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HBA of F-M’s Offi cial Newsletter • www.hbafm.comest. 1956

February General Membership Meeting Feb. 10

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January• Meet your elected official: Dave Piepkorn - pg 11

• HBA preparews for upcoming legislative session in ND, MN - pg 13

• NAHB brings stakeholders together for third appraisal summit - pg 16

• New guidance helps small businesses claim Health Care Tax Credit - pg 22

• Builders: Parade of Home entry deadline is March 3 - pg 23

• Member profile: Absolute Landscaping; Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. - pg 24

• Remodelers Council Focus: Smart Spaces, Inc. - pg 26

• Health Tech & Trades Career Expo - pg 32-33

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Advertiser indexPlains Builder

ABC Seamless ................................................7

ACME TOOLS ...............................................17

Aggregate Industries .....................................30

Aire Serve of Fargo........................................22

Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND ........................19

Bonestroo, Inc. .................................................7

Butler Machinery Co ......................................19

BW Insurance Agency ...................................15

Camrud-Foss Concrete .................................20

Carpet World .................................................21

Cass County Abstract Co ..............................21

Cass County Electric Cooperative .................22

CJ Millwork ....................................................14

Coldwell Banker ...............................................7

Crane Johnson Lumber Co ...........................14

Dakota Gypsum .............................................20

Dawson Insurance .........................................13

Farmers Insurance Group .............................19

Goodin Company ...........................................39

Hauck & Buchholz Drywall, Inc. .......................7

Homemakers Villa ..........................................10

Lamperts Yards ..............................................29

Mid-States Truss ............................................14

Minnkota Windows, Inc. ...................................7

Nodak Stores .................................................16

Northland Truss Systems ..............................10

Property Resources Group ............................38

Rigels, Inc. .....................................................36

State Bank & Trust .........................................22

Stenerson Lumber .........................................20

The Title Company ........................................21

Western Products, Inc. ....................................5

Xcel Energy .....................................................3

Interested in advertising? Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or

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HBA of F-M Executive Committee & Board of Directors

HBA of F-M Staff

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TYRONE LESLIE Heritage Homes(President and National Director)CHRIS LIND Chris Lind Custom Homes(President Elect)DARRICK GUTHMILLER Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.(Treasurer) BRUCE JOHNSON RE/MAX Realty 1(Associate Vice President)JOHN VASTAG Perfect Temp(Secretary)TERRY BECKER Terry Becker Construction, LLC(Past President and National Director)

KEN ANDERSEN KWA Constructors, Inc.BRENT ATKINS Minnkota Windows, Inc.STAN BIRKY Stan Birky Construction, Inc.BILL BLIXT Western Products, Inc.CARLITA DIETz Jay Dietz Construction, Inc.JASON EID Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.HARRY GILBERTSON Harry Gilbertson ConstructionNANCY KELLY Heartland LaborTERRY LIPP Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting GallerySYLVIA LUNSKI Design Direction, Inc.NANCY MICHELSEN CityWide Electric

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

BRYCE JOHNSON Executive Vice President JENNY ERICKSON Development & Project CoordinatorJENNIFER MCKINNEY Membership CoordinatorKRISTA MUND Communications ManagerAMANDA OHLSEN Accounting & Records CoordinatorROCKY SCHNEIDER Public Affairs CoordinatorALISON STREYLE Communication and Office CoordinatorSARAH SUTTER Events Coordinator

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2011 Plains BuilderJanuary 3

11 NDAB board meets in Minot 15 NAHB Chairman issues statement on plan to change MID 17 Small business panelists in the dark on EPA plans for new storm water rule 18 Lead paint rule becoming a ‘regulatory nightmare’25 2011 Committee chairs, vice chairs 26 HBA members discuss Minn. Green Communities building standards29 NDSEB votes to allow ‘series’-rated circuits30 NAWIC Corner34 Committee BriefsIn Every Issue:6 Local President’s Report11 Local Public Issues Report12 NDAB State Association Report14 BAM State Association Report15 NAHB National Public Issues Report20 Membership Meeting Update24 Associate & Builder Member Profiles25 Industry Spotlight26 Remodelers Council Report28 Home Builders Care Foundation Report36 Renewals37 New Member Report

Calendar of EventsJanuary 2 0 1 1

Jan. 4 ..........World of Thanks ........................................ 7:30 a.m.

Jan. 4 ..........Education Committee ............................... 8:15 a.m.

Jan. 5 ..........HBC Board of Trustees ........................... 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 6 ..........GMM New Year Celebration/Installation 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 7 ..........Electrical Contractor Continuing Education ... 8 a.m.

Jan. 12-15 ..NAHB International Builders Show ............. Orlando

Jan. 14 ........Events Committee .................................... 8:15 a.m.

Jan. 17 ........New Mbr. Dev. & Ret. Committee ..................... noon

Jan. 18 ........HBA Board of Directors ............................... 11 a.m.

Jan. 19 ........Minnesota Contractor Continuing Education . 8 a.m.

Jan. 20 ........Remodelers Council ........................................ noon

Jan. 24 ........Parade of Homes Committee ........................ 3 p.m.

Jan. 25 ........Lunch & Learn ........................................ 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 27 ........Public Issues Committee ........................ 11:30 a.m.

Jan. 27 .......PAC Committee ...................................... 12:30 p.m.

Jan. 28 ........Committee Chair Training .............................. 2 p.m.

Jan. 28-30 ..Minnesota Builders Convention ............Minneapolis

Feb. 7 .........NDAB Legislative Reception .....................Bismarck

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news briefs• BergstromElectric received

awards for two projects in the Independent Electrical Contractor’s Awards of Excellence in an elec-trical construction competition. It received awards for the Bismarck State College Aquatic and Well-ness Center, a 62,000-square-foot facility heated with a biomass heat-ing system that burns wood chips and can also be converted to burn natural gas. Bergstrom designed and built the electrical system for the entire building and the King Cole furnace heating system, as well as a one-of-a-kind rail system to light the pool area. The company was also recognized for the Stand-ing Rock Elementary School which is a 66,000 square-foot building that includes 30 classrooms and is LEED certified.

• The Moorhead State Community and Technical College Foundation received $1,000 worth of equip-ment from DakotaSupplyGroup, Alexandria, Minn. The Armstrong air to air heat pump will provide students with the essential equip-ment for hands-on learning in the refrigeration/air conditioning program.

• RaeannaBenjamin has joined the personal lines department and HollyFitch has joined the com-mercial lines department of Daw-sonInsurance, Fargo.

• AJSlavinsky has joined WrigleyMechanical in Fargo as quality control manager.

• Fiebiger,Swanson,WestCo., has promoted TinaBichler to supervisor in its Moorhead office. She received her certified public accounting degree in 2006 and spe-cializes in individual and business income tax, compilation and review of financial statements and audits of 401(k) and ESOP plans. ChristyJones and JohnReimerhave been promoted to manager positions in the Fargo office.

• Nor-Son,Inc. received two Con-tractor of the Year Awards from the National Association of the Remod-eling Industry. Nor-Son’s represen-

Hires, promotions, awards tatives accepted the awards at the 14th Annual Contractor of the Year Awards ceremony at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis Nov. 19. In recognition of outstanding achievement, awards were received in the following categories: in En-tire House Under $250,000, a first place award was received for the Dutch Colonial Remodel/Addition, Brainerd, Minn.; and in Best of the Decade, an Honorable Mention award for the Historic Log Renova-tion, Bay Lake, Minn.

• CornerstoneBank has promoted KellyLatozketo customer service representative and mortgage loan processor and NikkiKaberna to mortgage processor.

• GaryBloom is the new owner of PaulDavisRestorationandRe-modeling, West Fargo. Bloom has been an employee of the franchise since it opened in 1995, most re-cently as the general manager.

• MooreEngineering has hired DavidRoedelas a project manager in the transportation department of its West Fargo office.

• RoersConstruction&Develop-ment,Inc., of Fargo has hired MarkFoley as a construction project manager and JakeVoigt as an assistant construction project manager.

• The Fargo-MoorheadAreaAs-sociationofRealtors’ annual “Perk up” coffee drive in Novem-ber collected more than 300 pounds of coffee, which was donated to Churches United for the Homeless, Moorhead.

• StateBank&Trust employ-ees ToniHuck,CarolynLieb-Jorgensen,AmyJoLindstaedt,CindyLindsteadt,KarnaNel-son,KristiNielsen and GaryTschumperlin pooled their Pay it Forward funds and donated $6,000 to the Back Pack and Daily Bread programs.

• ColdwellBankerFirstRealty has joined RISMedia’s recently launched Real Estate Information Network. REIN is a formalized net-work of real estate brokerage firms that have earned status within their

respective marketplaces. Member-ship is granted only to firms that demonstrate proven leadership in their region and are committed to providing consumers with relevant real estate related information.

Builders must register by March 3 for Spring Parade of Homes

Builders, don’t forget the Spring Parade of Homes is right around the corner. Registrations are due March 3. Ask your suppliers for show home discounts! The Parade of Homes is the best way to raise awareness of new homes, generate traffic to your home and is one of the best marketing tools available to builders.

The HBA will again be working with BuilderFusion to produce a high quality glossy magazine and website to give you the recognition you de-serve. See pg 23 for more details.

Sponsorships are available! Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected], if intersted.HBA holds World of Thanks distribution in January

The HBA of F-M will hold its 2011 World of Thanks packet distribution 7:30 a.m. Jan. 4. Volunteers converge at the HBA office to deliver packets to members including the 2011 Member-ship Directory & Buyer’s Guide and window decal. The 2011 calendar will be distributed electronically to mem-bers and posted on the HBA’s website. If you have not received your packet by the end of January, please contact Jennifer at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected] Creations Construction, Inc. wins a free year of membership in the HBA

Congratulations to New Creations Construction, Inc., for winning a free year of membership in the HBA of F-M! The Association tracks those members who pay dues before the month of their renewal, and all of those companies go into a drawing for a free year of dues.HBA says goodbye to tenant: Sen. Dorgan and staff

December brought an end to a six-year lease with the HBA’s office build-

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

The first correct caller will receive $10 off any HBA event or product. Options include, but are not limited to, education classes, general membership meetings, advertising, etc.The answer and winner will be revealed in the next Plains Builder. See page 38 to find who last month’s Guess Who was.

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

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news briefsThe fourth quarter building permit report for the Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead

and Dilworth areas will be in the February issue of the Plains Builder.

ing tenant Sen. Byron Dorgan and staff. The HBA’s staff and members are sad to see them go, but thankful to have made great friendships over the years. They made wonderful neighbors and were always a pleasure to work with. The HBA wishes them all the best in their future endeavors.Habitat for Humanity Tour de Habitat: Teams, sponsors needed

Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity is organizing its Tour de Habitat for March 5. It will run 1 - 5:30 p.m. at the Fargo downtown YMCA. LAHFH needs teams of six to ride station-ary bikes and raise money. HBA of F-M Past President Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction, is chair for the Bike Race Committee and is organizing a team of builders to compete against another builder team and a team of associates; call him at (218) 233-5798 if you are interested in riding. Participants ride in 15-minute

Briefs con’t from previous pg shifts, and each team member is ex-pected to raise $200 or more for a total team contribution of at least $1,200.

Visit www.lakeagassizhabitat.org or call (218) 284-5253 for more details. A Web page feature where team members can collect pledges can be accessed at www.firstgiving.com/LAHFH.NDSCS in need of contractor input for curriculum planning

North Dakota State College of Science Advisory Board is looking for contractors to provide input on upcoming curriculum. If you would like to help out, please contact Marius Rygg, advisory board chair, at (701) 293-7202 or Bryan Wolfgram, NDSCS building construction technology pro-fessor, at (701) 640-4111.Plains Builder classified listings available

Construction-related classified list-ing are now available for purchase.

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Reminder: Feb. 1 filing deadline for builders to get property tax exemption

Happy New Year! I am honored to be serving the Association and the building industry as your 2011 HBA of F-M president. While our area has been buffered from the worst econo-my-wise, we realize that many mem-bers are struggling to make ends meet in their personal lives and businesses. Times are tough, and it has not gone unnoticed by your board and staff. We look forward to a great 2011 and have

proposed another balanced budget for the coming year. We are prepared to make cuts if the need arises with minimal impact to member benefits.

The bottom line: our membership is very supportive. At over 90 percent member retention, the HBA of F-M has one of the highest rates in the nation, and we exceeded our goal for new member recruitment last year. Thank you for your continued support of the Association that speaks for your industry and guards against increased regulatory costs.

Thank you to Terry Becker, Terry Becker Construction, LLC, for his work and commitment last year. The president is called upon time after time to be the HBA’s spokesperson for media issues and our public events. Terry did a wonder-ful job of representing our industry. My goal is to continue spreading the word on why now is a great time for hom-eownership. I, and your HBA, do everything possible to refute negative media reports that may be unbalanced and tell a positive side of the story out.Time is now for builders to take advantage of tax incentives

We want to remind builders of the legislation change enacted last year that allows them to qualify for $150,000 off the property tax valuation of homes under construction in Fargo and West Fargo. This change came about in the 2009 North Dakota legislative session and was approved by our Fargo and West Fargo city commissioners.

You must file for the exemption by Feb. 1 or miss out on the chance. The exemption is limited to five properties the builders select at the beginning of the year, and the list does not rotate. The exemption can save builders up to $13,000 in each city. See more details and contact phone numbers for questions on page 11.Congratulations to John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.

We have another state Builder of the Year in the house! Congratulations to John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc., as he was named North Dakota Association of Builders “Builder of the Year” at its Annual Meeting in November in Minot. He won the local Builder of the Year

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HBA of F-M President’s Reportaward in October this year and in 2009. He also won local and state Builder of the Year in 2001. Wow! There was a lengthy article detailing John’s achievements and commit-ment to our industry in the October Plains Builder. The list of what he does for the Association is tremendous and he represented the HBA of F-M well.Important dates for 2010

On a final note, important dates for this year include:• Feb.25-27– Red River Valley Home & Garden

Show, featuring the Renegade Gardener and Grilling Buddies Mad Dog & Merrill.

• April30–May8 – Spring Parade of Homes• June13 – HBA Golf Outing• Sept.10-11,17-18 - Fall Parade of Homes• Sept.24-25 - Fall Home Show

The Home & Garden show is fast approaching and I send many thanks out to all exhibitors and volunteers who make it happen. The Forum is selling ads for the guide in-serted in the newspaper before the show. This is the official guide and is published in conjunction with the HBA. If you are an exhibitor, purchase an ad and help the HBA help YOU attract customers to your booth! Or if you are not yet an exhibitor and want to sign up, contact the office at (701) 232-5846.

There are also a limited number of sponsorships open for the show that offer great promotional opportunities for your company through television, radio and print, depending on the level of sponsorship. Contact the office at (701) 232-5846 if you are interested!

HBA volunteers for Salvation Army bell ringing

HBA of F-M members took time out of their schedules to volunteer for the Salvation Army bell ringing. Members participated on Dec. 8 at West Acres.

Thank you to Brent Atkins, Minnkota Windows; Harry Gilbertson, Harry Gilbertson Construction; Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.; Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.; Rob Lyngstad, Matrix Properties Corporation and Ken Krajsa, State Bank & Trust.

HBA of F-M makes year-end donations

The HBA of F-M board of directors approved year-end donations to the Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation ($3,000), Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity ($3,000), Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation ($5,000) and Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades ($4,000) at its December meeting.

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HBA of F-M in running for Membership Cup

The 2010 National Association of Home Builders Cup for Outstanding Membership Achievement recognizes one local association each year for its most outstanding membership efforts. The top association from each group size (HBA of F-M is in the second-largest group size) with the highest combined percentage increase in membership growth and retention will be recognized for its efforts. The one winning association will be chosen from the seven qualifying associations after a review of its annual member-ship plan according to the following criteria: • Submitting a written membership plan • Achieving the purpose and goal of the annual plan • Integration of the plan into association-wide activities • Member-wide involvement • Short-term and year-long membership development

initiatives • Balanced approach to recruitment and retention efforts • Promotion of HBA core benefits/services and of the

3-in-1 membership At the end of the Third quarter of the 2010 Annual Com-

petitions, the following seven associations from each group size are in the lead:Group1 Capital Region BA, La. 77.22 percentGroup2 HBA of Fargo-Moorhead, N.D. 89.3 percentGroup3 HBA of Fayetteville, N.C. 114.19 percentGroup4 HBA of Central Missouri, Mont. 96.08 percentGroup5 Northern Arizona BA, Ariz. 263.63 percentGroup6 Southern York County HBA, Maine 200 percentGroup7 Richmond Co HB Chapter, N.C. 193.75 percent

2011 Minnesota Builders Convention Jan. 28-30

The Builders Association of Minnesota’s 2011 Minneso-ta Builders Convention is happening Jan. 28-30 and invites you to attend. Registration is now open. The convention is in its fourth year and is the place to discover new ideas for your business, share ideas with others in the industry, and hear rock-solid presentations.

New this year, BAM is offering seven hours of builder continuing education and a full day of National Association of Home Builders. leadership training and reduced prices with more registration options in addition to expert speakers, associa-tion business and plenty of opportunities for networking. If you’re in the building industry in Minnesota, it’s time to roll; plan now and get registered for the Minnesota Builders Convention 2011 in the Twin Cities.

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Company Name BoothsA Sound Environment, LLC ............................ 72; 73; 74Absolute Landscaping ..............................................166Accent Contracting ........................20; 21; 22; 23; 24; 25ACME TOOLS .......................................... 282; 283; 284Amcon Block & Precast ............................................153American Custom Decks .................................C78; C79American Federal Bank ..............................................81 Anderson Hardwood Floors LLC ..............................156Antenna Logic ........................................................ C139Arctic Audio .......................................C142; C143; C144Arista Development ............................................... C156Attention To Detail Painting, Inc. ................................ C7Authentic Green Solutions LLC ..................................45Baker Nursery Gardens ..............................................47Barnesville Economic Development Authority ..........175Basement Water Controlled ........................................71Bergeson Nursery ................................................... C29Bernie's Water Conditioning .......................................26BFJ Home Builders Inc. ............................................237Blue Ox Timber Frames, Ltd. ................................. C135Braaten Cabinets Inc. ....................................... 183; 185Bremer Bank, National Association ..........................438Budget Blinds of Fargo .............................................383Building Concepts, Inc. ..................................... 155; 157Cass County Electric Cooperative .... 262; 263; 264; 265Cass County Soil Conservation District ................... C70Chris Lind Custom Homes..........................................78City of Dilworth ........................................................ C14City of Fargo - Recycling Services .......................... C38City of Frazee .......................................................... C18City of Moorhead .................................................. 83; 84Coldwell Banker First Realty ............................ 191; 193Comfort World Windows ...........................................241CornerStone Bank ....................................................384Crane Johnson Lumber Company ........................ 89; 90Culligan Water Conditioning ................................. 87; 88Curb Design ................................................................36Curb Xtrehm ............................................................ C36Curbing Solutions, LLC .............................................314Cutco Cutlery ........................................................... C52D & M Industries, Inc. ...............................................435D & M Roofing & Siding Company ........................ C107Dakota Fence ....................................................... 50; 52Dakota Wall Systems, Inc. ........................................238DECKMASTERS .................................................. 34; 35Delta Design & Construction, Inc. .............................269Design Direction, Inc. ............................................. C166Design One Homes, LLC ......................................... C13DogWatch Hidden Fence and Landscape Lighting ............................................... C159Earthloop of Fosston LLC .........................................182Edgewood Village of Fargo .......................................188Edward Jones ........................................................ C168Electro Watchman, Inc. .............................................286Exclusive Home Products .......................................... C8Executive Mortgage Corporation ............................... C5Ez 2 Build Polysteel............................................... C100Ez Open Garage Door ..................................... 414; 416F. M. Water Systems - Kinetico .................................154Fabricators Supply ....................................................347Fabricators Unlimited ................................................349Facelift Kitchen and Bath ......................................... C10Fargo Glass & Paint Company .........301; 302; 303; 304;

305; 306; 307; 308; 309; 310; 311; 312Fargo Imports ........................................................ C109Fargo Tractor ................................329, 330A; 330B, 331;

332, 333A; 333B, 334; 335, 336A; 336B, 337Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, & Lighting Gallery ........................................ 205; 207; 209First Class Mortgage II, Inc. ......................................189First International Bank & Trust ...................C151; C152Flags West Pink Ink ..................................................322

Company Name BoothsFloor Coverings International ............................... 32; 33FM Siding & Remodeling .................................. 210; 211Foam DR's LLC ........................................................278Foltz Buildings ..........................................................218Gate City Bank .................................................... 42 ; 43Golden Eagle Log Homes ........................................437Grace Electric .......................................................... C31Granite Transformations ................................... 184; 186Gregg's Reline Services, LLC ..................................201Gutter Topper of North Dakota..................................375Hankinson Community Development Corporation, Inc. ...................................................... C56Hanson Bros., Inc. ............................................ 212; 214Hanson Valley Sod ...................................................381HawleyWould.com ..............................................55B, 56Hazelwood Enterprises LLC - Flagpoles ..................L17Healing Arts Chiropractic ......................................... C97Hebron Brick Supply .........................C101; C102; C103;

C104; C105; C106Heritage Homes......... 338, 339A; 341, 342A; 344, 345AHERO, Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization ............................................ C60Hillsboro Hospitality ..................................................239Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. ....... 270; 271; 272;

273; 274; 275; 276Homemakers Villa ............................. 113; 115; 117; 119Hot Springs Spas & Four Season Sunrooms ....L38-L65In The Shades ..........................................................L13Innovative Basement Systems & Egress Windows ............................... 288; 289; 290; 291Inspiration Point Christian Camp & Retreat Center . C99Interstate Spray Foam, LLC ......................................L15Invisible Fence of Fargo LLC ..................................... C1Jack Chivers Realty ..................................................390Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc. ............................ 326; 328Kensok's Hardwood Floors, Inc. ....................... 321; 323Kitchen Solvers ................................................. 254; 256Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. ..............................382Kwik Kerb..................................................................L25 Lake Agassiz Habitat For Humanity ........................ C98Lamperts Yards ................................. 250; 251; 252; 253Laney's, Inc. .............................................. 432; 433; 434Lemke Home Improvements, Inc. ................C140; C141Linwood Homes ........................................................180Lite-Form Technologies ..............................................39Luxury Bath Systems of Fargo ............................. 46; 48M & E Sales ................................... C48 ; C49; C50; C84Marvin Windows & Doors ....391, 392A; 392B, 393; 394,

395A; 395B, 396; 397, 398A; 398B, 399Mayville Portland EDC ..............................................219Merry Maids ............................................................. C34Mid-Valley Geo-Thermal, Inc. .....................................L6Midnight Solutions Technologies ........................... C138Midwest Grinding, Inc. ..............................................229Mini ISmart Massager ............................................. C25Minnesota State Community and Technical College .....................................................285Minnesota Warehouse Furniture & Amish Gifts ..................................................C121; C122Minnkota Windows, Inc. ....................355; 356; 357; 358;

359; 360; 361; 362Morton Buildings ..............................................C62; C63NAI North Central ...........................................345B, 346NAWIC #246 ............................................................ C53ND Dept of Health ................................................. C115Nelson Window Company .106; 107; 108; 109; 110; 111Nodak Stores .....................100; 101; 102; 103; 104; 105Nor-Son, Inc. ..................................................... 325; 327North Dakota One Call ...............................................49Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society ................. C61Northern Plumbing Supply .........................................82Northern Turf Management, Inc. ........................... 37; 38

Company Name BoothsNorthland Truss Systems, Inc. .......................... 202; 204Oasis Plantscapes ......................................................85Olson Awning & Canvas ................................... 279; 280Olson Pools & Spas ........... 92; 93; 94; 95; 96; 97; 98; 99One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning .......................249Opp Construction.............................. 363; 364; 365; 366Overhead Door Company of Fargo ............................91Park Co. Realtors .............................................. 246; 248Partylite Gifts ........................................................... C16PDK Ent ......................................................................L8Pella Windows & Doors .................... 220; 221; 222; 223Precision Concrete Cutters ...............120; 121; 122; 123;

124; 125; 126; 127Premium Decks ........................................................203Price-Rite Home Improvements, Inc. .................... 51; 53Property Resources Group ............................... 150; 152quality Cabinets, Inc. ...................................C117; C118Rainbow Play Systems of North Dakota ......................... 58B, 59; 61B, 62; 64B, 65RE/MAX Realty 1 .............................................. 206; 208Rick Duval Construction, Inc. ............................ 439; 440Rigels, Inc. ........................................ 293; 295; 297; 299Robert Gibb & Sons, Inc. .................................. 140; 143Ron Holstrom Antique Floors & More .......................317RRC Specialties .......................................................146Rusco Window Company ................. 351; 352; 353; 354Ryan's Rustic Railings & Furniture, Inc.....................L12Sanford HealthCare Accessories ....................C23; C24Scenic Landscaping .............................................. C108Sensible Security ..................................................... C65Shaklee .................................................................. C164Showplace Kitchens .................... 403, 404A; 406, 407ASignature Landscapes Inc. ............................... 266; 268Simonson Lumber ............................................ 387; 389Sisters with Jewels ................................................ C165Site On Sound, Inc. .... 401B, 402; 404B, 405; 407B, 408Smart Spaces, Inc. .....................................................44Solution Design Inc. ....................................................76Spitzack Builders, Inc................................................287Stahl Architects & Builders .................. 54, 55A; 57, 58AState Bank & Trust .......................................C157; C158Steamatic of the Red River Valley ............................162Studs to Rugs, Inc. ........................................... 231; 260Sun Companies ...............................................C82; C86Swenson Masonry LLC ............................................112Syndicate Sales Corporation .............. 281; 292; 80; L33T & S Custom Homes, Inc. .........................................40Tastefully Simple .................................................... C149The Home Depot .............................................. 413; 415Thermo-Tech Windows ..................................... 232; 234Town & Country Credit Union .................................. C92Town & Country Realty ..................................... 233; 235TruGreen.................................................................... C4Twin City Garage Door, Inc. ...................... 195; 197; 199Twin City Sharpening, Inc. ........................................319Ultimate Patios.............................................C131; C132US Bank .................................................................... C9Valley Central Vacuum ..............................................240Valley Mortgage ....................................................... C15Vision Construction, LLC .................................. 213; 215Voyageur Log Homes, Inc. ......................................... C6 Watkins Products ................................................... C163Wellness Solutions .....................................................86Western Products, Inc. ..... 163; 165; 167; 169; 171; 173; 190; 192; 194; 196; 198; 200; C40; C41; C42; C43; C44;

C45Western State Bank ............................................... C146Windows Plus, Inc. ........................... 242; 243; 244; 245Wisconsin Log Homes ............................................. C81Xcel Energy ..............................................................255

Exhibitor List*as of 12/09/2010

Feb. 25-27 Coupons and Happy Hour • Get a $1-off admission coupon on the back of your Hornbacher’s

receipt. It will also be available in the show guide Feb. 20, or downloadable here after Feb. 21; pick up guides in The Forum Feb. 20 and at all Hornbacher’s Feb. 21.

• New this year, the show offers 2-for-1 Happy Hours 3-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 ($1-off admission coupon not valid during the Happy Hours).


50th Annual Home & Garden Show brings in an outdoor experienceDouble feature: Renegade Gardener, Grilling Buddies

The Red River Valley Home & Garden Show, Feb. 25-27, will get you revved up for a spring and summer filled with gardening and grilling! Featuring two speakers at its 50th annual event, Home & Garden Show attendees can walk on the wilder side with the Renegade Gardener Don Engebretson and Grilling Buddies Mad Dog & Merrill.

Engebretson appears on HGTV’s “TIPical MaryEllen” and PBS-TV’s “Ho-metime” and presents at home, garden and flower shows across the nation. He

will present landscape and gardening tips to transform any home’s curb appeal. His humorous and insightful take on the state of gardening in America today will keep attendees on the edge of their seats.

Mad Dog & Merrill have authored five top-selling grilling books, tailgate for professional sports teams and are show hosts on the CW Network TV show “Midwest Grillin’ with Mad Dog & Merrill.” Attendees will get tips and secrets of time-tested recipes for veggies, sides, roasts, wild game, desserts and breakfast. Prizes and samples are given out throughout their time on stage!

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

The Home & Garden Show will be Feb. 25-27 at the Fargodome. Contact Sarah at (701)232-5846 or [email protected] for information on exhibiting. For sponsorship details contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected].

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Friday, Feb. 25 Show Hours: 3 - 9 p.m.4 – 5 p.m. “Grilling TLC” Mad Dog & Merrill, Grilling Buddies

6 – 7 p.m. “Becoming King or Queen of the Grill” Mad Dog & Merrill, Grilling Buddies

Saturday, Feb. 26 Show Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.10 – 11 a.m. “Grilling Gone Wild” Mad Dog & Merrill, Grilling Buddies

Noon – 1 p.m. “Crafting Cool and Creative Containers” Don Engebretson, Renegade Gardener

2 – 3 p.m. “Treat Your Meat Right” Mad Dog & Merrill, Grilling Buddies

4 – 5 p.m. “Top 10 Gardening Blunders & How to Avoid Them” Don Engebretson, Renegade Gardener

Sunday, Feb. 27 Show Hours: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. “Becoming King of the Grill” Mad Dog & Merrill, Grilling Buddies

2 – 3 p.m. “Yes, You Can! Landscape Design for Homeowners” Don Engebretson, Renegade Gardener

Red River Valley Home & Garden Show Seminars

Saturday, Feb. 26 Show Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Kids Workshopsponsored by The Home Depot

11 a.m. – Noon “Bathrooms That Make a Statement” Tom Spaeth & Kayla Benning, Accent Kitchen & Bath

3 – 4 p.m. “Kitchen Designs for Today’s Families” Mike Arnold & Kayla Benning, Accent Kitchen & Bath

Sunday, Feb. 27 Show Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.Noon – 4 p.m. Kids Workshopsponsored by The Home Depot

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. “Bathrooms That Make a Statement” Tom Spaeth & Kayla Benning, Accent Kitchen & Bath

3 – 4 p.m. “Kitchen Designs for Today’s Families” Mike Arnold & Kayla Benning, Accent Kitchen & Bath

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NDAB board meets in Minotby Chris Lind, Chris Lind Custom Homes

The North Dakota Association of Builders held its board of directors and awards banquet in Minot in November. The meeting included directors from Dickinson, Bismarck-Mandan, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot and Williston as-sociations. The HBA of F-M sent Don Dabbert Jr., Dabbert Custom Homes; Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.; John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.; Ken Krajsa, State Bank & Trust; Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes and Chris Lind, Chris Lind Custom

Homes as directors of the state board. Also attending from the HBA of F-M were Executive Vice President Bryce Johnson and Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr., Inc.

The most exciting part of the weekend was submitting our local Associate of the Year (Toby Christensen, Cam-rud-Foss Concrete Constr., Inc.) and Builder of the Year (John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.) for consideration on the state level. At the awards banquet that evening, our HBA was proud to have John Gunkel-man awarded with the honor of State Builder of the Year. Congratulations John!

Joining us at the board meeting was National Associa-tion of Home Builders Chairman Bob Jones and National Area 10 Chairman Wayne Foster. Jones and Foster shared their insights into the struggles facing NAHB and the na-tional housing market. They also shared NAHB’s vision for the future and which issues in Congress will be a priority over the next two years.

The majority of the board meeting revolved around the upcoming legislative session, issues the industry may face this year, and what NDAB has done to prepare. While specifics on legislation was a few weeks away from be-ing known, as bills won’t be written until after the session starts, issues on appraisals, design professionals, wiring standards, taxes, and funding for major infrastructure in the West and flood protection in the East are expected to rise to the top of the list.Other board business:• Proclamations were made honoring the service of Sen.

Byron Dorgan and Rep. Earl Pomeroy for their hard work and dedication to the home building industry and to the state of North Dakota

• Jared Roloff, Paramount Builders, presented work be-ing done on getting appraisal value for energy efficient building practices.

Public Issues Report of Area Affairs

Meet your elected official: Dave Piepkorn

Dave Piepkorn is a current Fargo city commissioner. He was first elected in 2008 as amember of the Fargodome Au-thority. He ran for the position because he didn’t agree with views of the two incum-bents and decided to put a step forward with his views and run for office.

Issues most important to Piepkorn include flood control, public safety, con-tinued city growth and economic vitality. Future issues for Fargo, in Piepkorn’s

opinion, include permanent flood protection and economic growth.

One of his favorite aspects of the job is the ability to wear many different hats.

“I learn a great deal from the variety of people I encoun-ter, and I love helping my hometown continue to thrive!” he says.

The thing he admits to not being fond of when it comes to his position is the time commitment.

For the HBA, Piepkorn says he hopes to see the home building industry continue its important role in the econom-ic health of this region. The economy has held on here in North Dakota and he hopes it can continue to pull itself out of the tough times and back to its thriving potential.

Piepkorn advises those interested in running for office to, “Go for it! It is very rewarding and a great experience.”

Dave PiepkornFargo City Commissioner

Chris LindChris Lind Custom HomesNDAB State Director

BUILDERSDon’t Miss This Opportunity

Make sure to file for the new property tax exemption by Feb. 1

Builders qualify for $150,000 off the property tax valuation of their homes under construction in Fargo and West Fargo thanks to recent legislation passed in North Dakota and approved by the City Commissions. What you need to know –

• Builders must file for the exemption by Feb. 1 or will miss out on the chance.

• Exemption is limited to only five properties picked at the beginning of the year. The list does not rotate.

• Exemption is worth $150,000 off the valuation of the structure and does not include the value of the land.

• Exemptions last for the taxable year after con-struction starts and one year after, up until the home is sold and/or occupied.

City contact information for applications and ques-tions on the exemption – CityofFargoAssessor–(701)241-1340CityofWestFargoAssessor-(701)433-5340

North Dakota Association of BuildersLegislative Reception

Feb. 7 • BismarckIf interested, contact Rocky at (701) 232-5846.


News from the North Dakota Association of Builders

NDAB gears up for legislative sessionNeeds your help!by Rocky Schneider, Public Affairs Coordinator

The North Dakota Association of Builders is working hard to prepare for the fast-paced legislative session starting Jan. 4. Even though the first day of session is not until after the New Year, legislators have already traveled to Bismarck for an organizational session and hundreds of advocates, like NDAB, have been meeting and preparing their own legislative agendas.

NDAB continues to advocate on behalf of the industry in front of numerous governmental bodies as groups try to get their policies and priorities in place be-fore the Capitol is brimming with people and everyone’s time is limited. NDAB has recently attended meetings on energy valuations during appraisals, architec-tural standards, electrical wiring standards, building codes and also met within the Association on what priorities and legislation NDAB should put forth. NDAB Legislative Reception & YOU

NDAB is holding its legislative reception the evening of Feb. 7 in Bismarck. The reception is once again a joint event with the N.D. Realtors Association and is open to all members. Everyone is urged to attend! Every legislator will be invited and the reception has been a successful event in the past. It is a chance to put our industry in front of legislators, mingle with lawmakers and let them know your concerns. This is one of the most important events that take place during the legislative session and NDAB asks that, if possible, you make time to attend.

The HBA of F-M will be helping to arrange car pooling to Bismarck. If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please contact Rocky at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected].

NDAB Member Rebate ProgramNorth Dakota Association of Builder’s Member Rebate Pro-

gram increases builders’ and remodelers’ bottom line. For the minimal effort of informing NDAB about the home construc-tion products used when closing on a home or project, you’ll be putting money back in your pocket. Both builders and remodel-ers, no matter how large or small, qualify for the program and are encouraged to participate. Please note: This program is only available to current NDAB Members (HBA of F-M members are NDAB members). 1. Registeronline(onetime)atwww.hbarebates.com/ndab.2. Eachquarter,submitthecurrentrebateclaimform

includingcompletedhomes,remodelingprojectsand/ormulti-familyunits.

Questions? Visit www.hbarebates.com/ndab for more information, or

contact the program administrators at (866) 849-8400 or [email protected]. Register today and start putting money back in your pocket!

“We have been very happy with the program so far. The pro-cess is very easy to submit claims. If we have questions, NDAB responds very promptly. The rebate we received back was defi-nitely worth the amount of time we spent applying. A lot of people should be able to take advantage of this program since there are numerous companies and products that offer rebates through NDAB.”

- Suzie Rohde, Assistant Controller/Project Manager at Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc.

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2011 Home & Garden Show sponsorships available

Sponsorships are now available for the HBA of F-M’s Red River Valley Home & Garden Show Feb. 25-27 at the Fargodome. It is a great way to get your company name in front of thousands of consumers through print, radio and television advertising. Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorships are available.

Gold and Silver sponsors have the opportunity to hold seminars and receive a booth along with advertis-ing in the show guide, Plains Builder and commercial on the television loop ads played during main-stage seminar breaks. Bronze sponsors re-ceive advertising in the show guide, program, signage and the television loop played during main stage semi-nar breaks.

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HBA prepares for upcoming legislative session in ND, MNby Bryce Johnson, Executive Vice President

With the start of the New Year comes the start of the legislative sessions in North Dakota and Minnesota. The HBA of F-M is once again gearing up to play its part in helping advocate for legisla-tion that is beneficial to the home

building industry and its members. We hope, with the efforts from the HBA staff and members, that we will once again have a successful session on both sides of the river.

During the session the HBA will ask for you, the mem-ber, to help our causes. I hope you will answer. We may ask you to provide input, contact legislators, come to the Capitol or, if you are comfortable, testify at a hearing. Whatever the involvement, your efforts are a crucial piece of the puzzle. Over the next three months, there will be sev-eral opportunities to give back through advocacy to make our industry better. Please consider attending one or more of the events below. I know you will find it a rewarding experience.

If you haven’t been involved in many HBA activities, this is your chance to be a part of something big for our industry and Association. We will help you prepare by providing background information you may need and train you on the protocols and processes. Most importantly, this is your chance to mingle and see the legislators in action and have an impact on the future of your industry and As-sociation.

If there was ever a time to give back, this is the most simple and perfect time to do it. Your presence in the hallways of the Capitol means more to legislators than anything. Please let Public Affairs Coordinator Rocky Sch-neider or me know if you can attend one or more of these events: (701) 232-5846!

(As you read the events below, you will notice that some events coincide with others.)

If you are interested in a Minnesota or North Dakota is-sue, contact Rocky or me at (701) 232-5846.Legislative Activities with state associations NDAB, BAMLogistics on travel and lodging for the events listed below are in the works.

• NDABLegislativeReceptionFeb.7andHillvisitFeb.8

- The North Dakota Association of Builders Legisla-tive Reception on Feb. 7 is a casual, fun reception and a chance to mingle with legislators from across the state, thank them for their service, and share your concerns with elected state officials.

2011 MinnesotaBuilders Convention

Jan. 28-30Builder Association of Minnesota's 2011 Min-

nesota Builders Convention is coming to the Twin Cities Jan. 28-30 and you won't want to miss it!

This year features a full day of builder continu-ing education and National Association of Build-ers Leadership Training available.

The rates are better than ever, and this year includes a casino night, banquet and dance in addition to all the networking, speakers, hospitality suites and fun from the past three years.

Check out the con-vention website at www.bamn.org/Convention.

- On Feb. 8 those NDAB members will head to the Capitol in force, attend committee hearings, watch live floor sessions, and talk with legislators in the halls about the legislation affecting the construction industry.

• BAM‘BuilderontheHill’DayFeb.22- The HBA would like those members who are active-ly working in Minnesota to head down to St. Paul to

help make in impact in St. Paul as part of the Builders Association of Minnesota’s “Builder on the Hill” event. F-M area community organizations plan ‘City on the Hill’ events

The HBA, in conjunction with the F-M-WF Chamber of Commerce, F-M Area Association of Realtors, the F-M Convention

and Visitors Bureau and the Greater F-M Economic Devel-opment Corporation will travel to respective the Capitols listed below. At press time, details were still being finalized including transportation and activities. More information will be coming soon.

• BismarckCityontheHillDay-Feb.3• St.PaulCityontheHillDay-Feb.22

With the many community organizations involved, these two events mirror each other in North Dakota and Minne-sota. They are meant to advance the issues that affect our area and provide a strong showing in Bismarck from Fargo-West Fargo and in St. Paul from Moorhead and Dilworth to each state’s Legislature.

Activities will include meetings with Legislators and a reception in the evening.

“If there was ever a time to give back, this is the most simple and perfect time to do it. Your presence in the hallways of the Capitol means more to legislators than anything”

-Bryce Johnson, HBA of F-M

Bryce JohnsonHBA of F-M executive vice president

www.bamn.org/Convention

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News from the Builders Association of Minnesota

Introducing new BAM websiteVisit www.bamn.org and you’ll see something different;

the Builders Association of Minnesota website has been updated in look and layout. The format has been simplified and the content quantity increased to provide the resources you need quickly and easily. Check it out! The address is the same, www.bamn.org, but the experience is different.

Three main members-only sections include: 1) Legisla-tion – Legal, 2) Regulation – Codes, and 3) Education – Licensing, which line up with BAM’s core functions and member services. Members – Only

The new site has a members-only section, which grants members access to thousands of dollars of resources such as legal contract templates, code guides, free answers to code questions, discounts and the latest information on laws and rules affecting your business.Legislation – Legal

In this section, you’ll find information about the latest legislative and legal issues facing the residential construc-tion industry, what’s happening at the capitol, legal opin-ions and cases, contract templates, the Notice and Oppor-tunity to Repair Kit and BAM’s members-only Building Performance Guidelines which are required with written contracts as of Jan. 1, 2010.

Regulation – CodesIn the Regulation section, you have access, as a member,

to the latest code and regulatory information including code guides, engineered documents, proposed code changes and links to information about the current codes affecting the statewide industry.Education – Licensing

Here you’ll find up-to-date information about educa-tion for Minnesota builders, remodelers and subcontractors including the new required EPA Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Certification and the new licensing require-ments.Check It Out

The new website was created to better serve the mem-bership. We hope you find it easy to locate the resources you need. If there’s anything you’d like to see on the web-site, let us know. This is your association and it’s important to us that you find value in your membership.

BAM is also on Facebook and Twitter. Links to both are found on the new BAM website. Join the BAM Page and follow Pam Perri to get in-the-moment information.

HBA of F-M members can access BAM’s website by contacting the BAM office at (651) 646-7959 and receiving a username and password.

www.bamn.org


News from the National Association of Home Builders

NAHB Chairman Bob Jones issues statement on Deficit Commission’s plan to change the MIDDec.1,2010-Bob Jones, chairman of the National

Association of Home Builders and a home builder from Bloomfield Hills, Mich., issued the following statement in response to the final plan unveiled today by the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform.

“While we commend the hard work of the President’s deficit commission to improve the nation’s fiscal situation, this is simply the wrong approach to the problem. It would put a huge tax increase on millions of middle-class home owners by eliminating or devaluing the mortgage inter-est deduction. The consequences would be devastating for housing and the economy. This would further depress home prices, putting countless more homeowners underwater and triggering a new wave of foreclosures. Eliminating or scaling back this vital housing deduction will shrink the local tax base of many communities, causing already cash-strapped state and local governments to further cut jobs and essential services. Given the extreme fragility of the housing market, with 21 percent of construction work-ers currently idled, tampering with the mortgage interest deduction is just not sound public policy.”

A copy of the commission’s proposal can be found at www.fiscalcommission.gov/sites/fiscalcommission.gov/files/documents/TheMomentofTruth12_1_2010.pdf.

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Policy makers are increasingly casting a critical eye on key housing incentives within the tax code, including the mortgage interest deduction, a cornerstone of the nation’s housing policy and something that much of the American

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Heritage Homes gives home tour to Schlossman YMCA class

Heritage Homes took the Arthur’s Treehouse classroom, ages three and four, from Schlossman YMCA daycare through a tour of one of their homes in December. The week of the field trip the children were learning all about construction and this opportunity offered a perfect chance for hands-on, real-life experience.

“The kids had a great time looking and learning about the house. They were so excited to get hard hats and t-shirts! I would like to give a special “Thank You” to Heri-tage Homes for taking time in their day to take us around,” says Tara Benson, Arthur’s Treehouse head teacher.

Proof that home builders care!

NAHB brings stakeholders together for Third appraisal summit

National Association of Home Builders hosted an Ap-praisal Summit at the National Housing Center Dec. 9 that once again brought together representatives of the federal regulatory agencies, major housing and financial institution stakeholders and appraisal organizations to discuss issues of central importance to our members.

Part of NAHB's ongoing efforts to help resolve areas of concern in the appraisals process, the summit offered a good opportunity to further explore opportunities for clarifying and improving the methods used in valuing newly built homes, and was the third in a series of similar events we have held over the past year and a half. One specific topic of discussion this time around focused on communication with appraisers, and the importance of giving all stakeholders the opportunity to provide rel-evant information during the valuation process. Additional areas of discussion focused on appraiser education and qualification requirements, particularly for the valuation of new homes; the challenges of performing appraisals in distressed markets; and whether the appraisal system can take into account rising values as markets rebound. Summit participants also discussed the Interim Final Rule on Ap-praisals that was recently released by the Federal Reserve. This rule, which focuses on appraiser independence, was mandated under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The discussion concluded with a review of issues related to enforcement of appraisal rules, including inadequate reporting on incompetent appraisers and inconsistencies and resource limitations that hamper state appraisal enforcement efforts. Going forward, NAHB continues to work with stakeholders to ensure that home builders are allowed to provide appraisers with information to assist in the accurate valuation of new homes. For more details on NAHB's third Appraisal Summit, please see the Dec. 20 edition of Nation’s Building News or e-mail [email protected].

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Small business panelists largely in the dark on EPA plans for new storm water rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected a final list of small business owners, small municipal man-agers and other representatives to serve on its Storm Water Small Business Advocacy Review panel. The meeting was held Dec. 7 in Washington, D.C.

The EPA has shared several materials with the Small En-tity Representatives (SERs), including a summary of com-

ments the agency received in its public docket following its initial notice to the public on the post-construction storm water rule making. The agency also shared general documents on Low Impact Development and its preliminary ideas for rule making. The SERs had until Dec. 31 to provide written comments.

The purpose of SBAR meetings is to gather input from small business repre-sentatives on the impact of proposed rules on their businesses and elicit recom-mendations on how to lessen their impact.

EPA’s regulatory considerations for a post-construction storm water rule mak-ing are not clear at this time. However, it has set a deadline of November 2012 to finalize the rule.

The SERs are expected to have a difficult time providing recommendations because they have only limited knowledge of the regulatory options that the EPA will provide.

NAHB is pushing the agency for more specific information on those options.For more information on this rule making, visit EPA’s website on the Post-

Construction Storm Water rule making: cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/rule-making.cfm.

For more information, contact Ty Asfaw, NAHB at (800) 368-5242 ext. 8124 or [email protected].

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Cost is $20 per month for 30 words. A listing must be submitted by the 15th of the month prior to the month it will be displayed, and must be resubmitted each month to continue running. HBA of F-M reserves the right to edit and ab-breviate ads.

Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected] for details. Form is also available at www.hbafm.com.

Construction Job Fair March 8

The 13th annual Job Service North Dakota Construction Job Fair will be 4 - 6 p.m. March 8 at the Doublewood Inn, Fargo.

If you are interested in partici-pating in this free event, please contact Brenda Cornell at (701) 239-7357 or [email protected].

LAHFH Restore Recycled Art Show and Auction

Lake Agassiz Habitat for Hu-manity’s ReStore is seeking artist participation in its first Recycled Art Show and Auction, Feb. 5. Artists receive a $50 voucher and are asked to utilize at least one re-cycled item from Habitat ReStore. Deadline for submission is Jan. 14. Contact Hailey Adkisson at (218) 284-5253 ext. 2 or [email protected].

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EPA recognition of lead test kitsAccording to a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development survey of the prevalence of lead-based paint hazards in the nation's housing, approximately 38 million pre-1978 U.S. dwellings contain lead-based paint. The federal standards for lead-based paint in target housing and child-occupied facilities is a lead content in paint that equals or exceeds a level of 1.0 milligram per centimeter squared (mg/cm2) or 0.5 percent by weight.EPA-recognized test kits

Currently, a lead test kit can be EPA-recognized if it meets the negative response criterion of no more than 5 percent false negatives, with 95 percent confidence for paint containing lead at or above the regulated level, 1.0 mg/cm2 or 0.5 percent by weight. The recognition of such kits will last until EPA publicizes its recognition of the first test kit that meets both the negative response and positive response criteria outlined in the 2008 Renovation, Repair and Painting rule.

To date, EPA has recognized three lead test kits for use in complying with the false negative response criterion of the RRP rule. They are the LeadCheck®, the State of Mas-sachusetts kit, and D-Lead®.• LeadCheck®. EPA recognizes that when used by a

certified renovator, the LeadCheck® lead test kit can reliably determine that regulated lead-based paint is not present on wood or ferrous metal (alloys that contain iron). Thiskitisnotrecognizedforuseon

NAHB to Senate: lead paint rule becoming a "regulatory nightmare"

National Association of Home Builders again told Sen-ate leaders this week that the EPA’s lead paint regulations that apply to all jobs in homes built before 1978 need to be fixed – sooner rather than later. EPA’s rules continue to “negatively impact small businesses that are dutifully try-ing to comply,” it said in comments delivered to the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneur-ship. “During a time when unemployment tops 21 percent in the construction industry, heavily dominated by small businesses, it is inconceivable that EPA has subverted nearly every possible tool that remodelers have to help ensure their compliance with something as important as the Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. EPA is redesigning the RRP into a regulatory nightmare that will essentially discourage critical efficiency upgrades and increase costs for older homes.” NAHB asked the committee to join it in opposing the upcoming clearance testing proposal; require EPA to undertake a rule making and new economic analysis to demonstrate the full cost of compliance now that there is no qualifying test kit; and restore the “opt out” provision for homeowners without small children. These changes, NAHB said, allow small business members to “return to work and help consumers save energy and improve the value and efficiency of their largest store of personal wealth: their home.” Contact Elizabeth Odina, NAHB at (800) 368-5242 ext. 8570 or [email protected].

plasteranddrywall.Certified renovators seeking to use the LeadCheck® kit for purposes of meeting requirements in the RRP Rule can purchase the Lead-Check® kits from either LeadCheck® directly or from certain retail outlets. LeadCheck® is manufactured by Hybrivet Systems, Inc. To order a Hybrivet System LeadCheck® test kit call (508) 651-7881 or e-mail Hybrivet at [email protected].

• StateofMassachusetts. EPA recognizes that when used by trained professionals the State of Massachu-setts lead test kit can reliably determine that regulated lead-based paint is not present on wood, drywall and plaster; itisnotrecognizedforuseonferrousmetal(alloysthatcontainiron).

• D-Lead®. Based on the results of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) study of vendor-sub-mitted lead test kits, EPA recognizes that when used by a certified renovator the D-Lead® Paint Test Kit manufactured by ESCA Tech, Inc., can reliably deter-mine that regulated lead-based paint is not present on wood, ferrous metal (alloys that contain iron), drywall and plaster surfaces. Certified renovators seeking to use the D-Lead® Paint Test Kit for purposes of meeting requirements in the RRP Rule can purchase it from certain distributors and retail outlets. To locate a distributor or retailer visit www.esca-tech.com, e-mail [email protected] or call (414) 962-3006.

For questions pertaining to the recognition of these kits, contact Sam Brown, EPA at (202) 566-0490 or [email protected].





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Cost is $20 per month for 30 words. A listing must be submitted by the 15th of the month

prior to the month it will be displayed, and must be re-submitted each month to continue running. HBA of F-M reserves the right to edit and abbreviate ads.

Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected] for details. Form also available at www.hbafm.com.NAHB offers toolkit to members

The housing market is changing, and while nobody knows exactly what the future holds, we do know that good basic business practices apply to any market. To help members in today’s changing business environment, the National Association of Home Builders has compiled the best of the basics, the tried and true, and the truly new. Visit www.nahb.org/toolkit to access

NAHB’s Toolkit for a Challenging Housing Market, an in-depth, online resource designed to help members suc-cessfully weather the current housing conditions. To access any of the content in this section, you must be logged in to www.nahb.org as a member. If you need your PIN, contact the HBA of F-M at (701) 232-5846.OSHA’s most cited violations of 2010

Don’t become a statistic. According to Thomas Galassi, Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s directorate of enforcement programs, there were approximately 94,000 violations issued for fiscal year 2010. Scaffolding topped the list with 8,371 violations:

1. Scaffolding (8,371 violations)

Briefs con’t from pg 5 2. Fall Protection (7,559 violations)3. Hazard Communication (6,633 violations)4. Respiratory Protection (3,932 violations)5. Ladders (3,820 violations)6. Lockout/Tagout (3,531 violations)7. Electrical—Wiring Methods (3,381 violations)8. Powered Industrial Trucks (3,224 violations)9. Electrical—General (2,770 violations)10. Machine Guarding (2,556 violations)Ring in 2011 equipped with the resources that will help

you prevent OSHA violations on your job site. OSHA requires employers to train their employees to recognize and avoid safety hazards on the job and to understand the applicable safety regulations.

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HBA of F-M General Membership Meetings

Thank You! January Meeting Sponsor

Thank You Table Top SponsorsAccent Kitchen & Bath

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Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc.

Nodak StoresNorthland Truss Systems, Inc

Overhead Door Company of FargoRed River Glazing, Inc.

State Bank & Trust

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

New Year Celebration & Officer InstallationDetails

Thursday, Jan. 6 • Holiday Inn of FargoLunch buffet: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

$20 for pre-registered members • $22 for walk-insRegister by 4 p.m. Jan. 3 • Cancellations accepted until 4 p.m. Jan. 5

MenuBaked ham buffet, potatoes, salad, vegetables and dinner rolls

Features, items to note2011 board, president installation • Extra Mile Award presentation • Top Spike Awards

HBA members, employees welcome!


rules and guidelines:• Teams may only consist of three individuals.• Only one chili recipe per team. • Chili must be homemade from scratch – please no

chili mixes or mixes with pre-measured spices. (Please prepare in the most sanitary manner possible.)

• Chili must be prepared off-site and brought to the venue in a crock pot or roaster. (Team must bring own electrical cord.)

• Chili must be ready to be served at 5 p.m. Teams can arrive at 4 p.m. to set up.

• Entrants are encouraged to name their chili and use a theme to decorate their station (more space will be allotted than last year).

• Bowls, spoons, ladles and napkins will be provided by the HBA.

• Fixin’s (sour cream, onions, cheese, crackers and chips), punch and dessert provided by the HBA…you bring the Tums!

• All attendees will receive two drink tickets. You may also bring your own beverage. (No glass, please!)

• All attendees will be provided with judging criteria and will be allowed to vote for People’s Choice. Invite your co-workers!

• Dress is very casual - blue jeans and baseball caps allowed.

• Contact Sarah at the HBA by Feb. 9 to let her know your team’s chili name and names of team members.

• All teams must PROMISE TO HAVE FUN, enjoy some friendly competition and eat as much food as possible.

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Last year was the first annual ‘Chilly’ Cook-Off and it turned out to be a very fun and filling evening. The HBA received great feedback and encouragement to hold an-other cook-off in 2011. For those that did not win, here is your chance at redemption. Are you a chili lover?

Please enter your top-secret recipe for the “Chilly” Cook-Off Feb. 10. The location is TBD as the Events Committee is seeking a sponsor for the event. Sponsors will have the option to host the cook-off at their business.

Join your Association members for an evening of chili tasting and get over those winter chills! If you are a chili chef willing to enter, please let us know. Not only will there be fun prizes but you get “brag-gin’ rights” for the best HBA chili.

The “Chilly” Cook-Off is all about fun, food and networking. No business will be conducted, giving you more time to socialize, and eat! A grand prize will be given for the People’s Choice.

Entries are $20, which includes up to three teammates. Cost for those attending strictly as taste testers is $12 when pre-registering or $20 at the door. Register by Feb. 9 by contacting Sarah at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected].

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New guidance helps small businesses claim Health Care Tax Credit

On Dec. 2, the Internal Revenue Service and Small Busi-ness Administration released a one-page form and instruc-tions for how small businesses and non-profits can claim the health care tax credit contained in the recently enacted Affordable Care Act. The new Form 8941, titled “Credit for Small Employer Health Insurance Premiums,” and newly revised Form 990-T are now available on IRS.gov. The IRS also posted on its website the instructions to Form 8941 and Notice 2010-82, both of which are designed to help small employers correctly figure and claim the credit.

Included in the Affordable Care Act enacted in March, the small business health care tax credit is designed to encourage both small businesses and small tax-exempt or-ganizations to offer health insurance coverage to their em-ployees for the first time or maintain coverage they already have. The new guidance addresses small business questions about which firms qualify for the credit by clarifying that a broad range of employers meet the eligibility require-ments, including small employers that cover their workers through insured multi-employer health and welfare plans, and employers that subsidize their employees’ health care costs through a broad range of contribution arrangements. In general, the credit is available to small employers that pay at least half of the premiums for single health insurance coverage for their employees. It is specifically targeted to help small businesses and tax-exempt organizations that primarily employ moderate- and lower-income workers. The maximum credit goes to smaller employers (those with 10 or fewer full-time equivalent employees) paying annual average wages of $25,000 or less. However, because the eligibility rules are based in part on the number of full-time equivalent employees, not the number of employees per se, employers that use part-time workers may qualify even if they employ more than 25 individuals. More information about the credit, including a step-by-step guide to claiming it and answers to frequently asked questions, is available on the Affordable Care Act page on IRS.gov or send e-mail to [email protected].



Congratulations to Plecity Kowalski Construction, Inc.! For returning the 2010 Fall Parade of Homes survey they were drawn to receive $200 off one 2011 Spring Parade of Homes entry!

Builders: Parade of Homes entry deadline is March 3

If you are planning to participate in the 51st Spring Pa-rade of Homes April 30 – May 8, be sure to get new model homes ready now! The HBA of F-M is working with Build-erFusion again to produce a high-quality publication.

The success of the Parade depends on your support!

Publication Highlights:Deadlines

• March 3, all registration items are due.• Look for Parade registration packets in January.

Classy look• Full-color magazine.• High-gloss finish and UV coating on magazine cover

to protect them from weather and keep them looking great.

• Each home will receive a half page dedicated to de-scription.

• 3-D color, computer generated renderings with floor plan option.

• Builders still have opportunities to proof their home description pages.

Technological advances, better maps• All entries will be submitted via computer.• Clear and detailed Parade maps made to scale and easy

to understand.• Builders can view maps in advance to make sugges-

tions or corrections.• Online Web magazine allows consumers to browse

homes, view maps and look for builders.• Dedicated, interactive parade website for the HBA’s

Parade of Homes. • Personalized Web access for each home description.• Parade information stays active until the next Parade

begins.

Great media campaign• Radio, TV, print and other ads will promote the Parade,

the publication and the parade website.• Hornbacher’s will distribute the Parade magazine at all

of its locations.Parade rules

A home may be occupied by the builder provided it was completed after Jan. 1, 2010. Homes may be entered in four consecutive Parade of Homes after the home was com-pleted. Any new home that has never been occupied by a consumer and was built after Sept. 1, 2009, may be entered in the Parade of Homes. ANY new home that has never been lived in by a consumer AND is less than two years old is eligible for the 2011 Spring Parade.• Builders must include their contractor’s license with the

parade registration.• Builders only must sign the paperwork to submit home

entries for the parade.• Builders must submit full-color renderings of each

home model. If the builder does not have access to these services, BuilderFusion can assist in creating a full-color rendering at a fee of $300 per model.

• No late entries will be accepted and no late fees will be assessed.

• Only completed homes may be open during the Parade.Check out examples of previous Parade websites!

• See www.northdakotabuild.com and click on samples of the 2010 Fall Parade of Homes website.

Look what you get for your entry fee!• $750 plus refundable $105 sign deposit.• $650 for each additional home plus $105 sign deposit.

What you get In return:• half-page color ad in glossy

magazine – 7,500 copies printed and distributed.

• Home listing that goes into Sunday issue of The Forum.

• Radio ads running prior to and during event.• TV ads running before and during event.• Parade of Homes website listing each home including

rendering, price and description.• Online magazine you can e-mail to your customers.• Forum banner ad online at www.in-forum.com.• Ads placed in The Forum, Area Woman and Inspired

Home magazine promoting the event prior to the date.• Hundreds of consumers entering your homes in a

nine-day event .

Compare to other ad options:• You place a half-page color ad in a local glossy maga-

zine – at least $1,000+.• Insert into Sunday edition of Fargo Forum – $3,500+• Radio ads promoting an open house - $3,000+ (not including production, voicing, etc).• Television ads promoting an open

house - $5,000+ (not including production, voicing, actors, etc.).

• Individual website promoting your home listing - $hundreds

• Magazine you can e-mail your clients - $hundreds.• Forum banner ad online - $2,700+.• Placing ads in all local magazines and newspaper – at

least $2,500.• Your own open house might result in a handful of

customers...

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HBA of F-M Builder and Associate Member Feature

Absolute LandscapingA full service landscape company focusing on workmanship, fine detailsby Alison Streyle, Communication & Office Coordinator

James Gerhardson grew up working construction and took on jobs as a service technician and other outdoor-related work. His experience in landscaping has grown over the years from being a project manager and foreman for a company in the area. In February 2010 Gerhardson decided he wanted to take his passion and start his own business doing what he loves.

Absolute Landscaping is located in Fargo and is working to make its mark in the landscape industry. The company specializes in hardscapes such as patios, walkways, outdoor living areas, etc.

“When I began working landscaping I knew right away I had found my calling. I love the artistic design and work that it offers. Once I made my decision to start my own company, I got my loan from the bank, gathered a few good friends and have nothing but great results and many com-pliments,” he says.

Gerhardson describes Absolute Landscaping as a full-service landscape company that focuses on workmanship and fine details which helps separate it from the competi-tion.

“We do try to specialize in cer-tain areas of the industry including patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens and fire-places and custom edging, however, we do everything from finish grading and sod to landscape design and lighting,” he says.

As the economy is rough around the edges and becomes a challenge for many companies, Gerhardson appreciates of how well North Dakota has sustained itself. It is still growing at a reasonable rate and hasn’t been hit has hard as many places across the country.

Another challenge facing Absolute Landscaping is the number of competitors in town. Gerhardson says the economy plays a small part in helping this situation.

“While the economy is definitely not favorable, it is helping ‘weed out’ companies that need to be ‘weeded out’ due to workmanship or prices,” he explains.

The company is continually trying to grow and expand by researching new, upcoming products favorable to the Fargo-Moorhead area and climate. Gerhardson and his crew have been looking at new products from areas throughout the country that can be used here in North Dakota while still keeping a reasonable cost and can give the community a new, different look.

With everything going on and trying to build his busi-Absolute Landscaping con’t on pg 38 Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. con’t on pg 38

Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.Fifty-nine years of providing homeownership to average-income households at affordable pricesby Alison Streyle, Communication & Office Coordinator

Back in 1951, three brothers started a construction business known as Eid Brothers Construc-tion to build housing for returning World War II GIs and their fami-lies. Seven years later, in 1958, the company name changed to Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., and has since been focusing on providing homeowner-ship at price levels obtainable by households with average income.

Jason Eid is president of Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., today, but initially joined the company out of college with a degree from Concordia in biology. He started in computer programming and learned most of the business by creating the systems that help manage the company.

Eid has seen the company grow and prosper over the years and has continued to focus on first-time buyers, second-time buyers on a budget and also for individuals

wanting to downsize at retirement, but he has also pushed to start building Energy Star-rated homes.

“No matter what type of customer comes along, I continue to enjoy watching our customers realize their dreams. The customer could be a home buyer, business associate or employee; I take satisfaction from being part of the process by which they obtain their

goals. Also, I get to see customers save money on their utility bills each month they own their home because of Energy Star,” Eid explains.

Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. has built a strong motive within the company; “Eid-Co Easy” has become the focus of each and every home purchase.

“From selecting the custom features of the home, closing with the finance company and the day-to-day interacting with the new home, our employees and systems place ma-jor emphasis on making the entire process understandable and simple for our customers,” explains Eid.

With all the great parts of being the president of a company, one is also required to deal with obstacles. Eid describes how over-reaching regulations are one of the big-gest challenges facing the industry today.

“We are seeing changes in all sectors overseeing our industry: financial, Occupational Safety and Health Ad-ministration, insurance, Environmental Protection Agency and codes. We combat these rules, regulations and issues by continually staying up-to-date with educating ourselves. Sometimes the education can extend outside of our com-

Jason Eid


Whatisyourcompany’sfocus/specialty?

“We focus on total lawn care and snow removal. A new part of our business, Wheeler Property Watch, specializes in watching farm sites, lake property and homes while people are on vaca-tion or have gone south for the winter. The time spans can be daily, weekly or even monthly. We check for heating or frozen pipes, vandalism and carry mate-rials to make minor repairs.”

Whatisthelatesttrendinyourbusiness/industry?

“On the lawn care side of things we have seen a lot of development in fertilization and spray techniques that are catching on. One big thing that is out now is a new herbicide that can take care of crab grass or quack grass in regular lawns. Prior to this herbicide the only alternative to fix the problem was Round-Up which would end up killing everything.

“Right now, during the winter months, people are moving away from the granule salt and leaning towards liquid de-icing products.”

Whatdoyouthinkisthebiggestchallengefacingtheindustrytodayandhowareyoudealingwithit?

“Our biggest challenge is definitely the rising cost of fuel. We have accounts outside city limits and having to get out there isn’t the easiest on gas. We have re-routed some and are trying to be as efficient as possible by grouping as many jobs into a single route as possible. The rising cost of labor is another challenge we have to face, but there isn’t much we can do about it.”

The HBA thanks members who are involved with this industry:Landscaping - Contractor, Supplier; Fencing - Contractor; Lawn Care - Contractor

Aafedt Enterprises Inc.; Absolute Landscaping; All-Terrain Grounds Maintenance; Baker Nursery Gardens; Big Tree Nursery; Bosh Enterprises, Inc.; Curb Design; Custom Landscaping; Dakota Fence; Hanson Valley Sod; HCI; Hoglund Landscape; Holland’s Landscaping & Garden Center; Kroshus Landscaping, Inc; Natural Environments Landscaping, Inc.; Opp Construction; Peplawn, Inc.; Pro Landscapers LLC; Ross zink Construction; S & S

Landscaping Company, Inc.; TruGreen; Turf of the Town; Valley Landscaping; Wheeler Lawncare & Snow Removal

HBA of F-M Industry Spotlight

Wheeler Lawn Care/Snow Removal Mike Wheeler

656 Minster Dr W • Moorhead

2011 Committee Chairs, Vice Chairs

Education CommitteeJohn Rogalla, Stenerson Lumber - ChairRon Barstad, Ron BarstadConstruction, Inc. - Vice Chair

Events CommitteeShannon Stumpf, Cass County

Electric Cooperative - ChairLori Elliott, Elliott Interior Design - Vice Chair

New Member Development & Retention CommitteeCyle Cavett, Gary Cavett & Co., CPAs - ChairPeter Johnson, Cornerstone Bank- Vice Chair

PAC CommitteeTyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes- Chair

Parade of Homes CommitteeElizabeth Blatchford, Floor Coverings International - ChairRobin Swanson, Farmers InsuranceGroup - Vice Chair

Public Issues CommitteeJohn Koerselman, Red River Drywall &

Painting Services, Inc. - ChairTBD - Vice Chair

Remodelers CouncilGary Grandbois, Granites Unlimited - ChairDan Beecher, Foam DR’s, LLC - Vice Chair

JOIN A COMMITTEE IN 2011!If you are interested in any of the committees listed on the right, please contact Jennifer at

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



Remodelers Council FOCUS: Smart Spaces, Inc.

Ursula Hegvik is the owner of Smart Spaces, Inc. in Fargo. Her company focuses on creating the best custom solutions for clients’ closets, pantries, laundry rooms, offices, craft rooms, garages and more.

Hegvik earned a master’s degree in organizational commu-nication and then went on to work for California Closets and received training in design and installation.

She joined the Remodelers Council in January of 2008 and has been a part of many great projects in the community with her favorite being the RE-NEW House. Smart Spaces, Inc. contributed closet systems to the restored home.

“It was a great experience. I was able to see the transformation of an old home into a fabulous, up-to-date style that a young family can build their life in,” she says.

Hegvik originally joined the Council to become more involved with the HBA of F-M, her colleagues, the building industry and the community. She continues to stay involved with the Council because she enjoys getting to know fellow members and the HBA staff.

“I feel good about helping out on community projects and encourage and wel-come anyone to join our terrific group,” she says. “We welcome everyone!”

2011remodelers CounCil

Tom SchlenvogtRed River Electric, Inc.(Past Chair)

Member CompaniesABC Seamless

Accent ContractingACME TOOLS

Barstad Construction, Inc.Braaten Cabinets, Inc.Casselton Lumber, Inc.Contemporary Builders

Crane Johnson Lumber CompanyDakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.

Dave Anderson ConstructionDesign Direction, Inc.Elliott Interior Design

Fargo Linoleum CompanyFerguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting

GalleryFiske Construction, LLP

Foam DR’s LLCGranites Unlimited

Home Heating, A/C, & Plumbing, Inc.Homemakers Villa

Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity

Laney’s, Inc.Marvin Windows & DoorsMinnkota Windows, Inc.

NorandexNorthern Plumbing Supply

Nvision Building & RemodelingOpp Construction

Property Resources GroupRed River Electric, Inc.

Rick Duval Construction, Inc.RRC Specialties

Rusco Window CompanyShowplace KitchensSimonson LumberSmart Spaces, Inc.Stenerson Lumber

Stone Holding CompanySyverson Tile & StoneTecton Products, LLC

Twin City Garage Door, Inc.United Products Corporation

Valley Central VaccuumWestern Products, Inc.

News from the HBA of F-M Remodelers Council

ChairmanGary GrandboisGranites Unlimited

Ursula HegvikSmart Spaces, Inc.

HBA members discuss Minn. Green Communities building standardsby Lisa Vatensdal, Moorhead Neighborhood Services manager

Several HBA of F-M members attended a briefing Nov. 18 with John Har-rington, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund Program/Loan Officer to discuss Min-nesota Green Communities building standards. HBA member Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., and Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc., have constructed homes under the Green Communities criteria in Moorhead’s Stonemill Ponds neighborhood in 2010.

Builders and Moorhead staff shared recent experiences working with the criteria and hope that the certification can be recognized in the marketplace as a competitive advantage for both the initial sale of the home and future resale of Green Communities homes. Moorhead will partner with builders to document and verify the homes meet Green Communities Standards. Harrington expressed a willingness to continue to work with the HBA of F-M members on document-ing the value of the certification in home appraisals and responded to questions regarding some of the specific fixture and building material requirements.

The income-qualified buyers of the homes built in Stonemill Ponds each received no-interest affordability gap loan financing of more than $50,000 com-bined resources from Minnesota Housing and the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund. Right now, these financing tools are limited to Stonemill Ponds, but it may be possible to qualify other development areas in the future.

No matter the location or home price range, energy efficiency is an increasingly important topic to home buyers. Many of the Green Communities standards are already included in the Minnesota Building and Energy Codes; there are some additional techniques that may not add much (if any) cost but do contribute to significant energy savings for the home owner.

Learn more about Green Communi-ties at www.mngreencommunities.org.

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New American Home a source of latest product, design and green building ideas

The New American Home (TNAH) 2011 is beautiful and loaded with new products and design innovations that will stimulate the imagination of anyone who makes their liv-ing in the housing industry. The grand show home will be a highlight of the National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show, Jan. 12-15 in Orlando.

The home features American Empire design with Greek Revival elements and combines an inviting layout with elegant style, eccentric interiors and easy classicism. Built in a quiet Orlando neighborhood, it offers a view of a lake with the city skyline beyond.

“Anyone attending IBS should see The New American Home,” said Alex Hannigan, a past TNAH builder and current chairman of the TNAH Task Force, which oversees the project each year. “Whether you’re looking for inspira-tion on green building, technology systems integration or the latest design trends, this home will give you great ideas that you can take back to your business.”

Now in its 28th year, The New American Home is constructed an-nually in conjunction with the IBS to showcase innovative building technol-ogies and the latest building products.

As NAHB’s official show home, it displays design trends, con-struction techniques and materials that the building industry can use in any new or remodeled home. The showcase products in the home are provided by members of the National Council of the Housing Industry, the leading manufacturers and suppliers for the construction industry.

Unlike previous New American Homes, which were sold after the Builders’ Show, TNAH 2011 is a custom residence that is being constructed for specific buyers.

Built by Orlando Builder Continental Homes, it is being constructed on an infill building site in an older neighbor-hood on the South side of Lake Davis near downtown. The architect of design for the project was Michael Curtis of The Studio in Alexandria, Va., and the architect of record was Christopher M. Donnelly of Donnelly Architecture, Inc. in Beverly Hills, Fla. Kate Clarke of Continental De-sign oversaw the home’s interior design.

In keeping with increasing demand for energy- and resource-efficiency, TNAH 2011 has been built to achieve “Emerald” status under the National Green Building Stan-dard, and is seeking certification at this time. The standard was developed by NAHB and is approved by ANSI, the American National Standards Institute. “Emerald” is the highest of the four levels of achievement in resource ef-

ficiency that the standard recognizes. To attain the Emerald level, TNAH 2011 relies on

the latest innovations in green building and construction technology, including a state-of-the-art energy efficiency package.

The home’s green building features include masonry block construction for exterior walls, a solar-assisted HVAC system, solar hot water heater with gas backup, open and closed spray foam insulation for different parts of the house and photovoltaic cells. It also includes a greywa-ter recycling system, tankless hot water heaters, hydronic air handlers and “intelligent” fire places.

Other energy and resource efficiency features include:• Energy Star appliances • Low VOC paints, stains, adhesives and sealants • Formaldehyde-free wood cabinetry, paneling and

sheathing • Whole-house automation system • Whole-house lighting control system • Dual-flush water closets

• Low-flow shower head and faucets • Native and drought-tolerant plants • Artificial grass • Weather-controlled irrigation system • Rainwater harvesting system

In addition to state-of-the-art green building technology, TNAH 2011 features dynamic aesthetic design, including fountains, pools, solar

elements and leading-edge art-glass work.

In addition to the Em-erald certification under the National Green Build-ing Standard, TNAH 2011 received the following:• Energy Star certification • FGBC (Florida Green

Building Coalition) Platinum certification • Florida Yards and Neighborhoods designation • Florida Water Star designation • Progress Energy's Home Advantage Program

“I live in Orlando, so I’ve been able to watch the con-struction of this home from beginning to end,” Hannigan said. “I’m very excited about TNAH 2011. It is full of innovative new products, the finishes are excellent and the interior design by Kate Clarke is wonderfully creative.”

Registered IBS attendees who want to learn about the design trends and new products in TNAH 2011 will find the show home at 820 S. Lake Davis Drive in Orlando (12.3 miles and 19 minutes — subject to traffic — from the convention center).

To receive a complimentary shuttle bus ticket to the TNAH 2011 show home, visit the TNAH booth in the West Concourse.


2011Home Builders CAreBoArd oF trustees

DAVE ANDERSON (Vice President)

CHAD MALOY(Secretary)

MIKE ANDERSON(Treasurer)

TOBY CHRISTENSEN(Past President)

CASEY BECKERLEGCARL BLANK

BRAD MORRISANDY NELSONDAN PARROWERIC ROKKE

GREG THOMPSON

CARLITA DIETz(HBA Liaison)

Dave Anderson Construction

Gate City Bank

Bierschbach Equipment & Supply

Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr., Inc.

Stenerson LumberStructural Materials, Inc.Casselton Lumber, Inc.Lavelle CompanyISR Homes Rokke ConstructionAnderson, Bottrell, Sanden & ThompsonJay DietzConstruction, Inc.

The foundation, created in 1993 by the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization.

It was established with funds donated by HBA members, fundraising events and the HBA itself. The purpose for its creation was to provide an outlet for the builder, remodeler, and companies related to the building industry to show the community that there is more to the building industry than demolition, construction, and remodeling.

The HBA of F-M handles the administrative duties for the foundation at no charge. Any contribution designated to the foundation goes directly to the foundation and its charitable work.

PresidentClark BernardRed River Electric, Inc.

News from the Home Builders Care Foundation

HBC President’s messageAs a new year begins, the Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Founda-

tion is looking forward to new opportunities 2011 will bring. One of the first activities of the New Year is the International Builders Show in Orlando, Jan. 12-15. Student chapters are able to attend the show and compete in the Residen-tial Construction Management Competition. Minnesota State University Moor-head, North Dakota State College of Science and North Dakota State University are all competing this year. Students began developing this project last fall and spent a lot of free time participating in this project as it is not part of any class at our local schools. If you are attending the show, I encourage you to watch these presentations Jan. 12 and 13. Community involvement

Last year our members were generous in their support not only of HBC but of numerous other projects in the community. Members of the HBA of F-M participated in the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, bell-ringing for the Salva-tion Army’s red kettle campaign, ramp projects amongst many more. I challenge every member of the HBA to beat what was accomplished last year and give even more of ourselves in 2011.Donor recognition

On the next page you can see a list of all the members who donated and sup-ported Home Builders Care and its projects in 2010. Donors are also recognized in our Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide and listed on the HBC website, www.hbcfm.com. I know members don’t donate time and money to be recog-nized, but we want you to know how much we appreciate what all of our sup-porters have done for the Foundation. Ways to donate

If you would like to see yourself on this list, we have numerous ways you can support HBC:

• Make a monetary donation to HBC. Choose Framework for the Future and make a five-year commitment or give annually to Trades for Grades. You can even donate online at www.hbcfm.com with a credit card.

• Bring your recycling to Minnkota and ask that the proceeds be donated to HBC. We are listed as an official charity and any aluminum or paper recycling brought in will help our Foundation.

• Use Goodsearch.com when performing internet searches. Powered by Yahoo, this search engine donates funds every time someone uses it for a search. This is an extremely easy way to contribute to the mission of HBC.

• Sponsor and participate in our annual Charity Ride in August .• Adopt a student for the Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades and

help defray the cost of attending.• Partake in the annual Health Tech & Trades Career Expo. See highlights

of the 2010 Expo on pages 32-33. The next Expo is currently scheduled for Dec. 8, 2011.

Whatever way works for you to support the Foundation, make 2011 the year you do it!

Stay up-to-date with HBC!www.hbcfm.com

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NDSEB votes to allow ‘series’-rated circuits instead of ‘combination’ AFCIs

The N.D. State Electrical Board recently voted to allow “series”-rated circuits to be used instead of “combination” arc cault circuit interrupters effective Nov. 17. Circuits must still be placed in all locations required in the 2008 Na-tional Electric Code, but the more reliable “series” circuits can be used instead of the AFCIs that have been the base of many complaints of wire tripping. Formal notification will come from the N.D. State Electrical Board. Below is the of-ficial executive order from the N.D. State Electrical Board.

At the Nov. 17, 2010 meeting of the N.D. State Electrical Board, the subject of unwanted tripping of listed arc-fault circuit interrupters combination-type was brought before the board and discussed. It was the decision of the board that under the authority of North Dakota Administrative Rule 24-02-01-02(6), pertaining to article 210.12, 2008 edition, National Electrical Code, that branch/feeder AF-CIs shall be permitted to be used to meet the requirements of 210.12(B). this decision is effective as of Nov. 17, 2010.

Doreen Reidman, North Dakota Association of Builders executive officer thanks Dana Schlomer of Schlomer Con-struction, Inc. in Mandan, N.D., for attending and speaking on behalf of home builders; Joe Stenvold of Stax Electric in Minot, N.D., for his letter and on-going support on this issue, and to Ben Koppelman of Vision Construction, LLC in West Fargo, who serves on this board. Officials from the National Electrical Contractors Association were also at the meeting, supporting this move.

Attention Electrical Contractorsand Power Limited Technicians!

Jan. 7 • 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Electrical Contractor Continuing Education

March 11 • 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Power Limited Technician Continuing Education

Registration form is included as an insert in this issue of the Plains Builder.


On Nov. 18 the Fargo-Moorhead, North Dakota chapter of the National As-sociation of Women in Construction held its 32nd Annual Fundraiser Auction to raise money for its Construction Industry Programs that introduce area youth to the construction industry as well as support students enrolled in construction industry courses at local colleges and universities by providing scholarships. Congratulations to the following students were recognized as 2010 recipients and good luck to you in your future careers.

• $750 – Elizabeth Dooley, North Dakota State College of Science freshman studying civil engineering.

• $500 – Aaron Schmidt, North Dakota State University senior studying civil engineer-ing. Schmidt was also recognized for receiving a $1500 scholarship from NA-WIC’s Founders Scholarship Foundation.

• $250 – Yunjae Baek, North Dakota State University senior studying construction management.

2009-2010 Chapter officers installed

We would also like to welcome our newest member – Nancy Kelly, Heartland Labor.

NAWIC along with the NAWIC Education Foundation sponsor several programs and competitions to foster and promote construction as a viable career choice among students from grade school to high school level. Learn more about NAWIC, NEF and the programs they have available by stopping by our booth (on the mezzanine level) at the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show Feb. 25– 27.Upcoming chapter eventsBlockKidscompetition for first – sixth grade students in January or FebruaryWomenInConstructionWeek“SuccessInspires” – March 6 - 12

If you are interested in learning more about NAWIC, check www.na-wic.org or contact Amy Berg at (701) 235-4441 ext. 461 or [email protected].

(l-r): Dooley,Schmidt, and Baek with Amy Berg, NAWIC Scholarship Committee member, after receiving scholarships.

(l-r): President Dawn Wiedewitsch, Tomboy Tools; Vice President Onie Loeks, Dakota Supply Group; Secretary Angie Boisjolie, Ultieg Engineers; Lynn Madaus, Brock White; Treasurer Amy Berg, Fargo Glass & Paint Co.

(not pictured): Suzi Retzlaff, Empire Engineering, and Laura Bourdon, General Equipment & Supplies, Inc.

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2010 webinar archives available

National Association of Home Builders' 2010 Building Conversa-tions webinars are still available. Archives are available at www.nahb.org/buildingconversations.

Members who missed the live webinars can purchase archive files. Webinars on social media, home technology, alternative financing, and more are accessible for one year from the broadcast date. HBA members enrolled on health plan eligible for EAP

HBA of F-M members who are enrolled on the association’s health plan are eligible for The Village Em-ployee Assistance Program for mem-bers. It offers professional, confiden-tial guidance for relationship issues, emotional health, drug and alcohol issues, workplace issues, financial counseling and legal counseling. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (800) 627-8220.NDAB offers discount program through Verizon Wireless

The North Dakota Association of Builders has a discount program through Verizon Wireless. Quali-fying members may be eligible to re-ceive 22 percent off monthly access calling plan fees, plus more! Contact Joshua Belzer at (701) 235-5148 or [email protected] for more details. Be sure to tell him you are a member of NDAB.



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Your commitment to the industry in which you work is honorable and unmatched. The Association’s advocacy program is two-pronged. The first comes

in the form of being a voice on behalf of the industry in favor of legislation and regulations that are beneficial to the building industry. The other prong of advocacy is the as-sociation’s political action committee, NDAB-PAC.

The HBA’s advocacy program saw another successful year in 2010. The work done by the HBA, NDAB, and NAHB can be clearly seen on all three levels (local, state, and national).

• On a national level, the industry benefited in early 2010 from the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit and the $6,500 tax credit for existing home owners.

• On a state level, PAC contributions were made to over 50 candidates in legislative raises. NDAB-PAC saw an 80 percent success rate in the candidates it supported.

• On a local level, 2010 was the first year that the newly passed property tax exemption was available to homes under construction. This year also saw the modernized two-year tax exemption for new home buyers which guaranteed a full two years to each buyer.

What is NDAB-PAC?NDAB-PAC is the North Dakota Association of Build-

ers’ Political Action Committee. It is a non-partisan politi-cal action committee that provides support for candidates who are friends of the building industry. People who show they care and are concerned about the building industry’s future make contributions to NDAB-PAC because they believe that cooperation equals strength.

Thank You 2010 PAC ContributorsHBA raises $16K

Sign up early for your2011 NDAB -PAC contribution!Contact Rocky at(701) 232-5846 for details.

www.hbafm.comwww.facebook.com/HBAFargoMoorhead


2010 Health Tech & Trades Career ExpoDec. 9, 2010 saw the Eigth Annual Health Tech and Trades Career Expo at the

Fargodome. This event is geared specifically to introducing ninth grade students to a variety of careers, especially those where a four-year degree is not required. Students from Central Cass, Central Valley, Enderlin, Fairmount, Fargo, Hankin-son, Hawley, Kindred, Mahnomen, Maple Valley, Milnor, Moorhead, North Sar-gent, Northern Cass, Oak Grove, Park Christian High School, Reach Homeschool Group, Red River ALC Moorhead, Richland, Sargent Central, Shanley, Thomp-son, Ulen-Hitterdal, Underwood, West Fargo and the Youth Education Services brought ninth graders to take in the experience.

The Expo showcased numerous industries and gave students hands-on experi-ence. This year, it featured a helicopter, semi-truck display, two cranes, veteri-nary tech programs, medical fields, cosmetology, law enforcement, dentistry and communications to name a few. In addition, the construction industry had a great showing with representation of heavy industrial, concrete, electrical, commercial HVAC, landscaping, cabinetry, carpentry, windows and general construction.

Thank You Sponsors!Gold Sponsors

Associated General Contractors of NDEssentia Health

The ForumHome Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead

FoundationIndustrial Builders, Inc.

Minnesota State Community & Technical College

North Dakota State College of Science

Radio Fargo-MoorheadRDO Equipment Co.

Sanford HealthSouth East Education

CooperativeWanzek Construction

Silver SponsorsButler MachineryFargo Jet Center

General Equipment & Supplies

Greater Fargo-Moorhead EDC

Josef’s School of Hair Design

Northland Community & Technical College

Lynnes Welding TrainingRural MN CEP-MN Workforce Center

The Salon Professionals Academy

Titan MachineryWDAY 970 AM

Hospitality Sponsors

Culligan Water ConditioningSubway

Career Expo Special thank yousSpecial thanks to the following people for working at the HBA/HBC booth during the Health Tech & Trades Career Expo.

Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson ConstructionErnie Breznay, former high school instructor

John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.

Paul Kochmann, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.Darrin Mulcahy, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.

The materials and tools used in the HBA/HBC interactive display were generously provided by:

Crane Johnson Lumber CompanyDakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.

Dave Anderson Construction

The following HBA members worked side-by-side with competitors to create boots that represent their industry. Thank you for collaborating on this effort to promote our industry to students.

Amy Beaton, Grant’s Mechanical, Inc.Chris Bourassa, Midwest Concrete Pumping, LLCKade Bussinger, Network Cabling Services, Inc.

Toby Christensen, Camrud Foss Concrete Constr. Inc.Paul Finn, Red River Electric, Inc.

Steve Hoepfner, Grant’s Mechanical, Inc.Jeremy Johnson, Grant’s Mechanical, Inc.Jamie Kronbeck, Grant’s Mechanical, Inc.

Mike Lorenz, Opatril Concrete Construction, Inc.Linday Olson, Red River Electric, Inc.

Tygr Palmer, Midwest Concrete Pumping, LLCScott Persoon, Camrud Foss Concrete Constr. Inc.

Cody Reiland, Grant’s Mechanical, Inc. Alex Stael von Holstein, Grant’s Mechanical, Inc.Mike Stotts, Opatril Concrete Construction, Inc.

LeAnn Stumbo, Grant’s Mechanical, Inc.

Also, thanks to students from Minnesota State University Moorhead, North Dakota State College of Science and North Dakota State

University for helping set up and tear down the Expo.


Bismarck Schools/Energy Industry CareersBaker Nursery

Butler MachineryCamrud Foss Concrete Constr. Inc.

Cass County Sheriff’s OfficeCenter for Rural Health UND

Concordia College Nursing Department

Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.Dave Anderson Construction

Eastern ND Area Health Education CenterEssentia Health

F-M Ambulance ServiceFargo Air Museum

Fargo Fire DepartmentFargo Police Department

Fargo Jet CenterGeneral Equipment & Supplies

Grant’s MechanicalHome Builders Association of

Fargo-MoorheadHome Builders Care of Fargo-

Moorhead FoundationIndustrial Builders, Inc.Information Technology

Council of NDIntegrity WindowsJob Service of ND

Josef’s School of Hair DesignLynnes Welding Training Inc.

Midnite Express/Dixon InsuranceMidwest Concrete Pumping

Minnesota School of BusinessMinnesota State Community &

Technical CollegeM State Automotive Technology

M State Carpentry Science

M State CosmetologyM State Dental Assisting

M State Diesel Equipment Technology

M State Digital Photography & Imaging

M State LandscapingM State Pharmacy Technology

Network Cabling ServicesND Air National Guard

North Dakota State College of Science

NDSCS Allied HealthNDSCS Applied SciencesNDSCS Fargo Programs

NDSCS Mechanical SystemsNDSCS Welding/Machine Tooling/

ManufacturingNDSU College of Pharmacy,

Nursing & Allied HealthNDSU Veterinary Technology

Northland Community & Technical College

Opatril Concrete Construction, Inc.Poss Custom CabinetsRadio Fargo-Moorhead

Rasmussen CollegeRDO Equipments Co.Red River Electric Inc.

Rural MN CEP-MN Workforce Center

The Salon Professional AcademySanford Health

Skill & Technology Training Center Titan MachineryUND Aerospace

U.S. Army & Army ReserveWanzek Construction

2010 Exhibitors

The 2011 Expo is tentatively scheduled for Dec. 8, 2011. If you would like to be involved or volunteer at the event,

please contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected].


Committee BriefsEducation

This committee develops education programs for the Association. It pro-vides an abundance of choices to fulfill continuing education credits required by Minnesota for builder licensing. The committee’s purpose is to assist the development, professionalism and profitability of HBA members and the industry. • 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Jan. 7 Elec-trical Contractor Continuing Education at Skills & Technol-ogy Training Center. Member cost $65 / Non-member cost $90. A registration form is included as an insert in this issue.

• 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Jan. 19 / Feb. 16 Minnesota contrac-tor continuing education classes. A registration form is included as an insert in this issue.

• 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jan. 25 Lunch & Learn “Parade of Homes / Home Show Marketing” Cost is $10.

• 1 – 5 p.m. Feb. 21 NDAB Energy Code class taught by Carl Pederson, NDSU Extension Service. Class will be at Cass County Electric Cooperative/IdeaOne

• 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. March 11 Power Limited Technician Continuing Education taught by Tim Pull, NDSCS. Class will be held at Skills & Technology Training Center. Member cost $65 / Non-member cost $90.

Nextmeeting:8:15a.m.Jan.4Events

This committee handles programming and entertainment for the General Membership Meetings, and coordinates the annual HBA Golf Outing, and the Home & Garden Show. Its purpose is to provide creative ideas, and support for coordination as well as logistics during each of these events. • The next GMM will be the New Year Celebration & Installation 11:30 a.m. Jan. 6 at the Holiday Inn. Please register by calling (701) 232-5846 or e-mail [email protected]. The 2011 president and board of directors will be installed by 2011 NDAB President Joel Feist.

• The Red River Valley Home & Garden Show will be Feb. 25-27 and is bringing back by popular demand the Grilling Buddies Mad Dog and Merrill and, in addition, Renegade Gardener Don Engebretson will be presenting seminars.

Nextmeeting:8:15a.m.Jan.14Membership: Retention & New Member Development

This combined committee looks for new and creative ways of recruiting and welcoming new members, and develops programs to remind members of the value of their membership. It explores reasons why members join and leave, is respon-sible for contacting all members and also reviews the NAHB membership status report on a monthly basis.• The October 2010 membership report indicates a mem-ber retention rate of 90.7 percent, with 821 members: 225 Builders and 581 Associates. A total of 373 renewals have been made so far this year.

• The committee’s 2010 goal was to recruit 65 new mem-bers (25 Builders and 40 Associates) and achieve a reten-tion rate of 90 percent. We have made our goal! The HBA is already working on goals for 2011 so please notify

Jennifer at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected], if you have any leads. Nextmeeting:Noon,Jan.17Parade of Homes

A “Parade of Homes” is designed to promote HBA Builder members to con-sumers. It serves to boost home sales and raises the level of recognition for Builder members. This committee is responsible for all aspects of coordinating and pro-moting the spring and fall Parades. • The Fall Parade of Homes was held Sept. 11 – 12, 18 – 19 and featured 38 homes by

21 builders. To see the Parade magazine or website visit www.hbafm.com.

• The 2011 Spring Parade of Homes dates are April 30 – May 8. Deadline for home entry is March 3, 2011. Build-ers, look for information in the mail in January.

NextMeeting:3p.m.Jan.24Public Issues

This committee is responsible for keeping tabs on governmental action that affects the industry and then informing the industry on the status of those issues.• A task force has been established to review infrastructure requirements in Moorhead. The group has submitted recommendations of topics to consider to the city. The purpose of the recommendations is to ultimately reduce infrastructure costs. The city has said they will respond within six to eight weeks.

• The city of Fargo adopted the 2009 I-Codes in June. The new building code for residential buildings will be imple-mented in October. The city also plans to adopt the 2009 IECC Jan. 1, 2011.

• The HBA has created a taskforce to review the city of Fargo’s draft sign code ordinance. The group has met several times. The HBA has appeared before the city’s task force in charge of rewriting the code on four oc-casions. Many changes were made at the request of the industry. The sign code has been approved by the Plan-ning Commission and the City Commission will hold a hearing on it in September.

Nextmeeting:11:30a.m.,Jan.27PAC Committee

This committee works with the Public Issue Committee to coordinate fundraising efforts for North Dakota Association of Builders’ political action committee (NDAB-PAC) and the National Association of Home Builder’s political action committee (BUILD-PAC). It is involved with setting guidelines for PAC giving policies and its members have the final vote on distribution of PAC funds the association distributes to local can-didates running for office. • Total PAC fundraising for 2010 is over $16,000Nextmeeting:12:30p.m.Jan.27Remodelers Council

This council represents the remodeling industry in the local HBA of F-M through national Remodelers membership. It has its own dues and community service projects and is the committee behind planning the Fall Home Show. • The 2010 Fall Home Show, Sept. 25 - 26 brought in over 1,700 consumers to view 65 exhibits which filled the entire Centennial Hall.

Nextmeeting:NoonJan.20


Members get more for dues dollars in today’s economyby Bryce Johnson, Executive Vice President

Your HBA of F-M wants to work with you to get through these difficult economic times. We don’t need to tell you that times are tough—the media is doing a good job of that already. Our vi-sion and mission for the future includes every one of you and simply cannot be achieved without your help.

We at the HBA, just as in your own businesses, must adapt to the market. We need to find ways to be leaner, more ef-fective, and we must communicate better

than ever before. With that in mind, everything we do at the HBA – every publication, every activity, every event – is being evaluated to be sure that we are fully representing and supporting the builders and associates in our commu-nity.

Rest assured, we will continue to work to make sure the investment you make in us is worth every hard-earned dol-lar. We will continue to fight the seemingly never-ending regulatory battles and negative media and provide you with opportunities to make your business stronger. If there was ever a time to be a member of the HBA, it is now. You are getting more for your dollar than ever beforeWhere do my dues dollars go, and what am I getting for what I pay?

The HBA of F-M’s total membership dues is currently $395. When you join the local HBA, you also join the Na-tional Association of Home Builders and the North Dakota Association of Builders.

NationalAssociationofHomeBuilders $150.00NorthDakotaAssociationofBuilders $70.00HomeBuildersAssociationofF-M $175.00Total $395.00

Bryce JohnsonHBA of F-M executive vice president

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NAHB members can get a $500* private offer toward

the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles.

GM offers a wide selection of vehicles, including the

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Redeeming this private offer is easy:

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HBA of F-M Member Renewal ReportThanks to these members who have renewed membership and continue supporting the HBA of F-M. The number of years they’ve been members is reflected behind the company name. If you notice discrepancies, please let us know so we can update our records: (701) 232-5846. (Allow 60 days for name to reappear.)Aaland Appraisals .......................................................5ABC Seamless .........................................................33ACS Security Solutions ..............................................4Advanced Electrical Systems, LLC .............................1Advantage Realtors, Inc. -Patricia Erickson, Realtor ...........................................2All Finish Concrete, Inc. ..............................................4American Federal Bank ............................................28American Steel Span ................................................13Armstrong Precast Products, Inc. ...............................1Asplin Excavating, Sand & Gravel, Inc......................27Baird Construction Inc. .............................................21Bank of the West ......................................................29Bernie's Water Conditioning .....................................17Bob Footitt Construction, Inc. ...................................31Bruer Construction .....................................................4Building Gurus ............................................................7Cass County Abstract Company ..............................39Clark's Excavating & Septic Pumping .......................25Cole Wholesale Flooring ..........................................30Construction Supply, Inc. ..........................................33Craig Geron Decorating Artists, Inc. .........................24D.J.'s Plumbing & Heating Inc. ....................................9Dakota Exteriors .........................................................8Dakota Heating & Plumbing, Inc. ................................6Dakota Supply Group ...............................................43Dale Buchholz Construction .......................................7Delaney Homes, Inc. ..................................................6E.T. Excavating Inc. .....................................................8Erik R. Johnson & Associates, Ltd. .............................7fargohomes Buyer Agency .......................................16Frolov Brothers, Inc. ....................................................6G3 Real Estate Services USA ....................................4Goodin Company ......................................................12Grace Electric .............................................................5Hanson Bros., Inc. ....................................................54Hirshfield's Paint .........................................................5Integrity Windows & Doors .......................................13Interstate Electric, LLC ...............................................1J.A. Shaw Construction Co. ........................................3Jet-Way Multiple Services Inc. ..................................15J-R Remodeling, Inc. ..................................................3Kadoun Hardwood Flooring Inc. .................................1Ken's Sanitation and Recycling, Inc. ...........................4Knife River Material ..................................................38Lake Agassiz Regional Development Corporation 6Lightowler Johnson Associates, Inc. ...........................3M & J Construction of Moorhead, Inc. ........................4Mathison's ................................................................22Midland Garage Door, Mfg. Co. ................................23Mid-Valley Geo-Thermal, Inc. .....................................7Newman Signs .........................................................15

Noonan Enterprises, Inc. ..........................................11Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of the Red River Valley .........................................................5Pierce, Inc. ................................................................41Prairie Supply, Inc. ......................................................8Precision Plumbing, Electric,Heating & Cooling, Inc. ...............................................7Realty Executives North Plains ..................................3Ross zink Construction ..............................................3Roto Rooter Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service ..........12Showplace Kitchens ...................................................4Stained Glass Overlay of the Red River Valley ...........8Standard Industries, Inc. ...........................................28Systems Technology .................................................22The Home Depot ........................................................8The Lighthouse .........................................................43The Real Estate Book ...............................................16Trio Environmental Consulting, Inc. ............................3Tyter Design & Construction .....................................13US Bank ...................................................................29Wendt Construction, Inc. ..........................................34Western Products, Inc. (Affiliate member) ..................1Wilson Investments, LLC ............................................7


HBA of F-M New Member Report

November New MemberInterior Affairs

Judy Lee

Business Resource Group Inc.AccountantsShanna McArthur2323 16th Ave SMoorhead, MN 56560(218) 236-0813Sponsor: Bryce VanderwerffRed River Electric Inc.

Comfort SupplyHeating & Air Conditioning, SupplierDonald Boelke99 NE 77th WayFridley, MN 55432(763) 450-7600Sponsor: Harry GilbertsonHarry Gilbertson Construction

FM Builders ExchangeIndustry Related Support & ServicesShelly Stenberg1010 Page DrFargo, ND 58103(701) 237-6772Sponsor: John KoerselmanRed River Drywall & Painting Serice Inc.

Ham Construction Inc.Remodeler, ResidentialDale Hammerschmidt4671 10th St NFargo, ND 58102(701) 200-2698Sponsor: Nancy KellyHeartland Labor

Lowe's Home Centers Inc.Building SuppliesAndrew Minniti5001 13th Ave SFargo, ND 58103-7270(701) 433-2160Sponsor: Bill BlixtWestern Products

Perfect TempHeating & Air Conditioning, ContractorBrandon Anderson2201 14th Ave S, Unit 2Moorhead, MN 56560(701) 799-9431Sponsor: Tyrone LeslieHeritage Homes

Walen Realty Inc.Real Estate & SalesChuck Walen122 Golden Spike RdWest Fargo, ND 58078(701) 866-3272Sponsor: Jason EidEid-Co Buildings Inc.

2011 Membership Drive Contenders(November 2010 - October 2011)

These members are off to an early start for the 2011 membership

drive. Each member who recruits at least one new member between Nov. 1, 2010 and Oct. 31, 2011 will be placed into a drawing for prizes given away at the 2011 November

GMM.

Name, Company # recruitedChris LindChris Lind Custom Homes........... 1

Nancy MichelsenCityWide Electric ......................... 1

Sylvia LunskiDesign Direction .......................... 1

Jason EidEid-Co Buildings Inc. ................... 1

Harry GilbertsonHarry Gilbertson Construction ..... 1

Nancy KellyHeartland Labor ........................... 1

Tyrone LeslieHeritage Homes .......................... 1

Nolen BertschNelson Window Co....................... 1

John KoerselmanRed River Drywall & PaintingSerice Inc. .................................... 1

Bryce VanderwerffRed River Electric Inc. ................. 1

Bill BlixtWestern Products, Inc. ................ 1

Thank you to all members for recruiting and retention efforts!

2011 Home & Garden Show

Feb. 25-27

For details contact Jenny at(701) 232-5846 [email protected].

Who do you know that would make a great HBA of F-M

member?

Contact Jennifer at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected] with

any new member leads!



December’sGuess WhoRevealed!Every month try and guess the chosen childhood photo of an HBA board member, HBC trustee, Health Plan trustee, committee chairperson or staff member. to win!

Hints:• Grew up in the birth place of water skiing, Lake City, Minn.• Previously employed as a Collections Officer for the Minn. Department of Revenue.• Competes in professional walleye tournaments during the summer.• License plates read WALLEYZ.• Is very “caring” when it comes to the “amount” of times working with the Association.

Answer:Chad Maloy

Gate City Bank

Winner:Darrick Guthmiller

Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.

ness, Gerhardson has no complaints about his job and says he loves everything about it.

“The satisfaction of looking back and seeing what we created with our hands is amazing! Also, the gratification of knowing other people and families will enjoy what we have created for years to come is something that gets me up and going every day,” he says.

In Gerhardson’s opinion, research is the key for those starting out in the industry. He advises to make sure and know what you are getting into when starting a company. He says, anybody can learn the trade, but one must know what costs are to be accepted and how to keep a manage-able sized crew to be successful.

Another piece of advice from Gerhardson, “Keep the customers happy. If something might take an extra day to finish the way they want it, every one of those seconds is worth it compared to what one bad referral would cost the company.

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Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. con’t from pg 24pany and to those who do business with us,” he explains.

All in all, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. has grown and ex-panded for almost 60 years and doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Eid advises anyone starting out to “invest in your-self” to make it in the industry.

Eid serves as a national director for the HBA of F-M with the National Association of Home Builders. He was president of the HBA in 2009.

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Jan. 7-ElectricalContractorCEtaught by Tim Pull, North Dakota State College of Science. Class fulfills eight hours of code!

• 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Skills & Technology Training Center, 1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo. Cost:$65Members/$90Non-Members. Contact Alison at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected] to register.

Jan. 19-MinnesotaContractorContinuingEducation

• 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Skills & Technology Training Center,1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo. Topics include Geothermal 101; Minnesota Hot Topics: Building Code; Basics on Building Braced Walls and Minnesota Home Warranty Law.

• Fulldaycost:$95Members/$140Non-Members. Contact Alison at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected] to register.

Jan. 25-Lunch&Learn“ParadeofHomes/HomeShowMarketing”

• 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at HBA of F-M

Feb. 16-MinnesotaContractorContinuingEducation“BuildingTechnology:InteriorSystemsandFinishes”This class is an NAHB course that will work towards a Certified Graduate Builder designation.

• 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Skills & Technology Training Center,1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo.

• 7MNCEcredits,6credits:CGBdesignation,6credits:continuingeducationforCAPS,CGB,CGR,plusmore...

• Cost:$165Members/$250Non-Members. Contact Alison at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected] to register.

Feb. 21-N.D.ResidentialEnergyCodyTrainingtaught by Carl Pederson, North Dakota State University Extension Service.

• 1-5 p.m. at Cass County Electric Cooperative/IdeaOne, 3312 42nd Ave. S., Fargo. Cost:FREE

March 11-PowerLimitedTechnicianContinuingEducationtaught by Tim Pull, North Dakota State College of Science. Class fulfills eight hours of code!

• 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Skills & Technology Training Center, 1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo. Cost:$65Members/$90Non-Members. Contact Alison at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected] to register.

March 30 - EPALead:Renovation,Repair&PaintingRuleTraining with the UND Environmental Training Institute.

• 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Cass County Electric Cooperative, 4100 32nd Ave. S., Fargo. Class satisfies requirements for certified renovator training by the EPA. Eight hours of Minnesota Contractor continuing education credits available. Cost:$170Members/$255Non-mem-bers.

April 6-7-SafetyTrainingwithWorkforceSafety&Insurance“OSHA10-hourConstructionCourse(ECCS)”Location TBD.

• 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. April 6 / 8 a.m. - noon April 7• Cost:FreeforMembers/$20Non-members.

Contact Sandy Neiss, North Dakota Association of Builders at (701) 222-2401 or [email protected] to register.

Only two dates for Minn. Contractor CE. See enclosed registration form!

The Jan. 19 class has been approved and the Feb. 16 class is pending approval by the Minn. Department of Labor and Industry as satisfying up to seven credits toward continuing education for building contractor, residential remodeler or residential roofing continuing education requirement for re-licensure. This includes the required one hour of energy (for all contractors).

education Schedule

Thank you electrical contractor continuing education sponsors!

Thank you Minn.

Contractor CE sponsor:

In St. Paul, Minn.

In Bismarck, N.D.• City Day on the Hill’ Feb. 3

- The HBA, in conjunction with the F-M-WF Chamber of Commerce, F-M Area Association of Realtors, the F-M Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Greater F-M Eco-nomic Development Corporation will travel to Bismarck to meet with legislators and to help advance the issues affect-ing our area.

• NDAB Legislative Reception Feb. 7 and Hill visit Feb. 8- The North Dakota Association of Builders Legislative Reception Feb. 7 is a casual, fun reception and a chance to mingle with legislators from across the state, thank them for their service, and share your concerns with elected state offi cials.- On Feb. 8 members will head to the Capitol in force, attend committee hearings, watch live fl oor sessions, and talk with legislators in the halls about the legislation affecting the construction industry.

• BAM ‘Builder Day on the Hill’ Day Feb. 22- The HBA encourages members actively working in Minnesota to head down to St. Paul and help make an impact as part of the Builders Association of Minnesota’s “Builder on the Hill” event.

• ‘City Day on the Hill’ Feb. 22- The HBA, in conjunction with the F-M-WF Chamber of Commerce, F-M Area Association of Realtors, the F-M Con-vention and Visitors Bureau and the Greater F-M Economic Development Corporation will travel to St. Paul to meet with legislators and help advance the issues affecting our area.

Politics is Everybody’s Business

Your HBA of F-M is actively promoting the home building industry at both Minnesota and North Dakota Capitols this spring. In both Capitols, there are events designed for you, the member, to meet legislators, learn about the legislative process and advocate on behalf of issues affecting you, your business and your industry. Consider attending one of the events below. If you would like more information or to sign up for any of the events below, contact Rocky at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected].

Protect and promote your industry...attend one of the events below.

Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead1802 32nd Avenue SouthFargo, ND 58103(701) 232-5846 • Fax: (701) 280-1108

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Offered by Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead2011 Minn. Contractor Continuing Education

Two Dates, Two Different Classes

January 19

February 16

8 - 11 a.m. Geothermal 101 Required energy class! - taught by Brandon Darnell, Energy Dynamics, Inc. - 3 MN CE credits ($41 members / $60 non-members)

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Minnesota Hot Topics: Building Code - taught by Kurt Wenzel, Moorhead Building Official - 1 MN CE credit ($14 members / $20 non-members)

12:30 - 1 p.m. Lunch1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Basics on Building Braced Walls - taught by Kurt Sandman, Sandman Consulting PC - Structural Engineering - 1 MN CE credit ($14 members / $20 non-members)

2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Minnesota Home Warranty Law - taught by Greg Thompson, Anderson, Bottrell, Sanden & Thompson - 2 MN CE credits ($27 members / $40 non-members)

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Building Technology “Systems and Interior Finishes” Includes required one hour of energy! - taught by Doug Nelson, NAHB instructor - 7 MN CE credits ($165 members / $250 non-members) - 6 credits: CGB designation - 6 credits: continuing education for CAPS, CGB, CGR, plus more…

MARCH 1, 2011:Deadline for MN contractors to submit documents to Dept. of Labor & Industry for renewal.

Licenses expire: March 31, 2011

All HBA of F-M members and non-members are welcome to attend!

Jan. 19 classes are approved and Feb. 16 classes are approval pending for seven hours of continuing education by the Department of Labor and Industry as satisfying credits (referenced to the left) toward continuing education for building contractor, residential remodeling or residential roofing continuing education requirements for re-licensure. This includes the required 1 hour of energy (for all contractors).

Registrants must fill out this form and return with payment.

All registrations must be pre-paid and received at least 24 hours in advance of the class.

Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received 24 hours before the class.If an approved class is cancelled, all fees will be returned within 15 days of the date of cancellation.

Class location:Skills & Technology

Training Center1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo

Classes are pending approval for seven North Dakota

Professional Builder credits through the North

Dakota Association of Builders. For more on the NDPB

designation: www.ndbuild.com.

Return form and payment to: Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead1802 32nd Ave. S. Fargo, ND 58103 • (701) 232-5846 • Fax: (701) 280-1108

CHECK ONE:

January Full Day:

HBA Member

HBA Member $95

Non-Member

Non-Member $140

Or select individual classes:CLASS: CREDITS: ______________________ ______________________________ ________

CLASS: CREDITS: ______________________ ______________________________ ________

TOTAL CREDITS: _______________ TOTAL COST:________________

February Full Day: HBA Member $165 Non-Member $250

Name: _____________________________________________________Company: __________________________________________________Address: ___________________________________________________Phone: _________________E-mail: _____________________________

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!Get rid of those winter chills and jointhe HBA of F-M in a chili cook-off!

5 p.m. Feb. 10

TBDSponsorship Available! Sponsors can choose to hold the ‘Chilly’ Cook-Off at a location of their choice! Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or [email protected], if

interested.

$20 per team*Team members will not pay GMM fee.

Company: _________________________________Chili Name: _______________________________Team Captain: _____________________________Team Members: ______________________________________________________________________Telephone: ________________________________

Must register by Feb. 4 and pay before Feb. 9.Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received 24 hours before event.Return form to: HBA of F-M • 1802 32nd Ave S.Fargo, ND 58103 • P (701) 232-5846 • F (701) 280-1108.

Win the People’s Choice award and receive an HBA cooler filled with a gift package from GMM sponsor, totaling $100!

Just want to taste?Cost: $12 pre-registered *by 4 p.m. Feb. 9 $20 at the door

Register at www.hbafm.com ore-mail [email protected] or call (701) 232-5846

team RegistRation

• Teamsmayonlyconsistofthreeindividuals.• Onlyonechilirecipeperteam.• Chilimustbehomemadefromscratch–please

nochilimixesormixeswithpre-measuredspices.(Pleaseprepareinthemostsanitarymannerpos-sible.)

• Chilimustbepreparedoff-siteandbroughttothevenueinacrockpotorroaster.(Teammustbringownelectricalcord.)

• Chilimustbereadytobeservedat5p.m.Teamscanarriveat4p.m.tosetup.

• Entrantsareencouragedtonametheirchilianduseathemetodecoratetheirstation(morespacewillbeallottedthanlastyear).

• Bowls,spoons,ladlesandnapkinswillbepro-videdbytheHBA.

• Fixin’s(sourcream,onions,cheese,crackersandchips),punchanddessertprovidedbytheHBA…youbringtheTums!

• Allattendeeswillreceivetwodrinktickets.Youmayalsobringyourownbeverage.(Noglass,please!)

• AllattendeeswillbeprovidedwithjudgingcriteriaandwillbeallowedtovoteforPeople’sChoice.Inviteyourco-workers!

• Dressisverycasual-bluejeansandbaseballcapsallowed.

• ContactSarahattheHBAbyFeb.4toletherknowyourteam’schilinameandnamesofteammembers.

• AllteamsmustPROMISETOHAVEFUN,enjoysomefriendlycompetitionandeatasmuchfoodaspossible.

Rules and guidelines:

Offer valid through January 31, 2011 only.

Registration must be pre-paid and received at least 24 hours in advanceof the class. Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received 24 hours before the class.

Return to: HBA of F-M • 1802 32nd Ave S. • Fargo, ND 58103 • Phone (701) 232-5846 • FAX (701) 280-1108

NAME_ _______________________________NAME_ _______________________________NAME_ _______________________________

COMPANY____________________________________________PHONE__________________________FAX________________________E-MAIL_ __________________________________________________ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________CITY_ _____________________________ _STATE________________________ZIP__________________Please_use_my_credit_card_(circle_one):_Visa/Mastercard#________________________________________________________Exp.____________________VIN_(3_digits_on_back)_________________

HBA_Members:_Full_day_(includes_lunch):_$65

Non-Members:_Full_day_(includes_lunch):_$90

About the instructor: Tim_Pull,_instructor_at_North_Dakota_State_College_of_Science_for_24_years_in_the_electrical_department,_has_a_master_electricians_license_for_Minnesota_and_North_Dakota._He_has_done_more_than_100_NEC_classes_through_the_outreach_and_customized_training_division_of_NDSCS.

REGISTER NOW!

Power Limited TechnicianContinuing_EducationMarch 11, 20118 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Class fulfills 8 hours of CODE!

Skills & Technology Training Center1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo

2011 PLT Code Changes and Review

This 8 hour session covers the 2011 National Electrical Code changes that affect installations done on technology circuits by power limited technicians. In addition, common violations of the limited energy NEC articles will be addressed.

Offered by Home Builder Association

of Fargo-Moorhead

Power Limited Technician Continuing Education

Class Objective: update participant knowledge concerning changes to 2011 National Electrical Code.

Technology keeps progressing and so does the National Electrical Code®! This class will highlight the most important changes for the new code cycle.

Questions and discussion are encouraged throughout the seminar. This seminar is approved by both the Minnesota and North Dakota State Electrical Boards.

About the instructor: Tim Pull, instructor at North Dakota State College of Science for 24 years in the electrical department, has a master electricians license for Minnesota and North Dakota. He has done more than 100 NEC classes through the outreach and customized training division of NDSCS.

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.WHERE: Skills & Technology Training Center, 1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo, N.D. REGISTER: Call: (701) 232-5846 Fax: (701) 280-1108 E-mail: [email protected]

NAME _______________________________NAME _______________________________NAME _______________________________

COMPANY ___________________________________________PHONE _________________________FAX _______________________E-MAIL __________________________________________________ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________CITY _____________________________ STATE ______________________ ZIP _________________Please use my credit card (circle one): Visa/Mastercard#________________________________________________________Exp.___________________ VIN (3 digits on back) ________________

Registration must be pre-paid and received at least 24 hours in advanceof the class. Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received 24 hours before the class.

Return form to: HBA of F-M • 1802 32nd Ave S. • Fargo, ND 58103 • Phone (701) 232-5846 • FAX (701) 280-1108

HBA Members: Full day (includes lunch): $65

Non-Members: Full day (includes lunch): $90

Electrical Contractor Continuing EducationSatisfies continuing education requirements for electricians in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Thank you sponsors!

Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead is proud to present another quality class:

January 7, 2011 Electrical Continuing Education Registration

Fulfills 8hours of CODE!

Home Builders Association of F-M1802 32nd Avenue SouthFargo, ND 58103

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