project Coordinator (701) 232-5846 ~ Fax: (701) 280-1108 ~ jenny@hbafm.com

Advertising Rates

Rates Full Inside Cover......................................................................... $1,120 Premium Full Page (section cover)............................................ $1,040 Full Page....................................................................................... $725 Premium Half Page (section cover)............................................... $540 Half Page....................................................................................... $465 Color Options Inside/Back cover Ads ......................................................... Four Color Premium Ads ......................Four Color, Spot Color** or Black & White Regular Full and Half Page Ads ............Spot Color** or Black & White **Spot color is to be determined.

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Oct. 3............................................. Materials due for ad design by HBA Oct. 17................................ Space reservation due for new advertisers Oct. 21................................................Submitted ads due at HBA office Nov. 18...............................................................Ad payment due in full

HBA of F-M can design your ad for free!

The undersigned hereby makes application for advertising space in the 2012 Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide, published by the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead. Directories will be available to the public and HBA members starting January 2012. I understand that this contract is non-cancelable and payment in full is due by Nov. 18, 2011. Company:_______________________________________ Ad Agency (if applicable):__________________________ Contact:_ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________ City/State/Zip:___________________________________ Phone:_ ________________________________________ E-mail:________________________________________ Special Instructions:________________________________________________________________________________

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Signature:_ __________________________________________ Date:____________________________________________

All HBA of F-M members receive one member listing and one classified listing in the directory at no charge. Members must designate classified listing(s) on the verification form, which will be mailed before Sept. 15, 2011. Additional classified listings will be available at that time for $35 each. Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead 1802 32nd Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103 Phone:(701) 232-5846

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General Information The mission of the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead is to provide quality services, benefits and education to our members and the community. Striving to be a visible and proactive influence, the association represents the collective interests of the

What’s new at the HBA

Upcoming Events

2011 Home & Garden Show features renegade gardener, grilling buddies

1/28/2011 - 1/30/2011: BAM Minnesota Builders Convention

Red River Valley Home & Garden Show attendees

2/7/2011 - 2/11/2011: NDAB BOD & Legislative Reception

can walk on the wilder side with the renegade gardener and grilling buddies featured at the 50 th annual event.

Feb. 25-27 - Fargodome

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2/7/2011: New Member Development & Retention Committee Meeting 2/10/2011: Feb. GMM - "Chilly" Cook Off at Fabricators Unlimited 2/14/2011: Parade of Homes Committee Meeting 2/16/2011: February MN Contractor Continuing Education

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Upcoming Industry Education

The Home & Garden Show offers the largest selection of home and garden exhibits in the region. Find out more...

Click on the links below to download registration forms. If no form is available, contact Alison at (701) 232-5846

alison@hbafm.com for more details or to register.

The Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead website receives over 32,000 visitors each year. More and more people look to our website for information on the Association. Consumers as well as your fellow HBA of F-M members utilize the website as their go-to resource for everything from Parade of Homes information, to the online membership directory, to signing up for HBA of F-M events.

Acceptable File Format for Submitted Ads

Advertising Rates & Dimensions

Annual Rates # Available Price Side Bar-All pages .............................................. 3 .................. $1,200 Half Side Bar-All pages ....................................... 6 ..................... $750 Bottom Banner-All pages .................................... 3 ..................... $500 Top Banner-Membership Directory page ............ 3 ..................... $750 Bi-Annual Rates # Available Price July-December Side Bar-All pages .............................................. 3 ..................... $460 Half Side Bar-All pages ...................................... 6 ..................... $290 Bottom Banner-All pages .................................... 3 ..................... $190 Top Banner-Membership Directory page ............ 3 ..................... $290

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Image files (.jpeg, .gif, .tif) Flash and .swf files also accepted E-mail files to kristam@hbafm.com Include all fonts and supporting files (i.e. scans, logos, illustrations, photos, etc.)

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For ad ﬁle questions, please contact: Krista Mund, Communications Manager (701) 232-5846 ~ kristam@hbafm.com

Pro-rated Rates Aug Sept Side Bar-All pages $384 307 Half Side Bar-All pages $242 193 Bottom Banner-All pages $158 127 Top Banner-Membership Directory page $242 193

Oct 230 145 95 145

Nov -

Dec -

Ads will rotate when the page refreshes. All ads can be exclusive if the advertiser purchases all open spots. Monthly rates available upon request.

Ad Sales Contact Jenny Erickson, Development & Project Coordinator (701) 232-5846 ~ Fax: (701) 280-1108 ~ jenny@hbafm.com

HBA MEMBERS ONLY! 2011 Ad Choices (see above for specs) Select One __I will submit ad. __I will provide materials for HBA to design my ad.

The HBA can design your ad for free!

Ad Size: ______________________________ Ad Cost: ______________________________ Payment Options: __Check is enclosed __Please send a bill __ Credit Card: MC / Visa (circle one): # ________________________________________ Exp._______V code: ________ Zip Code: _______ Billing Address: ____________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Ads must be paid in full before they are posted.

The undersigned hereby makes application for advertising space in the 2011 Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead website. I understand that this contract is non-cancelable and payment is due in full before ad will be posted. Company: ______________________________________ Ad Agency (if applicable): __________________________ Contact: _______________________________________ Address: _______________________________________ City/State/Zip: ___________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________ E-mail: ________________________________________ Website (for linking ad): _______________________________ ___________________________________________________ Special Instructions:_______________________________

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Please return contract to (make checks payable to same): Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, 1802 32nd Ave. S. Fargo, N.D. 58103 Fax: (701) 280-1108 or jenny@hbafm.com

Ask the Economist entertainment Elliot 1 - 3 p.m.

Special afternoon session with NAHB Senior Economist Elliot Eisenberg... Bring your questions and prepare yourself for a dose of

Eisenberg

Oct. 11

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., is a senior economist with the National Association of Home Builders... but he’s not your stereotypical “economist.”

Location

HBA of F-M 1802 32nd Ave. S., Fargo

Cost

Sporting his trademark bow tie, he will enlighten you about the health of the housing industry, he will talk about why housing is important to the economy; and, suprisingly, he will entertain you, too! Eisenberg holds a bachelor’s degree in economics with honors from McGill University as well as a master of public administration degree and a doctorate in public administration from Syracuse University. He is a frequent public speaker on numerous housing and housing related topics including: the economic impact of home building, the unintended consequences of government regulations on house prices, residential fire safety and how to reduce risk and boost profits using financial derivatives. He is the creator of the multi-family stock index and is the author of more than 45 home building industry articles. Eisenberg is frequently seen on television and heard on radio and his research and opinions have been featured in Business Week, Fortune, many national and local newspapers, and in numerous other publications. Experience the phenomenon that is Elliot Eisenberg!

HBA Members: $25 Non-Members: $30

Registration

Program

This special afternoon session is your chance to meet with Elliot in an “intimate” setting as he shares his thoughts on anything you want to know about economics, housing, home building and impacts of all this on your livelihood. (Eisenberg is also the keynote speaker for the HBA’s Oct. 11 Annual Meeting/ GMM where he will present the findings of a local housing study.) All registrations must be pre-paid and received at least 24 hours in advance of the class. Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received 24 hours before the class.

NAME:_______________ ____________________ COMPANY:_ __________ ____________________ ADDRESS:_ __________ ____________________ PHONE:______________ ____________________ E-MAIL:______________ ____________________ Return form and payment to HBA of F-M 1802 32nd Ave. S. Fargo, ND 58103 OR contact Kirsten at (701) 232-5846 or kirsten@hbafm.com.

“I took the time to test in order to have a professional designation which our company could display in our conference room and use to open conversations with potential customers about our qualifications for designing and building their new homes. When we can talk with customers about the curriculum of the CGB program it gives us an opportunity to show our company as knowledgeable, experienced and professional. These conversations can be the difference for a customer to choose our company over our competitors.” -Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc., CGB

BAR is the test for those interested in becoming a Certified Graduate Builder. It measures expertise in: building technology; business and finance; project management; sales and marketing; and safety.

PREP is the test for those interested in becoming a Certified Graduate Remodeler. It measures a candidate’s knowledge in: marketing and sales; business administration; design, estimating and job cost contracts; liability and risk management; and project management. Registrants must fill out this form and return with payment.

Registration deadline: Monday, Oct. 10. No onsite registration! To allow time for materials to be ordered through NAHB, registrations must be pre-paid and received by Monday, Oct. 10. Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received by Oct. 10.

Builder Assessment Review (BAR) & Professional Remodeler Experience Profile (PREP). These tests are the first step in completing the National Association of Home Builders’ Certified Graduate Builder and Certified Graduate Remodeler designation programs.

Find out where you stand for more than HALF OFF the usual price! $195

$95

Two of the most popular National Association of Home Builders designations are the Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) and Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR). Now you can test locally for just $95. These tests determine the courses a member will be required to take to earn the CGB or CGR, and which classes he or she may skip, or “test out of.” Time: Date: Place:

9 a.m. (allow 3 ½ hours) Wednesday, Oct. 26 HBA of F-M, 1802 32nd Ave. S., Fargo.

After completing either or both tests, the BAR and PREP participants will receive a list of courses they need to complete to graduate. Once the specified courses are complete, he/she becomes qualified to graduate. NAHB offers qualifying courses at meetings such as the International Builders Show. Your HBA of F-M, NDAB and some associations in Minnesota and South Dakota also bring qualifying classes into the region.

See your peers who have accomplished this! Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc., CGB Rick Duval, Rick Duval Construction, Inc., CGR John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc., CGB, CGR Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc., CGB Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes, CGB Chris Lind, Chris Lind Custom Homes, CGB HBA of F-M members earning the CGB or CGR will be specially recognized in the 2012 Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide and in the HBA of F-M’s events publications for Parade of Homes and Home Shows. Yes, please register me for (allow 3 ½ hours to complete test.) Builder Assessment Review (BAR) $95 Professional Remodeler Experience Profile (PREP) $95 I have enclosed a check for:________________________ Name:_________________________________________________ Company:______________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________ Email:_________________________________________________ Telephone:_____________________Fax:______________________ Home Builders Association of F-M | 1802 32nd Ave S Fargo, ND 58103 • (701) 232-5846 • (701) 280-1108 (fax) info@hbafm.com • www.hbafm.com

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HBA of F-M North Dakota Association of Builders & Workforce Safety & Insurance OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course This program is intended to provide instruction on construction-industry safety and health topics and OSHA standards to both employees and entrylevel supervisors. Using OSHA standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed upon the most hazardous areas of a jobsite: material handling, excavation, fall protection, cranes, electrical, hearing conservation PPE and several other subjects including OSHA Act. Two-Day Course: 1 - 5 p.m. Sept. 20 • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept. 21 • • • •

Register early - limited spots. Registration limited to five people per company. All courses are free to HBA members, but you must pre-register. $50 per person fee for non-members

REGISTRATION FORM: Free to HBA of F-M members

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course (2 days)

• 1 - 5 p.m. Sept. 20 • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept. 21 • Butler Machinery Training Facility, 3401 33rd St. S., Fargo • Complete the registration form and return to NDAB by: • Fax: (701) 222-3699 • Email: sandy@ndbuild. com • Mail: 1720 Burnt Boat Dr., Ste 207 Bismarck, ND 58503

Approved for five North Dakota Professional Builder credits through the North Dakota Association of Builders. For more information on the NDPB program, visit www.ndbuild.com

Copy the form for additional registrants - limit five people per HBA of F-M member company. Name:___________________________________________________ Company: ________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________ Phone: ___________________Email: __________________________ Non-member payment only: $50 per person fee for non-members Non-Member # of persons _____x $50 = _________ $ Due ___CHECK ENCLOSED ___CREDIT CARD  Visa  MasterCard  Discover Card # ___________________________________________________ Exp. _________CVV: ___________ last 3 digits on back of card Cardholder’s Street Address_______________________________ Zip Code ______________

Home Builders Association of F-M ‘Lunch & Learn’ Education Opportunity 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27

‘Tax Planning’

• Get tips for tax-season planning and other tax issues that come up in managing a small business: sales tax, classifying subcontractors versus employees, income tax, lien notices and more! • Instructed by Scott Swanholm and David Rygh, Eide Bailly LLP. • Cost is $10.

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25

‘Building Officials Roundtable’

• Building officials from Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo and Dilworth will give updates on their respective cities and be available for questions. • Cost is $10.

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29

‘Points of Design’

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

Please register the following person(s) for Lunch & Learn class date(s):

Sept. 27

Oct. 25

Nov. 29

1) __________________________________________________________ 2) __________________________________________________________ 3) __________________________________________________________ 4) __________________________________________________________ 5) __________________________________________________________ Name: ______________________________________________________ Company: ___________________________________________________ Billing Address (of Credit Card if used): ___________________________ ____________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _______________________________________________ Please use my credit card (circle one): Visa/Mastercard # ______________ ______________________ Exp.__________ VIN (3 digits on back) _____

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