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HBA of F-M Executive Committee & Board of DirectorsCARLITA DIETZ Jay Dietz Construction, Inc.(President and National Director)CLAY DIETRICH Dietrich Homes, Inc.(President Elect and National Director) TOM SPAETH Accent Contracting(Treasurer and National Director)TERRY LIPP Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting (Associate Vice President and National Director) ShowroomJOHN KOERSELMAN Red River Drywall & Painting (Secretary) Services, Inc.DARRICK GUTHMILLER Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.(Past President and National Director)DirectorsKEN ANDERSEN KWA Constructors, Inc.STAN BIRKY Stan Birky Construction, Inc.DAWN CRUFF RHR Construction, Inc.HARRY GILBERTSON Harry Gilbertson ConstructionPAUL KRABBENHOFT Coldwell Banker First RealtyDAN LINDQUIST (Life Director) Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.SYLVIA LUNSKI Design Direction, Inc.NANCY MICHELSEN Vivid Interiors, LLCDUSTIN MURRAY Dustin Murray ConstructionGARY ORTH Cornerstone Specialties, Inc.TODD RASMUSSEN Valley LightsROBIN SWANSON Superior Insurance

Ex-officios to the board of directorsDON DABBERT, JR. Dabbert Custom Homes(Life Director)GERALD EID Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.(Senior Life Director)JASON EID Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.(NDAB Past President)JOHN GUNKELMAN Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.(Life Director and NDAB State Representative)KEN KRAJSA Bell State Bank & Trust(Life Director and NDAB Associate National Director) TYRONE LESLIE Heritage Homes (National Director)JOHN MAHAN Mahan Construction, Inc.(Life Director)

HBA of F-M Staff

Home Builders Association of F-M1802 32nd Avenue SouthFargo, ND 58103(701) 232-5846 • (701) 280-1108 faxwww.hbafm.com • info@hbafm.com

BRYCE JOHNSON Executive Vice President JENNY ERICKSON Development & Project CoordinatorKRISTA MUND Communications ManagerLINDSEY NOGOSEK Events CoordinatorMICHAEL OBACH Public Affairs CoordinatorAMANDA OHLSEN Director of Accounting & Records ALLISON WECKMAN Membership CoordinatorMARIAH WENAAS Communications & Office Coordinator

BRYCE JOHNSONPublisher

KRISTA MUND &MARIAH WENAASEditing, Photography, Design

The Plains Builder is published 12 times per year by the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, 1802 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, N.D., 58103. The Plains Builder is mailed or emailed to all members of the HBA of F-M.

The Home Builders Association does not accept responsibility for or endorse any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles.

The subscription rate of $15 includes 12 issues. This annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues.

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Features

8 53rd Annual Home & Garden Show comes to Fargodome Feb. 21-23

11 2013 sets record for single-family housing permits, total construction value

16 PAC Spotlight: Tom Spaeth, Accent Contracting

18 Builders: Parade of Homes entry deadline is Feb. 28

21 March 13: 5th Annual ‘Chilly’ Cook-Off

22 Krajsa achieves Grand Spike status

24 Member Feature: Foss Architecture & Interiors, Inc.; Bierschbach Equipment & Supply

30 Member of the Month: Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc.

31 Staff update: HBA hires Nogosek as events coordinator

31 Meet your committee chair: Stephanie Lindemann, Heritage Homes

32 HBA of F-M Education Opportunities

34 Economic Forecast for 2014: Steady improvement, and less fiscal drag

In Every Issue:

4 News Briefs

6 Local President’s Report

11 Local Public Issues Report

12 NDAB State Association Report

14 BAM State Association Report

15 NAHB National Public Issues Report

24 Associate & Builder Member Feature

25 Industry Spotlight

26 Remodelers Council Report

28 Home Builders Care Foundation Report

36 Renewals

37 New Member Report

Interested In advertIsIng?The Plains Builder has ad options to fit everybudget and marketing plan.Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com.

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news BrieFsHires & Promotions• BellStateBank&Trust has

promoted GailBlair to vice president/trust officer, MattStenehjm to bank secrecy act/fraud/security officer, KeelySchlichting to vice president/mortgage loan officer, BrianneSchultz to personal banking officer and JenniferHill to vice president/relationship manager, and has hired LoraStebleton as commercial documentation team leader.

• BlueCrossBlueShieldofNorthDakota has hired JohnVastag as director of health and medical transformation and LaceyBerg as director of clinical wellness in its health network innovation division

• CornerStoneBank hired CindyTrepanier as mortgage loan officerm, NicoleNogowski as loan document specialist, MattLarson and KylieAshworth as tellers, LinseyStancyk as a customer service/lead teller, DavidHammer as operations assistant/participation and JaneDeRoo as a mortgage loan underwriter.

• DSG has promoted RickBeaird to the position of branch manager at its Rapid City, S.D., location. He will take over in March 2014, when current manager Dave Henrikson retires. Beaird currently works as an outside sales representative for DSG in the Rapid City area and will continue to serve in that role until March.

• GateCityBank has hired MichaelLee as mortgage loan officer/assistant vice president and promoted AdamSeiler as personal banking supervisor.

• RickElectric has hired EricStrafelda as project manager.

• Town&CountyCreditUnion has hired KevinFitz as vice president to business lending.

Awards & Accolades• AmericanFederalBank

recognizes new officers: KristenPeterson, home office client services department operations manager, assistant vice president and BethSchmidt, personal banker.

• JDPElectric donated $1,065 to Great Plains Food Bank in Fargo. The amount donated by employees was matched by JDP Electric for a total donation of $2,130.

• M&JConstruction’s owner MarkSpriggs earned the Certified Graduate Remodeler designation from the National Association of Home Builders.

• ParkCo. inducted MillieBach into the Park Co. Realtors Hall of Fame.

Kline appointed as director of NDHFA

The Industrial Commission of North Dakota has appointed Jolene Kline as executive director of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency. Kline has served as

NDHFA’s acting executive director since the retirement of Mike Anderson in May. Kline has been with NDHFA since 1985. In 2006, she was selected as the first director of NDHFA’s planning and housing development division, which is charged with helping communities address housing shortages and unmet needs.Moorhead maps now interactive

The city of Moorhead’s internal Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping application is now available to the public. This program is an invaluable resource for city staff, and it can now be utilized by the general public to access and to research a variety of information.

You can now: • View the most current as well as

historical aerial photography• Search for property records by

address, parcel ID, or by simply

clicking on the map• Quickly link to other city

information for a property, like special assessments or building permits

• Check zoning classification• Confirm an address or property

ownership• Obtain legal descriptions• Interactively check FEMA

floodplain information for a property and verify FEMA Letter Of Map Correction documents

Access the GIS system by visiting www.cityofmoorhead.com/departments/engineering/geographic-information-systems.Builders must register by Feb. 28 for Spring Parade of Homes

Builders, don’t forget the Spring Parade of Homes is right around the corner. Registrations are due Feb. 28. Ask your suppliers for show home discounts! The Parade of Homes is the best way to raise awareness, generate traffic and is a great marketing tool for builders.

BuilderFusion will produce a high-quality glossy magazine and website to give you the recognition you deserve. See page 18 for more details.Put your membership to work through NAHBAs a National Association of Home Builders member you can take advantage of a variety of benefits. Visit www.nahb.org/ma for more information on the Member Advantage program. Experience the great benefits for yourself and tell your fellow members what great deals you can find from companies like GM, Lowe’s, UPS, Dell, Hertz, Budget, Wyndham Hotels, Hewlett Packard and more!Adopt a student for the Construction Trades Academy

For $75, you can support a high school student as he or she explores the world of construction. The Academy allows students to interact with members of the construction industry and experience a variety of construction activities. Students that attend this two-week session in June are often solidifying their interest in the building industry and making

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plans to pursue additional educational opportunities.

In addition to adopting a student, Home Builders Care Foundation, HBA of F-M, and Minnesota State Community and Technical College need the help and support of contractors and trades people from all areas. See page 29 for details. To download a student application, visit www.hbcfm.com.Put your name in front of thousands by sponsoring the RRV Home & Garden Show

There are a variety of sponsorships available for the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com for sponsorship levels and details.10 most cited OSHA violations, highest penalties, of 2012

The following were the top 10 most frequently cited standards in fiscal year 2012 (Oct. 1, 2012 through Sept. 30, 2013):

1. Fall protection, construction2. Hazard communication standard, general industry3. Scaffolding, general requirements, construction4. Respiratory protection, general industry5. Electrical, wiring methods, components and equipment, general industry6. Powered industrial trucks, general industry7. Ladders, construction8. Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), general industry9. Electrical systems design, general requirements, general industry10. Machines, general requirements, general industryFor more information, view the

Frequently Cited OSHA Standards at www.osha.gov. On the site, you can generate a report on the most frequently cited federal or state OSHA standards by your standard industrial classification (SIC) code number of

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employees.2014 dues deductibility statement

2014 dues payments to the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, dues payments may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense, subject to an exclusion for lobbying activity. Because a portion of your dues is used for lobbying by NAHB, NDAB and HBA of F-M, the following portion is not deductible for Builder and Associate members: 10.59 percent of the total dues or $47.64. Remodelers Council members:9.00 percent of the total dues or $6.30. Affiliate members: 8.67 percent of the total dues or $2.60.Tour de Habitat set for March 8

The 2014 Tour de Habitat will be at 1 p.m. March 8 at Courts Plus. The Tour de Habitat is a stationary bike race held to raise funds for Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity. Last year, the event raised over $11,500!

Join a team or create your own! Each team consists of six participants who ride for 15-minute intervals. Each rider is asked to raise a minimum of $250 ($1,500 per team). Each rider is eligible to win door prizes and receives a t-shirt. There are also prizes for the most miles, most money raised and team spirit.

This is a fun day for the competitive and non-competitve, all while supporting the 2014 homes that Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity will build. The HBA of F-M is planning a build this year! For more information, or to register, contact Jackie at habitat@lakeagassizhabitat.org or (218) 284-5253.HBA schedules power limited continuing education class

A continuing education class for Minnesota power limited technicians will be March 7. It fulfills two hours of code and six hours of technical. Contact Mariah Wenaas at (701) 232-5846 or mariah@hbafm.com

to register. See page 32 for more information.HBA is not associated with ‘Fargo Remodeling Expo’ in March

The HBA of F-M has learned of a “Fargo Remodeling Expo” organized by L&L Exhibition Management coming to the Fargo Civic Center in March. Please be aware that this show is not associated with the HBA.

The HBA’s Red River Valley Home & Garden Show will be on its usual weekend, Feb. 21-23, at the Fargodome. See pages 8-10 for more information.Builder performance guidelines required in Minnesota

Minnesota builders must, by law, include a set of performance guidelines with their contract for customers. Guidelines are available to HBA of F-M members through the Builders Association of Minnesota. BAM’s Building Performance Guidelines were put together by a task force made up of its members. Countless hours were dedicated to creating and refining this document to provide the best possible product for builders.

To see the statute mandating the inclusion of building performance guidelines, visit: www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=326B.809.

For more information on obtaining these guidelines, please contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846.

CHALLENGE

Guess who!Each month we will run a childhood photo of an:

•HBA board member•HBC trustee•Health Plan trustee•committee chairperson•staff member

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

The first correct caller will receive $10 off any HBA event or product. Guess Who challenge will return next month. See page 38 to see the December Guess Who! reveal and to take a shot at January’s Guess Who!.

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

Readers are eligible to winonce per calendar year.

The fourth quarter building permit report for Dilworth, Fargo, Moorhead and

West Fargo is an insert in this issue.

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Carlita Dietz Jay Dietz Construction, Inc.

hBa oF F-M President’s MessaGe

2014 priorities include Habitat build, website, member growth

Every year, your HBA of F-M board of directors sets a list of priorities. As a trade association and voice of the F-M area building industry, we tend to focus on long-term issues that can be drawn out over many months, if not years!

Some examples of issues we continue to watch for you this year include permanent flood protection, building codes-related advocacy, Minnesota’s legislative session, local and state elections in North Dakota, and basic government relations with elected officials. Last year we conducted a strategic plan that shook things up, and 2014 will see us implementing strategies to meet our one-year objectives.

Our new purpose statement is “Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead promotes an environment in which members and their businesses can prosper.”

Here is what we will see rise to the top in 2014:Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity Build

In 2012, we took on our very first Habitat build, which was a wonderful experience and a success due to the generosity of our membership and leaders. It went so well, that we have about $23,000 left to put toward a Veteran Build this year! Watch for more details in coming months and start planning how you can help a family realize the dream of home ownership. See page 28 for more information.Strategic Plan

Internally, we will be looking at a few major items, including maximizing our investment strategy and making our health plan as competitive as possible since it is a major benefit and revenue source for the Association. We will also form a task force to evaluate our current office building and make plans for the future.

Externally, we will be working on launching a new-and-improved website, including some members-only benefits to add value for existing members. As you have probably heard, we are revamping our member meetings for 2014

and working with Media Productions to step up in regard to presentation quality. We will go from seven meetings to five per year, with our premier events being the New Year Celebration, Parade of Homes Celebration and Annual Awards Banquet.Membership

Membership is always a high priority, and we want to maintain the momentum that has been building the past two years. Our goals are 80 new members (30 Builders and 50 Associates) in 2014 with a member retention rate of 92 percent. We will also focus on continuing one-on-one member engagement meetings and building overall committee engagement from both Builders and Associates.Public Affairs

Flood concerns continue to be the biggest issue our industry faces. The threat of flooding puts a strain on consumer confidence and the large flood events in the spring take our members away from their work. The HBA will continue to support and work for permanent flood protection for the metro-wide area.

We will work with the North Dakota Association of Builders and the Builders Association of Minnesota to put forward a pro-housing agenda at the state legislature.

While the code adoption cycle is complete for another three years with Fargo and North Dakota, we continue working on providing training for our members as they adapt to changes, and watch as Minnesota readies to roll out its new code this summer.

We will host Candidate Forums for elections in the cities of Fargo and West Fargo and Cass county, along with local North Dakota state offices. As these elections bring in new faces and new ideas, we will build relationships and study new ways to partner with all local jurisdictions to better-serve our community

We will work to ensure a positive tax environment for housing, including protecting the mortgage interest deduction on a federal level.

These are our priorities for 2014! If you would like to make the most of your membership and learn about ways to become engaged with your Association, please contact the office at (701) 232-5846. We have options for involvement that can fit your schedule and business goals!

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See your ad here!$41 per month or

$255 the rest of the year!

Advertising for HBA of F-M members only!

Reach yourbuilding-industry audience.

Home & Garden Show Do’s and Don’ts:Do:• Watch for body language signals. Be attentive to

what prospective customers are really saying by watching their actions.

• Use open-ended questions to get a customer involved.

• Create an atmosphere to get the consumer talking. The more you get him or her to open up, the easier it will be for him or her to tell you about needs and wants.

• Use professional name badges. Make it easy for consumers to remember your name.

Sales Tip: Wear your name tag on the right side, instead of your left. When you greet a customer or shake hands, it will be easier to see your badge.

Don’t:• Start a conversation by saying “May I help you?”

If you start off with that kind of a question, the consumer is only going to say, “Oh, we’re just looking.” Then what will you say?

• Knock the competition. All this does is create mistrust with your customers. Knocking the competition actually backfires and hurts you more than it does the competition.

• Block entry to your display booth with tables. When you do this, you create a barrier between you and your customer.

• Stand in the middle of the display booth. It prevents customers from walking in to look at your product displays, literature and photos.

• Use company and industry jargon and acronyms. These terms may be very common to people within the business, but are totally foreign to consumers. By using industry jargon, you could actually intimidate the customer, by making him or her feel inadequate.

See more details on the 2014 Home & Garden Show on pages 8-10.Information by Jerry Rouleau, J. Rouleau & Associates, LLC:

The premier new home sales training, public relations & marketing consulting firm for the housing industry.

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Member CompaniesCompany Name BoothsA Sound Environment ................................234*Electronic SponsorABC Seamless ............................................1060ABC Window ............................................... C330Accent Kitchen & Bath ...............................155*Platinum SponsorAire Serv of Fargo .........................................150American Federal Bank .................................285Arvig Security & Video Surveillance ........... C535Attention to Detail Painting, Inc. .................. C121Backyard Adventures ...................................1110Basement Technologies of North Dakota ......715Bath Fitter ......................................................483B-Dirt Construction ........................................470Bell State Bank & Trust ............................... C100Bernie’s Water Conditioning ..........................165Braaten Cabinets ...........................................615Budget Blinds of Fargo ..................................910Building Concepts ..........................................515CAMBRIA ......................................................975Capital Credit Union ....................................1195Cass County Electric Cooperative .................770Central Minnesota Credit Union ................. C380CenturyLink ...................................................265Chase Realty .................................................865Coldwell Banker First Realty .........................545Crane Johnson Lumber Co. ...........................595Crofton Coves LLC ........................................565

Culligan Water Conditioning ......................490*Beverage SponsorCurb Design ...................................................200D & M Roofing Co. ...................................... C275Dakota Fence ................................................120Dakota Spas & Pools .....................................340Dakota Walk-In Tubs ......................................440Dakota Wall Systems, Inc. .............................790DECKMASTERS ...........................................100Design Direction ......................................... C565Eid-Co Homes ............................................ C480Electro Watchman, Inc. ................................1000Encore Home Improvements ...................... C255EZ Open Garage Door ................................1285Fabricators Supply .........................................980Fabricators Unlimited .....................................984Falk Groundsoure Technolgies, Inc. ...............L60Fargo Glass & Paint Co. ................................850Fargo Tractor ..................................................940Ferguson Bath Kitchen & Lighting Showroom ........................................685First Class Mortgage ...................................1080First International Bank & Trust .................. C130FM Home & Patio, Inc. ................................ C540FM Water Systems - Kinetico ........................205Focal Point Kitchens ......................................425Foltz Buildings ...............................................630Forest Hills Resort .......................................1210Gate City Bank ..............................................405Golden Valley Development .......................... C91

Greenscape Companies, Inc. ......................1260H2 Design & Build .........................................775Harry Gilbertson Construction .......................590Hebron Brick Supply Co.............................. C290Heritage Homes.............................................870Hermanson Exterior Cleaning & Restoration LLC .......................................... C437Hirshfields ....................................................1160Holly & Company Classic Homes, LLC .........610Home & Hearth ............................................1095Home Geothermal Systems ..........................995Home Heating, Plumbing ...............................890Hot Springs Spas & Pool Tables 2 .................L50I’ll Tile & Stone, Inc. .................................... C328Innovative Basement Systems ....................1100Interior Affairs ................................................970Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc. .......................1045JR Construction .......................................... C520Kensok’s Hardwood Floors, Inc. ....................480Knoke Seamless ..............................................L1Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. .................1187Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity ............. C316Lako Drilling, Inc. ...........................................140Lampert Lumber ............................................730Laney’s, Inc. ...................................... 1240, C300Legacy Hardwood Floors ...............................650Lemke Home Improvements, Inc. ............... C187Lindsay Ecowater Systems ......................... C563Livewire Electrical Contracting.................... C503

Booths available!Space is selling quickly – Reserve yours today!Contact the HBA today at (701) 232-5846.

Admission SavingsGet a $1-off admission coupon in the

show guide Feb. 16, or download it at www.hbafm.com, after Feb. 17. Show guides will run in The Forum Feb. 16 and will be available at all Hornbacher’s starting Feb. 17.2-for-1 admission is back!

3-5 p.m. both Friday and Sunday. ($1-off admission coupon is not valid during this time.)

*Exhibitor List as of Jan. 24

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Home & Garden Show selling out fast

The 53rd Annual Home & Garden Show at the Fargodome is practically here! Show dates are Feb. 21-23 and space is almost gone, but there is still time, so contact Lindsey Nogosek at (701) 232-5846 or lindsey@hbafm.com to reserve your space.

There are also select sponsorships still available that offer great benefits through television, radio, print, website, social media and more! Make sure to contact Jenny Erickson with any sponsorship questions at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com.

Featured speaker, David Sheinkopf, from HGTV’s Design on a Dime, will host seminars all three days of the show. His topics include:Re-use,Re-purposeYourHomeDesign:• Sheinkopf provides insight on how to incorporate

what you already have inside and outside your home to create a fresh, new look. You’ll find new uses for watering cans and soup cans, plus walk away with great ideas for keeping a garden year-round.

ProportionandScaleinYourHome:• Ready for an overhaul on proportion in your home?

This seminar will cover furniture size, what height is best for art/wall décor, how to correctly add accent to a room (colors, fabrics, headboards), plus more! You’ll leave with an understanding on how to create warmth and a cozier feel with high ceilings and a new look on function over form…do you choose what looks best or what’s best for you.

PaintingTipsandTricks:• Part A: People worry and take ages to pick a color,

but with coaching from David Sheinkopf, the process can become easier! Learn how to pick the right color, paint type and brushes for different projects.

• Part B: Now, that you’ve chosen the correct supplies

for your project make sure you’re using them properly! Learn tips on using brushes and rollers, how to cut in an edge on walls and ceilings, and how to get rid of those dreadful odors.

RightToolfortheJob:• Ever find yourself frustrated

after using three different tools and none have worked exactly how you’d hoped? This seminar is for you! Sheinkopf will take you through multiple common projects and the perfect tools for each. It includes live demonstrations with multiple versions of sanders, saws, routers and more!

Also, enjoy the opportunity to talk straight to the experts. A panel of HBA of F-M member exhibitors will appear each day to offer a straight talk, question-and-answer session for consumers.

Sheinkopf began as a pre-teen model before his career moved him into television where he starred on Falcon Crest and the Disney movie Newsies. Soon enough he found that designing and building pieces filled a void in his life and he began building sets for commercials and music videos, which led to art direction and set design. He eventually started his own company building high-end custom pieces for celebrity clientele. He continued to pursue something that was a combination of acting and his building passion and eventually landed his role on Design on a Dime. Today he continues down the path of design and hosting, hunting for and finding new and different ways to bring his two loves together.

Accent Kitchen & Bath is the show’s platinum sponsor and will be involved in the “Ask the Experts” panels held each day for great Q&A sessions.

Sheinkopf

Friday, February 21 ................................................................................... Show Hours: 3 – 9 p.m.3:30 – 4:30 p.m. .................................................................................. “Painting Tips & Tricks,” David Sheinkopf5:15 – 6:15 p.m. ..................................................... “Re-Use, Re-Purpose Your Home Design,” David Sheinkopf6:30 – 7:15 p.m. .......................................................“Ask the Experts,” Panel of HBA of F-M member exhibitors7:45 – 8:45 p.m. ............................................................. “Proportion and Scale in Your Home,” David Sheinkopf

Saturday, February 22 .......................................................................Show Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. ........................................................... “Proportion and Scale in Your Home,” David Sheinkopf10:45 – 11:45 a.m.. ...................................................................................... “How To: Chalk Paint,” Maria Bosak12:15 – 1:15 p.m. ................................................................................. “Painting Tips & Tricks,” David Sheinkopf1:30 - 2:15 p.m. ......................................................“Building Affordable High-Performance Homes: Larry Mayer2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ..................................................... “Re-Use, Re-Purpose Your Home Design,” David Sheinkopf3:45 – 4:30 p.m. .......................................................“Ask the Experts,” Panel of HBA of F-M member exhibitors4:45 – 5:45 p.m. ....................................................................................“Right Tool for the Job,” David Sheinkopf

Sunday, February 23 ....................................................................... Show Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ........................................................................“Right Tool for the Job,” David Sheinkopf1 – 1:45 p.m. ............................................................“Ask the Experts,” Panel of HBA of F-M member exhibitors2 – 3 p.m. ............................................................... “Re-Use, Re-Purpose Your Home Design,” David Sheinkopf3:30 – 4:30 p.m. ............................................................. “Proportion and Scale in Your Home,” David Sheinkopf

Seminar Schedule All seminars are located on the main stage with access via the northwest concourse.

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Luxury Bath ...................................................110Luxury Designs ........................................... C324Marvin Windows & Doors ............................1140Mille Lacs Island Resort ..............................1210Minnesota State Community & Technical College ..........................................135Minnkota Windows .......................................1010Monarch Homes LLC .....................................195Moorhead Public Service............................ C383NAI North Central ........................................1065Nelson Window Company .............................240Norsk Builders .............................................1097Northern Stone ..............................................925Northern Turf Management............................300Northland Truss Systems, Inc. .......................570Olson Awning & Canvas ................................800Olson Pools & Spas .......................................210One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing ...................530Opp Construction.........................................1050Park Co. Realtors ...........................................725Paul Bunyan Nurseries ..................................780Paul Davis .....................................................920Pella Windows & Doors .................................640Prairie Supply, Inc. ...................................... C345Prairie Windows .............................................580

Precision Concrete Cutters, Inc. ....................310Precision Plumbing, Electric, Heating & Cooling .................................................... C358Premium Decks .............................................675Price-Rite Home Improvements, Inc. .............225Pro Landscapers LLC ....................................505Property Resources Group ............................370Prudential Premier Real Estate ...................1070Quality Cabinets, Inc. .................................. C250Radiant Homes ..............................................375Red River Glazing, Inc. ..................................915RHR Construction, Inc. ..................................320Rigels, Inc. .....................................................820Rocking Horse Farm ......................................860Rose Creek Design/ The Little Blind Shop . C365Rusco Windows & Cabinetry Co. ...................990Sensible Security ........................................ C334Showplace Kitchens ..........................1170, 1275Simonson Lumber .......................................1270Site on Sound, Inc. ......................................1255Smart Spaces ................................................500Solution Design, Inc. ..................................180*Seminar SponsorSolutions ........................................................360Starion Financial ............................................690Steamatic Cleaning & Restoration .................465Stenerson Lumber .......................................1270

Stone Countertop Outlet ................................275Structural Materials, Inc. ................................170Studio Renaissance .......................................L96Studs to Rugs ................................................350Swenson Masonry .........................................965T & S Custom Homes, Inc. ............................305Tailored Living featuring Premier Garage ......330TCI Insurance ............................................. C487The Color Wheel ......................................... C121The Foam Doctor’s, LLC ..............................1193Thermo-Tech Windows ..................................670Thomsen Homes ...........................................130Total Basment Refinishing by Innovative .....1200Town & Country Credit Union ..................... C341Town & Country Realty, LLC ..........................765TrinSpin Customs ..........................................760Tubs of Fun! .................................................1280Twin City Garage Door ..................................555U.S. Bank .................................................... C525Valley Central Vaccuum .................................695Valley Lights ..................................................270Valley Mortgage, Inc. .................................. C501Waterfront Kitchen & Bath .............................290Western Products ............................... C390, 550Western State Bank .................................... C170Windows Plus, Inc. ........................................710Your Home Improvement Co. .........................197

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Feb. 21-23, 2014Booths & Sponsorships available!

Non-Member CompaniesCompany Name BoothsA Spice Above ..................................C307, C309American Custom Decks ............................ C304Anderson Homes, Inc. ...................................260Antenna Logic ............................................. C195B. Giddings Services .....................................510Barnesville Economic Development Authority ........................................................575Barnesville Homes Inc. ............................... C316Basement Water Controlled ...........................525Bemidji Millwork Inc. ................................... C185Bergeson Nursery ...................................... C470Better Business Bureau of MN & ND .............355Blue Ox Timber Frames .............................. C434Bluebird Gardens .............................................40Brainerd Golf Trail c/o Triad Marketing & Advertising .................................................. C312Brainerd Lakes Furniture Company ...............435Bristol Windows .............................................450Cass County Soil Conservation District ...... C322City of Fargo - Forestry ............................... C420City of Fargo - Recycling ............................ C410City of Kindred ............................................ C561Cleary Buildnig Corp. .....................................755Coatings Unlimited ........................................880College Pro Painters ......................................295Cook's Warehouse, Inc. .................................635Core Health Chiro ....................................... C205Costco Wholesale ....................................... C110Curb Xtrehm ............................................... C465Darla's Hip Klips ......................................... C295Design & Living Magazine ...............................L5DirectBuy Greater St. Paul...........................1250DIY Wood Studio .........................................L100Dogwatch Hidden Fence ............................ C140Dust Busters Furnace & Duct Clng., Inc. .... C229Earthloop Geothermal Systems, LLC ............587Eco Chic Boutique .........................................125Edward Jones Investments ......................... C541Elsner Well Drilling .........................................905Empire Media ............................................. C230Enercept SIPs ..............................................1190Exclusive Home Products, LLC .................. C115Extreme Panel Tech., Inc. ........................... C240Facelift Kitchen & Bath ............................... C381Fargo Air Museum ...........................................L6Fargo Garage Floors & Doors .................... C150

Fiedler's Smart Worm Products .....................L90First Mortgage Service ..................................535Flags West / Pink Ink .....................................410Freedom Chiropractic Health Center .......... C379G & J Awning & Canvas, Inc. .........................740GCI, General Constructors, Inc. ................. C475Grace Electric ............................................. C450Gutter Topper of North Dakota Inc. ..............1090H. A. Thompson and Sons .......................... C481Hankinson Community Development Corporation, Inc. ......................................... C344Harmonious Architecture ...............................420Hass Geosystems, Inc. ............................... C152Hazelwood Flagpoles ....................................L55Healing Arts Chiropractic ............................ C315Hi-Dow Massagers ..................................... C415High Plains Water Treatment ...................... C155HighPoint Homes ........................................ C430Hillsboro Hospitality .......................................660Homark Homes........................................... C384Home First Solutions .....................................L30Interstate Spray Foam ...................................L65Invisible Fence of Fargo .............................. C555It Works! ...................................................... C370J&J Repairs & Roofing LLC and Brick Pavers .................................................1256Jack Chivers Realty, LLC ...............................930JD's Salsa in Seconds ................................ C336Jen's Breads ..................................................L45JT Lawn Service ......................................... C256KFGO ............................................................900Kool C.A.T. Scooters USA .......................... C400Lake Region Electric Cooperative ...............1175Lakeland Log & Timberframe Homes ......... C405Lakes Specialty Services............................ C320Life Chiropractic Center .............................. C112Lite-Form Technologies .................................412M & E Sales ................ C305, C340, C375, C378Maple River Winery .................................... C385Mark Enterprises, Inc. ............ C135, C165, C507Mayville-Portland EDC...................................430Merry Maids ................................................ C440Midwest Grinding ...........................................620MN Warehouse Furniture & Amish Gifts ..... C260Modern Living Concepts Custom Homes ... C175Monkey Bars Storage Solutions ................. C515Mr. Sandless ND ......................................... C550My Pillow, Inc. ................................................460NAWIC - Fargo-Moorhead #246 ................. C313Nectar of the Vine ........................................1005

Newman Fence..............................................987Nichols Family Chiropractic ........................ C495Nodak Custom Curb & Landscape, LLC .... C497North 75 Contruction (Gerard Metal Roofing) 520North Country Marketing, Inc. ..................... C190North Dakota One Call ..................................400North Dakotans for Clean Water, Wildlife & Parks .............................................................380Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society .... C368Norwex ....................................................... C203Oasis Plantscapes .........................................485OutdoorWorx, Inc. ..........................................L70Partylite Gifts .............................................. C500Peterson Services, LLC .............................. C364Phantom Screens ..........................................215Prairie Restorations, Inc ............................. C342Prairie Rose Painting & Roofing ....................805Precision Fence (Wildfire Products) ..............L75Rausch Granite Interiors ................................717Reliable Energy Solutions .......................... C446Ron Holstrom Antique Floors & More ............875Royal Prestige ...............................................585Rustic Log Creations of Montana ..................235Sam's Club ................................................. C282Satellite Systems, LLC ..................................L40Scentsy ....................................................... C226Scott's Music Stores of Grand Forks .......... C486Signature Landscapes ...................................600SnirtStopper - The Ultimate Garage Door Seal .................................................... C120“Something New” Jewelry Cleaner ................385Sun Companies ......... C117, C200, C215, C225,

C265, C284, 1075 Sunrooms Plus, Inc .................................... C210Superior Steam Cleaning & Restoration ........885Syndicate Sales Corporation ...............280, 1295Tastefully Simple ......................................... C183The FM Extra .............................................. C545Thirty-One .....................................................L35Tintmasters ..................................................1015Tri-State Construction, Inc. ......................... C285Tri-State Tree Injections .................................L10Turfworks .................................................... C460Utopia Bay .....................................................993Valley Home Improvement .............................745Vertical Health Chiropractic .............................L3Watkins Products ........................................ C125Wired Up! .................................................... C122Zenergy ...................................................... C160

2014 Plains BuilderFebruary 11

PuBlic issues rePort oF area aFFairs

2013 sets record for single-family housing permits, total construction valueby Krista Mund, Communications Manager and Mike Obach, Public Affairs Coordinator

2013 maintained positive trends for the Fargo-Moorhead area building industry for the final quarter, and a triumphant year overall. As evidenced by the HBA of F-M’s year end building permit report, housing starts continue their push toward record highs. Total construction value is over $663 million, which continues the trend of record numbers, and supersedes last year’s record by just under $90 million; it is a 15 percent increase over 2012’s banner year.

Overall, single-family construction value increased by almost a third at 32 percent; this is a substantial jump from 2012’s record high. In fact, with the exception of public permits, all categories experienced an increase in value over 2012. There were 1,159 housing starts overall for the F-M area, up 214 from last year, and 48 multi-family starts, which was a 33 percent increase.

Perhaps most impressively, single-family construction achieved a record number of 935 starts in 2013. While overall housing starts were higher in 2004, those numbers reflected a much higher number of attached housing permits. 2013’s report shows that the market has shifted to a higher percentage of single-family dwellings, and this change helps account for the new high in overall value.

HBA of F-M President Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc., says “The home building industry finished 2013 strong, and maintained outstanding production throughout the entire year. We had great expectations for a wonderfully productive year, and we may even have been a bit reserved in those estimates!”

Dietz also noted, “Housing starts were initially slow because of a wet spring and the threat of another flood, but it looks like the numbers rebounded enough to more than make up for that. We need to develop comprehensive and permanent flood protection for the region to make sure that we can eliminate that early-season concern; then, we can focus on building enough homes to meet our ever-increasing demand.”

Fargo finished the year strong, with 521 total housing starts – an increase of 29 percent from last year. The majority of this growth was in single-family and twin-home construction. Multi-family and commercial starts remained similar to 2012. Through the third quarter, Dilworth had doubled its starts from 2012; it finished the year at that rate, going from 17 to 34 starts, and experienced an increase in residential remodel numbers as well.

While Moorhead hasn’t quite gotten back to the benchmark numbers from 2008, it did finish the year strong. The 46 more total housing starts was a 53 percent increase and a substantial improvement from 2012. City-wide efforts to expand housing aim to ensure those numbers continue on a positive trend. West Fargo finished with 93 additional starts during the fourth quarter, finishing the year with a total of 471 starts, 399 of which were for single family homes. Also, twin home construction in West Fargo increased by 10 percent , although residential remodels dropped by 34 to 266.

Each quarter, the HBA compiles the building permits from Dilworth, Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo into a uniform report for the industry’s and media’s use. It includes summaries for each city, types of construction, valuations and comparisons to the past four years, as well as comparisons to five-year and 20-year averages.

A copy of the 2013 building permit report is included as an insert in this issue of the Plains Builder. If you did not receive a copy, or want more details, please contact Public Affairs Coordinator Mike Obach at (701) 232-5846 or mike@hbafm.com.

NAHB wins case against poster rules

In a victory for NAHB, The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced on Thursday that it will not seek Supreme Court review of the U.S. Court of Appeals decisions in the District of Columbia and the Fourth Circuit that invalidated the NLRB’s Poster Rule. The Rule would have required employers to post a notice of employee unionization rights in the workplace.

NAHB is a member of the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, which was a party to the poster rule case decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District

of Columbia. NAHB and other business organizations in the Coalition maintained that the poster rule violated free speech rights, and amounted to little more than an imposed advertisement for union membership.

By declining to mount a U.S. Supreme Court Appeal, the NLRB will not be able to impose this rule which had been stayed by a temporary injunction. The Court of Appeals decisions invalidating the rule will now stand.

For more information, visit www.nlrb.gov/news-outreach/news-story/nlrbs-notice-posting-rule, or contact David Crump at dcrump@nahb.org or (800) 368-5242 ext. 8491, or Suzanne Beall at sbeall@nahb.org or (800) 368-5242 ext. 8407.

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Ken CallahanNDAB President, Montana-Dakota Utilities, Co.Williston, ND

Kim SchneiderNDAB Executive Officer

news FroM the north dakota association oF Builders

Announcing your 2014 NDAB program of events

Many of our members came together in February for the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, NV and it is my hope that new friendships and partnerships were formed to strengthen our builder’s community and our state. Events like this give great opportunities to network, to learn from peers and

experts and to market your business.That being said, I am very pleased to announce that

your North Dakota Assocation of Builders’ 2014 program of events and partnerships will be released very soon. We have created a menu of opportunities for marketing and involvement that members can use to get involved on a statewide level and to show off your products and services across North Dakota. You can choose a partner package to participate in all three NDAB events in 2014 or you can use the a la carte menu to strategically plan where to put your people, time and dollars. Either way, we hope you take advantage of all the 2014 state events have to offer.

Another reason to take advantage of statewide participation and exposure for your business is that North Dakota is growing faster than ever before. We’ve added nearly 40,000 people to our state since 2010, and estimates show that this pace will continue as long as the North Dakota economy and state opportunities continue to outshine those in other areas of our nation.

These new additions to North Dakota are consumers, employees, entrepreneurs and citizens. Make sure they take notice of what you have to offer by marketing your products, services, company culture and brand across the state in a variety of ways throughout 2014. It will also be important to keep an eye on this migration trend as you are planning future projects. Supply has still not caught up to demand in many area of our state for housing, for infrastructure, and for many other services. With net migration forecasted to increase again this year, it will be important to do all we can to manage the needs of our people, businesses, and communities. Be sure to reach out to your local associations and, of course, to us here at the NDAB with any questions or needs you many have. We are happy to help in any way that we can!

NDAB notes: Back your PAC

The housing industry faces a ton of legislative issues right now and as they’re being discussed and debated, it’s critical that we make sure that builder’s voices are being heard. NDAB-PAC is one of the best ways to ensure your voice is in fact being heard. Being able to sit down with a member of Congress, a state legislator

or a local leader is a great way to form a relationship. You get to tell them how your business is doing and what would help you out. The next time legislation comes up that would negatively affect the building industry, you’re not just a theoretical number in their district, you’re a real person that they’ve sat down and got to know. NDAB-PAC makes this happen.

As the industry and the Association have changed after the recession, the emphasis has been put back on grassroots and fundraising at the local level. These fundraising events help us to reach our goals with the National BUILD-PAC and our local NDAB-PAC. We take any and every opportunity to invite U.S. Sen. Heitkamp, U.S. Sen. Hoeven, Congressman Cramer and our state legislators to our events, meetings and face-to-face discussions. Even though North Dakota is unique in the fact that our state legislators meet for a full session every other year, their doors are open and the interim meetings are happening all year round. Whether it’s an odd or even year, donating to the NDAB-PAC is something that we request each of you to do whenever given the opportunity.

Please don’t wait for a fundraising event. PAC donations can be made at any time with a personal check (business checks cannot be accepted) or credit card. No amount is ever too little, or too big. Each check written shows to the decision makers that we are a strong Association of over 2,000 members in North Dakota alone. Nationwide, we belong to an Association of 140,000 members and one of the largest industries in the nation. Your donation says “Building Really Matters”.

We will work hard to share with you when meetings are occurring and what legislative issues are on our radars. Being the experts in the industry, it is your voices that need to be heard and we will ensure that they are. PAC can be confusing, so please, call, email or stop by the office and ask any questions you have. Communication is key to the success of our office and industry and I am here to help.HBA offers discount program through Verizon

WirelessThe HBA of F-M has partnered with Verizon Wireless to

offer a discount program for Builder members to receive 22 percent off monthly access calling plan fees, plus more! To take advantage of this discount, go to www.mynpp.com and click “Join now.” After registration, you will receive a username and password with instructions to receive the discount. If you have questions, contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com.

Know someone who would make a great member?

Let the New Member Development Committee know! Contact Allison Weckman at

(701) 232-5846 or allisonw@hbafm.com.

2014 Plains BuilderFebruary 13

News from around the state...a monthly briefing from the North Dakota Association of Builders

on news from each local association

Bismarck-MandanHomeBuildersAssociation•(701)222-2400DotFrank,ExecutiveOfficer•www.bmhba.com• Dot Frank was hired as the BMHBA executive officer. Frank was formerly

employed by the Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce as the director of public affairs and marketing.

• Close to 200 members attended the 55th Annual Banquet hosted by BMHBA at the Ramkota on Jan. 24.

• Vance Vetter was inducted as the 2014 BMHBA president at the Annual Banquet.

• Mike Hopfauf, Hopfauf Custom Builders, was awarded the 2013 Builder of the Year and Minda Lloyd, Quality Title, was awarded the 2013 Associate of the Year.

• Planning is underway for the 2014 Home Show: 185 exhibitors have registered to date and more than 6,000 people are expected to attend the event, which runs from March 14-16 at the Bismarck Civic Center.

DickinsonAreaBuildersAssociation•(701)483-0044Irene Schafer, Executive Officer•www.dickinsonareabuilders.com• Our first General Membership Meeting of 2014 was held at the Elks Club on

Jan. 8.• Home Show 2014 is sold out. We are looking forward to another great show.• We will have double the floor space for Home Show in 2015 as the new

extension of the REC Center will be finished. Plan ahead and let us know if you want to be in our show in 2015.

• Our next regular membership meeting will be at the Eagles Club Feb. 12.ForxBuildersAssociation•(701)746-4536BettyMcDonald,ExecutiveOfficer•www.forxbuilders.com• Congratulations to the new 2014 board of directors that were installed at

the January General Membership Meeting. The 2014 board will be led by President Chip Shea, Tim Shea’s Nursery; President Elect Bill Knipe, Circle K Builders, Inc.; and Secretary/ Treasurer Stacy Schumacher. A huge thank you to Past President LeRoy Kurtyka for leading the Forx Builders as President for the past 1 ¾ years.

• PS Doors will host Builders After Hours on Feb. 26. Congratulations to PS Doors on their 40th anniversary!

• Feb. 27 the Forx Builders Association will sponsor its annual Contractor’s Education Day at the Ramada.

• The 2014 Home Design and Garden Show is scheduled for March 28-30 at the Alerus Center.

MinotAssociationofBuilders•(701)852-0496VickyFlagstad,ExecutiveOfficer•www.minotab.com• Feb. 11 General Membership Meeting will be hosted by Quality Concrete

and Moore Engineering.• March 11 General Membership Meeting will be hosted by Dakota Granite

and Stone.• 39th Annual Minot Area Builders Home & Garden Show will be March 15-

16 at the North Dakota State Fair Center.WillistonAreaBuildersAssociation•(701)572-5744BethSundheim,ExecutiveOfficer•www.willistonbuilders.com• Feb. 4 - 6: NAHB International Builders’ Show – Las Vegas• Feb. 11: Williston Area Builders Association Board Meeting• Feb. 13: General Membership Meeting• Feb. 14: Government Affairs Meeting - Dakota Farms Restaurant, 7:30 a.m.

Don’t leave money on the table: check out member rebate program

No one likes to leave money on the table. So, what if you could get a rebate for your loyalty to many of the nation’s leading housing industry product suppliers? Well, now you can!

The North Dakota Association of Builders’ Member Rebate Program increases your bottom line.

For the minimal effort of informing NDAB about home construction products you use, and when you close on a home or project, you’ll be putting money back in your pocket.

Both Builder and Remodeler companies, no matter how large or small, qualify for the program, and you are not required to use products from every manufacturer. No change needed in your business practices

Besides the money, the next-best part of the program is that it doesn’t change the way you do business. You are not required to submit receipts and you do not have to change how you purchase products. NDAB does the paperwork, collects the money and mails quarterly rebate checks directly!Register online

To start receiving your rebate, please register online at www.hbarebates.com/ndab.html.

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news FroM the Builders association oF Minnesota

BAM announces 2013 award winners, installs 2014 leadership

Tuesday, Dec. 17, members from around the state gathered for the annual Builders Association of Minnesota board meeting and the awards dinner in concert with a BUILDPAC and BAM-PAC fundraiser. Thank to all who attended, sponsored and help make the day a success. A special thank you to our BUILDPAC representatives Joe Weis, Weis Builders and Jeff Schoenwetter, JMS Custom Homes. Thank you again to event sponsors The Builders Group, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Fredrikson & Byron, Thermo-Tech Windows & Doors, and Xcel Energy.

During the annual meeting the 2014 BAM board of directors were installed and BAM’s 2014 plan was discussed. The evening’s events began with a wine tasting and games, including the wine wall, and business board followed by dinner, a presentation by economist Herb Tousley on the state of the economy and industry, and a presentation of the 2013 BAM Awards hosted by Remi Stone. A big congratulations to the 2013 award winners:

• Rising Star Award – Chris Ramsey, K&S Hearing, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical, Rochester Area Builders

• Associate of the Year – Dave Olson, Thermo-Tech Windows & Doors, Central Minnesota Builders Association

• Remodeler of the Year – Ray Moe, Raymond Moe Construction, Arrowhead Builders Association

• Builder of the Year – Lowell Pratt, Pratt Homes, Builders Association of the Twin Cities

Following the awards ceremony, the 2014 BAM executive committee was sworn in by Minnesota Rep. Tama Theis. Congratulations to our 2014 leadership team:

• Chad Kompelien, Kompelien Custom Homes – President

• Mike Paradise, Bigelow Homes – President Elect • KC Chermak, Pillar Homes – Builder Vice President • George Cundy, Cundy, Santine & Associates

Architects – Associate Vice President • Kurt Welker, Welker Custom Homes – Secretary • Gerry Traut, Xcel Energy – Treasurer• Keith Kylmala, Kylmala Truss – Past President

It was a celebratory night for BAM. Thank you again to our 2014 leadership – both our board and executive committee. Thank you to the excellent fundraising efforts on behalf of BUILDPAC and BAM-PAC, and congratulations to the 2013 BAM award winners.

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2014 Plains BuilderFebruary 15

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Remodeling Market Index Steady at Historical HighJanuary 23, 2014 - www.NAHB.org

According to the National Association of Home Builders, the Remodeling Market Index held steady at 57 in the fourth quarter of 2013. This is the same level as the third quarter of 2013 and the highest reading since the first quarter of 2004.

An RMI above 50 indicates that more remodelers report market activity is higher (compared to the prior quarter) than report it is lower. The overall RMI averages ratings of current remodeling activity with indicators of future remodeling activity.

“The remodeling industry ends 2013 on a high note as remodeler confidence holds steady at a historically high level,” said NAHB Remodelers Chairman Bill Shaw, GMR, GMB, CGP, a remodeler from Houston. “We expect to keep this positive momentum going in 2014 as more home owners will continue to take on remodels and repairs that had been postponed in the downturn.”

The RMI’s future market conditions index rose from 56 in the previous quarter to 58, the highest reading since the inception of the series in 2005. Three of the four major components of the RMI’s future market conditions index increased in the final quarter of 2013. Calls for bids increased from 56 to 59, the amount of work committed for the next three months from 52 to 54 and appointments for

proposals from 55 to 59. The backlog of remodeling jobs fell one point to 59.

The current market conditions component of the RMI declined two points to 56 this quarter.

“Steady existing home sales, historically favorable interest rates for home buyers and rising home equity have combined to release some of the pent up demand for home remodeling from the past few years,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “This quarter’s RMI reading shows that the slow but steady improvement in the remodeling market will continue in 2014.”

For more information about remodeling, visit www.nahb.org/remodel.

HBA tip: Google yourself, your company

Do you ever “Google” yourself? Do it once in awhile: type your name and your company into an Internet search browser and review what is posted about you and your business online.

You may be surprised at what you find. One HBA member contacted the office with this tip because she found less-than-accurate information on a website touting itself as a consumer “rating” resource for building industry companies.

You have the power to control what people read about you on the Internet.

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PAC Spotlight: Tom Spaeth, Accent Contracting

Tom Spaeth, Accent Contracting, is a $1,000 Gold Key contributor to the North Dakota Association of Builders Political Action Committee (NDAB-PAC).Why do you contribute to the HBA’s political action committee?

“I contribute for the simple reason that these funds enable our industry watch dogs to be on the job working to keep unconventional and costly building codes and laws in check. If not,

harmful codes and standards could be actioned, and drive costs up for builders – costs which then get passed on to the consumer.”Why is NDAB-PAC important to your business?

“By contributing, it keeps my company and many others on the forefront of legislation on the local, state and national levels.”What is the most important benefit of having a Political Action Committee?

“We get the opportunity to meet and get to know local and state leaders . This keeps our organizations on top of all industry issues that could or would affect many businesses’ bottom lines.”

What is NDAB-PAC?NDAB-PAC is the North Dakota Association of Builders’

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

PAC donations are split three ways to be used nationally, statewide and locally. Each dollar raised helps elect friendly candidates at all three levels of government. A portion of your contribution is passed along to BUILD-PAC, the National Association of Home Builders’ Political Action Committee, one of the most recognized and well-respected PACs in Washington, D.C. Another portion of your contribution is earmarked for contributions to candidates for local, county and other elections.

Most importantly, local Association members decide who to support in local elections to help elect those candidates most friendly to the housing industry. Please consider becoming a PAC contributor. Contact Mike Obach at (701) 232-5846 or mike@hbafm.com.

2013-2014PAC Contributors

$1,000Mike Arnold, Accent Contracting

Terry Becker, Terry Becker Construction, LLC

Don Dabbert, Jr., Dabbert Custom Homes

Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.

Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.

Jon Hanson, Precision Plumbing, Electric, Heating & Cooling, Inc.

Bryce Johnson, HBA of F-MNancy Kelly, Heartland Labor

John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc.

Ken Krajsa, Bell State Bank & Trust Robert Leslie, Jr., Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead

Tyrone Leslie, Heritage HomesPaul Lindemann, Lindemann Finish Carpentry, Inc.

Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. Tom Spaeth, Accent Contracting

$500Rob Jordahl, Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc.

Toby Christensen, Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc.Jeff Swenson,

Twin City Garage Door, Inc.

$365Stan Birky, Stan Birky Construction, Inc.

Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc.Chuck Helmstetter, Property Resources Group

Jo Johnson, The Title CompanyDrew Likness, Chase Realty

Rodney Paseka, Hebron Brick SupplyCarlita Dietz,

Jay Dietz Construction, Inc.

$100+Rick Berg, Goldmark Property Management

Dawn Cruff, RHR Construction Inc.Terry Cullen, Cullen Insulation, Inc.

Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc.Ursula Hegvik, Smart Spaces, Inc.

Bob Kochmann, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.

Nancy Michelsen, Vivid InteriorsRoger Olson, Sig Olson & Sons Plastering, Inc.

Deborah Pierce, Northland Truss Systems, Inc.

Eric Rokke, Rokke ConstructionMark Spriggs, M & J Construction

of Moorhead, Inc.Reed Stigen, Home Heating,

Plumbing & A/C, Inc. Mark Voxland, Voxland Electric

Rocky Schneider, Advanced Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc.

2014 Plains BuilderFebruary 17

Upcoming storm water educationND offers workshop on diversionThe North Dakota Department of Health has scheduled their annual North Dakota Water and Pollution Control Conference Stormwater Workshop. It will be in Dickinson at the Ramada on March 26 and 27. Registration should open in mid-to late-February. For more information,

go to www.ndhealth.gov/WQ/Storm/StormWaterHome.htm.There will be more details to follow in the March issue of the Plains Builder.Lunch session: ‘Street Tracking and Temporary Entrances for 2014’

This class will address topics such as the most effective and cost effective methods in dealing with the primary

issues of storm water in construction today. Learn about the future of Fargo’s storm water program and participate in a question-and-answer session with speakers Joshua Pederson, storm water technician II and Steven Sly, storm water and flood plain specialist, both from the city of Fargo.

Register by contacting Mariah Wenaas at (701) 232-5846 or mariah@hbafm.com.Details

• 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.• March 31• HBA of F-M: 1802 32nd Ave. S., Fargo• Cost $10 (includes lunch)

Stella StormwaterEPA Storm Water Enthusiast

It’s not too early to think about spring, and rain...

Be prepared!

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Spring Parade of Homes!April24-27,May1-4

See page 18 for more information!

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• 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, 2013. ANY new home that has never been occupied by a consumer is an eligible Parade Entry. The HBA of F-M does not limit the number of Parades on which an Entry may be entered. Builders, please note that repeat Entries may result in consumers noticing that a home has been in multiple Parades and generate questions/opinions regarding that fact.

• 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 a 3-D full-color renderings of each home model. If the builder does not have access to these services, BuilderFusion can assist in creating a 3D 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 2013 Fall Parade of Homes website.The choice is easy:

Parade of Homes gives you the most bang for your buck!

Builders: Parade of Homes entry deadline is Feb. 28Now with new format, two four-day weekends: April24-27&May1-4

If you are planning to participate in the 54th Spring Parade of Homes, be sure to get new model homes ready now! The Parade will run Thursday – Sunday for two consecutive weekends: April 24-27 and May 1-4. Hours will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday – Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.Publication Highlights:Deadlines:

• Feb. 28: all registration items are due.• Parade registration packets were mailed 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 a description.

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

• Builders are required to approve a proof of their home description page(s).

Technological advances, better maps• Clear and detailed Parade maps made to scale and

easy to understand.• Builders can view maps in advance to make

suggestions 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.

Look what you get for your entry fee!• $800 plus refundable $105 sign deposit.• $700 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 email to your customers.• Forum banner ad online at www.inforum.com.• Ads placed in The Forum, Area Woman, Inspired

Home and Design & Living magazines promoting the event prior to the date.

• Hundreds of consumers entering your homes in an eight-day event covering two four-day weekends.

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

magazine - 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 email to 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...

Parade of Homes Celebration is May 8Parade builders get two free tickets!

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Thank You!2014 Membership Meeting Sponsors

*as of 1/24/14

Premier Sponsors:Only 7 available - 5 left!

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Thank You Presentation Sponsor:

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March 13: 5th Annual ‘Chilly’ Cook-OffOur “full-filling” ‘Chilly’ Cook-Off is now in March and is FREE to

everyone, if pre-registered! Set for March 13, the cook-off will now take place at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom. This event has become one of the most fun, no-business, network-filled evenings for our members. The cook-off travels to a new location each year, but continues to gain a great crowd for the member company hosting the event. If you’d like to host this event in the future, please contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com to get on the list! Look for more information in next month’s issue.

• Thursday, March 13• Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom, 1602 45th St. N.,

Fargo

Pre-registered: FREE + two drink tickets (by March 10) Lateregistrations/Walk-ins/No-Shows: $10

• 5 p.m. .................................Social begins• 5:15 p.m. ...........................Announcements & Rules• 5:20 – 6:30 p.m. ................Taste-testing• 6:30 p.m. ...........................Voting complete• 7 p.m. ................................Winners announced!

(Cancellation deadline: 4pm March 12)

Thank you sponsor!

Only 10 ‘chilly’ entries available.Enter at no cost!

2013 ‘Chilly’Cook-Off Fun!

2013 grand prize winner, Derek Olson,

Western Products, Inc., with 2013

HBA President Darrick Guthmiller,

Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. Entry

title: Dolson’s Western Style Chili.

Some of the pots of chili ready to be tested!

Joyce Balstad, Stone Countertop Outlet; Katie Rohan, Western Products; Denis and Diana Stead, Stone Holding Company; and Mandi Smith, Stone Countertop Outlet gather for a group shot.

Look for a photo recap of this year’s ‘Chilly’ Cook-Off in

the April issue!

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Bringsomeone new.

Sharethe experience .

Expandyour network.

Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead encourages you to bring someone new to the‘Chilly’ Cook-Off Thursday, March 13. 5 p.m. • Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom • 1602 45th St. N FargoVisit www.hbafm.com or call (701) 232-5846 to register.

SEE YOU THERE!

Krajsa acheives Grand Spike statusby Allison Weckman, Membership Coordinator

Congratulations to Ken Krajsa, Bell State Bank & Trust, for achieving something only a few HBA members in the entire nation have accomplished – the Grand Spike Club with 1,000 spike credits!

Ken was recognized for his achievement at the membership meeting on Jan. 28. He has been a part of the HBA for almost 30 years and has dedicated his efforts and volunteered his time to growing the HBA’s membership over those years. He served on the local and state board of directors for close to 20 years and has been active on

the HBA’s membership committee since 1994. Since 2001 Ken has served as the Associate National Director for the North Dakota Association of Builders and he became a Life Director with the National Association of Home Builders last year.

Ken was an instrumental volunteer in the creation of the Home Builders Care Charity Ride and the Fargo Motor Patrol/HBC Fish Fry collaboration.

Over the years Ken has won many membership and Spike awards. He won Associate of the Year at the local and state levels in both 1994 and 2004. He received the National Association of Home Builders’ Bill Polley Award and was inducted into the Society of Honored Associates in 2006.

We are very appreciative to Ken for all of his hard work and dedication to the membership. Please be sure to congratulate him the next time you see him!

Look for a recap of the New Year Celebration in March’s Plains Builder!

51st annual Fargo Motor Patrol

Fish Fry• Friday, Feb. 7, 5:30 - 10 p.m.• Fargo Civic Center• A portion of the proceeds will benefit Home

Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation.• Tickets available at the HBA of F-M.

For more information, contact HBC at (701) 232-5846 or info@hbcfm.com.

Tickets only $10!

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hBa oF F-M Builder and associate MeMBer Feature

Foss Architecture & Interiors, Inc.Delivering high-performing solutions that are functional, economical, attractiveby Mariah Wenaas, Communications & Office Coordinator

Foss Architecture & Interiors, Inc. has been around for quite some time. Originally founded in 1898 in Elbow Lake, Minn., by A.H. Foss, who was an immigrant from Christina, Norway, the Foss firm moved around to a number of different

cities in Minnesota, including St. Cloud, Minneapolis and Fergus Falls, and has been organized under a variety of partnerships. M.O. Foss settled the firm in Moorhead in 1946. Foss has been headquartered in Fargo or Moorhead since that time and has operated under the names Foss & Company, Foss Englestad Foss, Foss Associates and, presently, Foss Architecture & Interiors.

Robert Ames, the current president of Foss Architecture & Interiors, Inc., received a bachelor of architecture degree from North Dakota State University in 1987 and started working at Foss the same year. He became a partner at Foss in 1993, and was named president in 2010.

The exterior of the recently completed Northern Lights Council Center for Scouting, designed by Foss.

A view of the interior of the recently completed Northern Lights Council Center for Scouting, designed by Foss.

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Bierschbach Equipment & SupplyNumber one focus is on customer satisfaction!by Mariah Wenaas, Communications & Office Coordinator

Bierschbach Equipment & Supply was founded in 1979 in Sioux Falls, S.D., by Don Bierschbach. He saw the need for distribution in the light construction equipment market and decided to start his own company. The original focus was on selling and renting light industrial construction equipment and concrete-related materials and supplies.

Biershbach then expanded to Rapid City, S.D., Sioux City, Iowa, and to Fargo in 1998. In 1995, Bierschbach retired and sold the company to his employees. This new leadership set the company up as an employee stock ownership plan, which gives stock ownership to all employees as a retirement benefit.

Mike Anderson is the current branch manager at Bierschbach Equipment & Supply, a title which he has held for 15 years. Anderson grew up in Pierre, S.D., and worked summers with his dad and uncle at Anderson Contractors, Inc., a concrete contractor company that specializes in concrete paving, curbs and gutters, walls and flatwork.

Anderson then went on to attend North Dakota State University and completed his bachelor of architecture degree in 1995.

Shortly after he opened the Fargo branch in 1998, Anderson became aware of the HBA. He says, “It is a natural fit for Bierschbach Equipment & Supply to support the HBA because we supply many materials, equipment and supplies that go into building every home. That includes: concrete forms, concrete accessories, concrete equipment, decorative concrete products, waterproofing products, drain tile, telescopic forklifts, and skid steer loaders, and more!"

Anderson has been involved with the HBA since 1998, is the current president of Home Builders Care, and has been a part of the Foundation for several years.

Mike Anderson

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The HBA thanks members who are involved with this

industry: Industry Related Support & Services; Cleaning Services; Central Vacuums;

Rental & Lease; Hardware & Tools; Sewer & Water

ACME TOOLSAgassiz Underground

Anytime ShineBierschbach Equipment & Supply

Bosh Enterprises, Inc.Butler Machinery Company

Dakota FasteningDee’s Sunshine Cleaning and

Organizing, LLCDirtyworks, Inc.

Eye Physicians Group LLCFargo Rentall, INc.

FM Builders ExchangeIron Unlimited Inc.

Jet-Way Multiple Services Inc.Joe Rents & Contractor SuppliesJohn T Jones Construction Co

Ken’s Sanitation and Recycling, Inc.

Kent Jensen ConstructionKindred Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Lake Agassiz Habitat for HumanityMidwest FastenersNelco FIrst Aid, Inc.

Olander Contracting Co.Rebuilding Together Fargo-

Moorhead Area, Inc.River Bend Industries

Roto Rooter Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service

Servpro of Fargo MoorheadShermans LLC

Structural Materials, Inc.The Home Depot

Tidy Touch Cleaning Services LLCTucker Pointe Management, LLP

Twin City Sharpening, Inc.United Rentals

University Vacuums PlusValley Central Vacuum

hBa oF F-M industry sPotliGht

UniversityVacuumsPlus•DaveMatson1337UniversityDr.S•Fargo,ND58103

(701)237-4810

What is your company’s focus?“Our focus is on providing each customer with just the right vacuum system

or sewing machine that will meet all the requirements for them and their home.”What is the latest trend in your industry?

“One of the latest trends in vacuums is to provide machines that are almost maintenance free for consistent performance year after year. Vacuums that can excel on any of the different floor surfaces found in our modern homes have the most demand.

“In sewing machines, the trend has been to provide features that help even the beginning seamstress achieve professional results. Sewing is a very creative hobby and modern machines need to make that creativity a reality.”What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the industry today and how are you dealing with it?

“Marketing has always been our biggest challenge. We are independently owned and, as such, we have to use our advertising dollars wisely. The Internet and social media are low cost ways of reaching our targeted consumer. Collecting an e-mail database to use for special offers and promotions is one area we are working on currently.”

Univeristy Vacuums Plus' store at 1337 University Dr. S. in Fargo.

2014 Tour de Habitat• 1 p.m. March 8• Courts Plus Fitness Center

3491 University Dr. S., Fargo• The 11th annual Tour de Habitat event is an indoor bike race

with teams of six cyclists, each raising funds and awareness for the need of safe, affordable housing in our community. Cyclists ride for ten minutes each and are encouraged to create their own personalized fundraising page. All registered, fundraising participants will receive a t-shirt in addition to being entered into a drawing for a 32GB iPad mini, 16GB Kindle Fire, or Beats by Dre earbuds.

• The individual who raises the most funds will win a 24” flat-screen, smart TV!

• Tour de Habitat is open to everyone who wishes to create a team and participate in the event or those who simply want donate to our vision of eradicating poverty housing in Cass and Clay counties.

• For more information, or to register, contact Jackie: Habitat@lakeagassizhabitat.org or (218) 284-5253.

Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity presents:

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2014 remodelers Council

Russ RichardsRebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc.(Vice Chair)

Member CompaniesABC Seamless

Accent ContractingACME TOOLS

Allied Building Products Corp.Arvig Security & Surveillance

Braaten Cabinets Inc.Casselton Lumber, Inc.

Crane Johnson Lumber CompanyDakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.

Dave Anderson ConstructionDesign Direction, Inc.

Dustin Murray ConstructionFargo Linoleum CompanyFerguson Bath, Kitchen &

Lighting ShowroomFiske Construction, LLP

Foam Doctor’s LLCGranites Unlimited

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

Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.Lake Agassiz Habitat For Humanity

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

NorandexOpp Construction

Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc.

Red River Electric, Inc.RRC Specialties, Inc.

Simonson LumberSmart Spaces, Inc.Stenerson Lumber

Stone Countertop OutletStone Holding Company

Studs to Rugs, Inc.Syverson Tile & Stone

Twin City Garage Door, Inc.Western Products, Inc.

ChairTom SpaethAccent Contracting

Ursula HegvikSmart Spaces, Inc.(Past Chair)

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Mark your calendars!2014RemodeledHomeTour•Sept.13-14

First Entry cost: $600 | Additional Entries’ cost: $225

Remodeled Home Tour, Fall Home Show dates set for SeptemberRemodelers, plan now for entries in Remodeled Home TourThis event was created in 2012 to provide the opportunity for the Association’s remodelers to showcase their projects to the public and allow consumers to get a feel for what is possible in their homes. This event is a way to use your Association to help market your company and its services. The event budget allows for multiple advertising outlets such as radio, television, print, social media, online, etc. The exposure and recognition received through the event would become costly if one company were to try and do it alone, but with the help of the Tour it can all be accomplished and can get consumers into the homes where you’ve done work that you’re most proud of.

Contractors: here’s the catch - you must start planning now! The event is Sept. 13-14. Talk to home owners for whom you are starting projects about being a part of this Tour. Offering a discount or an additional product or service to the current project may be all it takes.

If you have a project that is already completed, it can still be entered! All you need is home owner approval. What you can do is offer a weekend stay in a hotel and cover a couple meals or maybe a cleaning service prior to and after the event. These are options that help a homeowner feel comfortable opening their home knowing that they don’t need to be cleaning after meals to keep the house ready for public viewing.

Your HBA wants all types of remodels inside the home and out! Bathroom, kitchens, landscaping, additions and more are acceptable entry options for the Tour! Fees are $600 for the first entry and $225 per entry after that. Each entry is reviewed by a group made up of Remodelers Council members and Parade of Homes Committee members.

If you would like more information on the Tour or would like to be involved in the planning process, contact Lindsey Nogosek at (701) 232-5846 or lindsey@hbafm.com.FallHomeShow:Sept.26-27atScheelsArenainFargo

Although this show is smaller than the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show, it attracts serious consumers who are looking to make appointments and make decisions on projects they’ve been thinking about and planning. This event

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Foss has consistently focused on institutional projects including education (both K-12 and Higher Education), healthcare, religious and civic/community projects.

Foss works closely with its clients to engage them in the design process and deliver high-performing solutions that are functional, economical and attractive.

“We place a great deal of emphasis on quality control in both the technical solutions that we design as well as the drawings and specifications we issue for bidding and construction."

The Foss team currently specializes in many things, including LEED Accredited Professionals skilled in the design of energy efficient, “green” sustainable building solutions. Sustainable design initiatives include water conservation, energy efficiency, use of recycled/recyclable materials, waste reduction and creating healthy work environments.

In addition to the focus on LEED and sustainable design, Building Information Modeling has resulted in a big change in the way architects and engineers deliver their work. Previously, design professionals would create two-dimensional drawings (by hand or CAD) to represent the building. With BIM, designers now create three-dimensional computer models piece-by-piece, just as the building will be constructed. This allows for greater accuracy in coordination of the various systems and components that will be erected on the job site.

With all of the new and interesting things going on, the industry is not without challenges. “The complexity

of building systems continues to increase. Building envelope, mechanical and electrical systems are critical components of building performance and continued education and training of architects, engineers, technicians, contractors and laborers is important now more than ever,” says Ames.

Despite the challenges, Ames thoroughly enjoys what he does. He says, “The most enjoyable part for me is the satisfaction of creating beautiful, yet functional, design solutions for a client to meet his or her specific needs and vision; Whether it’s a school, church, or city hall, nothing is more enjoyable than to share the excitement of a building owner or user moving into a newly constructed or renovated building that was designed to improve their working or living environment.”

For as long as Ames can remember, Foss has been a member of the HBA. "We take advantage of the resources and connections with subcontractors and tradesmen that often perform work on our projects, as well as the group health insurance benefits," he says.

To anyone just starting out in the industry, Ames suggests that you be self-motivated and take pride in the work that you do, forever striving to improve in both technical capabilities as well as customer relations.

Foss Architecture & Interiors, Inc.810 1st Ave. NFargo, N.D. 58102(701) 282-5505www.fossassociates.com

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2014 Home Builders CareBoard of Trustees

DAN PARROW (Vice President)

BOB KOCHMANN (Secretary)

CASEY BECKERLEG (Treasurer)

CHAD MALOY (Past President)

DAVE ANDERSON

CARL BLANK

RANDY CRAMER

JESSICA GRONDAHL

MONICA HART

BRAD MORRIS

ANDY NELSON

STAN BIRKY (HBA Liaison)

ISR Homes

Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.

Stenerson Lumber

Gate City Bank

Dave Anderson Construction

Structural Materials, Inc.

NAI North Central

CrossFit Fargo

Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc.

Casselton Lumber, Inc.

Lavelle Company

Stan Birky Construction, 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.

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PresidentMike AndersonBierschbach Equipment & Supply

Home Builders Care, HBA partner with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity Veteran Build

Momentum is starting for the 2014 Home Builders Care Build! Our build will be located in south Moorhead and the family for our project should be chosen in time for the March issue of the Plains Builder. This build will be the first-ever Veteran Build in our area. We plan on breaking ground in May and are starting to gather donations of materials and labor. Here are some of the needs:

Remember that Habitat Homes are modest and every donation is included in the mortgage value of the house, so please make your donations accordingly. A more detailed list will be available in March with specifics.

Please mark your calendars for the Tour de Habitat March 8, one of the biggest fundraisers for Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity. Teams can designate which build their funds are donated to and can have a lot of fun in the process. Contact Mike Obach if you would like to start a team at (701) 232-5846 or mike@hbafm.com.Start thinking about supporting the Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades

The Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades is coming up June 2-13. We need the support of the industry to make this Academy a success. This is one of the biggest ways that Home Builders Care supports workforce development. We are trying to interest young people in our industry and the Academy is a great way to do that. For only $75 you can help a student attend the Academy and offset the costs of materials, tools and instructors. Become an Adopt-A-Student sponsor today!

We will also be looking for contractors to work with the students during the Academy. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com.Students at IBS

In early February students from North Dakota State College of Science and North Dakota State University competed in the Residential Construction Management Competition at the International Builders Show. Check out the March issue for details on how they did!

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• Concrete Materials • Trusses: floor and roof• Plumbing: 50 gallon electric water

heater (could be tankless)• Electrical: trim and fixtures• Lighting: $1,500 maximum

allowance for home owner to choose fixtures

• HVAC: a gas-forced-air furnace, 95 to 99 percent efficient; rough-in and duct work

• Lumber• Shingles and all roofing materials: • Soffit, fascia and f-channel• Exterior doors and windows• Interior doors• Garage door and opener• Drywall

• Tape, texturing and painting• Insulation• Cabinets and Vanities• Countertops• Flooring• Mirrors and bathroom hardware • Landscaping• On-site waste: roll-off dumpster

and landfill fees• Utilities during build• Nails and fasteners• Caulking• Adhesive for sub-floors• Tyvek• Port-A-Potty• Storm water maintenance• Window treatments• Closet shelves

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Home Builders Care partners with Fargo Motor Patrol for 51st Annual Fish Fry

The 51st Annual Fargo Motor Patrol Fish Fry will be Feb. 7. Home Builders Care and the HBA of F-M are busy selling tickets and gathering auction items. We hope that many of you can attend this wonderful event. Watch for an recap in the March Plains Builder.Support Your Foundation

HBA of F-M members have many ways to support Home Builders Care. The HBC Board challenges you to find at least one way that works for you to give back to your foundation.

• Monetary donations are always appreciated and we have numerous recognition programs (see right for levels). The Triple Player was set up to recognize those HBA members who support the HBA through membership dues, invest at least $365 in NDAB PAC and donate at least $365 to Home Builders Care.

• Use Goodsearch and Goodshop when searching and shopping online. Make sure you type in Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation as the group you support. Goodshop also offers discounts and coupons so you can get a little something for yourself while giving back.

• Take your aluminum, magazines and paper recycling to Minnkota Recycling and indicate that you want the proceeds to go to Home Builders Care.

• Host us at any public or networking event you organize. We have found these events are great for spreading awareness about Home Builders Care while raising some money.

• Adopt a Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades student for the 2014 session. For only $75 you can help us provide this course to area high schoolers.

• Volunteer at the Health Tech & Trades Career Expo in December. We always need people to represent our industry. Start planning an interactive booth now!

• Give a donation to Home Builders Care as a gift. We are more than happy to provide brochures or cards announcing a donation you made on behalf of a client.

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Donation levels• Builders Club is an exclusive group of donors who

pledge at least $500 per year for 5 years or a total of $2,500+.

• Trades for Grades allows donors to name scholarships and designate schools to which the funds must be given.

• Triple Player is an HBA recognition program that donors can join when they have, in addition to paying HBA membership dues, invested in NDAB PAC for at least $365 and made a donation to HBC for at least $365.

• Bronze level giving recognizes donors of $1-$499.99• Silver level giving recognizes donors of $500-

$1,999.99• Gold level giving recognizes donors of $2,000+

See above for an explanation of the donor levels.

Framework for the FutureFramework for the Future is Home Builders Care Foundation’s long-term fundraising initiative to build the endowment fund to maintain current giving, support additional projects and provide for endowment growth.

HBC hopes to become self-sustaining while also increasing its impact on the industry and community.

• Triple Players: HBA recognition program that donors can join when they have, in addition to paying HBA membership dues, invested in NDAB-PAC as a dollar-a-day contributor and made a donation to HBC for at least $365 each

• Trades for Grades donors: Allows donors to name scholarships and designate schools to which the funds must be given

• Builders Club: Exclusive group of donors who pledge at least $500 per year for five years or a total of $2,500+

• Bronze donors: $1-$499.99

• Silver donors: $500-$1,999.99

• Gold donors: $2,000+Consider making your donation today and supporting

HBC’s efforts in 2014. HBC is the charitable arm of the HBA of F-M. The

Foundation is dedicated to showing that home builders care about the community by awarding scholarships to local students interested in the construction trades and working on projects that support housing in the area.

Cash and checks are always welcome. Become a legacy donor and remember HBC in your will. Talk to your attorney today. For more information, contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com.

2014 DonorsBronze Donors

Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc.

Sponsorships available!Put your name in front of thousands of consumers.

Contact Jenny Erickson at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com

Feb. 21-23

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Member of the month: Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc.by Mike Obach, Public Affairs Coordinator

Clay Dietrich has worn several titles over the years: assistant fire chief for the city of Moorhead; president of Dietrich Homes, Inc.; and president-elect of the HBA of F-M. Most recently, Dietrich added a new, albeit less official title, while in St. Paul in December: star witness.

Dietrich, who has been active in the HBA since 1990, served as one of the principal testifiers as a coalition led by the Builders Association of Minnesota and local associations made the case against a state mandate requiring the installation of costly fire sprinkler systems in residential homes over 4,500 sq. ft. The group that supports this mandatory inclusion, made up of sprinkler manufacturers and the state fire marshal’s office, had to double check many of its statements after Dietrich testified as both a builder and an expert in fire fighting and fire suppression.

HBA Executive Vice President Bryce Johnson says, “When he’s not traveling to St. Paul on behalf of important issues, Clay can often be found around the HBA office. Besides being on the board of directors’ Executive Committee, he also serves on the Public Affairs and Parade of Homes Committees.”

He is an Adopt-a-Student sponsor for the Herdina Academy of Construction Trades and a donor to the Home Builders Care Foundation. Originally joining to participate in the Parade of Homes, Dietrich says advocacy is what has caused him to become so active in the Association. He enjoys helping to form the strong voice that represents the home building industry.

Along with his hours of research, travel and testimony on behalf of the sprinkler fight, HBA staff recognizes Dietrich for a variety of contributions to the HBA. He

helped the Codes Subcommittee work with the city of Fargo and the North Dakota Department of Commerce in developing codes that exclude restrictive and expensive energy requirements, and always takes the time to meet with local leaders on any occasion possible. His technical expertise has made him an invaluable resource to the HBA staff whenever complicated issues arise

“Clay is a tremendous advocate for the Association,” Johnson says. “He speaks with conviction, and conveys a wealth of knowledge that makes others stop and listen. We

appreciate his efforts, and it is comforting to know that he will come forward whenever help is needed.”

Dietrich and his wife, Suzy, have two children, Tom and Kelly, and one grandchild, Kate, with whom they love to fish, snow ski and rollerblade. They both also partake in diving (both are certified SCUBA instructors) and try to make a diving trip to the Caribbean each year.

Every two months in the Plains Builder, we spotlight a “Member of the Month” chosen by HBA of F-M staff. This feature’s purpose is to thank HBA volunteers and supporters by

recognizing all they do for the Association and the industry. At the Annual Awards Gala in October 2014, staff will give an “Extra Mile Award” to one person chosen from the 2014 bi-monthly winners.

Fun facts about Dietrich:• Myfavoritecoloris:All deep, rich colors.• Lastvacation/tripItookwas:Cancun, Mexico.• Mydreamjobis: (was) Assistant fire chief - it

was very rewarding work.• ThefirstthingIwoulddo/buyifIwonthe

lotteryis: I would buy a beach house in the Caribbean where we could go diving every day.

HBA of F-M Public Affairs Coordinator Mike Obach (left) presents a certificate to Clay Dietrich, Dietrich Homes, Inc., for being chosen as the HBA’s February Member of the Month.

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Meet your committee chair: Stephanie Lindemann, Heritage Homesby Mariah Wenaas, Communications and Office Coordinator

Stephanie Lindemann, Heritage Homes, has been a member of the

HBA for ten years: two years while in college and with Heritage Homes since 2006. She serves as chairperson of the HBA of F-M’s Education Committee this year, and has been involved with the group for two years.

“I wanted to be more involved with our building community and to be able to give input on what our industry needs to be educated on,” Lindemann says regarding why she became involved with the Education Committee. Her favorite part of participating on this committee is the people. “It’s a great way to get to know other HBA members, and is also a good way to get involved with other community activities,” she says.

Lindemann believes the Education Committee is an important service that the HBA provides to the contractors in our community, which they should utilize

as a resource. She says, “the Education Committee is a great value for every HBA member.”

One note-worthy thing going on with the Education Committee is that it is changing the name of its “Lunch & Learns” due to trademark issues. The classes will now be referred to as lunch sessions.

In her spare time, Lindemann enjoys watching Vikings football, going to the lakes in the summer and down-hill skiing in the winter. She lives in Fargo with her husband, Paul (who is also active in the HBA, currently serving as chair of the Public Issues Committee), and their two dogs Zach, an English Springer Spaniel, and Captain, a Husky mix.

HBA hires Nogosek as events coordinator

The HBA of F-M has named Lindsey Nogosek to its events coordinator position. Her responsibilities include coordinating the HBA’s public events, including the Red River Valley Home & Garden Show, Fall Home Show, Spring Parade of Homes, Fall Parade of Homes and Remodeled Home Tour.

She is also involved with planning Association events including the annual golf outing.

Nogosek is a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, and earned a bachelor’s degree in communication. She is originally from Broomfield, Colo. She and her husband, Kory, live in Fargo with their daughter, Remy, and their three dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, reading and going to concerts.

Welcome to the HBA, Lindsey!

New HBA of F-M Events Coordinator Lindsey Nogosek with her husband, Kory, and their nine-month old daughter, Remy.

Fun facts about Lindemann:• FavoriteserviceprovidedbytheHBA/NDAB/NAHB: Lunch Sessions

• Whatyouneverknewaboutme: I’m a good cook, when I want to cook.

• Favoritevacationspot: Cancun, Mexico• VIPsI’vemet: Mike Tice and Paul Dimeo • FavoriteTVprogram: Modern Family• Lastbookyouread: Miles to Go Before I Sleep

by Jackie Nink Pflug

Back your PACNDAB-PAC is the North Dakota Association of Builders’ Political Action Committee. It is a non-partisan political action committee that provides support for candidates who

are friends of the building industry. People who show they care and are concerned about the building industry’s future make contributions to NDAB-PAC because they believe that cooperation equals strength.

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Builders - Mark your calendar: Spring Parade of Homes April 24-27, May 1- 4

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March 7 Minnesota Power Limited Technician Continuing Education• 8:30 a.m - 5 p.m.• Minnesota State Community & Technical College,

1900 28th Ave. S., Moorhead• This course will have eight hours of instruction covering

state licensing and inspection requirements of the Minnesota Electrical Act, National Electrical Code requirements of communication circuits, power-limited Class 1, 2 and 3 raceway and cable requirements and low voltage lighting systems. The course meets the eight-hour continuing education requirement for renewal of the Power Limited License for the State of Minnesota and also meets the eight hours of CE Code requirements for all electricians. The 2011 Code Book will be used in this course.

• Member cost: $85, Non-member cost: $170

Sponsored by:

Feb. 3Minnesota Contractor Continuing Education • 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.• Butler Machinery Training Facility,

3401 33rd St. S., Fargo.• Class topics will be Ventilation

Concepts and Trouble Shooting; Biggest Bang from 2012 Energy Codes; House Wraps and Siding; Metal Roofing Makes Your House a Home... Not a Barn; and Decking Systems and Codes. Course is approved for 7.2 hours of Minnesota building contractor credit

• Member cost: $100; Non-member cost: $200 (includes lunch).

Feb. 11Lunch Session: “Proper Flashing Techniques”• 11:30 a.m - 1 p.m.• HBA of F-M, 1802 32nd Ave. S.,

Fargo• This class will address topics

such as window and door flashing techniques to prevent water intrusion. It will also be covering proper detailing of other penetrations in the wall assembly and proper installation or House wraps. This class will be instructed by Tim Roble, Senior Certified Tyvek Specialist with Lavelle Company.

• Cost: $10 (includes lunch).March 6City of Moorhead Builder Lunch• 11:30 a.m - 1 p.m.• Cass County Electric Cooperative/

Enventis 3312 42nd St. S., Fargo

• Moorhead city staff and leaders have invited local builders for lunch while discussing great housing opportunities in their city. With the near completion of permanent flood protection and a variety of incentives in place for both builders and new home buyers, there will be a lot to talk about. City economic development and engineering offices will also be present to seek your input and take your questions on any Moorhead-related topics.

• Cost: FREE! (includes lunch)• Register by March 4.

HBA of F-M Education OpportuntiesRegister:(701)232-5846ormariah@hbafm.com.

Thank you 2014 Minn.Contractor Continuing Education Sponsors!

Builders - Last chance for contractor continuing education class with HBA!HBA of F-M adds a class for Friday, Feb. 21

Because of the cancellation of the Jan. 17 class, due to weather issues, the HBA of F-M is adding a class on Friday, Feb. 21 at the Fargodome. This will be the final class of the year for contractors to take through the HBA.

Details:• 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.• Feb. 21• Fargodome, mezzanine level, east lobby

1800 N University Dr., Fargo• Class topics will be Ventilation Concepts and Trouble Shooting; Biggest

Bang from 2012 Energy Codes; House Wraps and Siding; Metal Roofing Makes Your House a Home... Not a Barn; and Decking Systems and Codes. Course is approved for 7.2 hours of Minnesota building contractor credit

• Member cost: $100; Non-member cost: $200 (includes lunch)

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Help area high school students attend theHerdina Academy for the Construction Trades!

Your adoption contribution helps keep the student registration fee for the Academy nominal! It defrays the cost of materials, instructor fees and tools.

What is the academy?This program introduces high school students to specialty occupations in the construction industry. Students work side-by-side with industry and educational professionals, learning about occupations, tools, safety requirements, and skills required for satisfying and well-paying careers in our industry! There is no other program like this for students to experience the homebuilding business, hands-on, mentored by area contractors.

What you get by adopting a student:• The tax benefit of a charitable donation!• The satisfaction of helping a student attend the

Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades.Recognition• In the HBA of F-M’s monthly newsletter, the

Plains Builder• During the Academy’s sponsor luncheon• At the Academy’s graduation ceremony

__Yes, I want to sponsor a student!Name:_______________________________Company:____________________________Address:_____________________________City/State/Zip:_________________________EMail:_______________________________Telephone:____________________________Fax:_________________________________Please make your check payable to Home Builders Care Foundation. HBC will forward the donation to the Academy. By donating through Home Builders Care, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, your donation is tax deductible.

Thank you! People like you demonstrate that builders and the building industry care!

Contribute

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Help area high school students attend theHerdina Academy for the Construction Trades!

Your adoption contribution helps keep the student registration fee for the Academy nominal! It defrays the cost of materials, instructor fees and tools.

What is the academy?This program introduces high school students to specialty occupations in the construction industry. Students work side-by-side with industry and educational professionals, learning about occupations, tools, safety requirements, and skills required for satisfying and well-paying careers in our industry! There is no other program like this for students to experience the homebuilding business, hands-on, mentored by area contractors.

What you get by adopting a student:• The tax benefit of a charitable donation!• The satisfaction of helping a student attend the

Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades.Recognition• In the HBA of F-M’s monthly newsletter, the

Plains Builder• During the Academy’s sponsor luncheon• At the Academy’s graduation ceremony

__Yes, I want to sponsor a student!Name:_______________________________Company:____________________________Address:_____________________________City/State/Zip:_________________________EMail:_______________________________Telephone:____________________________Fax:_________________________________Please make your check payable to Home Builders Care Foundation. HBC will forward the donation to the Academy. By donating through Home Builders Care, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, your donation is tax deductible.

Thank you! People like you demonstrate that builders and the building industry care!

Contribute

$75March 19 EPA Renovation, Repair & Painting: Certified Renovator Training• 8:30 a.m - 5 p.m.• HBA of F-M

1802 32nd Ave. S., Fargo• According to the EPA RRP Rule, building and

remodeling firms must have one or more certified renovators assigned to each job where paint is disturbed in homes built in 1978 or earlier. Eight hours of training is required to become a “certified renovator.”

• Minnesota municipalities verify lead certification for residential builders, remodelers, roofers and manufactured home installers when requesting a permit to work on homes built prior to 1978.

• Member cost: $170; Non-member cost: $255March 25-28 Residential Construction Safety Training: OSHA 30-Hour• 8 a.m - 5 p.m.• Cass County Electric Cooperative/Enventis

3312 42nd St. S., Fargo• This course is specifically devised for safety directors,

foremen, and field supervisors; the program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues. Topics include (but are not limited to):

• Electrical safety• Fall protection• Caught-in-

between and struck-by hazards (during excavation and when using machinery and tools)

• Health hazards: hazard communication• Safety and health management• Personal protective equipment

• Member cost: FREE; Non-member cost: $225March 31Lunch Session: “Street Tracking and Temporary Entrances for 2014”• 11:30 a.m - 1 p.m.• HBA of F-M, 1802 32nd Ave. S., Fargo• This class will address topics such as the most effective

and cost effective methods in dealing with the primary issues of stormwater in construction today. Learn about the future of Fargo’s storm water program and participate in a question-and-answer session with speakers Joshua Pederson, storm water technician II and Steven Sly, storm water & flood plain specialist, both from the city of Fargo.

• Cost: $10 (includes lunch).

Take advantage of Webinar WednesdayTake advantage of NAHB’s Webinar Wednesday series.

Register for any webinar and enjoy unlimited access to the replay. Best of all, each webinar counts for one hour of continuing education credit toward NAHB professional designations. Check out a few of May’s upcoming webinars to the right or visit www.nahb.org/webinars to see a complete schedule.

Thank You Sponsor!

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Economic Forecast for 2014: Steady improvement, less fiscal drag

Looking at 2014, the economic landscape looks pleasantly solid. The American economy should continue to improve, unemployment rates should keep falling, house prices should rise by about 6 percent to 7 percent from current levels, and the

manufacturing sector will continue to slowly pick up steam. Most importantly, D.C. budget brinksmanship appears to have taken a breather, thereby reducing policy uncertainty which should boost business spending and risk taking. In addition, the continued rise in consumer sentiment, along with the improving jobs picture, will ensure that new home construction continues its steady, albeit unspectacular, ascent. Lastly, while the developing world will slow in 2014, Europe is out of recession, Japan looks better and China looks OK. The only serious domestic fly in the ointment is the fact that wage growth is slim to none and inflation is too low.

With all this in mind, I expect full year 2014 GDP to come in at no less than 2.85 percent, a healthy rise from the expected 2.2 percent GDP growth experienced in 2013. As for housing starts, they should, for the first time in years, exceed a million units, with total starts coming in at 1.12 million. For all of 2014, single-family starts should total about 750,000 and in Q4, starts should hit an annualized rate of 800,000. Multifamily starts for 2014 should total 370,000 but exhibit no trend from quarter to quarter.

As for jobs, given the slowly improving labor market, expect net new monthly job gains to average close to 215,000 per month. As a result, the unemployment rate

should steadily fall from the current level of 7 percent to 6.5 percent and maybe even 6.4 percent by year end 2014, with much riding upon the behavior of the falling labor force participation rate. If the LFPR remains where it is, an unemployment rate of 6.5 percent will not be a stretch, but if the LFRP rises, and that would be a good thing, unemployment may end the year at 6.7 percent.

Inflation will remain quite benign but possibly show modest upward drift. The combination of mildly improving global growth, flat to declining energy and commodity prices, and mildly rising food prices will keep the CPI pretty much where it is; at or below 2 percent. Moreover, the combination of miniscule rises in import prices, producer prices, and anemic wage growth means that personal consumption expenditure inflation, the Feds preferred inflation measure, will not exceed 1.7 percent. That will give the Federal Reserve ample room to slowly ratchet down its monthly purchases of Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities in $10 billion increments until the program ends in late 2014. Importantly, the Feds should have no problem keeping short-term interest rates at their current rock bottom levels, at least through the end of 2014.

As a result of faster GDP growth in 2014, 30-year mortgage rates will probably end the year around 5 percent. But not to worry, as a combination of easing credit market conditions, rising house values, mild increases in consumer spending, and slightly rising exports will keep the economy on track despite mildly rising mortgage rates. In short, given decent GDP growth, the expected interest rate rise will not sap growth. Lastly, I put the chances of a recession in 2014 at only 10 percent. So look forward to steady improvement during the next 12 months and fear not rising interest rates.

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. is President of GraphsandLaughs, LLC and can be reached at Elliot@graphsandlaughs.net. His daily 70 word economics and policy blog can be seen at www.econ70.com.

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., GraphsandLaughs, LLC

Bierschbach Equipment & Supply now specializes in concrete wall-forming rentals and sales, light industrial construction equipment rental and sales, aerial equipment and materials and supplies for street and road construction. Bierschbach Equipment & Supply's number one focus is on customer satisfaction.

“We rely on repeat business, so we want to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Also, we have a wide variety of products to serve our customers, and our rental equipment is reliable and well maintained,” says Anderson.

Bierschbach Equipment & Supply has just opened its newest branch in Dickinson, N.D. Anderson says, “we are very excited to have a presence in western North Dakota with all of the activity that is currently going on there.”

Even though there are new and exciting things going on at Bierschbach Equipment & Supply, Anderson knows the industry is not without its challenges. “I think the toughest part of the construction industry is finding and

keeping good people that have experience. We have been able to retain our team in part because we are employee-owned. The average employee at Bierschbach Equipment & Supply has been with the company for over ten years!” says Anderson.

Despite the challenges, Anderson really appreciates his job. He says, “I enjoy developing relationships with customers and helping them solve their problems. Every day is different. It is a fun, exciting, and ever-changing industry.”

To anyone wanting to start out in equipment sales, Anderson advises, “You must realize that it will take some time but if you work hard, take care of your customers, and keep at it, you will have success. This is a great industry to be a part of!”

Bierschbach Equipment & Supply4001 Main Ave.Fargo, N.D. 58103(701) 492-0953www.bierschbach.com

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HBA hosts World of ThankseventJan.7

The World of Thanks event was created to thank members for their support and contributions. Volunteers delivered membership packets for the New Year, including the 2014 Membership Directory & Consumer Guide, the 2014-2015 Development Map and a window decal. More of these items are available at the HBA office if needed. The 2014 calendar of events was emailed out to the membership last month. If you didn’t receive this and would like to get it, please call the office at (701) 232-5846 or email info@hbafm.com.

World of Thanks VolunteersEmployees ...................................................................Accent ContractingKen Krajsa .......................................................... Bell State Bank & TrustIsaac Johnson ............................................ Blue Cross Blue Shield of NDChris Kulesa .............................................. Blue Cross Blue Shield of NDDawn Schmitt .......................................................... Braaten Cabinets Inc.Trudy Wanner .......................................Cass County Electric CooperativeDrew Likness ........................................................................Chase RealtyGary Orth .....................................................Cornerstone Specialties, Inc.John Gunkelman ................................Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.Dan Lindquist ........................................ Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.Dave Anderson ............................................ Dave Anderson ConstructionSylvia Lunski ......................................................... Design Direction, Inc.Amber Nefzger ................................Designer Homes of Fargo-MoorheadDustin Murray ...............................................Dustin Murray ConstructionJason Eid ................................................................Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.Terry Lipp ...................... Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting ShowroomEmployees ................................................................... Granites UnlimitedHarry Gilbertson .......................................Harry Gilbertson ConstructionCarlita Dietz .................................................. Jay Dietz Construction, Inc.Bob Kochmann ..................................... Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.Darrick Guthmiller ................................ Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.Ken Andersen ...................................................... KWA Constructors, Inc.Monica Hart ......................................... Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc.Dawn Cruff ...........................................................RHR Construction Inc.Larry Mayer ..............................................................Solution Design Inc.Robin Swanson ............................................................Superior InsuranceNancy Michelsen ............................................................... Vivid Interiors

World of Thanks most packets deliveredThank you!

Granites Unlimited ................................................................................79Accent Contracting ...............................................................................60Isaac Johnson ................Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND .......................48Dawn Cruff ...................RHR Construction .........................................31Amber Nefzger ..............Designer Homes of Fargo- Moorhead ...........27

Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.; Dave Anderson, Dave Anderson Construction; and Trudy Wanner, Cass County Electric Cooperative, get ready to deliver packets to fellow members.

Strategic Plan updateThe HBA of F-M board of directors approved the strategic plan as

a working document at its December meeting. Thank you to the board members who served on the strategic plan subcommittee: Gary Orth (plan monitor), Ken Andersen, Nancy Michelsen and Robin Swanson. While finalizing the strategic plan was a longer process than the board of directors anticipated, it led to great discussion and thorough evaluation of the HBA’s purpose, vision, challenges and member benefits.

The HBA’s mission statement was re-evaluated to a purpose statement of “The Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead promotes an environment in which members and their businesses can prosper.” Our five-year vision is to expand our capabilities in order to serve the needs of our members. From there the subcommittee identified four major goals with multiple objectives for each goal. Going forward the staff will identify strategies for achieving each objective and ultimately each goal. Stay tuned.

Mark your calendars!2014 Remodeled Home Tour

Sept. 13-14 First Entry cost: $600

Additional Entries’ cost: $225

is something that the Association and all its members should be supporting in order to keep the show on its feet and to continue this consumer one-stop shop for building and remodeling needs.

This show is for builders, remodelers and all other facets of the industry: windows, garages, landscaping, finance, etc. Please participate and support your Association in maintaining momentum we gained last year with the move to Scheels Arena. The Fall Home Show organizers want and need your support. Contact Lindsey Nogosek at (701) 232-5846 or lindsey@hbafm.com if you want more information.

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Thanks to these members who have renewed their 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, pleaseletusknowsowecanupdateourrecords:(701)232-5846.(Allow60daysfornametoreappear.)

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Update your HBA Membership Directory & Consumer Guide

Non-renewals:

Granite Transformations Associate • Mike Stelling • (866) 605-2929

Fargo Linoleum Company ............................................. 57Simonson Lumber ......................................................... 57Culligan Water Conditioning .......................................... 45Construction Supply, Inc. ............................................... 36Petermann Plumbing & Heating Co. .............................. 32US Bank ........................................................................ 32Cross Plumbing & Heating, Inc. ..................................... 31American Federal Bank ................................................. 31Forbes Architectural Products, Inc. ................................ 30Weivoda Carpet ............................................................. 29Fargo Truss Systems, Inc. .............................................. 29Wallner Staining ............................................................ 27Craig Geron Decorating Artists, Inc. .............................. 27Opp Construction .......................................................... 23Bernie’s Water Conditioning .......................................... 20Kensok’s Hardwood Floors, Inc. .................................... 20Anderson, Bottrell, Sanden & Thompson ...................... 19Cass County Heating Inc. .............................................. 19Jet-Way Multiple Services Inc. ....................................... 18Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of

the Lakes Area .......................................................... 17KBW associates, inc. ..................................................... 13Holland’s Landscaping & Garden Center ...................... 12D.J.’s Plumbing & Heating Inc. ....................................... 12Bergstrom Electric, Inc. .................................................. 12Stained Glass Overlay of the Red River Valley .............. 11The Home Depot ........................................................... 11Dakota Exteriors ............................................................ 11Quality Cabinets, Inc. ..................................................... 11Keller Williams Roers Realty ......................................... 11R. S. Carey Land Company ........................................... 11Brock White Co. ............................................................. 10Fabricators Supply ......................................................... 10SilverLeaf Development ................................................... 8

Join a committee In 2014!Stay connected with your HBA

Your HBA of F-M is here to support you. Not only do you make the Association what it is, but we rely on our people like you to serve on committees to ensure the HBA of F-M is always moving in the right direction to best serve the membership.

Whether you are interested in public issues, events, education or membership development and retention, we have a committee for you.

For more details on any committee, contact Allison Weckman at (701) 232-5846 or at allisonw@hbafm.com.

Cormax, Inc. ..........................................................................8Hirshfield’s Paint ....................................................................8Krueger Concrete and Steel, LLP .........................................8Rocking Horse Farm, LLC .....................................................8Cable One .............................................................................8Showplace Kitchens ..............................................................7BlackRidgeBANK ...................................................................7Choice Financial Group .........................................................7Cornerstone Specialties, Inc. .................................................7Laser Systems Security .........................................................7Olson’s Do It All Drywall ........................................................7Zach Construction .................................................................7Prudential Premier Real Estate - DeAnne Mason, Realtor....6Prudential Premier Real Estate - Mark Mason, Realtor ........6J-R Remodeling, Inc. .............................................................6Joe Rents & Contractor Supplies ..........................................6One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning and

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing .............................................6Park Co. Realtors - Karen Skjold, Realtor .............................6Trio Environmental Consulting, Inc. .......................................6LEGEND Technical Services .................................................6Armstrong Construction & Precast Products, Inc. .................4Fevig Oil & Propane ...............................................................4Interstate Electric, LLC ..........................................................4Olson Awning & Canvas ........................................................4Strand Floor Coverings ..........................................................4Static Electric Construction ...................................................3Business Resource Group Inc. ..............................................3Thelen Consulting ..................................................................3Stone Countertop Outlet ........................................................3Matthew Lehman Construction, LLC .....................................2Ridgway Irrigation & Lawn LLC .............................................2Accent Plumbing ....................................................................1St. Blaise Security..................................................................1

Mark Your Calendar!2014 Continuing Education Dates• Minnesota Contractor: Feb. 3 and Feb. 21• Power Limited Technician: March 7

See page 32 for more information.Register today: www.hbafm.com

(701) 232-5846 • mariah@hbafm.com

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Freedom Community Credit UnionFinancial ServicesMary Hagen2940 University Dr NFargo, ND 58102(701) 232-0828Sponsor: Isaac Johnson, Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND

DIY Wood StudioBuilding SuppliesAnn Clapper3231 4th Ave S Studio AFargo, ND 58103(701) 293-1310Sponsor: Ryan Hoss, Baker Nursery Garden & Gift

to our new members!Welcome

Name, Company # RecruitedDarrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.. ............................................................................................................4

Dawn Schmitt, Braaten Cabinets Inc.......................................................................................................................................2

Pat Bellmore, Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND ...........................................................................................................................1

Jo Carney, Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND ...............................................................................................................................1

Don Dabbert, Jr., Dabbert Custom Homes .............................................................................................................................1

Ron Dick, Design 7 ..................................................................................................................................................................1

Jim Gast, Gast Construction....................................................................................................................................................1

Galen Gess, Windows Plus, Inc. ..............................................................................................................................................1

Dean Halvorson, Home Improvement by Stenerson ...............................................................................................................1

Ryan Hoss, Baker Nursery Garden & Gift ...............................................................................................................................1

Isaac Johnson, Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND ........................................................................................................................1

John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. .............................................................................................1

Ken Krajsa, Bell State Bank & Trust ....................................................................................................................................... 1

Chris Kulesa, Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND .......................................................................................................................... 1

Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. .................................................................................................................... 1

Terry Lipp, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom..................................................................................................... 1

Steve Meyer, Lamperts Lumber ............................................................................................................................................. 1

Nancy Michelsen, Vivid Interiors ............................................................................................................................................ 1

Gary Orth, Cornerstone Specialties, Inc. ................................................................................................................................ 1

Les Stenerson, Stenerson Lumber ........................................................................................................................................ 1

Dan Van Winkle, First Class Mortgage ..................................................................................................................................1

2014 Membership Drive Contenders(November 2013 - October 2014)

These members have kicked off the 2014 Membership Drive with great recruitment efforts. Each member who recruits at least one new member between Nov. 1, 2013 and

Oct. 31, 2014, will be placed into a drawing for prizes at the end of 2014.

Jackson Leasing, LLLPReal Estate & SalesMark Jackson414 Hardwood Dr SFargo, ND 58104(701) 271-4797Sponsor: Jo Carney, Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND

STC FlooringFlooringLee Schaleben4575 23rd Ave S #500Fargo, ND 58104(701) 232-0828Sponsor: Galen Gess, Windows Plus, Inc.

Pierce Roofing & Sheet MetalRoofing - ContractorFrank Pierce116 23rd St St NFargo, ND 58105(701) 232-7023Sponsor: Jim Gast, Gast Construction Co. Inc.

Homecrest Outdoor Living LLCFurnishings & DecorationsMary Jameson474 45th St SFargo, ND 58103(701) 280-5922Sponsor: Pat Bellmore, Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND

United Savings Credit UnionFinancial ServicesNick Woodard2401 45th St SFargo, ND 58108(701) 356-0073Sponsor: Dan Van Winkle, First Class Mortgage II, Inc.

Labor MastersEmployment & Temporary ServicesNancy Kelly1404 33rd St S Ste CFargo, ND 58103(701) 566-8755Sponsor: Don Dabbert, Jr., Dabbert Custom Homes

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

December’s Guess Who!

calendar oF events February 2014

Feb. 3 ..........Minnesota Contractor Continuing Education ......... 8:30 a.m.

Feb. 7 ..........Events Committee ................................................. 8:15 a.m.

Feb. 11 ........Lunch Session: ‘Proper Flashing Techniques’ ..... 11:30 a.m.

Feb. 11 ........Public Issues/PAC Committee ............................. 11:30 a.m.

Feb. 12 ........New Member Development & Retention ..................... noon

Feb. 13 ........HBA Board of Directors Meeting .............................. 11 a.m.

Feb. 19-20 ...RRV Home & Garden Show Move-In .................Fargodome

Feb. 21 ........Minnesota Contractor Continuing Education .........8:30 a.m.

Feb. 21-23 ...RRV Home & Garden Show ...............................Fargodome

Feb. 24 ........RRV Home & Garden Show Move-Out ..............Fargodome

Feb. 25-26 ..................................................................HBA of F-M Closed

advertiser indexACME TOOLS ........................................................................................ 6

Aggregate Industries, Inc. - North Central Region ................................ 26

Bell State Bank & Trust ......................................................................... 19

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

Butler Machinery Company .................................................................. 22

BW Insurance Agency, Inc. ................................................................... 20

Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. Inc. ..................................................... 21

Carpet World ........................................................................................ 20

Cass County Abstract Company .......................................................... 19

Cass County Electric Cooperative ........................................................ 20

Coldwell Banker First Realty .................................................................. 7

Crane Johnson Lumber Company ........................................................ 40

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

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

Lamperts Lumber ................................................................................. 30

Mid-States Truss Company ................................................................... 40

Minnkota Windows, Inc. .......................................................................... 2

Northland Truss Systems, Inc. ..............................................................14

Property Resources Group ...................................................................17

Rigels, Inc. ............................................................................................14

Stenerson Lumber ................................................................................19

The Title Company ...............................................................................19

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

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

Hints:

• He was born in Crookston, Minn.

• He attended Fargo North High School.

• He loves to downhill ski.

• He went to IBS for the first time this year.

Bonus Hint:You can find his name on page 35 of the January issue!

Answer:Paul Lindemann, Lindemann Finish

Carpentry, Inc.

Winner:John Koerselman,

Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc.

January Guess who is still a mystery!

January’s Guess Who!

?Bonus Hint:

He is one of the newest members of the HBA Board of Directors.

Think you know? Contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846.

Hints:

• He was born in Grand Forks.

• He enjoys golfing as a hobby.

• He attended West Fargo High School.

• He is a Fighting Sioux hockey fan.

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CHIPPED CHOCOLATE 9104CSThis design has a chocolate background with accents of varying browns, grey, black and red.

PARIS FOG 9110CSParis Fog is dusted with clear chips in a light grey background accented by white, light brown and black chips.

GARNET GLITZ 9109CSGarnet Glitz’s red-brown background is sprinkled with accents of garnet glitter chips and clear, brown and black chips.

GOLD GLITZ 9108CSGold Glitz has a charcoal-brown background sprinkled with gold glitter chips and clear, black andwhite chips.

AVALANCHE MELANGE 9175MLAvalanche Melange has a crisp white background with accents of grey and brown.

NIGHT STAR 9105CSMuch like the twinkling of a clear night sky, Night Stars features a black background sprinkled with grey and white accents.

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Mbr NonMbr

2012 Energy Code (1.2 credits) ...................................$16 ........ $32

Ventilation (1.8 credits) .................................................$26 ........ $52

Housewraps & Siding (1.2 credit) .................................$16 ........ $32

Metal Roofing (1.2 credits) ...........................................$16 ........ $32

Decking (1.8 credits) ....................................................$26 ........ $52

Total Payment Enclosed________________Name:___________________________________________________Company:________________________________________________Address:_________________________________________________City, State, Zip:____________________________________________MN License Number:_______________________________________Phone:___________________Email:___________________________Cell phone:________________________________________________

Offered by Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead2014 Minn. Contractor Continuing EducationFeb. 21

MARCH 1, 2014:Deadline for Minnesota contractors to submit documents to Dept. of Labor &

Industry for renewal of licenses expiring March 31, 2014.

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

These courses, scheduled for Feb. 3 and Feb. 21, 2014, are approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for 7.2 credits for residential contractor continuing education 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.

Classes are pending approval for seven North Dakota Professional Buildercredits 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 • Email: info@hbafm.com

Check one: HBA Member Non-Member

Check one: Full Day (7.2 credits) Selections below Mbr: $100 NonMbr: $200

If not taking full day, select from options:

Tentative schedule for both dates:8-8:30 a.m. Registration8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Biggest Bang from 2012 Energy Code (1 hour of required energy)9:30 - 9:45 a.m. Break9:45 - 11:15 a.m. Ventilation Concepts & Trouble Shooting11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Lunch (served on-site)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Housewraps & Siding: Choosing the Right One1:15 - 1:30 p.m. Break1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Metal Roofing: Make Your House a Home, Not a Barn2:30 - 3:15 p.m. Decking Systems & Codes3:15 - 3:30 p.m. Break3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Decking Systems & Codes continuedCourses taught by representatives of Building Products, Inc., of Sioux Falls, S.D.

HBA Minnesota Contractor Continuing Education Registration

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listed above are for camera-ready ads only and all rates are net. Prime locations are available on a “first-come, first serve” basis. Please PRINT all information

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DEADLINESParade of HomesTM: April 24-27 and May 1-4, 2014Advertising Space: Mar 14, 2014, Materials/Prepayment: Mar 17, 2014

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Full Page (Full bleed: 8.625 X 11.125, Trim 8.375 X 10.875, Live 7.375 X 9.875) $1,675 +25%1/2 Page (Horizontal: 7.375 X 4.875 bordered, Vertical: 3.625 X 9.875 bordered) $1050 +25%1/4 Page (3.625 X 4.875 bordered) $690 +25%1/8 Page (3.625 X 2.375 bordered) $450 +25%Page 3, 5, Inside Front/Back Cover (Same as Full Page) $2,100 +25%Back Cover (Same as Full Page) $2,450 +25%2-Page Spread (Full bleed: 17 X 11.125, Trim 16.75 X 10.875, Live 14.5 X 9.875) $2,750 +25%

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Why Advertise in the Magazine? The Parade of Homes event is a proven, branded, heavily promoted event that attracts people looking at building, remodeling, or improving their home. The event is not only strong locally, but also nationally which attracts those new or planning on moving to the area. In addition to getting in front of this important demographic, you are also supporting the home building industry and helping this key sector of our economy. If your business benefits from new home purchases or home improvements an ad this magazine helps support and reach those involved.

Who Advertises in the Magazine? Taken from a cross section of Parade of Homes magazines from across the country, here are the top categories of business that advertise regularly in their local Parade of Homes magazine: Utility Companies & Cities, Real Estate Companies & Land Developers, Home Furnishing & Improvement Companies, Home Financing & Insurance & Processing Institutions, Home Maintenance & Protection Businesses, Builder Suppliers, Builders, Subcontractors, Home & Interior Designers, Consultants, Local Prominent Businesses.

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Registration 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.

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HBA Members: Full day (includes lunch): $85 Non-Members: Full day (includes lunch): $170

March 7, 2014, Power Limited Technician Continuing Education Registration

When: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. March 7, 2014

Where: Minnesota State Community and Technical College 1900 28th Ave. S. Moorhead, MN 56560 Register: (701) 232-5846 (701) 280-1108 (fax) mariah@hbafm.com

Return form to:HBA of F-M1802 32nd Ave SFargo, ND 58103(701) 232-5846(701) 280-1108 faxinfo@hbafm.comwww.hbafm.com

Please use my credit card (circle one): Visa/Mastercard#________________________________________________________Exp.___________________ VIN (3 digits on back) ________________

Continuing Education

Power limited RefresherThis course will have eight hours of instruction covering state licensing and inspection requirements of the Minnesota Electrical Act, National Electrical Code requirements of communication circuits, power-limited Class 1, 2 and 3 raceway and cable requirements and low voltage lighting systems. The course meets the eight-hour continuing education requirement for renewal of the Power Limited License for the State of Minnesota and also meets the eight hours of CE Code requirements for all electricians. The 2011 Code Book will be used in this course.About the instructor: Gerry Imdieke is an instructor at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Wadena, for the construction electrician program. He has been with M State as an instructor since 1990 and has taught extensively for many custom training groups. He teaches this class several times each year and the reviews are always excellent from the students. He is approved by the state of Minnesota to teach this course.custom training group in a number of related areas, as well as performing adjunct work for other MnSCU colleges.

Topics covered will be relevant to HVAC, security electronics, landscaping.

Minnesota POWER LIMITED Technician* Class fulfills eight hours of code!* Satisfies continuing education requirements for electricians in North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota.

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Instructed by Matthew Stein, Stein Safety & Health

Stein is a certified industrial hygienist (CIH) with 18 years of experience in occupational safety and health serving both the government and private sectors. His business is based out of Eau Claire, Wisc.

For a decade prior to starting Stein Safety and Health, Stein provided occupational safety and health services to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration. He spent approximately half of that time as a field compliance officer, and the other half working for contractors to OSHA.

30 OSHA 30-Hour Training

for HBA of F-M members!

Name:__________________________________________ Company:_______________________________________Billing Address (of credit card if used):__________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________Email:____________________________Telephone:_________________________________________________________________________________________Please use my credit card (circle one): Visa/Mastercard # ____________________________________________________Exp.________ VIN (3 digits on back)__________________

Return form & payment to: HBA of F-M 1802 32nd Ave S., Fargo, ND 58103 P (701) 232-5846 | F (701) 280-1108 | info@hbafm.com

All registrants must be pre-paid and received at least 24 hours in advance of the class. Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received 24 hours before the class. Member registrants who do not cancel 24 hours before class will be charged a cancellation fee.

OSHA 30-Hour Construction CourseMarch 25-28 • Fargo

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. March 25-28Cass County Electric Cooperative/Enventis

3312 42nd St. S., Fargo

This course is specifically devised for safety directors, foremen, and field supervisors; the program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues. Topics include (but are not limited to):• ElectricalSafety• FallProtection• Caught-In-BetweenandStruck-ByHazards(duringexcavationandwhenusingmachineryandtools)• HealthHazards:HazardCommunication• SafetyandHealthManagement• PersonalProtectiveEquipment

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