December 2012 Plains Builder

Jan. 10 Ramada Plaza & SuitesSocial: 5 p.m. Dinner: 6 p.m.

New Year Celebration and Installation

52ndAnnualHome&GardenShowfeaturesprivatechef,professionalorganizer-pgs8-10

FargohostsNDABAnnualMeeting,AwardsBanquet-pg11

HBAreportsonelectionresultsforlegislative,countyseats-pg11

MemberoftheMonth:NathanLotvedt,HeritageHomes-pg16

NovemberGMMfocusedoncustomerservice,greatsuccess-pgs20-21

MeetyourNewMemberDevelopmentandRetentionCommitteesChair:PeterJohnson-pg23

HBAEducationSchedule-pg27

TriplePlayerSpotlight:JohnGunkelman-pg29

2012HBCScholarshipRecipients-pgs30-31

December

Thank you sponsor!

Dont miss out on: Spike Awards BEAM Award Extra Mile Award 2013 HBA of F-M board of directors, president installation

2013 Home Builders Care president installation

Jan. 10 Ramada Plaza & SuitesSocial: 5 p.m. Dinner: 6 p.m.

Details on pg 22.

2012 Plains Builder December2

HBA of F-M Executive Committee & Board of Directors

HBA of F-M Staff

HomeBuildersAssociationofF-M180232ndAvenueSouthFargo,ND58103(701)232-5846(701)[email protected]

TERRYBECKER TerryBeckerConstruction,LLC(PresidentandNationalDirector)DARRICKGUTHMILLER KochmannBrothersHomes,Inc.(PresidentElectandNationalDirector)CARLITADIETZ JayDietzConstruction,Inc.(TreasurerandNationalDirector) SYLVIALUNSKI DesignDirection,Inc.(AssociateVicePresident)TERRYLIPP FergusonBath,Kitchen&LightingShowroom(Secretary)TYRONELESLIE HeritageHomes(PastPresidentandNationalDirector)KENANDERSEN KWAConstructors,Inc.STANBIRKY StanBirkyConstruction,Inc.CLAYDIETRICH DietrichHomes,Inc.HARRYGILBERTSON HarryGilbertsonConstructionBRUCEJOHNSON RE/MAXRealty1NANCYKELLY HeartlandLaborJOHNKOERSELMAN RedRiverDrywall&PaintingServices,Inc.DANLINDQUIST DanLindquistConstruction,Inc.(NationalDirector)NANCYMICHELSEN VividInteriors,LLCTODDRASMUSSEN ValleyLightsTOMSPAETH AccentContractingEx-officiostotheboardofdirectorsDONDABBERT,JR. DabbertCustomHomes(LifeDirector)GERALDEID Eid-CoBuildings,Inc.(SeniorLifeDirector)JASONEID Eid-CoBuildings,Inc.(NDABFirstVicePresident)JOHNGUNKELMAN DakotaConstructionofFargo,Inc.(LifeDirectorandNDABStateRepresentative)KENKRAJSA BellStateBank&Trust(NDABAssociateNationalDirector)JOHNMAHAN MahanConstruction,Inc.(LifeDirector)

BRYCEJOHNSON ExecutiveVicePresidentJENNYERICKSON Development&ProjectCoordinatorKRISTAMUND CommunicationsManagerAMANDAOHLSEN DirectorofAccounting&RecordsKIRSTENROSENOW Communication&OfficeCoordinatorROCKYSCHNEIDER DirectorofPublicAffairsALISONSTREYLE EventsCoordinatorALLISONWECKMAN MembershipCoordinator

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Calendar oF eventsDecember 2012

Dec.4..... EducationCommittee.............................8a.m.

Dec.6......Health,Tech&TradesCareerExpo. Fargodome

Dec.12....NewMbrDev&RetentionCommittee......8a.m.

Dec.13....HBABoardofDirectors...........................11a.m.

Dec.14....EventsCommittee................................8:15a.m.

Dec.18....HealthPlanManagementCommittee..8:30a.m.

Dec.20....PublicIssuesCommittee....................11:30a.m.

Dec.20....PACCommittee..................................12:30p.m.

Dec.25........................................... Christmas,HBAclosed

Jan.1...................................... NewYearsDay,HBAclosed


news briefsHires & Promotions WesternStateBankhas hired

GinaZimprichas a mortgage loan processor, RileyRude as a business banking officer, and MarkWallaceas a credit analyst. TiffanyGoldstone has been promoted to investment/consumer loan assistant.

TheFargo-MoorheadConventionandVisitorsBureauhas promoted LexiBraunto administrative assistant.

BrettOlson has been promoted to compensation and benefits director and will serve both RDOEquipmentCo.and R.D. Offutt Co.

NetworkCenterInc.has hired MattAndvik and NathanWheeleras help desk technicians.

DarthyBrown has been promoted to a personal lines producer for DawsonInsurance.

702Communications has added JasonFliethto its sales teams.

ChadOstby has joined BlueCrossBlueShieldofNDas manager of vendor management in the enterprise planning and technology services division.

USBank has promoted SusanRichard to managing director in its private Client Group trust department.

AlerusFinancial has hired DonovanSchumacher as a mortgage specialist.

RobertBallard has joined NardiniFireEquipmentas a service technician.

BellStateBank&Trust has promoted KyleLarson and KathyRadermacherto personal banking officers.

CornerStoneBankhas hired StephanieJohnson as a teller and ElyssaHolmen has been promoted to lead business banking associate.

Awards & Accolades CableOnehas been ranked by

PC Magazine as one of the top 10

fastest Internet service providers in the nation. PC Magazine tested ISPs from Jan. through Sept. 2012 via Speedtest.net.

HotSpringsSpasandPoolTables2 has received the 2012 National Sauna Dealer of the Year and Showroom of the Year awards from Finnleo Saunas.

HowardWrigley has been inducted into the Alumni Academy of Engineering and Mines at the University of North Dakota. Wrigley established WrigleyMechanical in 1878 and is chief executive officer.

MelissaKrystosek, a commercial lines account manager in the select business department at DawsonInsurance, has earned the Certified Insurance Counselor designation after completing an insurance education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors.

GlenPiehl and OleArneson, TheHomeDepot, were a part of volunteers throughout the region that helped complete a roofing project in late September at the Camp New Hope program center.

KimE.Brust, ConmyFesteLtd., has been named to the Great Plains Super Lawyers list as one of the top attorneys in North Dakota for 2012 in the area of personal injury, business litigation and construction litigation.

Lutheran Social Services Luther Hall has received a $75,000 donation from GateCityBank toward construction, now under way, of an art and music center as part of a $1.5 million addition and renovation. Eight Gate City Bank employees also served as election clerks at polling sites in Cass County. Gate City Bank paid the employees their regular wages for the time spent and matched the amount they were paid by Cass County. Total sums were donated to a charity of each employees choice.

MattHelgeson, RickThuneand AngieRyan, NetworkCenterInc., have completed the Microsoft Partner Network Sales and Marketing Competency Assessment for Small Business certification. JoeDunnigan completed the Mobility Technical Competency of the Apple Consultants Network program.

Fargo Housing & Redevelopment Authority receives NAHRO Award of Excellence

Fargo Housing and Revelopment Authority was chosen as a winner of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Awards of Excellence in Program Innovation: Resident and Client Services for Cooper Housing, permanent supportive housing under the Housing First Hybrid Model.

Cooper House is an innovative multi-agency involvement in Fargo that provides residents support and services 24 hours a day, on-site, to successfully maintain permanent housing. Contenders for the award were nominated from the Award of Merit winners, and national juries then chose the winning projects and awarded them at the NAHRO annual National Conference and Exhibtion. Awards of Excellence winners represent the very best in innovative programs in assisted housing and community development.

Studs to Rugs, Inc. hires three new employees

Studs to Rugs, Inc., has hired Morgan Schuff and Ryan Levar as team members, and Kirk Begin has been hired as project coordinator.

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CHALLENGEGuess Who!Each month we will run a childhood photo of an HBA board member, HBC trustee, Health Plan trustee, committee chairperson or staff member.

Its your task to figure out who it is and call the office at (701) 232-5846.

The first correct caller will receive $10 off any HBA event or product. The answer and winner will be revealed in the next Plains Builder. See page 38 to find who last months Guess Who was.

Note: Co-workers and relatives of the featured member/staff person are not eligible to win.

Readers are eligible to winonce per calendar year.

news briefs

Hints: He grew up in Casselton, N.D. Started with the company he is employed at at the age of four. Has a beautiful wife, Emily, and two girls, Carli and Kendra. Besides family and work, he is passionate about playing drums for Hope Lutheran Church.

DSG joins with Fargo Water Equipment, names Sevais as HVAC/R Segment Manager

Dakota Supply Group has acquired Fargo Water Equipment, a distributor of underground pipes, valves and fittings. This acquisition will strengthen DSGs product offering for the waterworks industry throughout the Midwest.

DSG has named Greg Servais as its new segment manager for its HVAC/R products. He will work to grow the HVAC/R segment while helping current customers and vendor partners become more succesful.

NDSU students win third place at construction competition

A team of six students from the department of construction management and engineering at North Dakota State University took third place in the 2012 Associated Schools of Construction Region IV Construction Management Competition - Commercial Division. The 2012 ASC Region IV student competition was held in Nebraska City, Neb., with a total of nine teams encompassing 54 student participants. The NDSU team members are Daniel Sheridan, Noah Schmidt, Jeremy Host, Bryan Silvers, Jesse Grinsteiner, and Ben Verchota.

Jobsite Safety Handbook available for use at HBA of F-M

This easy-to-use handbook from the National Association of Home Builders contains the complete English and Spanish text side-by-side to facilitate straight-forward communication. It provides an overview of the key safety issues residential builders and workers need to focus on to reduce accidents and injuries, and includes updated information on fall protection.

This handbook is available for check-out by HBA of F-M members. For more information, contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846.

Put your membership to work through NAHB

As a National Association of Home Builders member you can take advantage of a variety of benefits. Visit www.nahb.org/MA for more information on the Member Advantage program. Experience the great benefits for yourself and tell your fellow members what greal deals you can find from companies like GM, Lowes, FedEx, Solveras, Dell, Hertz, Budget, Wyndam Hotel, Hewlett Packard, and more!

Did you know? First time IBS attendees pay only $125

First-time attendees to the National Association of Home Builders International Builders Show Jan. 22-24 in Las Vegas pay only $125. To be eligible for the special $125 registration fee, you must be a current NAHB member (all HBA of F-M members are NAHB members) and this must be the first International Builders Show that you have attended.

Visit www.buildersshow.com for more details or contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected].

Jim Hinderacker resigns as senior planner with city of Fargo

Jim Hinderaker resigned his position as senior planner with the city of Fargo Nov. 13. He has accepted a position as chief city planner for the city of Grand Prairie, Texas. In the interim, Nicole Crutchfield will be coordinating the review of applications being considered by the Planning Commission and applications for zoning approval. Crutchfield can be contacted at (701) 297-7782 or at [email protected].

HBA offers continuing education courses for 2013.

Minnesota building contractor: Jan. 9 and Feb. 6

Electrical contractor: Jan. 11 Power limited technician:

March 8Look for more information coming

soon, or contact Krista at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected] for more details.

Web advertising availableLink your website to the HBA of

F-Ms membership directory page for only $25. For more information, and to get your company linked today, contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846.

Put your name in front of thousands by sponsoring the RRV Home & Garden Show

Dont miss out on the opportunity to put your company name in front of thousands of consumers at the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show. Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected] for sponsorship levels and details.

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HBA recaps priorities for 2012

A few years ago, the HBA of F-M board of directors started making a list of priorities in January of each year, rather than formulating a list of goals. The difference is slight, but the word goal, indicates an ultimate end. Many issues and projects are ongoing, so the word priorities seemed to be more fitting. Our constant focus on public/

governmental affairs and membership is steadfast. They are the two reasons this Association exists and filter down in some way to all programming.

This year, one of our top priorities was building a house with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity. Your HBA, Home Builders Care of F-M Foundation and the Remodelers Council worked together to construct a home for a single mother with two children. The support of the members was astounding to see competitors work side by side and come together to support this great project was a wonderful thing. So many of our members and their employees put hours and hours of donated time into this project and we cannot adequately express how much that time and effort means. As you know, the HBA and HBC we were able to coordinate the construction of a garage in addition to the house build and our wonderful members donated ALL labor and materials to make this happen. We did not expect that level of support, but our members came through and did it. Thank you!

MembershipOur recruitment goal this year was 50 new members (15

Builders and 35 Associates), with a retention rate goal of 91 percent. As of the Nov. 13 board of directors meeting, we have recruited 46 new members with a retention rate of 89.9 percent, one of the highest in the nation.

One notable item is that your HBA was recognized this year for bringing home the National Association of Home Builders Cup for Outstanding Membership Achievement for the second year in a row! This award is one of the top national honors and annually recognizes the home builders association that achieves the highest combined ranking in membership growth and retention in the country.

Public affairsAn ongoing priority, public affairs is always busy and

action-packed. Your Association constantly aims to further strengthen relationships with government officials and other community-related organizations.

The biggest issue facing the area continues to be flooding, not just the actual event of flooding, but the strain that the threat of flooding puts on consumer confidence and the cost of the federal insurance requirements on homeowners. The HBA will continue to support and work towards permanent flood protection for the metro-wide area.

Terry BeckerTerryBeckerConstruction,LLC

HBA of F-M Presidents Report

Presidents message cont on next pg

Your Association took an active position to oppose Measure 2 which was voted on in North Dakota in June. This measure failed by a wide margin; it was our stance that this measure that would remove local budget control from cities and counties by eliminating property tax and shifting the financial burden to the state. The HBA will instead be looking to Bismarck during the 2013 legislative session to find ways to share in the financial success of our state and lower the property tax burden on homeowners and businesses.

The HBA took a proactive approach to the election this year both in June and November. A series of Candidate Forums were held prior to the election, and we supported candidates believed to have housings best interests in mind. Helping get the right people elected is the first step to a successful advocacy program. Wed like to commend our very own Rocky Schneider for his efforts and a well-run campaign.

This year, your HBA worked closely with NDAB to start researching and outlining legislative goals for 2013. The HBA gathered and facilitated input from its members during NDABs Legislative Summit.

We promoted cooperation with the Builders Association of Minnesota through attendance at Builder Day on the Hill and continued to support legislative efforts of BAM by facilitating more staff and local member involvement and contact with local and state legislators, as well as federal offices.

On a local level, the HBA worked closely with city officials in Dilworth, Moorhead, Fargo and West Fargo to promote an environment which encourages home building. And as elections brought in new faces and new ideas, the HBA continued to build relationships and study new ideas for a way to partner with the city on ways to better our community.

PACPAC continues to be a critical piece of the Associations

advocacy efforts. In 2012, over $16,000 was raised. This money is used to help elect housing-friendly candidates. By joining together our funds, our voice with the candidates and at the Capitol is amplified.

We hope to build on the efforts made over the last couple years in promoting all levels of giving from the Club 2014 donation level at $20.14 a year to the Gold Key level of $1,000 a year, and above!

HBC charitable armAs I mentioned above, the Home Builders Care Build

for Habitat was such a success and allowed us to have more members donate to our Home Builders Care Foundation. This great project was a wonderful way for Home Builders Care to be promoted to HBA members as well as the community.

Priorities for the future will be building momentum on the fundraising initiative, Framework for the Future and build the number of participants that are Triple Players, as


N.D. Appraiser Board sponsoring seminarThe North Dakota Appraiser Board would like to

bring real estate agents, appraisers, home builders and lenders together to discuss recent regulatory changes regarding sales concessions, BPOs and market conditions.

Board members believe it is in the publics best interest that our industries try to work together to address some of the issues and misconceptions that are prevalent in North Dakota at this time; these issues include communication, timeliness, cost vs. value, etc. This seminars goal is to address some these issues and facilitate open dialogue within the industries that work in the field of real estate-related activities. The seminar will be at the Fargo Holiday Inn from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Dec. 10. A flyer can be found at www.hbafm.com.

Bryce Johnson elected to Executive Officers Council

Bryce Johnson, executive officer of the HBA of F-M, was elected to a two-year term for the 2013 Executive Officers Councils board of directors. The election was held in conjunction with the Association Leadership Institute in New Orleans in August.

See Your CompanY name Here in 2013!

Reserve this spot for only $305 and put your name in front of the members.

Call Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected] to reserve your spot now!

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Volunteers needed for World of Thanks

Volunteers are needed to deliver membership packets for the 2013 World of Thanks program in January. Membership packets include the 2013 Membership Directory & Consumer Guide, development map and a window decal to all members. This program is a great way to network and meet other members. Contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected] to volunteer.

well as encouraging the Past Presidents Council to meet more often to pursue growth in the HBC Endowment (fundraising for HBC).

Thank you for your membership and for allowing me a second term as president. We hope that all members will look to the HBA of F-M as a resource and helpful organization when confronting challenges that lie ahead.

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52nd Annual Home & Garden Show features private chef, professional organizerby Alison Streyle, Events Coordinator

The 52nd Annual Red River Valley Home & Garden Show is coming Feb. 22-24, 2013 to the Fargodome. The HBA of F-M is thrilled about the amazing featured speakers: Jyll Everman, finalist on the Food Networks FoodStar, and Geralin Thomas, a professional organizer who frequently appears on A&Es Hoarders.

Join Jyll Evermann, all three days of the show, as she cooks up tasty menus for tailgating, finger foods and a beautiful brunch. Evermann was a private chef for six years before opening her own catering company, Jyllicious Bites, which is devoted to gourmet finger foods. She currently teaches monthly cooking classes in various venues in Los Angeles and is a part-time culinary specialist at Williams-Sonoma, the premier specialty retailer of home furnishings and gourmet cookware in the United States.

Geralin Thomas is an organizer that offers real solutions for real people, emphasizing simplicity and excellence in her approach to organizing challenges both large and small. Check her out on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23-24, at her seminars: Changing the Ways You Think About Clutter; Are You Chronically Disorganized, Hoarding or Collecting? and Wardrobe Wisdom Building a Better Closet. Thomas is the past president of the North Carolina chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers as well as a chronic disorganization and ADHD specialist. She founded her company, Metropolitan Organizing, in 2002 to help transform the lives of her clients.

Sponsorships, booths still availableWhy not sponsor an event that puts your company name in front of thousands

of consumers and hundreds of industry companies? There are great sponsorships available at multiple levels that include print, radio and television advertising. Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected].

Booth space is selling quickly, but there are some great locations left. Contact Alison Streyle at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected] to reserve your space.

Accent Kitchen & Bath is the shows platinum sponsor, offering kitchen and bath seminars for consumers. Features for children include The Home Depots Kids Workshop and a professionally managed playground for children while parents shop.

Evermann

Thomas

2013 Home & Garden Show Exhibitor List

Company Name BoothsASpiceAbove......................................C96ABCSeamless..... 367;368;369;370;371; 372;373;374;C66;C67ACMETOOLS.......................282;283;284AireServofFgoMhd............182;184;186AllFinishConcrete,Inc........................... 45NovaBrik.............................................. 153AmericanFederalBank.......................... 81AndersonHardwoodFloorsLLC.......... 410AndersonHomes,Inc................... 146;148ArvigSecurityService............................C8AttentionToDetailPainting,Inc..........C164B-DirtConstruction,LLC.............. 174;176BakerNurseryGardens.................... 47;49BarnesvilleEconomicDevelopmentAuthority............................................... 175BasementTechnologiesofNorthDakota,Inc.................................. 213BasementWaterControlled.................. 159BellStateBank&Trust............ C157;C158BergesonNursery................................C29Bernie'sWaterConditioning................... 26BFJHomeBuildersInc......................... 162BlueOxTimberFrames........................C35BraatenCabinetsInc.................... 183;185BremerBank......................................... 438BudgetBlindsofFargo......................... 383BuildingConcepts,Inc.................. 155;157Cambria........................................ 179;181CassCountyElectricCooperative...................262;263;264;265CassCountySoilConservationDistrict..................................................C70RadiantCreativeHomes.............. 247;249CityofDilworth.....................................C14CityofFargo-ForestryDepartment.....C37CityofFargo-RecyclingServices.......C38CityofFrazee.......................................C18CityofKindred....................................C168CoatingsUnlimited.............................C126ColdwellBankerFirstRealty........ 163;165ComfortWorldWindows....................... 384Cook'sWarehouse,Inc.........................C86CraneJohnsonLumberCompany.... 90;91CulliganWaterConditioning............. 88;89CurbDesign............................................ 36CurbXtrehm.........................................C22D&MRoofingCompany....................C107DakotaFence................................... 50;52DakotaWallSystems,Inc..................... 269DECKMASTERS.........................34;35;39DesignDirection,Inc...........................C166DesignerHomesFM......228;229;230;231DigitalMediaPlus-LocalauthorizedDirecTVDealer...........................143,144ADIYWoodStudio.............................. L1;L2DustBustersFurnance&DuctCleaning.............................................C130EarthloopGeothermalSystems,LLC... 321EdwardJonesInvestments.....................C3ElectroWatchman,Inc.......................... 286EllingsonCompanies............................ 322EnerceptSIPs............................... 388;390ExclusiveHomeProducts...................C165ExtremePanelTech.,Inc....................C118EZOpenGarageDoor,Inc........... 414;416F.M.WaterSystems-Kinetico............. 160

as of 11/15/12


2013 Home & Garden Show Exhibitor List cont

RRV Home & Garden ShowFeb. 22-24, 2013 Fargodome

Company Name BoothsFabricatorsSupply................................ 347FabricatorsUnlimited............................ 349FargoGlass&PaintCompany.....301;302; 303;304;305;306; 307;308;309;310;311;312FargoTractor....................329,330A;330B, 331;332,333A;333B, 334;335,336A;336B,337FergusonBath,Kitchen&LightingShowroom................205;207;209FirstClassMortgageII,Inc................... 189FirstInternationalBankandTrust.................................. C151;C152FirstMortgageService,Inc................... 188FlagsWest/PinkInk............................ 154FMHome&Patio................................. 212FoamDR'sLLC.................................... 278FocalPointKitchens.. 129B,130;132B,133FoltzBuildings...................................... 218G&JAwning&Canvas,Inc......... 377;379GateCityBank................................. 42;43GraceElectric.......................................C31GraniteTransformations............... 279;280GreatPlainsBrokerage-SanfordHealthPlan........................................... 287GreenMountainPelletGrills................. 285GreenscapeCompaniesInc................... 16H2Consulting....................................... 239HankinsonCommunityDevelopmentCorporation,Incorporated....................C61HassGeosystems,Inc........................C148HazelwoodFlagpoles........................... L15HealingArtsChiropractic......................C94HeartlandHeatingandCoolingInc.....C147HebronBrickCo...................... C101;C102; C103;C104;C105;C106HeritageHomes................. 338,339A;341, 342A;344,345AHighPlainsWater.................... C160;C161HighPointHomes..................................C36HillsboroHospitality.............................. 375HomarkHomesInc...............................C17HomeHeating,Plumbing&A/C,Inc.... 270; 271;272;273;274;275;276HotSpringsSpas&PoolTables2.....C121; C122;L34-L61I'llTile&StoneInc................................C68InTheShades...................................... L11InnovativeBasementSystems&EgressWindows.... 288;289;290;291;292InteriorAffairs....................................... 172InterstateSprayFoam.......................... L13InvisibleFenceofFargoLLC..................C1JackChiversRealty,LLC...................... 300JordahlCustomHomes,Inc....324;326;328JRConstruction............................... C6;C7Kensok'sHardwoodFloors,Inc.... 178;180KitchenSolversofFargo.............. 256;258KochmannBrothersHomes,Inc........... 382LakeAgassizHabitatForHumanity.....C74LakeRegionElectricCooperative...376;378LakesSpecialtyServices......................C93

Company Name BoothsLampertsLumber..........250;251;252;253Laney's,Inc............................432;433;434LegacyHardwoodFloors..............224;225; 226;227LemkeHomeImprovements,Inc................... C140;C141LifeChiropracticCenter......................C155LindsayEcowaterSystems.................C167LuxuryBath...................................... 46;48M&ESales........................C48;C49;C50; C84;C97;C98;C99MapleRiverWineryandDistillery.........C47MarvinWindows&Doors.......... 391,392A; 392B,393;394,395A;395B, 396;397,398A;398B,399Mayville-PortlandEDC.......................... 161MerryMaids..........................................C34MidwestAllergyCenter...........................C4MidwestGrinding,Inc........................... 215MinnesotaStateCommunityandTechnicalCollege............................. 17MinnesotaWarehouseFurniture&AmishGifts....................C111;C112;C113MinnkotaWindows,Inc.........355;356;357; 358;359;360;361;362ModernLivingConceptsCustomHomes...................................C170MonkeyBarsGarageStorage................................C10;C11;C12MortonBuildings.......................... C62;C63Mr.SandlessND.....................................C5MyPillow,Inc........................................ 173NAINorthCentral.......................345B,346NelsonWindowCompany....106;107;108; 109;110;111NicholsFamilyChiropractic..................C20NodakStores...100;101;102;103;104;105Nor-Son,Inc.................................. 325;327NorthCountryMarketing,Inc..............C145NorthDakotaOneCall........................... 41NorthernPlainsBotanicGardenSociety..................................................C54WaterfrontKitchen&Bath...................... 82NorthernTurfManagement,Inc........ 37;38NorthlandTrussSystems,Inc............... 202Norwex...............................................C138OasisPlantscapes............................ 86;87OlsonPools&Spas....................92;93;94; 95;96;97;98;99OneHourHeating&AirConditioningandBenjaminFranklinPlumbing......... 113; 115;117;119OppConstruction..........363;364;365;366OverheadDoorCompanyofFargo......C71ParkCo.Realtors.......................... 246;248PartyliteGifts........................................C16PaulBunyanNurseries................. 266;268PellaWindows&Doors...220;221;222;223PhantomScreens................................. 208PrairieSupply,Inc.................................C87PrecisionConcreteCutters...120;121;122; 123;124;125;126;127

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Fargo hosts NDAB Annual Meeting, Awards Banquet

The North Dakota Association of Builders brought its Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet to Fargo last month, featuring the theme Raise the Roof due to the incredible construction industry activity and healthy economy in our state. Those two days were packed full of social, educational and governance activities!

The following is a list of who attended the board of directors

meeting along with me: Terry Becker, Terry Becker Construction, LLC; Don Dabbert, Jr., Dabbert Custom Homes; Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.; John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.; Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.; Nancy Kelly, Heartland Labor; John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc.; Ken Krajsa, Bell State Bank & Trust; Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes; Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc.; HBA Executive Vice President Bryce Johnson and HBA Director of Public Affairs Rocky Schneider. Thank you for taking time away from the office to participate in the meeting!

Here are some highlights of interest to the general membership covered during the board meeting:

Those who have coverage through NDABs State Auto Insurance program may be looking at a dividend at year-end, barring no significant claims in December.

NDABs block of rooms at the Las Vegas Hotel for the International Builder Show is filling up, so get your room now.

Legislative issues were discussed in preparation for the upcoming Legislative Session that convenes in January and NDAB will be working hard to represent members.

NDAB board voted to approve a slate of officers including the HBA of F-Ms own Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., as 2013 president!

In addition to

Carlita Dietz, JayDietzConstruction,Inc.NAHB National Director & NDAB Alternate Director

NDAB Annual Meeting cont on pg 18

JasonEid,Eid-CoBuildings,Inc.,beinginstalledas2013NDABpresident.

HBA reports on election results for legislative, county seats

The big election of 2012 is now in the past. As our country elected a president, and North Dakota and Minnesota saw other high-profile Congressional seats up for grabs, it seemed as though the election constantly buzzed through the airwaves and in conversations among families, co-workers and friends.

As you know, part of the HBA of F-Ms mission is to represent the industrys issues and to be involved with government affairs that affect your livelihood. We make it a point to be actively engaged in local, state and national elections. It was clear to see that the caliber of candidates running for office was high and the desire to win those seats as our lawmakers was even higher!

Your HBA of F-M supported two hopefuls running for seats on Cass County Commission: our own Director of Public Affairs Rocky Schneider and HBA member Mary Scherling, AM Realtors. For the North Dakota Legislature, we supported members Ben Koppelman (District 16), Basement Technologies of North Dakota, Inc., and Jim Roers (District 46), Roers Construction and Development, Inc.

Scherling and Koppelman won their races, while, unfortunately, Schneider and Roers lost. It was our pleasure to work with each of these candidates in their endeavor to seek office, which requires a major commitment and sacrifice of personal time and resources. All the races we watched this fall featured high-quality candidates; we know that whether the HBA of F-M supported them or not, they will strive to do what is best for the people of their district, county or state. We would like to congratulate the individuals who won, but also commend those who ran, especially Jim and Rocky, for all their efforts and hard work.

During the past two months, we met with many candidates running for state legislature in both North Dakota and Minnesota. We look forward to continuing to build relationships as we move forward into 2013. Thank you to all the members to took time to vote or extend a hand in other ways to help the candidates your HBA supported. We, and they, appreciate your time and effort!

Bryce Johnson, HBAofF-MExecutiveVicePresident

Builders - Mark your calendars!

Spring Parade of Homes:April 27 - May 5


Legislative session around the corner

At the NDAB Annual Meeting, we had a Legislative Preview featuring a panel of legislators who discussed issues that will likely be on the forefront during the coming session.

Special thanks to Fargo-area Senators Ron Sorvaag and Carolyn Nelson, and Representatives Ed Gruchalla and Jim Kasper for a lively

discussion on property tax reform, education, infrastructure, regulatory issues, transportation, ethics reform, healthcare, and workforce issues.

NDAB will be at the Capitol each day representing members and working hard to protect and promote home builder interests.

2013 International Builders ShowThere are 150 North Dakotans already registered for

the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, Jan. 22-24, 2013. Our state hotel for the event is the Las Vegas Hotel, near the convention center.

The North Dakota State Reception will be Jan. 22 at the Las Vegas Hotel. Invitations will be sent to all North Dakota registrants in December. Please RSVP at that time.

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Builder confidence gains five points in November

Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes posted a solid, five-point gain to 46 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for November. This marks the seventh consecutive monthly gain in the confidence gauge and brings it to its highest point since May of 2006.

Builders are reporting increasing demand for new homes as inventories of foreclosed and distressed properties begin to shrink in markets across the country, said NAHB Chairman Barry Rutenberg, a home builder from Gainesville, Fla. In view of the tightening supply and other improving conditions, many potential buyers who were on the fence are now motivated to move forward with a purchase in order to take advantage of today's favorable prices and interest rates.

While our confidence gauge has yet to breach the 50 mark at which point an equal number of builders view sales conditions as good versus poor we have certainly made substantial progress since this time last year, when the HMI stood at 19, observed NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. At this point, difficult appraisals and tight lending conditions for builders and buyers remain limiting

Presidents Message

Its been an honor to serve as the state president for 2012, working with a dedicated team for the betterment of our Association and its members.

Our senior officers met with all six local builders associations boards of directors to discuss issues and open communication lines among the

associations. These meetings were valuable and I thank everyone who participated.

NDAB Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet

At our NDAB Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet in mid-November, we were privileged to have NAHB Chairman Bob Nielsen from Reno, NV, and NAHB Area 10 Chairman, Duane Bickett, as our special guests for the events. Nielsen and Bickett also reported on NAHB activities and installed our NDAB 2013 board of directors and President Jason Eid at the banquet.

Congratulations to this years winners of our prestigious awards:

State BEAM Award (Builders Engaging Associate Members): Dana Schlomer, Schlomer Construction, Mandan

State Builder of the Year: Chad Moldenhauer, K & L Homes, Bismarck

State Associate of the Year: LeRoy Kurtyka, Northern Plumbing Supply, Grand Forks

Congratulations also to incoming President Jason Eid of

Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., Fargo, and to the rest of our elected officers:

1st Vice President - Ken Callahan, Williston 2nd Vice President - LeRoy Kurtyka, Grand Forks Secretary/Treasurer - Arnold Karsky, Dickinson State Representative - John Gunkelman, Fargo BUILD-PAC Trustee - Don Dabbert Jr., Fargo Alternate BUILD-PAC Trustee - Joel Feist, Minot Associate Natl Director - Ken Krajsa, Fargo Associate Natl Director - Joe Stenvold, Minot

And, congratulations and thanks to our Executive

Officer Doreen Riedman for 15 years of dedicated service to the North Dakota Association of Builders!

News from the North Dakota Association of Builders

Eddy MitzelNDABPresident

Doreen RiedmanNDABExecutiveOfficer

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News from around the state...amonthlybriefingfromtheNDAssociationofBuilders

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Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association (701) 222-2400Roxy Jacobson, Executive Officer www.bmhba.com The Christmas bells are ringing at the BMHBA! Were celebrating the season

with our Holiday Open House Dec. 13 at the Ramkota Courtyard. Attendees might even come home with their very own Christmas gift, as Advantage Appliance will be giving away a washer and dryer duo to one lucky attendee that evening! For more information or to RSVP, call the BMHBA.

We would also like to offer our congratulations to our newest board member, Drew Knutson of Knutson Homes, Inc. We look forward to having Drews unique perspective on our board of directors for the next three years. He will be installed as a director at our Annual Banquet Jan. 10.

Our Home Show is quickly approaching! The deadline for previous exhibitors to claim their booth space is Dec. 7. After that date, all unclaimed booth spaces will be opened up to new and/or moving exhibitors. While the air might still be chilly, well make sure to offer you a warm welcome at the 36th Annual Home Show Feb. 22-24 at the Bismarck Civic Center. We hope youll join us!

Dickinson Area Builders Association (701) 483-0044Irene Schafer, Executive Officer www.dickinsonareabuilders.com We installed our new board members and officers for this next year at the

November GMM. Arnold Karsky, president; Kyle Kuntz, vice president; Irene Schafer, secretary/treasurer; and new board members are Jeremy Lyons, Chuck Olsen, Lance Kilwein and Caleb Otto. Gaylon Baker, our guest speaker, brought us up to date on activities in and around Dickinson regarding growth and expansion, new developments, etc.

Our Christmas Party will be at the Elks Club at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12.

Forx Builders Association (701) 746-4536Betty McDonald, Executive Officer www.forxbuilders.com Congratulations to LeRoy Kurtyka, Northern Plumbing Supply, for being

presented the NDAB Associate of the Year Award at the annual banquet in Fargo.

The Lighting Gallery will host a Christmas Builders after Hours Dec. 13. Members are asked to bring food items or donate $5 for the food cupboard.

The Annual Installation of Officers will be Jan. 29 GMM. The location is to be determined.

The 2013 Home Design & Garden Show will be at the Alerus Center April 12-14.

Minot Association of Builders (701) 852-0496Vicky Flagstad, Executive Officer www.minotab.com We hosted a Meet & Greet Open House for Legislators and Elected Officials

Nov. 19 at the Vegas Motel. MAB Holiday Open House is set for Dec. 14 at the MAB Office. The hours

are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by for holiday treats and beverages!

Williston Area Builders Association (701) 572-4722 Tina Hanson, Executive Officer www.willistonbuilders.com Our Annual Elected Officials social will be Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Airport

International Inn. We will be having safety training in February or March watch for more

information. We are starting to sell advertising spaces in our monthly newsletter. Contact

the Tina for more information. Our 3rd Annual Home Show is April 5-6, at the Raymond Family Community

Center. Information has been sent out to former vendors. Contact Tina for more information about the show.

NDAB Member Rebate Program

No one likes to leave money on the table. So, what would you think if you could get a rebate for your loyalty to many of the nations leading housing industry product suppliers? Well, now you can! NDABs Member Rebate Program increases your bottom line. For the minimal effort of informing us about the home construction products you use and when you close on a home or project, youll be putting money back in your pocket. Both Builder and Remodeler companies, no matter how large or small, qualify for the program, and you are not required to use products from every Manufacturer. Please note: Program is only available to current NDAB Members.

Benefit of participatingThe biggest perk? Money. And all

for just remaining loyal to many of the countrys leading Manufacturers you already use in all of your homes. Rebate checks are mailed quarterly.

No change needed in your business practices

Besides the money, the next-best part of the program is that it doesnt change the way you do business. You are not required to submit receipts and you do not have to change how you purchase products. We do the paperwork, collect the money and mail you the quarterly rebate checks directly!

Register onlineTo start receiving your rebate,

please register online at www.hbarebates.com/ndab.html.


News from the Builders Association of Minnesota

2012 election resultsThis years election saw change here in Minnesota,

but nationally the balance of power stayed the same. Nationally, most swing states went blue, and the coalition put together by democrats in 2008, including minority voters, young adults, education professionals, and women, held, for the most part, assisting President Obama in winning re-election. In Minnesota, Obama won by nine points.

On a state election level, the Minnesota senate DFL had a net gain of eight seats of which they needed four to take the majority. The Senate balance went from 37 republicans and 30 democrats to 28 republicans and 39 democrats. In the House, democrats had a net gain of 11. They needed six to regain the majority. The makeup of the House went from 72 republicans and 61 democrats to 61 republicans and 73 democrats. The two bodies have chosen their leadership. Senator Tom Bakk is the Senate Majority Leader and Representative Paul Thissen is the new Speaker of the House.

See a full run down of the election results nationally and in Minnesota at:

StarTribune:elections.startribune.com/returns/index.html

CBS: www.cbsnews.com/election-results-2012/

BAM put together a list of housing friendly candidates on both sides of the aisle and targeted those individuals for BAM-PAC donations. We are happy to report that 31 of our 37 candidates were elected, putting us at an 84 percent success rate.

What this means for BAMOver the last couple of years, weve expanded and

intensified our relationship with democrats and republicans, rural and metro legislators, across the state. We have strong relationships with legislators that understand our priorities and that is going to be especially important now that we have a DFL majority in both the House and Senate.

In the coming months and during session we will need to keep our message clear a healthy housing industry means a healthy economy and jobs. In the time leading up to session, please be sure to introduce yourself to your legislators. With several new legislators at the Capitol its especially important that we educate them about our issues. It will also be important to have a big showing at Builder Day at the Capitol Jan. 30. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

factors for the burgeoning housing recovery, along with shortages of buildable lots that have begun popping up in certain markets.

All four regions of the country posted gains in their HMI three-month moving averages as of November. The South posted a four-point gain to 43, while the Midwest and West each posted three-point gains, to 45 and 47, respectively, and the Northeast posted a two-point gain to 31.

(Note, the HMI survey was conducted in the two weeks immediately following Hurricane Sandy and therefore does reflect builder sentiment during that period.)

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Housing starts up 3.6 percent in OctoberNov.20,2012 - Nationwide housing production rose

3.6 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 894,000 units, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. This is the highest pace of new-home construction since July of 2008.

This report is in line with our latest builder surveys, which show improving confidence and optimism in the marketplace as buyers take advantage of low mortgage rates and very attractive prices, said Barry Rutenberg, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders and a home builder from Gainesville, Fla. Builders are acting to meet rising demand while continuing to exercise caution by pulling a modest increase in the number of single family permits as the market continues to gradually gain its footing.

Todays report bears out similar changes in other economic indicators that housing continues to recover at a slow but steady place, and is right in line with our expectations of modest month-to-month growth, said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. However, we still have a long way to go to get back to normal production as inaccurate appraisals, tight lending conditions for home buyers and policy uncertainties continue to impede the recovery.

Single-family housing starts in October were virtually unchanged at 594,000 units while multifamily production posted an 11.9 percent gain to 300,000 units the best pace since July of 2008.

On a regional basis, overall housing starts rose 17.2 percent in the West and 8.9 percent in the Midwest while posting a storm-related decline of 6.5 percent in the Northeast and 2.5 percent in the South.

Permit issuance, which can be a harbinger of future building activity, fell 2.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 866,000 units in October. The drop in permits was focused in the apartment sector as multifamily permits fell 10.6 percent from an unusually high September level to 304,000 units. Meanwhile single-family permits rose 2.2 percent to 562,000 units.

Whats my 3-in-1 membership about?

When you became a member of the HBA of F-M, you automatically became a member of the North Dakota Association of Builders and the National Association of Home Builders. There are nearly 1,700 members across North Dakota, and over 230,000 members nationwide.

The HBA of F-M works hard to serve its members. The Association promotes legislation favorable to Builders; offers education; provides networking opportunities; offers advertising opportunities; promotes members online and in the Membership Directory & Consumer Guide; and has a self-funded health plan available.

Like the HBA of F-M, NDAB and NAHB work for the betterment of its members and the industry. NDAB

offers a Member Rebate Program, which is the result of using the combined buying power of the Builders in the Association, combined with many other state associations, to qualify for the same manufacturer rebates as the nations largest Builders receive.

Registration in the program and a quarterly claim form is all that is required. Claims are filled out quarterly for all homes closed or completed in the previous quarter. To

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project certified at the bronze level through the National Green Building Program. His knowledge of the process and willingness to help put together information was greatly appreciated, says Jenny Erickson, HBA development & project coordinator.

Lotvedt is not only a supporter of the HBA, but he is an active member of the Tour de Habitat committee with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity. The Tour de Habitat is

Habitat for Humanitys biggest fundraiser, and last March, the HBA was fortunate to have nine teams designate their funds. The Tour raised $12,050 for the HBC Build for Habitat this summer.

When Lotvedt isnt working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Kristen, and their three daughters, Kourtney, Brinlee and Nora.

Every other month in the Plains Builder, we spotlight a Member of the Month chosen by HBA staff. This features purpose is to thank HBA volunteers and supporters by recognizing all they do for the Association and the industry. At the January GMM on Jan. 10, staff will give an Extra Mile award to one person chosen from all the 2012 bi-monthly winners.

Member of the Month: Nathan Lotvedt, Heritage Homesby Kirsten Rosenow, Communication & Office Coordinator

The HBA of F-M staff is proud to recognize Nathan Lotvedt, Heritage Homes, as Decembers Member of the Month. This summer, Lotvedt was part of a committee who focused on making the Home Builders Care Build for Habitat home a green building project. His experience and expertise helped the build earn the National Green Building Standard, bronze level, which was the first-ever in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

Getting involved with the HBA helps out the building industry as a whole, he says.

Although he recently became involved with the HBA, Lotvedt has gone above-and-beyond, putting in many extra hours to help the HBC build earn the designation. The staff chose Lotvedt for Decembers Member of the Month because of his dedication to the build and always being available as a contact for any designation questions.

Nate was an enormous help getting the HBC build

NathanLotvedt(right),HeritageHomes,receivestheDecemberMemberoftheMonthcertificatefromRockySchneider,HBAdirectorofpublicaffairs.

Fun facts about Nathan:My favorite color: GreenMy hometown: Rugby,N.D.Last vacation I took was to: Soldotna,Alaska.My dream job is: aturfmanagerataMajorLeagueballpark.The first thing I would buy if I won the lottery is: anewhouseinthecountry.

Register now for your 2013 continuing education classes:

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Storm water management

Information about storm water management can be found at www.epa.gov/greeningepa/stormwater.

Storm water is rainwater and melted snow that runs off streets, lawns, and other sites. When storm water is absorbed into the ground, it is filtered and ultimately replenishes aquifers or flows into streams and rivers.

In developed areas, however, impervious surfaces such as pavement and roofs prevent precipitation from naturally soaking into the ground. Instead, the water runs rapidly into storm drains, sewer systems, and drainage ditches and can cause:

Downstream flooding Stream bank erosion Increased turbidity (muddiness created by stirred up

sediment) from erosion Habitat destruction Changes in the stream flow hydrograph (a graph that

displays the flow rate of a stream over a period of time)

Combined sewer overflows Infrastructure damage Contaminated streams, rivers, and coastal water

Why manage storm water?Traditional stormwater management design has been

focused on collecting stormwater in piped networks and transporting it off site as quickly as possible, either directly to a stream or river, to a large storm water management facility (basin), or to a combined sewer system flowing to a wastewater treatment plant.

Low impact development (LID) and wet weather green infrastructure address these concerns through a variety of techniques, including strategic site design, measures to control the sources of runoff, and thoughtful landscape planning.

LID aims to restore natural watershed functions through small-scale treatment at the source of runoff. The goal is to design a hydrologically functional site that mimics pre-development conditions.

Wet weather green infrastructure encompasses approaches and technologies to infiltrate, evapotranspire, capture, and reuse storm water to maintain or restore natural hydrologies.

Federal storm water management requirements and guidance

At facilities across the country, the Environmental Protection Agency has long employed a full spectrum of storm water management practices to reduce the impact of Agency activities on the hydrology of local watersheds. EPAs storm water management efforts continue in accordance with the new paradigms and requirements set out in Executive Order (EO) 13514, signed in October 2009, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), and EO 13423.

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

HBA of F-M members who are enrolled on the Associations health plan are eligible for The Village Employee Assistance Program.

What can EAP do for you? Listed below is a sampling of services available:

Relationship Issues Emotional Health Drug and Alcohol Issues Workplace Issues Financial and Legal Counseling

It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (800) 627-8220.

EPA facilities and storm water management

EPAs approach to storm water management is driven by internal goals and federal requirements. EPA has developed strategies that guide the storm water-related actions EPA takes and help produce results such as reductions in site runoff volumes and improved storm water quality. Learn more about storm water management at www.epa.gov/greeningepa/stormwater/more_information.htm.

Valuable resources at www.nahb.orgTherearealotofgreatresourcesontheNational

AssociationofHomeBuilderswebsiteformemberstotakeadvantageofandusetofindinformationonregulatoryandlegalissues,education,housingdataandmuchmore!

Howdoyoulogintowww.nahb.org?Ifyouareafirst-timeuser,pleasefollowthestepsbelowtocreateyouraccount.Thisinformationisonlyneededforinitialsignup.Whenreturningtothesiteonlyausernameandpasswordwillberequired.Step 1: Gotowww.nahb.org/loginStep 2: Createausernameandpassword.Step 3: EnteryourNAHBPINandyourstate.(IfyoudontknowyourPIN,pleasecontacttheHBAofficeat(701)232-5846.)Step 4: Ifdesired,checktheRemembermyusernameandpasswordboxsothesystemwillrecognizeyouwhenyoureturn.

Ifyouhaveausernameandpasswordforwww.nahb.org,simplyclickontheblueMemberLogInbuttonandlogyourselfintothesite.


the board of directors meeting, NDAB organized some great informational sessions:

Results of Statewide Housing Needs Assessment by Dr. Richard Rathge, Ph.D., NDSU State Data Center This PowerPoint presentation is available at the members-only section of www.hbafm.com. It contains very interesting information on housing needs across the state for the next several years and pinpoints demographics the building industry should be targeting.

Legislative Panel and Preview of 2013 Legislative Session Thank you to Rep. Ed Gruchalla, Rep. Jim Kasper, Sen. Carolyn Nelson and Sen. Ron Sorvaag and for taking time to present the issues they see coming up during the 2013 Legislative session. Topics and questions covered many areas including property taxes, infrastructure, flood protection and transportation

The Awards Banquet recognized many deserving members and staff for their accomplishments. Here are some highlights:

NDAB honored Gerald Eid with the first-ever NDAB Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to home building. It was great to have Gerald and his wife, Brenda, and their family and friends with in the room for this special award presentation!

NAHB Area 10 National Chairman Duane Bickett, Sioux Falls, attended the meeting to install the 2013 NDAB directors.

Congratulations to 2012 BEAM Award winner Dana Schlomer, Schlomer Construction, of Mandan! The BEAM award was started in 2011 by the National Association of Home Builders to recognize Builders Engaging Associate Members.

Congratulations to 2012 State Associate of the Year LeRoy Kurtyka, Northern Plumbing Supply in Grand Forks, and 2012 State Builder of the Year, Chad Moldenhauer, of K & L Homes in Bismarck!

NAHB Past Chairman Bob Nielsen and his wife, Barb, attended the meeting and offered comments when Gerald Eid received the Lifetime Achievement Award. He also graciously installed Jason Eid, Eid-Co

NDAB Annual Meeting cont from pg 11

JohnGunkelman,DakotaConstructionofFargo,Inc.;BarbandBobNielsen,2012

NAHBChairman;GeraldandBrendaEid,Eid-CoBuildings,Inc.;andBruceWalker,

ColdwellBanker/1stMinotRealty.

Buildings, Inc., as 2013 NDAB President. This was especially meaningful with Gerald Eid receiving his award the same night his son, and third-generation builder, became NDABs president

NDAB Executive Officer Doreen Riedman was recognized for her 15th anniversary with the Association. Congratulations, Doreen, on a job well done in bringing the local associations together and helping to further our industry!

NDAB-PAC raised over $4,000 through a Silent Auction, Spirit Tree and Fishbowl Auction. This is a record amount raised at an Annual Meeting, and we thank those who donated items, everyone who placed bids on those items, bought from the Spirit Tree, or purchased Fishbowl tickets.

We have a wonderful building industry family and look forward to working with you as we head into another N.D. Legislative session for 2013. Thank you to all local members who attended this meeting, and thank you to all those who traveled from across the state to take part.

DoreenRiedman,NDABexecutiveofficer;JasonEid,Eid-CoBuildings,Inc.,

2012NDABfirstvicepresident;EddyMitzel,MitzelBuilders,Inc.,2012NDABpresident;andKenCallahan,Montana

DakotaUtilitiesCo.,2012NDABsecondvicepresidentcelebrateRiedmans15th

anniversarywithNDAB.

HBAofF-Mboardofdirectors,membersandstaffwiththeNAHBMembershipCup.

Volunteersbusytallyingthebidcardsforthesilentauction!Attendeeshelpedraise

over$4,000forNDAB-PAC.


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The HBA of F-M cant wait for the 4th annual Chilly Cook-Off coming up Feb. 7. Western Products, Inc., will be the new host of the event and its staff is more than delighted to open up their beautiful showroom to the membership.

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November GMM focused on customer service, great successby Alison Streyle, Events Coordinator

November brought in an outstanding customer service expert who has over 20 years of experience with Walt Disney World. Dennis Snow emphasized looking through the lens of the consumer to make sure companies are focused on what their customers are looking to get out of each and every experience they encounter. Welcoming almost 200 in attendance, the HBA of F-M was happy to have the public be part of this great event and be able to offer this high-caliber to the F-M area.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors Choice Financial and Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom for enabling us to bring Dennis Snow to Fargo. These speakers and events arent possible without the help of our outstanding membership.

Thanks Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom for sponsoring!

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Remember: January GMM features board installation, awards

Get the New Year Celebration & Installation on the calendar for Jan. 10. This meeting will be held at the Ramada Plaza & Suites in Fargo with a social at 5 p.m. and dinner with program to follow at 6 p.m. Join us to help welcome and install the 2013 HBA of F-M president and board of directors, and the 2013 Home Builders Care president, present the Extra Mile Award, Spike Awards and the BEAM Award and also recognize PAC contributors.

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Meet your New Member Development and Retention Chair: Peter Johnsonby Kirsten Rosenow, Communication & Office Coordinator

For over five years, Peter Johnson, CornerStone Bank, has been supporting the growth and

development of the HBA of F-Ms membership. This year, Johnson served as the New Member Development and Retention Committees chairperson. For him, being part of these committees gives him the opportunity to meet both prospective and current members.

My favorite part of participating is helping potential companies become members of the Association and to maintain a strong membership base for the Association that continues to provide mutliple resources to its members, says Johnson. I see being a member of the Association as an asset to a company to help them grow and strengthen their business.

Thanks to the efforts of Johnson, the New Member Development and Retention Committees, and the HBA members, the Association has won the National Association of Home Builders Membership Cup the past two years:

Fun facts about Peter:Favorite service provided by HBA/NDAB/NAHB: EducationWhat you never knew about me: Iwasbornwithatooth.Favorite vacation spot: MexicoFavorite TV program: TheWalkingDead

2010 and 2011. The award annually recognizes the home builders association that achieves the highest combined ranking in membership growth and retention in the country. Finalists were identified from seven different membership size categories, and invited to submit their membership plan for consideration to be named the overall winner. These committees are the driving force behind the membership, and for Johnson, its not only about gaining new members but maintaining and supporting current members, as well.

If we did not mainatin and grow our membership we would become stagnant and less proactive for our current and future members, he says.

Johnson is a loan officer at CornerStone Bank and often works with first-time home owners, helping them with their financial needs from start to finish. In his free time, Johnson enjoys hunting, camping and fishing. He and his wife, Nikki, have three children, Pierce, Lexus and Sterling.

Peter JohnsonCornerStoneBank


Ask better questions

Editors note: This is the final article featuring Rikka Brandon, Building Gurus, offering tips on recruiting and hiring the right employees. As the local building industry rebounds,

these articles cover job design, effective job ads, resume review, interview questions and finding the right person for the right opportunity at the right time.

What is your biggest strength/weakness?

How would your last boss describe you in five words?

Do these super cliched interview questions make you want to chew off your arm?

As an employer or recruiter, you know you have to ask potential candidates the standard interview questions. Trite as they are, these questions can serve as an ice-breaker of sorts and help you decide if the interviewee is worth getting to know. If their answers are good, then it might be time to try a different style of interviewing to gain some insight into their personality. Behavioral interviews will show you how your interviewee reacts and behaves in specific situations, so you know more about them than the bullet points on their resume and their answers to conventional interview questions.

Whats a behavioral interview?

A behavioral interview focuses on the candidates abilities, knowledge, skill set, past experiences, and actions as they relate to your job offering. Because whats a better predictor of a persons future behavior than their past behavior?

There are four different styles of behavioral interview questions and those questions are used to scout for three particular skills. Youre not trying to throw the potential employee for a loop, but you want to hear how they would handle certain situations.

Rikka Brandon, BuildingGurus

Ask better questions cont on pg 34

2012 achievements: NAHB helping members succeed

National Association of Home Builders logged significant victories advocating for its members in the legal, legislative and regulatory arenas during 2012leveraging the Associations power to testify before Congress and shine a light on key issues, getting pro-housing bills introduced and passed, challenging regulations that do more harm than good, and leveling the playing field against powerful interests that could put struggling Builders, Remodelers and their suppliers right out of business.

Here is a summary of NAHBs top achievements to help its members save money and to ensure that their businesses can operate optimally. For a detailed list, visit www.nahb.org or contact Michael Strauss at (800) 368-5242 ext. 8252 or at [email protected].

1. Protecting the mortgage interest deduction and other pro-housing policies and elevate housing on the national agenda in Congress.

2. NAHBs Appraisal Working Group is focusing on changes in the areas of regulation and oversight, appraisal practices and standards, appraiser education and experience requirements, and data and technology. For more information, go to www.nahb.org/appraisals.

3. Preventing expensive, pointless regulations from impeding home building and remodeling.

4. Reauthorizing and preserving the National Flood Insurance program for an additional five years.

5. NAHB-introduced legislation, which would help resolve the credit crisis and ensure sufficient credit for new housing, is pending in both houses of Congress.

6. NAHB introduced the Improving Market Index to educate the public about the growing list of metros experiencing growth in jobs, starts and home prices as proof that housing is moving in the right direction..

7. NAHB has presented lawmakers a detailed proposal on restructuring the housing finance system to provide a consistent supply of mortgage liquidity and retain a federal backstop while limiting taxpayer exposure and keeping mortgaes affordable.

8. Every year, NAHB analyzes thousands of proposed codes, from mandatory fire sprinklers to energy conservation rules, and prevents requirements that could add tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of building a new home without any real appreciable benefit to home buyers.

9. Agreeing with NAHB arguments (submitted in the form of two amicus briefs) that a property owner who receives a Compliance Order from the EPA should be able to obtain judicial review in court, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision in Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on March 21 that brought relief to property owners on this matter.

10. NAHB members paid discounted rates for more than 800 NAHB education classes held throughout the year in local home building associations across the country.

The year ahead As Congress tackles tax reform, NAHB will be deeply engaged in the debate

and work to protect current housing incentives. Moreover, the debate on how to unwind Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and determine the future role of the U.S. housing finance system is also expected to be front and center. NAHB has moved preemptively by issuing its white paper on restructuring the housing finance system that seeks an appropriate federal role to ensure a reliable and adequate flow of affordable housing credit. NAHB will continue to meet with Administration officials, members of Congress and federal regulators to advance these goals in the coming year and will continue to work with all relevant stakeholders to seek major reforms in appraisal practices to ensure that appraisals reflect true market values and dont contribute to price volatility.


learn more and take part in this program go to www.hbarebates.com/ndab.html. You can also find out all about the state Association at www.ndbuild.com.

NAHB offers plenty of resources to also help members make the most of their membership dues. NAHB boasts a team of expert advisors available for your specific business questions; advocay to defend affordable housing initatives; valuable member discounts through nationally known companies; education opportunites to keep members on top of industry issues; and

more. A full list of benefits can be found at www.nahb.org. If you have any questions about your 3-in-1 membership benefits, contact

Allison Weckman at [email protected] or (701) 232-5846.

What is your companys focus?We specialize in quality finish work, including doors,

trim, door hardware, cabinets and counter tops. We also do stairways, fireplaces and custom work in homes, apartment buildings and restaurant interiors.

What is the latest trend in your business/industry?

We are making some pretty substantial changes as of January 2013. We will be incorporating and teaming up with a former partner, Jason Tesch, who brings back to the

company many years of construction expertise, both in the field and in the office. The latest trend for us is going to be doing the finish work for a restaurant chain, in several states, and we are very excited about that. This past summer we did the interior finish work in a popular restaurant newly built near Brainerd, Minn. The job was a lot of fun to do; it had a lot of architectural woodwork in it, which made it very interesting. We are also going to be bidding on the finish work in a well-known retail sporting goods store.

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

For us, I think one of the biggest challenges is the building industry is slowing down a bit and trying to keep everyone working and making a living. That is why we have bid and taken jobs out-of-town and out-of-state occasionally to supplement the work we have in town. Then, making sure our contracts are fulfilled to keep our contractors in town happy and jobs done here is a priority, because we do live and work here.

HBA of F-M Industry Spotlight

TheHBAthanksmemberswhoareinvolvedwiththisindustry:

Carpentry Finisher, Framer,

Restoration Services; Decks;

RailingsCarico

Construction,LLC

CaseyConstruction

ClassicIndustries,Inc.

CustomBuildingandRemodelingLLC

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3-in-1 membership cont from pg 15


2012remodelers CounCil

Ursula HegvikSmartSpaces,Inc.(ViceChair)

Member CompaniesABCSeamless

AccentContractingACMETOOLS

BraatenCabinets,Inc.CasseltonLumber,Inc.

CraneJohnsonLumberCompanyDakotaConstructionofFargo,Inc.

DaveAndersonConstructionDesignDirection,Inc.

FargoLinoleumCompanyFergusonBath,Kitchen&Lighting

ShowroomFiskeConstruction,LLP

FoamDRsLLCGranitesUnlimited

HomeHeating,A/C,&Plumbing,Inc.HomemakersVillaInteriorAffairs

KochmannBrothersHomes,Inc.LakeAgassizHabitatforHumanity

Laneys,Inc.MarvinWindows&DoorsMinnkotaWindows,Inc.

NorandexNvisionBuilding&Remodeling

OppConstructionPropertyResourcesGroup

RebuildingTogetherFargo-MoorheadArea,Inc.

RedRiverElectric,Inc.RRCSpecialties

RuscoWindowCompanyShowplaceKitchensSimonsonLumberSmartSpaces,Inc.StenersonLumber

StoneHoldingCompanySyversonTile&StoneTectonProducts,LLC

TwinCityGarageDoor,Inc.UnitedProductsCorporation

ValleyCentralVaccuumWesternProducts,Inc.

News from the HBA of F-M Remodelers Council

ChairmanDan BeecherFoamDRsLLC

Gary GrandboisGranitesUnlimited(PastChair)

Thank you to the Remodelers Council members!DanBeecher,Chair......................................................................FoamDR'sLLCUrsulaHegvik,Vice Chair.......................................................SmartSpaces,Inc.RandyAhmann.............................................. LakeAgassizHabitatForHumanityDaveAnderson........................................................ DaveAndersonConstructionBrentAtkins......................................................................MinnkotaWindows,Inc.ReneeBearden....................................................................RRCSpecialties,Inc.BillBlixt..............................................................................WesternProducts,Inc.SteveBreyer.............................................................................StenersonLumberRobBye........................................................................ FargoLinoleumCompanyPeteChristopher....................................................................ShowplaceKitchensDougClemens................................................................................ ACMETOOLSLisaDirk.............................................................................SyversonTile&StonePerryEidem............................................................AlliedBuildingProductsCorp.LisaEnger................................................................................ HomemakersVillaCurtErickson.................................................................MarvinWindows&DoorsJayEwing........................................................ CraneJohnsonLumberCompanyGaryFiske....................................................................... FiskeConstruction,LLPKristiFoell............................................................................BraatenCabinetsInc.GaryGrandbois........................................................................GranitesUnlimitedTonyGray.................................................... HomeHeating,Plumbing&A/C,Inc.JohnGunkelman.............................................DakotaConstructionofFargo,Inc.KevinGustman...........................................................TwinCityGarageDoor,Inc.JoelHarms............................................................................... SimonsonLumberPaulKochmann..................................................KochmannBrothersHomes,Inc.JudyLee.......................................................................................... InteriorAffairsTerryLipp.......................................FergusonBath,Kitchen&LightingShowroomSylviaLunski........................................................................ DesignDirection,Inc.RandyMarum.........................................................................................NorandexScottMollencamp.......................................................................... ABCSeamlessBradMorris........................................................................CasseltonLumber,Inc.CoreyNormandin............................................. NvisionBuildingandRemodelingGaryOpp................................................................................... OppConstructionRussRichards............................RebuildingTogetherFargo-MoorheadArea,Inc.BobRoers.......................................................................................... Laney's,Inc.TomSchlenvogt.

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