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DOUBLE ISSUE: Spring & Summer 2021
IN THIS ISSUE:
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The MAB
Homefront contents 3-4
Upcoming Event Registration
18
Trending Stories
5
2021 Leadership Team
19-20 40 Below Corner
6
Letter from the President
21-22
Contracting Concerns
6
Memo from the EO
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City, County and State
7-10
Membership
24
Realtors in the News
8
Spike Club
25-26 City, County and State
11-12
Monthly Feature
27-29 NDAB News
13-14
MAB Update
30-32 National News
17
2021 Events
33
Local Special Feature
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Houston Engineering
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Landsiedel's Heating & Air Conditioning
Acme Tools
Lite-Form of Minot
All-State Contracting
Menards
Aspire Credit Union
Mindt Construction
B & B Insulation
Minot Lumber and Hardware
Blake Krabseth
Minot Sash & Door
Bremer Bank
North Dakota Guaranty & Title
Clean Tech
North Star Steel
Coldwell Banker
Northern Prairie Home Improvement
Concrete Mobile
Ready Builders
Connole & Somerville
SERVPRO
Dacotah Bank
Signal Realtors
Dig It Up
SRT
First Western Bank & Trust
SVR
First Western Insurance
Tollefson's Carpetland
Future Builders
Verendrye Electric Cooperative
Glass Doctor
Watne Realtors
Gravel Products
Xcel Energy
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2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHANE LIDER - PRESIDENT
LAURI HOPWOOD - TREASURER
TRAVIS MOWBRAY- VICE PRESIDENT
PAT BAILEY- IMM. PAST PRESIDENT
CHRIS DAHL
KASPER ZIEGLER
ROB ORTS
CASEY SCHRIOCK
PHIL RISBRUDT
COURTNEY PARDON
BRUCE WALKER - SENIOR LIFE DIRECTOR
CURT OLSON
Minot Lumber
Mowbray & Son Plumbing & Heating United Rentals Verendrye Electric K & R Contracting Coldwell Banker
JOE STENVOLD - LIFE DIRECTOR JAX Contracting
Dacotah Bank
Muus Lumber & Hardware
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Burdick Job Corps Concrete Mobile Bremer Bank MDU
JEFF HAIDER
WB Components
2021 COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE/STRATEGIC VISIONING Shane Lider, Travis Mowbray, Lauri Hopwood, Pat Bailey, Bruce Walker HOME & GARDEN SHOW Kasper Ziegler (Chair) Loren Vannett, Morgan Bosch, Chelsea Gleich, Mike Frank, Shane Lider, Lauri Hopwood, Chris Dahl MEMBERSHIP Rob Orts (Chair) Chris Dahl, Pat Bailey, Joe Stenvold PARADE OF HOMES Mataya Lafontaine, Kimberly Keller, Renata Buen, Pat Bailey, Ashley Lawson, Alyx Pederson, Courtney Pardon
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Joe Stenvold, Phil Risbrudt, Shane Lider EVENTS Lauri Hopwood (Chair) Rob Orts, Phil Risbrudt, Amanda Geinert, Chris Dahl, Kasper Ziegler, Katie Rudser 40 BELOW COUNCIL Amanda Geinert, Casey Erickson, Jessi Erdmann, Cole Stober, Ron Rudser, Gene Beau Lac, Morgan Bosch, Mataya Lafontaine, Marie Hallof, Ashley Lawson, Cody Hodenfield, Shane Lider, Phil Risbrudt, Alissa Ewan, Madesyn Porterfield
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT SHANE LIDER 2021 MAB PRESIDENT Happy Summer all,
for leading this project and to all that donated materials and their time in helping build it. Also, a huge thank you to Erika I hope you all fared well over the for helping with all the planning, meetings, and making sure winter. It was a nice one for those of us we had snacks, drinks and food to keep us going, along with living in North Dakota, Now to get running to town to get materials we needed to keep working. some much need moisture. We have a couple events coming up in the future; I would We had a great home show this year encourage all to sign up and attend, if possible. We have the and I hope you all enjoyed the show Homes and Hops Downtown bar crawl coming up next and got some good prospecting and information from it. which has been a great time in the past. We have the annual golf tournament coming up in July and the Guns & Roses I want to take this opportunity to encourage all the Trap Shoot in August, along with numerous Lunch & Learns contractors and builders to keep a close eye on the and Builders After Hours . Keep your eyes open. fluctuating market prices for pretty much all building materials. We are seeing price increases almost daily. Our association just finished a project that I was very proud Until next time, Have a great spring / summer. to be a part of: the Make-A-Wish treehouse for Elias. I would like to send out a huge THANK YOU to the 40-Below group Shane Lider
MEMO FROM THE EO ERIKA KELLY MAB EXECUTIVE OFFICER Hello MAB members!
I want to think the board of directors who are always supportive of my work here at the MAB and all of you Well, we’re about halfway through members who support all of the programs, events, and plans 2021 and I can’t believe how fast the that we put in place. I am here to work on your behalf and if time has gone. We had a slow start to there is ever anything that you see that we could add to the year but it turned out to be a great bring value to your membership and to your business, spring with many events including the please let me know. I am very open to new ideas and 46th Annual Home and Garden Show, Homes & Hops, many incorporating things that best benefit our members. Lunch & Learn sessions, a Make-A-Wish project, and a playhouse donation to the YWCA. MAB Members not only I am looking forward to a busy summer and fall with our golf got to work in their own businesses, but found time to give tournament and trap shoot coming up, and also the return of back to the community in 2021. Builders After Hours. I have to say those are some of the most fun events for myself to plan and for you to attend. The I am coming up here on two years with the Minot Association other BIG upcoming event is the Parade of Homes. I know it of Builders and it’s just amazing to me how quickly those two has been a challenge to pull this event together over the last years have flown by. It’s definitely been a learning few years for various reasons, but I am confident our experience as I navigated a board of directors, committees, community can support this public event this year. The event planning….oh and let’s not forget wading through a Parade of Homes is an opportunity to highlight the great pandemic. Gosh, when I think about it sometimes I feel like builders, craftsmanship, and thriving neighborhoods in Minot it’s only been about five months here and sometimes I feel and the surrounding areas. Keep your ears open as details like I’ve been at it for five years. Thanks for your support as I surface, and send any home opportunities our way. The jumped into this role! Parade of Homes committee has begun meeting and One thing that I was able to experience for the first time this planning, and we’re happy to welcome additional committee year was the ND Legislative session. It was really eyemembers. opening to see all the hard work that the NDAB staff and Wishing you well, Government Affairs committee put in to advocate for the Erika local associations and building industry across ND as a whole. There is a lot going on during the session and we have a great group of leaders helping us keep on top of all bills we should be concerned with. MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
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MEMBERSHIP We would like to extend a big THANK YOU to our members who are up for renewal this quarter. We have loved working with you over the past year and look forward to many years moving forward!! Your continued support of the Minot Association of Builders helps us continue to work for you at a local, state and national level.
APRIL All-State Contracting | Warren Anderson
Dig it Up Backhoe Service | Travis Bohl
CAVES | Ron Stotz
Culligan | Ed Nush
Ackerman-Estvold | Dusty Zimmerman
Brokers 12 | DeLynn Weishaar
Absolute Comfort Inc. | Ryan Conklin
Northern Prairie Home Improvement | Duane Block
Tollefson’s Retail Group | Brandon Tollefson
Mowbray & Son Inc. | Travis Mowbray
MAY
Welstad Construction | Joel Welstad
Farroh Roof Truss | Wayne Aberle
Mindt Construction | Mark Mindt
Coughlin Construction | John Coughlin
RDO Equipment | Brad Murphy
Minot Sash & Door | Myron Feist
Minot Paving Co | Dick Rutten
JUNE
Core & Main | Justin Hochhalter
Muus Lumber & Hardware | Pat Bailey
Bob Marquardt (Affiliate) | Farmers Union Insurance
Servpro of Minot | Ryan Conklin
Dean’s Bulk Service | Nathan Rauser
Farmers Union—Marquardt Heilman Agency | Steve Heilman
Coldwell Banker—1st Minot Realty | Bruce Walker
Laurie Herslip (Affiliate) | Muus Lumber & Hardware
Gooseneck Implement Co | Bryan Hoffer
JULY
Casey Erickson (Affiliate) | Muus Lumber & Hardware
Newkota | Bradley Arends
Ron Rudser (Affiliate) | Muus Lumber & Hardware
I.B.E.W. | Robert Wolf
Souris River Design & Home Improvement | Dave Lebrun
Art Lautt Jr (Affiliate) | Muus Lumber & Hardware
Overhead Door Co. of Minot | Mandy Hanson
Loren Vannett (Affiliate) | Muus Lumber & Hardware
Central Power Electric Cooperative, Inc. | Thomas Meland
AUGUST Magic City Garage Door Co | Tony Meland
NW Building Improvement | Larry Eidsness
Brady Martz & Assoc. | Todd Vandusen
Minot Lumber & Hardware | Joni Hoffer
Souris Valley Ready Mix, LLC | Sue Stewart
Future Builders | Duane Johnson
Border States Electric Supply | Mark Christopher
Concrete Mobile | Hallie Schriock
701 Realty Inc. | McKenna Gudmunson
Todd Fettig (Affiliate) | Coldwell Banker-1st Minot Realty
Andrew Gudmunson (Affiliate) | 701 Realty Inc.
Lite-Form Construction | Nicole Bruce
Do you see your name here?? Don’t forget to renew your membership to get access to all the latest info, events, and exclusive sponsorship opportunities for your event. It is so easy to renew online — just visit www.minotab.com.
Prefer to receive an invoice and mail a check for your renewal? No Problem! Just email Erika at contact@minotab.com for more information.
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MAB’S NEWEST SEE YOUR AD HERE! CALL THE MAB OFFICE TO FIND OUT MORE. 852-0496
top recruiters
Thanks to these members who have helped grow our MAB community by recruiting new companies to join our association. If you have a member prospect, please contact Erika Kelly (contact@minotab.com or 852-0496) and she’ll take it from there! STATESMEN: (500-999 Credits) John Coughlin (510) SUPER SPIKES: (250-499 Credits) Bruce Walker (385) Todd Brady (370.5) Joe Stenvold (325.5) ROYAL SPIKES: (150-249 Credits) Gary Kramlich (209.5) RED SPIKES: (100-149 Credits) Greg Aasmundstad (130) Rob Orts (113) GREEN SPIKES: (50-99 Credits) Dave Lebrun (78) John Lund (71.5) Joni Hoffer (68) Cindy Snay (63.5) Karen Engle (55) LIFE SPIKES: (25-49 Credits) Joe Kraft (40) BLUE SPIKES: (6-24 Credits) Eric Wanner (22.5) Pat Bailey (17) Matt Geinert (14.5) Christopher Dahl (10) Stacey Abel (9) Erika Kelly (8) Todd VanDusen (6.5) Phil Risbrudt (6) CANDIDATES: (1-5 Credits) Wendy Bailey (2) Hallie Lock (1) Tom Philion (1) Boyd Sivertson (2) Penny Perdue (0.5) John Zimmerman (0.5)
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MEMBERS Over the past few months, we have welcomed 4 new directors, to round out our 14-person Board of Directors. Join us in welcoming these new board members, and thanking them for their commitment to the Minot Association of Builders. Courtney Pardon | Bremer Mortgage Casey Schriock | Concrete Mobile Curt Olson | MDU Jeff Haider | WB Components
KEEPS OUR COMMUNITY THRIVING: WWW.MINOTAB.COM/BUSINESS-DIRECTORY
(Reported thru 4/30/2021 from NAHB)
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MEMBERSHIP
MAB’S NEWEST MEMBERS
January 2021 - May 2021
Joining the Minot Association of Builders is the first step to becoming more active in our KELLER WILLIAMS INSPIRE REALTY
INTEGRITY OUTDOOR LIVING
Steph Baymen | 701-838-6800 kellerwilliamsminot@gmail.com www.minotkw.com
Dustin Mayer | 701-509-0155 integrity@srt.com http://integrityoutdoors.net
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IVERS PLUMBING
MAINTENANCE PLUS/J&K AIR DUCT CLEANING
Nathan Iverson | 701-340-5372 iversplumbing@hotmail.com www.iversplumbing.com
Courtney Uran | 701-838-4504 mainplusclean@gmail.com www.mainplusclean.com
HEARTLAND HOME SUPPLY
TJ APPLIANCE SERVICE
Ryan Schaan | 701-833-6639 admin@heartlandhomesupply.com www.heartlandhomesupply.com
Jessica Jensen | 701-441-1628 tjappliancesvc@gmail.com www.tjappliance.com
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FARMERS INSURANCE—MIRANDA SCHULER MAGIC CITY HOME LEISURE ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
Miranda Schuler | 701-721-3034 mschuler@farmersagent.com
NEW MEMBER RECRUITERS Thanks to these members who have help grow our Minot Association of Builders community by recruiting new companies to join our association this quarter
2 PAT BAILEY Muus Lumber and Hardware
2 LAURI HOPWOOD Dacotah Bank
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https://agents.farmers.com/nd/minot/miranda-schuler
Brandon Solem | 701-839-5806 brandon_solem@hotmail.com www.magiccityhomeleisure.com
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES
LOARD AGENCY INC. (AFLAC)
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Khris Walz | 701-852-4411 khris.walz@ferguson.com www.ferguson.com
Cassie Loard | 701-720-6287 Cassandra_loard@us.aflac.com
AMANDA GEINERT First International Bank
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https://www.aflac.com/agents/cassandra_loard.aspx
FARGO GLASS
FLYING B CONSTRUCTION LLC
Joe Haider | 701-852-3576 jhaider@fargoglass.com www.fargoglass.com
Wayne Bontrager | 701-509-2728 flyingbconstruction@gmail.com www.flyingbconstruction.com
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
BUILDER MEMBERSHIP
CODY HODENFIELD | MUUS LUMBER
TANYA COWART | KW INSPIRE REALTY
701-852-4038 | www.muus1904.com codyh@muus1904.com
701-720-0329 | www.ndhomesale.com tanyakowart@kw.com
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP
SHANE LIDER | MINOT LUMBER
AMBER KRAFT | KW INSPIRE REALTY
701-263-1128 | www.minotlumberandhardware.com mlhshane@minot.com
701-509-0763 | www.amberkraftrealtor.com amberkraft@kw.com
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP
CHRIS DAHL United Rentals
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THE FIVE PILLARS OF MEMBERSHIP Advocacy | Expertise | Knowledge | Networking | Savings The MAB Membership Committee, in partnership with the Board of Directors, held a membership drive in April. April 12-16 was declared “Membership Week”. We reached out to potential new members and also shared facts about the MAB on social media. Did you learn anything new? Membership recruitment is a vital part of our Association, and we appreciate the work our members put in to maintain and grow. If you are interested in helping with Membership Committee efforts, we’d love to welcome you to our committee!
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>>> THE 46TH ANNUAL HOME & GARDEN SHOW WAS HELD MARCH 19-20TH AT THE ALL-SEASON’S ARENA. WE HAD GREAT TURNOUT AND WERE THANKFUL TO BE ABLE TO HOLD THE EVENT, AFTER A STRANGE YEAR WITH FEW GATHERINGS. MANY NEW FEATURES WERE ADDED TO THE SHOW THIS YEAR, ALONGSIDE OLD FAVORITES THAT KEEP ATTENDEES COMING BACK EACH YEAR. WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE SHOW NEXT YEAR!
SAVE THE DATE FOR MARCH 4-5, 2022
Home & Garden Show Committee Chair, Kasper Ziegler, spent many hours at the show. Thank you Kasper!
The Ready Builders Lego Competition and the [NEW] InfoBites Sessions kept kids and adults busy throughout the show!
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winners! >>> NEW THIS YEAR: $100 CASH RAFFLE
[NEW] This year, the Souris Valley Animal Shelter brought some adoptable fluffy friends to the show! Adoption fees were matched by Minot Lumber & Ready Builders, and a doghouse was given away to a lucky winner!
Canned Food items were again collected to be donated to the Lord’s Cupboard Food Pantry, and donations were matched—$1/can—by Gooseneck Implement! Thank you!
Did you search for Homer?? MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
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MAB UPDATE BUILDERS AFTER HOURS: NETWORKING AT ITS FINEST! EVENTS ARE TYPICALLY RUN FROM 5PM7PM AND ARE A TIME TO MINGLE WITH MEMBERS, AND GUESTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. SEE THE CALENDAR AT WWW.MINOTAB.COM FOR DETAILS.
June 2021 | Dacotah Bank August 2021 | The Flower Box October 2021 | Ackerman-Estvold Nov/Dec 2021 | Muus Lumber & Hardware
January 26, 2021 | NDAB Member Rebate Program, presented by Kim Klein, program administrator
March 30, 2021 | Codes Review Class with City of Minot Inspections Department
April 13, 2021 | Accessible and Universal Homes,
**IF YOUR BUSINESS WOULD LIKE TO HOST A BUILDERS AFTER HOURS EVENT, CONTACT ERIKA AT 701-852-0496 FOR DETAILS. WE ARE NOW BOOKING HOSTS FOR 2022.
presented by Scott Burlingame of Independence Inc.
May 19, 2021 | City Leaders Luncheon July 15 2021 | (tentative) Lowe’s Garden Center August 2021 | TBA September 2021 | TBA October 2021 | (tentative) North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality
November 2021 | TBA December 2021 | (tentative) City of Minot Inspections Department: Online Building Permits + Inspections Appointments
**VISIT WWW.MINOTAB.COM/LUNCHANDLEARN TO REGISTER FOR UPCOMING SESSIONS AND ALSO TO VIEW REPLAYS OF PAST VIRTUAL SESSIONS.
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MAB UPDATE
Pictured: Braden Anderson with Scholarship Committee Members, Joe Stenvold (L) and Curt Olson
Minot Association of Builders is proud to announce two winners of the 2021 Dana Ebel Memorial Scholarship. Braden Anderson is a Senior at South Prairie High School and plans to attend North Dakota State University in the fall to major in Construction Engineering.
Nathan Friedt is a Senior at Harvey High School and plans to attend Bismarck State College in the fall to major in Carpentry. The MAB is proud to empower the next generation of builders while remembering the preceding generation. Dana Ebel is a former MAB board member whose life was lost too soon. To remember our friend and colleague, the scholarship was renamed the Dana Ebel Memorial Scholarship in 2017 to honor all that he gave to the MAB.
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EVENTS CALENDAR
FEB. 9-12
MARCH 19-20
MARCH 19
INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS SHOW:
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
after hours SPRING
JUNE 4
JULY 19
JULY 19 - AUGUST 31
AUGUST 31
JUNE, AUG, OCT
DECEMBER
MONTHLY
GUNS ‘N ROSES RAFFLE
OCTOBER 28
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TRENDING STORIES
5 REMODELING INDUSTRY {insights} FOR 2021 INDUSTRY EXPERTS PREDICT 2021 TRENDS FOR THE REMODELING INDUSTRY 2021 PREDICTION: SAY HELLO TO ADUS AND GOODBYE TO OPEN FLOOR PLANS Michael Anschel | Owner and Principal, Otogawa-Anschel Design + Build
Things will be better. Boom! Done. Where’s my prize? It’s tough to make predictions during COVID, but with that caveat, I do have thoughts on what to expect in 2021: The rise of multi-generational living and an increase in ADUs. Bedroom additions have been one of the top requested projects since August, and I expect that to continue. Open floor plans were on their way out, and this year has squashed them. The rise of the flexible floor plan is here and along with it a desire for interesting doors, creative operating hardware, and partition types. We’re also going to see an increase in men pushing for a remodel and being engaged in the design process. Before I get eviscerated over that, consider I’ve only got a few words to make a point. I’m talking broad strokes. For much of the country, men are still going to an office five days a week, while women are at home raising kids. Now that the guys are working from home and putting more hours in at the stove, they are acutely aware of their home’s deficiencies. I predict this leads to larger projects for those design build firms already engaged in projects over $200K. “Indoor environmental health” will be a phrase heard with increased frequency as the winter and ‘stale air syndrome’ sets in. If you’re selling ERVs, this will be a good year for you.
2021 PREDICTION: A REBALANCING OF PROJECTS
Kermit Baker | Senior Research Fellow, Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies
I would characterize this year as a surprisingly, if not shockingly, good for the remodeling industry. The areas with the best performance were smaller projects and exterior jobs. Design build folks were a mixed bag, and overall didn’t do as well as the specialty contractors. My sense of what is going to happen in 2021 is a rebalancing of that dynamic. The big interior projects that some households were putting off may come back. There’s a few reasons for this. One is that homeowners who didn’t want people in their house may now feel safe. Also, in 2020 many potential clients didn’t want to do a large remodel because it compromised their ability to use their houses. Finally, there’s now pent up demand for those upper-end, discretionary projects. On another note, in 2021 we’ll also have a schism between the “haves” and the “have-nots.” There are people who haven’t been that affected by the pandemic, and are working at home just fine while saving money by not eating out. These folks will do interior projects. Then there are others that we see on the news who are on the food lines, and their unemployment will run out.
2021 PREDICTION: THE NEW FLEXIBILITY STANDARD Bill Baldwin | CEO and Principal, HartmanBaldwin Design + Build
As the saying goes, “Predictions are tough, particularly if they are about the future.” And so with some trepidation, I shall attempt a bit of remodeling ”soothsaying.” The last ten months have set the world askew and many of our business norms have been forced to adapt. Working remotely, Zoom meetings with our clients and our teams, key documents shared for review before a meeting rather than in person have forged a quality that is the residue of the many challenges we have navigated: Flexibility! This jarred-loose flexibility is a genie that has no intention of returning to the bottle, and will be a requirement rather than a reaction moving forward. I expect those remodeling firms that have embraced this flexibility in the workplace, with their clients and even in their business process, will thrive in 2021. When a member of your team can do a quick Zoom with a client, regardless of their locations, and later said client can check any of a number of issues regarding their project on a mobile app (before they turn in for the night), everyone’s world has been improved. I keep hearing, “When will we be back to normal?” I’m quite sure we should not settle for that. Of course...I’m a bit flexible about this.
2021 PREDICTION: THE “NEW NORMAL” WILL BE PART OF OUR FUTURE NORMAL
Allison Iantosca | Owner, President, F. H. Perry Builder
We need to continue checking in with our team. Instead of a 12-month plan, we’ll make a 12-week plan so we’re nimble enough to pivot. Positive change will happen, but it’s still going to be confusing. Do I get the first vaccine, do I wait for the third vaccine? What if I can’t get one? Do we as a company require a vaccine? The vaccine is positive in that maybe we can get rid of this darn thing, but on the other hand, we can’t assume that because it’s a positive topic that it doesn’t have stress and psychological implications. We can’t assume we’re all moving in the same direction. People will resist going back to normal because they’ve learned about parts they like about the adjustments businesses made for the pandemic. We have to stay willing to be flexible, communicate with our teams, and not make assumptions as we continue to close the loop of the impact of what just happened.
2021 PREDICTION: MORE BOLD COLORS AND PERSONALIZATION Mary Miksch | Team Leader at Neil Kelly, Design Consultant, LEED-AP, CAPS, ASSOC. AIA
We are seeing design becoming much more personal. Now that we’re all spending so much time in our homes, you start to think, “Why did I design this space for someone else? Why was I making decisions that would be universally appealing?” instead of some place you love to spend time in. So we’re seeing more color come back, more personal touches. There is a general trend toward warmer colors with bold pops. Design trends are going more toward bold choices more than ever before, so clients will be thinking of how to make it their favorite color, how to build it in a way that works for their family. For a while, we’ve been seeing blue, but I just saw a colleague design the most beautiful emerald green kitchen with green cabinetry and warmer colors as well. I think we’re going to see more of that and less of the totally neutral designs that we’d been seeing before the pandemic. MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
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Appreciation AFTER HOURS MAB 40 Below hosted an evening for all members and exhibitors after day one of the Home & Garden Show. Great food, great drinks and great conversation were enjoyed by all. We had a great turnout!
Interested in learning more about 40 Below? Our next meeting (we meet monthly!) will take place Tuesday, June 15th @4pm at High Third — this is a social meeting, and any Pictured: MAB Executive Officer, Erika Kelly presents the playhouse to YWCA Executive Director, Liz Larsen.
MAB members or employees of member-businesses who are 40(ish) and younger are invited to attend! Contact Erika for more information at erika@minotab.com or 852-0496.
Playhouse with a Purpose: SPACE TO PLAY AT THE YWCA
Playhouse with a Purpose is a project that was started in 2020 by the 40Below Council. Our group constructed a playhouse, which was displayed at the 2020 Home & Garden Show, and set to be donated to the YWCA in Minot. This spring, Muus Lumber & Hardware helped deliver the playhouse to the YWCA property. We are working with Integrity Outdoor Living to construct a fence around the playhouse for safety & privacy for the residents who will use it. THANK YOU to all who helped make this project a success!! The MAB Homefront || 19 || Spring-Summer 2021
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Granting Elias’s Wish: MAB 40 Below gives back
At the beginning of 2020, Make-A-Wish contacted the Minot Association of Builders with a wish in mind for a special 10-year-old boy who has battled childhood cancer, right here in Minot. With the travel restrictions put in place across the country due to COVID19, many of the wishes typically granted by this organization are now unrealistic, and alternate plans are being made. Instead of going on a vacation, 10-year-old Elias had asked for a treehouse right in his own backyard that he could enjoy with his friends and siblings. The MAB 40-Below Council decided to take on this project, and got started planning. A few of our committee members took a keen interest in the project and really stepped up, beginning with the design of the treehouse, going on jobsite visits, estimating materials, sourcing donations from MAB-member businesses, and lining up volunteers. We set a date for construction, and then the magic happened. In just 2.5 days, 8-10 volunteers started from the ground up and gave Elias the “treehouse” of his dreams. After our crew completed the structure, the Make-A-Wish Foundation arrived to fill the treehouse with some of Elias’s favorite things, guaranteeing unlimited fun with his friends and family. Members of our committee were present at the big “reveal” for Elias to see the completed treehouse. It’s safe to say all the hours of hard work were quickly forgotten as Elias climbed right up to explore, and was soon joined by his excited classmates. This experience has been so rewarding in so many ways, and our volunteers are honored to have completed this project. THANK YOU to the following volunteers who donated TIME K&R Contracting | Phil Risbrudt Muus Lumber | Ron Rudser, Casey Erickson, Cody Hodenfield Minot Lumber | Shane Lider, Titus Clouse, Todd Palumbo Future Builders | Gene BeauLac Jr MDU | Curt Olson WB Components | Jeff Haider Flying B Construction | Wayne Bontrager, Marion Bontrager THANKS for donating materials or providing cost breaks: Farroh Roof Truss Flying B Construction Gravel Products Minot Lumber & Hardware MDU Resources Muus Lumber & Hardware Too Dark Motorsports United Rentals THANKS for providing us with FOOD throughout the weekend First International Bank Benchmark Mortgage The Tap Room
#WISHGRANTED MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
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CONTRACTING CONCERNS
CONSTRUCTION COOLS AS COSTS CLIMB Housing production fell in April due to the increased costs of building materials that have priced out potential home buyers. Overall housing starts decreased 9.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.57 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The April reading of 1.57 million starts is the number of housing units builders would begin if development kept this pace for the next 12 months. Within this overall number, single-family starts decreased 13.4% to a 1.09 million seasonally adjusted annual rate. The multifamily sector, which includes apartment buildings and condos, increased 0.8% to a 482,000 pace. “Housing starts and permits posted a monthly decline in April, as escalating prices for lumber and other building materials price out some home buyers from an otherwise hot housing market,” said NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke. “Policymakers need to prioritize the U.S. supply chain for items like building materials to ensure builders can add the additional inventory the housing market desperately needs.” “The decline in single-family permits indicates that builders are slowing construction activity as costs rise,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. “While housing starts were strong at the beginning of the year, due to home builders constructing homes that were sold pre-construction, higher costs and limited availability of building materials have now paused some projects.”
Overall permits increased 0.3% to a 1.76 million unit annualized rate in April. Single-family permits decreased 3.8% to a 1.15 million unit rate. Multifamily permits increased 8.9% to a 611,000 pace. Looking at regional permit data compared to the previous month, permits are 8.4% higher in the Northeast, 9.9% lower in the Midwest, 3.9% higher in the South and 4.1% lower in the West. The number of single-family homes permitted but not started construction continued to increase in April, rising to 131,000 units. This is 47% higher than a year ago, as building material cost increases and delays slow some home building..
PODCAST: MILL OWNER DISCUSSES LUMBER CRISIS, POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS In the latest episode of NAHB’s Housing Developments podcast, CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin talk with Alden Robbins, vice president of sales for Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about the lumber crisis and associated fallout for the home building industry. Tune in to hear straight from a lumber producer about why lumber is so expensive, and when and how the industry might see some relief.
The NAHB Housing Developments podcast can found through the following apps: Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher, or found at nahb.org/podcast
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CONTRACTING CONCERNS
NEW ELECTRICAL CODE REQUIREMENT CAUSING BIG PROBLEMS IN THE FIELD The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) held an emergency meeting this week to consider delaying the implementation of a section of the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) after numerous electric failures were reported in the state related to a new requirement. At issue was section 210.8(F) of the 2020 NEC which requires a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) breaker to be installed on connections between a new home’s electrical system and the air conditioning condenser unit – the part of the HVAC system that resides outside. GFCI breakers are specialized devices that prevent electrocutions in homes by quickly tripping the circuit when a potential electrocution event is detected. But before the 2020 NEC, GFCIs were not required for condenser connections, and as such, HVAC manufacturers had not engineered their products for such a connection. After Texas adopted the 2020 NEC in full, home builders and their HVAC contractors in the state began to follow the code’s requirements, including section 210.8(F). Home owners and builders in Texas immediately began reporting issues with the GFCI breakers tripping when the air conditioner ran, sometimes multiple times each day, as the GFCI breakers are incompatible with HVAC units. The state recognized the need for emergency action with summer bearing down. “The threat of air conditioning and other cooling systems failing and malfunctioning due to this incompatibility poses an imminent threat to Texans’ safety,” said TDLR Assistant General Counsel Doug Jennings at the meeting. “There is no question.” The TDLR Commission ultimately voted unanimously to delay the requirements of section 210.8(F) until Jan. 1, 2023.
OTHER STATES NEED TO ADDRESS SECTION 210.8(F) The incompatibility issues arising from section 210.8(F) are not limited to Texas. So far, 11 states have adopted the 2020 NEC. Already, seven of the 11 states have acted on section 210.8(F), some in an emergency fashion. Some, like Iowa and Massachusetts, amended the NEC to correct or remove the section. Others, like South Dakota, omitted the section when they adopted the 2020 NEC. And Washington State, like Texas, delayed the enforcement of the section until 2023. But another 11 states are in the process of updating their electrical code to the 2020 NEC and others will follow. NAHB urges members to see where their state is in the adoption process and to contact code officials to ask how they plan to deal with section 210.8(F). Work with your local HBA to determine next steps. State and local HBAs are on the front lines of local code battles. The Texas Association of Builders‘ VP of Regulatory Affairs, Ned Muñoz, testified at the emergency meeting this week and his work was instrumental in addressing and resolving this issue.
INCOMPATIBILITY THE RESULT OF THE CODE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS The building code development process is a deliberate and collegial affair with input from various stakeholders and the public. The voices of end users of building codes, home builders, engineers, product manufacturers, public safety officials, and many others are heard in a multi-step process before a new model code edition is finalized. But there are opportunities for undue influence in the process. To bolster the case for a code change, the proponents of the change offer real-world examples of why the code is needed, called substantiation. The substantiation for section 210.8(F) included a very unfortunate incident where someone was electrocuted by an outdoor condenser unit. But the investigation of the incident revealed that the new requirement would not have prevented the tragedy as the HVAC unit was on an older home and installed incorrectly by an unlicensed service provider. There was no substantiation involving a home built to recent code or work done correctly by licensed professionals. Proponents of code changes are quite often manufacturers of the products that will solve a “problem.” In fact, the chief electrical inspector for Texas, Jerry Daniel, noted in this week’s hearing that the panel that approved section 210.8(F) “has a lot of manufacturers on it.” “I am very concerned,” Daniel continued. “I can’t tell you, because I wasn’t on the code panel if this was one of those ‘let’s sell our product through the code’ or if this was actually something that they believe was going to work.”
Daniel was highlighting a growing problem where code officials are being asked to enforce building codes that are frequently developed through a process that is manipulated by special interests. Code changes must be supported by data over anecdotal evidence. NAHB has long advocated for code bodies to examine how their building codes are developed. NAHB believes in strong building codes that increase the safety, comfort, durability, and energy efficiency of homes. But if no issues are identified that need addressing, there should not be a change in the code simply because of a date on a calendar.
For more information on electrical codes, contact Dan Buuck. For more information on the code development process, contact Craig Drumheller. MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
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CITY, COUNTY AND STATE MINOT BUILDING PERMITS | DOLLAR VOLUME
2020
2019
2018
2017
$49,355,446.00
$35,353,600.00
$214,213,48400
$43,849,463.00
MINOT BUILDING PERMITS | NUMBER OF UNITS
MINOT BUILDING PERMITS
1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0
1056
840
363 292 2011
2012
1133
598 191
181
2013
2014
209 95 2015
60
2 2016
Single Family
38
53
2017
68 2
67 4
85 48
39 0
2018
2019
2020
2021
Multi-Family
MINOT BUILDING PERMITS
JANUARY 2021 BUILDING PERMIT TYPE
FEBRUARY 2021
NUMBER NUMBER PERMIT PERMIT OF OF VALUATION VALUATION PERMITS PERMITS
NUMBER NUMBER PERMIT PERMIT OF OF VALUATION VALUATION PERMITS PERMITS $2,463,000
Industrial/Agricultural
2
$116,000
Stores & Customer Service
2
$1,310,000
$796,000
1
APRIL 2021
12
Single Family Dwelling
5
MARCH 2021
$215,000
21
$4,360,000
1
$185,000
1
$1,058,000
Two-Family Dwelling (Duplex) Townhouse
Offices, Banks & Professional
3
$3,462,2200
Hospitals & Institutional
1
$171,936,166
Structures Other than Buildings
1
$19,000
Residential Remodel
4
$143,000
4
$88,000
4
$29,000
6
$234,000
7
$211,000
12
$2,831,500
6
$659,000
12
$1,111,000
1
$35,000
1
$40,000
4
$109,000
1
$18,000
Residential Addition
Commercial Remodel Commercial Addition Detached Garages & Carports Attached Garages & Carports Accessory Buildings (Sheds)
2
$12,000
6
$37,000
Deck
1
$8,000
2
$9,000
1
$1,000
2
$36,000
33
$4,674,000
54
$7,121,000
Egress Window Mobile Homes
5
$15,000
Temporary Structures Demolition—Residential Demolition—Commercial
1
$130,000
Interior Demolition—Commercial
2
$5,000
24
$1,300,000
Other Nonresidential Buildings
TOTAL
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23
$178,586,886
MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
REALTORS IN THE NEWS
CENTURY 21 CONGRATULATIONS, TRACY DACHS: Century 21 Action Realtor’s Sales Person of the Month for February 2021.
I am a native of the Minot area. Even though my husband Dave and I have moved to other parts of the country, we always return back home to Minot! My lifelong goal was to be a Realtor. I'm currently in my 11th year of helping people achieve their dream of homeownership, and it never gets boring!! My goal is to guide my clients through the process with as much ease as possible. With my husband being retired military, I understand the challenges of moving to a new area and working with the VA loan process. I have had the honor to work with many clients and types of loans giving me the ability to guide my clients through the buying or selling process and to keep it simple. It is an exciting time in The Real Estate business in North Dakota, whether you are selling or buying residential or commercial I can assist you with it all. I have achieved many awards such as Rookie of the year, Business Growth Award, Top Quality Service Agent, Salesperson of the Year, Top Listing Agent, Centurion Producers Award, and the President's Award, The Eagle award along with Realtor and Sales Person of the Month of the month throughout the years. If you're not sure where to start, no problem! I can walk you through the process from start to finish including finding a lender, a home inspector, a repair person, or whatever may arise. No transaction is too big or too small, I am happy to assist you with them all! If you have questions, I have answers. I can be reached at 701-721-3372
CONGRATULATIONS, LORI KNUTSON: Century 21 Action Realtor’s REALTOR of the Month for February 2021.
My name is Lori Knutson, I am a Realtor® with Century 21 Action Realtors and I have been selling real estate in the Minot area for 30 years. It has been a pleasure working with buyers and sellers of all kinds, from first time homebuyers to seasoned property owners, from residential homes to commercial properties and more. With this much experience, one would think I’m ready to slow down, but I truly feel like I’m just getting started. Whether you’re buying or selling, it would be an honor to represent you in any real estate transaction. You can reach me at 701-720-2017, let’s get to work today!
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BUILDERS: ARE YOU TAKING ADVANTAGE OF ALL YOUR AVAILABLE MEMBERBENEFITS?
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CITY, COUNTY AND STATE
From the Executive Director, MAY 2021 The final day of the 67th Legislative Assembly archived the end of a unique experience for state law makers and everyone else involved. Video testimony was the norm and committee hearings were live streamed. While the halls of the capital were far more idle than during a normal legislative session, decisions were still made in committee rooms that impacted North Dakota’s housing landscape. During the session, legislators approved the transfer of the residential mortgage program from Bank of North Dakota (BND) and the federal HOME Program from the Dept. of Commerce (DOC) to the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA). These new responsibilities will expand the breadth of both single- and multi-family services provided by the agency. In addition to assuming its role as the state’s sole residential mortgage provider, the agency has been working with BND to receive approximately 2,300 loans from the bank’s servicing portfolio, effective as of April 1st. The transfer has been labor intensive for both agencies, but now that the loans are housed at NDHFA, residents will continue to receive outstanding customer service. The legislative assembly approved two new full-time positions at NDHFA to help manage the increased workload. The transfer of the HOME program from DOC has been in the works since December and will officially occur on July 1 st. HOME funding is an asset for affordable multifamily housing and moving the program to NDHFA will result in increased efficiencies and a streamlined application, closeout and reporting process for developers. North Dakota receives the small state minimum of $3 million annually. DOC also transferred two, full-time employees to the NDHFA roster. After numerous rounds of testimony in both the House and the Senate, thanks must be given to the diligent effort of our affordable housing partners and champions in securing $9.5 million for the Housing Incentive Fund (HIF). Credit must also be given to the legislators who worked hard on both sides of the aisle and voted in favor of the state’s most flexible funding program for both urban and rural communities. Everyone’s efforts were invaluable in securing HIF funding this biennium. One other marker of the session was discussion about bonding capabilities of the state. Thank you to the swift actions of our partners in helping communicate the need for NDHFA to be able to issue bonds as needed without public vote. While this particular bonding bill was quickly defeated, it reminded us to remain watchful of any legislation that may have an adverse effect on the way the agency conducts business. And that’s a wrap for the 2021 legislative session. Thank you to everyone that took the time to make connections and voice your opinions.
—Dave Flohr, NDHFA Executive Director
MINOT ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS
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NDAB NEWS
PHIL RISBRUDT
KIM SCHNEIDER
NDAB BOARD PRESIDENT
NDAB CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
THANK YOU FOR BEING AN ADVOCATE The ND Legislature has officially gaveled out for their 67 th Legislative Session! In total, the NDAB lobbying team tracked 71 bills. We thank each of you that took the time to follow through on call-to-action requests, build on relationships with your legislators, and participated on our weekly Government Affairs meetings. The success of our efforts really lands on your efforts and we appreciate you! We hope you enjoyed and appreciated and the bi-weekly updates as well that were emailed out updating on the status of the session and the importance of the bills and work being accomplished at the capitol. The work that the legislators did over the four months while officially in session was remarkable. We thank them for their dedication and time. An important Thank You goes out to our Government Affairs Chairman John Gunkleman of the Fargo-Moorhead HBA. John took the time to work directly with the NDAB lobbying team to discuss bills, plans of action, and to help convey the messaging to our members. John provided the perspective from a member, a builder, and a business owner. Proudly representing members from across North Dakota, we appreciated the numerous text messages, email exchanges, phone calls, and leading weekly meetings that John supported us all on. Advocacy is a great member benefit, and the work happens at the local, state, and national levels all year long! Please be watching your inboxes, reading your newsletters, and checking out social media to be kept aware of what is happening and how you can help. Members are our most power resources when it comes to advocacy work. Your voice matters! Key decision makers want to hear your personal stories when they are making important votes on issues that impact the building industry. Please reach out to your local HBA to learn how you can get more involved! Contributing to PAC is another substantial way to support the building industry. The NDAB-PAC and the BUILD-PAC are two ways that our industry can support candidates who are friends of the building industry. As a non-partisan political action committee, donations from personal, member accounts are pooled together to provide campaign donations to those candidates running for office at your local, state, and federal levels. Contributions to NDAB-PAC are completely voluntary. Contributions to NDAB-PAC are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions at any level are accepted all year long and we invite you learn more by reaching out to your local HBA. Take Care! jhdj
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NDAB NEWS
AROUND THE STATE HOME BUILDERS ASSOC. OF FARGO-MOORHEAD BRYCE JOHNSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-232-5846 | HBAFM.COM Giving Hearts Day 2021 was Home Builders Care of FM Foundation’s first. The $23,000+ generated has restored the charity’s capacity to award scholarships to students pursuing careers in the trades and support local housing projects. That amount has set the bar high for upcoming years. Special thanks to Nancy Kelly, Labor Masters, for spearheading the effort. Groundbreaking for the Cass County Career Workforce Academy is planned for Spring 2021 (or as soon as the ground allows it). Although HBA of FM and Home Builders Care Foundation have fulfilled their $1 million-dollar fundraising obligation to the Cass County Career Workforce, our commitment to completing the project has not dwindled. The potential to secure state funding for academies across the state adds even greater confidence that the Academy will become a reality rather than an idea. HBA of F-M is excited to continue working with NDAB and other local associations enlighten the legislators to the need for CTE in North Dakota. Special Election in Horace: There was a special election for a seat on the Horace City Council April 20. The seat was vacated by resignation in December 2020 and Sarah Veit was appointed serve as the interim member. HBA of F-M President Kim Hochhalter of Building Concepts, Inc., recently served as a source for local media appearances. The Forum and KVRR television news interviewed her about the housing market and the cost of supplies. CEO Bryce Johnson was the feature speaker at the Moorhead Business Association’s Let’s Talk Business! luncheon and provided market-specific Spring Parade of Homes: first three weekends of May (May 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16). It features 52 homes by 26 builders and includes five communities.
WESTERN AREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION CRYSTAL MONSON, EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-572-5744 | WILLISTONBUILDERS.COM The WABA Home Show was held Friday and Saturday April 16th and 17th at the Raymond Center and Spring Parade of Homes - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday April 23-25th. June 18-19th: WABA Annual Golf Tournament
DICKINSON AREA BUILDERS ASSOC. CARLYE KLEIN, EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-483-0660 | DICKINSONAREABUILDERS.COM Another year, another SUCCESSFUL Home/Spring Show!!! Thanks to everyone that came out and went through the show! Thanks to all the vendors that were at the show! We will do it again next year BIGGER & BETTER!!! FORX BUILDERS ASSOCIATION STACY ANDERSON, EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-746-4536 | FORXBUILDERS.COM Planning for the 2022 project house has begun. Northland Community & Technical College students of the architecture program each design a unique floor plan and the project house committee votes on the winner. The winning floor plan is then brought to fruition by the students of the carpentry and trades programs throughout the following school year. This partnership between the Forx Builders Association and Northland Community & Technical College has gone on for nearly four decades! Spring has sprung and we are excited about the Parade of Homes! May 22 & 23. This scattered site home tour is presented by Gate City Bank. Follow us on Facebook @ForxParade and Instagram #Forxbuilders for the latest updates. May 11th is our 27th annual Sporting Clay Shoot presented by Fargo Glass & Paint Co. This is one of our most well attended events and always a great time! Registration is $75 per shooter and $60 per station sponsor. Shooter fee includes shells, ear plugs and dinner afterwards. All member shooters are also registered to win a new Ruger rifle! BISMARCK-MANDAN HOME BUILDERS ASSOC. DAWN WATSON, EXECUTIVE OFFICER 701-222-2400 | BMHBA.COM The Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association is excited to present our annual Spring Parade of Homes. The event was held April 22nd-25th (ThursdaySunday). Homes are featured throughout Bismarck, Mandan and Lincoln. The Spring Mixer and General Membership Meeting is
Scheduled for May 17, 2021 PAC Golf Tournament Scheduled for July 13, 2021
Join the Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association for the 34th Annual PAC Golf Tournament. We're hitting the links of Prairie West Golf Club for a day of fun!
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NDAB NEWS
WELCOME TO THE FINAL EDITION OF THE NDAB’S 2021 LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN The 67th Legislative Session has been a bit of a roller-coaster. Kim and I are so honored that you trusted us to represent the North Dakota Association of Builders once again this year. The NDAB Government Affairs committee, led by Chairman John Gunkleman of Fargo-Moorhead, and represented by members from each of the six local associations have monitored 71 bills this year. We would like to thank everyone of you that took the time to get involved and answer NAHB and NDAB's Call to Actions. While we might have a finger on the pulse of government your voices are heard the loudest and we are so grateful for those of you that stepped up when we needed you. As the 67th Legislative Session wrapped up, a lot was accomplished for ND, but there is always more work to be done.
Here are the highlights:
NDABGA AND STAFF TRACKED 71 BILLS. 37 BILLS HAVE PASSED
ADVOCACY AT WORK
30 BILLS HAVE BEEN DEFEATED.
4 BILLS HAVE BEEN WITHDRAWN OR TURNED INTO A STUDY. HERE ARE THE BILLS THAT DEMANDED THE MOST ATTENTION
HB 1020 - Relating to reporting requirements for carryover projects and bonding authority of the western area water
supply; to amend and reenact section 61-02-79 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the authorization of a Bank of North Dakota line of credit; to provide for an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a report to legislative management; to provide for a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a pilot project; to provide for application; and to declare an emergency.
HB 1135 - Relating to eligibility for the North Dakota career and technical education scholarship and the North Dakota
academic scholarship for high school students enrolled in school districts using course proficiency-based grading systems.
HB 1277 - Relating to a residential property tax exemption for new construction; and to provide an effective date.
HB 1431 - Relating to a water infrastructure revolving loan fund and bonded debt repayments; to amend and reenact
subsection 1 of section 6-09-49, and sections 6-09.4-06 and 6-09.4-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to interest rates for infrastructure revolving loans, borrowing and lending authority of the public finance authority, and reserve funds associated with bonds; to repeal chapter 6-09.5 and section 61-02-78 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a community water development fund and an infrastructure revolving loan fund within the resources trust fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide for a contingent transfer; to provide a bond issue limit; and to provide a loan repayment.
HB 1478 - Relating to alternative education opportunities outside the classroom for course credit; and to provide for a legislative management report.
SB 2014 - Relating to housing finance agency programs; to amend and reenact section 6-09.4-05.1, subsection 6 of
section 17-05-08, subsection 1 of section 38-22-14, and subsection 1 of section 38-22-15 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to transmission authority projects and carbon dioxide storage fees; to repeal section 54-17-07.12 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the housing finance agency participating as a wholesale servicing mortgage lender; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a study; and to provide for a legislative management report.
SB 2019 - A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the department of career and technical education; and to provide a statement of legislative intent.
SB 2289 - Relating to the creation of a North Dakota scholarship; to amend and reenact sections 15-10-59, 15.1-21-02.6, 15.1 -21-02.8, and 15.1-21-02.9 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to references to the North Dakota scholarship, North Dakota academic scholarship, and North Dakota career and technical education scholarship; to repeal sections 15.1-21-02.4 and 15.1-21-02.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the North Dakota academic and career and technical education scholarships; and to provide an effective date.
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NATIONAL NEWS
BRINGING HOUSING HOME
NAHB’s Bringing Housing Home® is an opportunity for members to conduct in-district meetings with their U.S. representatives and senators. These meetings are key to strengthening relationships with lawmakers and to keep the housing industry as a priority in Congress. Directors from across the state, as well as Executive Officers, represented North Dakota Association of Builders and held virtual meetings with our 3 representatives. Members met with Senator Hoeven, Senator Cramer and Representative Armstrong in May to address issues that have been prioritized by the National Association of Homebuilders, and gave real-life examples of how these issues are affecting business owners right here in North Dakota. We are fortunate to have representatives that are so receptive to collaborating with our group, and had some great conversation.
HOME IS ESSENTIAL
The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of home for most Americans. The home is clearly central to American life. For many, it’s a workplace, a school, a playground and more. Safe, decent affordable housing provides fundamental benefits that are essential to the well-being of families, communities and the nation. The pandemic did not slow housing demand or ease the nation’s severe housing affordability problem. We still need to produce homes that are affordable to families across the economic spectrum. More than 4 million Americans work in the residential construction industry, and millions more are engaged in businesses directly relating to home building. Given the outsized role that housing plays in the economy – accounting for nearly 18 percent of Gross Domestic Product – it is imperative that Congress supports policies that will increase the production of quality, affordable housing to meet market demand and keep the economy strong. As America seeks a return to normal, Congress can do its part to help the housing industry be an engine of job and economic growth by: WORKING with the Biden administration and industry stakeholders to seek immediate remedies that will ease high lumber prices and supply constraints and increase production; REFORMING the nation’s housing finance system to ensure that single-family and multifamily housing credit remains readily available and affordable;
STRENGTHENING the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; PREVENTING federal intrusion into the energy codes development process; CREATING a national flood insurance program that is predictable and affordable; and CRAFTING a transportation and infrastructure package that takes housing affordability concerns into account.
INVESTING in federal vocational job training programs and pursuing immigration policies that complement this effort to help fill labor gaps. The nation’s home builders stand ready to assist in this effort. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is a federation of more than 700 state and local builder associations, and its 140,000 members work to provide housing opportunities for all Americans in every congressional district across the nation. To help demonstrate housing’s reach and importance, NAHB has created an economics-oriented website at NAHBHOUSINGPORTAL.ORG where users can generate a detailed profile of housing and homeownership in every state and in each of the nation’s 435 congressional districts. A vibrant housing market is vital to move the economy forward as the nation responds to the pandemic. Let’s work together to ease the nation’s affordability woes, enable more Americans to achieve homeownership or have access to suitable rental housing, and keep the economy strong.
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NATIONAL NEWS
MORE BUYERS PUMPED UP OVER EXERCISE ROOMS Nearly half of all recent and prospective home buyers – 47% – rate an exercise room essential or desirable, according to NAHB’s latest survey on consumer preferences, What Home Buyers Really Want. The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 likely accelerated the long-term, rising popularity of exercise rooms: 27% of buyers wanted this room in 2003, a full 20 percentage points lower than the 47% in 2020. While ‘only’ 47% of buyers overall want an exercise room, cross-sectional analysis shows that a majority of buyers in certain demographic groups are interested in this room: millennials (61%), Gen Xers (62%), and buyers paying half a million dollars or more for their home (67%). In terms of size, the same study found that 75% of the buyers who want an exercise room are looking for it to be 100 square feet or larger (i.e., at least a 10×10 room). View an analysis summarizing this and other important findings by Rose Quint, NAHB’s assistant vice president for survey research. To understand how these preferences vary across buyers of different generations, income, or racial/ethnic groups, visit NAHB’s bookstore for a copy of the complete study.
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HOW ONE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY MAXIMIZES OUTDOOR LIVING Outdoor living and a connection to the outdoors have been highly desirable to home owners in recent years — an interest that has been heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Features such as patios and front porches remain high on prospective home owners’ wish lists, and the multifamily industry has been creatively looking at ways it can continue to incorporate these features and comparable amenities into their projects.
A great example is Novel Park at Great Park Neighborhoods in Orange County, Calif., winner of the 2020 Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Awards for Best Condominium Community. Like all of Great Park Neighborhoods, Novel Park emphasizes connectivity and joyous living through indoor/outdoor enjoyment. Its neighborhood amenities include a flex lawn, Zen garden, playground, parks for small and large dogs, and dog-wash stations. Its community center features a coffee shop, roof terrace, work spaces and fire pit, and combines with front courtyard/porch-dominant architecture to help keep residents connected to the outdoors. The community offers a “serene environment for those who want to enjoy a stroll outdoors or sit in quiet contemplation,” noted one Pillars judge, in addition to meeting areas for “those who want to gather with friends or romp with their fourlegged friends.”
“It’s more of a park than what one would normally think of as a multifamily amenity space,” the judge added. Novel Park is the fifth of a seven-neighborhood community surrounding the Orange County Great Park and provides direct access to the community’s many recreational, social and cultural amenities: abundant open space, signature parks and trails linked to the Great Park community. Builder/developer FivePoint notes that all neighborhoods are also convenient to work centers, transportation corridors and services.
Within the community, venues entice residents for playdates, swimming, gardening, cooking/dining, yoga, fitness and more. Its greenbelt invites park-to-park travel, punctuated by delightful discovery points. Parkways lined with mature trees make foot, bike, trike and stroller travel easy and fun. Interwoven parks provide a link to the adjacent Orange County Great Park. This 1,347-acre municipal park features a 194acre state-of-the art sports complex with fields and courts for soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, tennis and other sports. The community also adds visual architectural interest to its buildings — such as mixed wall heights, whimsical elements and vibrant palettes — for residents to enjoy as they explore the area.
To learn more about the project and other 2020 Pillars Award winners, visit nahb.org/pillars.
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