November is Spike Appreciation Month! Do you know what the SPIKE Club is?! This is NAHB’s most valuable tool for recruitment and retention. Plus, Spikes can take advantage of a variety of benefits that come because of your recruitment efforts. Each year, Spikes who have recruited at least one new builder and/or associate member receive two tickets to the Closing Spike Concert (2025 – Country Artist Chris Janson) at the International Builders’ Show (IBS). In addition, Spikes who have recruited at least five new builder and/or associate members receive an invite to the VIP section at the concert where you can enjoy complimentary food and drinks.  Please visit with me if you’re unsure of your Spike status or how to “join” the club!

NDAB’s fall events are almost here! They will be held in Williston, November 11^th-13^th. The BUILD-PAC Bourbon event is on November 11^th, committee meetings & the Annual Banquet on November 12^th, and the board meeting on November 13^th. There will also be a tour of the Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative building on November 12^th. If you haven’t registered for these events, please do so at www.ndbuild.com/events. We encourage all members to make the trip to Williston as we induct our 2025 Board of Directors, 2025 President Bob Horab, and announce our 2024 award winners!

Early bird deals will be open until January 10^th for the 2025 International Builders’ Show® (IBS). The 2025 show will take place in Las Vegas on February 25-27, and you can go to www.buildersshow.com to register. You can also book your hotel room through the NDAB hotel block at the Westgate during registration. Register for other events such as the House Party, Young Professionals Party, and Closing Concert during registration as well.

The 2025 Legislative Session is just around the corner. The NDAB Government Affairs Committee is working on a policy book for the session that will be shared with members soon. NDAB will have a presence at the state capitol each day that the legislature is in session and team NDAB will include our lobbyist Lisa Feldner with Integrity Public Affairs. We will encourage legislators to implement laws that will support the economic impact of home building on our communities. This is the time to see your NDAB-PAC dollars put to use!

Upcoming Dates

• NDAB Annual Banquet & Meetings: November 12-13 (Williston)
• Bourbon Event: November 11 (Williston)
• MWEC Tour: November 12 (Williston)
• NAHB International Builders’ Show: February 25-27, 2025 (Las Vegas)
• Area 10 Leadership Conference: April 16-17, 2025 (Des Moines, IA)

Please reach out to me with any questions about NDAB or your membership! brittney@ndbuild.com or 701-240-3540.

Brittney Roehrich

NDAB CEO

October is Careers in Construction Month! This is the time for associations and members to help raise awareness of the well-paying jobs that are available in homebuilding and related trade professions. Governor Burgum has officially declared October as Careers in Construction Month in North Dakota. Workforce development is vital to help shape the next generation of builders.

Delegates from NDAB recently attended NAHB’s Fall Leadership Meetings in San Antonio. The weather was wonderful and it’s always fun to reunite with other leaders from across the country. The NAHB Leadership Council, which is led by Chairman Carl Harris, held their meeting on October 3^rd where various recommendations and resolutions were voted on.

Save the date for the Area 10 Leadership Conference in 2025! This will be held in Des Moines, Iowa on April 16-17. This will coincide with BUILD MY FUTURE, a hands-on career immersion event that highlights careers available for high school students. This annual event pulls in over 5,000 students from 110+ schools across Iowa. Attendees of the conference will include emerging leaders, Executive Officers & staff across North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. This training is uniquely designed to offer sessions that support the professional development of both member leaders and HBA staff. Further information will be provided soon!

Registration is open for the 2025 International Builders’ Show® (IBS). The 2025 show will take place in Las Vegas on February 25-27. Go to www.buildersshow.com to register. You can also book your hotel room through the NDAB hotel block at the Westgate during registration. The IBS Closing Concert will feature Grand Ole Opry member and multi-platinum singer and songwriter Chris Janson. If you recruit one new builder and/or associate member during the year, you receive two complimentary tickets to the concert.  If you recruit at least five new builder and/or associate members you will receive an invitation to the Spike VIP section, where you can enjoy complimentary food and drinks for the duration of the show.  The deadline to recruit for the 2025 show is October 31^st.

NDAB’s fall events will be held in Williston, November 11-13. Be on the lookout for official email invitations with registration going live this month. There will be a BUILD-PAC Bourbon event the night of November 11^th, committee meetings and the Annual Banquet on November 12^th, and the board meeting on November 13^th. The meetings and Annual Banquet will be at McCody Concrete. We encourage all members to make the trip to Williston as we induct our 2025 Board of Directors, 2025 President Bob Horab, and announce our 2024 award winners!

Upcoming Dates

• NDAB Annual Banquet & Meetings: November 12-13 (Williston)
• Bourbon Event: November 11 (Williston)
• NAHB International Builders’ Show: February 25-27, 2025 (Las Vegas)

Please reach out to me with any questions about NDAB or your membership! brittney@ndbuild.com or 701-240-3540.

Brittney Roehrich

NDAB CEO

Greetings to all the great NDAB members out there!

Summer has gone way too fast, and it seems like there is never enough time to take in all the fun activities. I’m hoping everyone had the opportunity to do a few fun things this season!

We had our summer meeting in Grand Forks on the 30th and 31st of July. Our committee meetings and board meetings were well attended. We had a great BUILD-PAC fundraiser at the Eagles Club in East Grand forks and many great prizes and silent auction items were given away. I am now the proud owner of a set of NDAB cornhole boards that came with some very nice red, white and blue bags! Alicia Huey, NAHB’s Immediate Past Chairman, was there to join in the festivities and we found out she's pretty competitive when it comes to cornhole. 

A few of our members will be attending the Fall NAHB meeting in San Antonio, Texas the first week of October. This should be a great week of meetings and events!

I'm wondering where the time has gone this year serving as your state President. Before we begin the final quarter of 2024, I wanted to thank each and every one of the members that have given me the opportunity to serve in this position. It has been a great privilege.

I hope the rest of your year is the best. 

Remember to go out and vote!

Sincerely,

Tom Spaeth

2024 NDAB President

The North Dakota Association of Builders would like to celebrate and recognize our invaluable Associate Members! In 1981 the National Association of Home Builders designated September as Associate Member Appreciation Month and since then September has become our time to celebrate the contributions our Associate members make to our industry every day. These members constitute approximately two-thirds of NAHB’s membership. Associates provide the support, trade skills and materials that every housing professional needs to do business every day. Thank you, Associates!

Various Executive Officers and staff across the state attended NAHB’s Association Management Conference in Salt Lake City, August 22-22. We all had a great time learning from our peers from across the country and connecting with one another to gain insight on supporting our membership throughout North Dakota.

Last call! Register for NAHB’s Fall Leadership Meetings in San Antonio, TX on October 1-3. These meetings bring together the Leadership Council, Board of Directors, committee/council members, and executive officers to make decisions and provide guidance on advocacy, membership and the future of the association. The meetings will be held at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country. Register at https://www.nahb.org/subsites/fall-leadership-meeting/registration

Registration is now open for the 2025 International Builders’ Show® (IBS)! The 2024 show welcomed nearly 70,000 visitors from more than 100 countries. The 2025 show will take place in Las Vegas on February 25-27. Go to www.buildersshow.com to register in September. You can also book your hotel room through the NDAB hotel block at the Westgate when you register.

NDAB’s fall events will be held in Williston, November 11-13. Be on the lookout for official email invitations with registration going live in October. There will be a BUILD-PAC Bourbon event the night of November 11^th, committee meetings and the Annual Banquet on November 12^th, and the board meeting on November 13^th. The meetings and Annual Banquet will be at McCody Concrete. We encourage all members to make the trip to Williston as we induct our 2025 Board of Directors, 2025 President Bob Horab, and announce our 2024 award winners!

Upcoming Dates

• NAHB Fall Leadership Meeting: October 1-3 (San Antonio, TX)
• NDAB Annual Banquet & Meetings: November 12-13 (Williston)
• BUILD-PAC Bourbon Event: November 11 (Williston)
• NAHB International Builders’ Show: February 25-27, 2025 (Las Vegas)

Please reach out to me with any questions about NDAB or your membership! brittney@ndbuild.com or 701-240-3540.

Brittney Roehrich

NDAB CEO

Summer is starting to wind down, but we are definitely still feeling the heat! I hope you all enjoy the last part of the season with family and friends.

We recently held our annual summer events in late July. The BUILD-PAC Summer Social took place the evening of July 30^th at the Eagles Club in East Grand Forks and the Summer Board Meeting was held at the Olive Ann Hotel in Grand Forks on July 31st. Special Guest, NAHB’s Immediate Past Chairman of the Board Alicia Huey, attended and we were so happy to have her stop by our great state! All proceeds benefited BUILD-PAC, NAHB’s bipartisan political arm, which helps elect pro-housing, pro-business candidates to federal office. We were so happy to have local members, statewide members, staff and special guests attend. Thank you to the FORX staff and directors for helping us with this great event! We had great food catered by member company, Spud Jr.

NAHB’s Association Management Conference (AMC) is coming up soon in Salt Lake City, August 20-22. This is a premier professional development conference for HBA Executive Officers (EOs)/CEOs and staff. At AMC, EOs and HBA staff gather to learn, create a community of HBA peers to consult with, and share ideas and walk away with actionable steps to create a stronger and more profitable association.

Register now for NAHB’s Fall Leadership Meetings in San Antonio, TX on October 1-3. These meetings bring together the Leadership Council, Board of Directors, committee/council members, and executive officers to make decisions and provide guidance on advocacy, membership and the future of the association. The meetings will be held at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country. Register at https://www.nahb.org/subsites/fall-leadership-meeting/registration

Registration opens for the 2025 International Builders’ Show® (IBS) on September 3^rd. The 2024 show welcomed nearly 70,000 visitors from more than 100 countries. The 2025 show will take place in Las Vegas on February 25-27. Go to www.buildersshow.com to find out more information and to register in September. You will also be able to access the NDAB hotel block at the Westgate once registration is live.

NDAB’s fall events will be held in Williston, November 11-13. Be on the lookout this fall for official email invitations with registration. The BUILD-PAC fundraising event will be held the night of November 11^th, which will be a Bourbon Tasting hosted by Scott “Fuzzy” Meske. Committee meetings will take place November 12th and the day will conclude with our Annual Banquet. The Fall Board Meeting will convene on November 13th. The meetings and Annual Banquet will be at McCody Concrete. We encourage all members to make the trip to Williston as we induct our 2025 Board of Directors, 2025 President Bob Horab, and announce our 2024 award winners!

Upcoming Dates

• NAHB Fall Leadership Meeting: Oct 1-3, 2024 (San Antonio, TX)
• BUILD-PAC Bourbon Event, NDAB Annual Banquet, & Meetings: Nov 11-13, 2024 (Williston)
• NAHB International Builders’ Show: Feb 25-27, 2025 (Las Vegas, NV)

Please reach out to me with any questions about NDAB or your membership! brittney@ndbuild.com or 701-240-3540.

Brittney Roehrich

NDAB CEO

Summer is officially in full swing! With this being the busiest time of the year for our members, we hope you are still able to enjoy the summer months with friends and family amidst your working hours. Stay safe and cool out there!

Various NDAB members and association staff recently traveled to Washington, D.C. for the National Association of Home Builders Spring Leadership Meetings and Legislative Conference. We had a productive week of NAHB meetings which includes the Leadership Council meeting where our state’s National Delegates vote and act as the voice of the home building industry. BUILD-PAC held their annual parties for Capitol, Platinum, and Gold Key Club members. The parties were held at the Nationals Park Baseball Stadium.

NAHB’s Legislative Conference took place on June 12^th where our members gathered on Capitol Hill for meetings with our North Dakota delegation which included Senator Hoeven, Congressman Armstrong’s staff, and Senator Cramer’s staff. Various issues were discussed including lumber tariffs, energy codes, transformer shortages, and workforce development. Continuing conversations with members of Congress is vital to our organization and the home-building industry. Thank you to those who took the time to come to Washington, D.C. to be the voices of NDAB on behalf of our members!

The NDAB Board of Directors voted earlier this year to oppose the initiated ballot measure circulating to eliminate property taxes in North Dakota. NDAB is part of the statewide coalition, Keep It Local, a diverse group spanning various political ideologies and community interests. The coalition launched on June 20^th. We do think there needs to be property tax reform, but we don’t believe this proposed measure would accomplish this. Please follow keepitlocalnd.org for more information.

Our summer events are right around the corner! The BUILD-PAC Sumer Social will take place the evening of July 30^th at the Eagles Club in East Grand Forks and the Summer Board Meeting will be held at the Olive Ann Hotel in Grand Forks. Special Guest, NAHB’s Immediate Past Chairman of the Board Alicia Huey, will be in attendance for both the social and our board meeting. All proceeds will benefit BUILD-PAC, NAHB’s bipartisan political arm, which helps elect pro-housing, pro-business candidates to federal office.  If you haven’t registered yet, go to ndbuild.com/event-5711410 to sign up!

Upcoming Dates

• NDAB Summer Social/BUILD-PAC Event & Meetings: July 30-31 (Grand Forks)
• NAHB Fall Leadership Meeting: October 1-3 (San Antonio, TX)
• NDAB Bourbon Event, Annual Banquet, & Meetings: November 11-13 (Williston)

Please reach out to me with any questions about NDAB or your membership! brittney@ndbuild.com or 701-240-3540.

Brittney Roehrich

NDAB CEO

Greetings NDAB members! Hoping that this letter finds you well and prospering in your business. Things have been busy through the spring.

In June, we traveled to Washington, D.C. for the National Association of Builders Spring Leadership Meetings and Spring Legislative Conference which included a day on Capitol Hill. The week was filled with many meetings, receptions and fantastic networking events. North Dakota had a strong presence at the meetings with a total of 20 of our great members of the association attending. We trekked to the Capitol, and we had the opportunity to meet with Senator Hoeven and staff, Senator Cramer’s staff and Representative Armstrong’s staff.  We attended fun Capitol Club and Gold Key parties at the Washington Nationals Ballpark!

We look forward to seeing everyone in Grand Forks for our upcoming summer meeting and BUILD-PAC social in July. NAHB’s Immediate Past Chairman of the Board, Alicia Huey, will be attending our Summer Events and we can’t wait to have her in our great state! Register now for the social which will be held at the Eagles Club in East Grand Forks. https://www.ndbuild.com/event-5711410

As always I give my thanks and appreciation to Brittney for all the work she is doing to make us all better.  Thank you to all our great members across our ND association for everything you do each day! You all are the reason for how strong our association is and always fighting the good fight every day!

Tom Spaeth

2024 NDAB President

Homeownership is the foundation of the American Dream! The North Dakota Association of Builders and the home building industry celebrates this by recognizing June as National Homeownership Month. Headlines across the country are highlighting the challenge of housing affordability. According to estimates from NAHB, more than three out of four (76.9%) U.S. households cannot afford a median-priced new home. In response, members of the residential construction industry continue to advocate for housing policies that will improve affordability in our state.

Nearly two-thirds (65%) of Americans own their homes and millions more aspire to become homeowners. Now more than ever, builders in our state are speaking up about housing affordability challenges so more families can have a place to call their own. With a nationwide shortage of 1.5 million housing units, the lack of homes is the primary cause of growing housing affordability challenges.

There is no single solution to addressing the housing shortfall and making homes more affordable. A complex equation involving labor and materials prices; interest rates and financing costs; federal, state, and local regulations; density and growth restrictions; and supply and demand are among many factors that determine housing costs. The effort requires comprehensive strategies and a variety of tools that can be used alone or in combination to reduce costs, boost supply, and empower aspiring home buyers in our state.

Another approach to solving our community's housing affordability crisis is investing in skilled trades training. Despite the competitive pay, the residential construction industry continues to experience labor shortages, which leads to higher home building costs and construction delays. Alleviating regulatory burdens and making sustained investments in workforce development are a snapshot of several issues our association and NAHB are advocating to make the dream of homeownership a reality!

With the summer season upon us, golf tournaments are about to be in full swing! Don’t forget to register for your local golf event. First up, is the WABA Golf Scramble on June 14^th at the Eagle Ridge Golf Course, followed by the BMHBA Golf Tourney on July 9^th at Hawktree. MAB will host their Birdie with the Builders event on July 15^th at the Minot Country Club and on July 18^th, the BIA will have their first golf tournament of the summer at the Hawley Golf Course. Their 2^nd golf outing will also be in Hawley on August 15^th. The summer concludes with the DABA Golf Scramble on September 5^th at Heart River Golf Course and the FORX Golf Tournament on September 12^th at Valley Golf Course in East Grand Forks.

Upcoming Dates

• NDAB Summer Social/BUILD-PAC Event & Meetings: July 30-31 (Grand Forks)
• NAHB Fall Leadership Meeting: October 1-3 (San Antonio, TX)
• NDAB Annual Banquet & Meetings: November 12-13 (Williston)

Please reach out to me with any questions about NDAB or your membership! brittney@ndbuild.com or 701-240-3540.

Brittney Roehrich, NDAB CEO

May is National Home Remodeling Month! The median age of the American home is 39 years old. Add to that the increasing price of new construction over the last decade and the growing popularity of television programs featuring dramatic home renovations, and it’s no wonder Americans spent an estimated $471 billion on home remodeling in the last four quarters.

Hiring a local remodeler member will help ensure you’ll get integrity, professionalism, and expertise through your renovation process. Members pledge to adhere to a strict code of ethics and have access to the highest degree of training and professionalism through business and technical information and leading education programs.

Last month SkillsUSA ND held their North Dakota State Leadership & Skills Conference in Bismarck where numerous NDAB members sponsored and volunteered their time. Thank you for supporting our future workforce! This event showcased the best career and technical education (CTE) students across the state.

Exciting news for our Summer Social, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Immediate Past Chairman of the Board, Alicia Huey, will be our special guest! Further details on our summer events will be coming soon. Committee meetings and the Summer Social/BUILD-PAC event will be held Tuesday, July 30^th and the Summer Board meeting will be the morning of Wednesday, July 31^st.

Don’t forget to register and book your room for the NAHB Spring Leadership Meetings & Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. (June 11-14). The Legislative Conference, NAHB’s most important lobbying event, will take place on Wednesday, June 12, in conjunction with the Spring Leadership Meeting.

Upcoming Dates

• NAHB Spring Leadership Meeting and Legislative Conference: June 11-14 (Washington, D.C.)
• NDAB Summer Social/BUILD-PAC Event & Meetings: July 30-31 (Grand Forks)
• NAHB Fall Leadership Meeting: October 1-3 (San Antonio, TX)
• NDAB Annual Banquet & Meetings: November 12-13 (Williston)
• Bourbon Event: November 11 (Williston)

Please reach out to me with any questions about NDAB or your membership! brittney@ndbuild.com or 701-240-3540.

Brittney Roehrich, NDAB CEO

Happy Spring! NDAB just had our Spring Social and Meetings in Bismarck last month. The Spring Social was held at the LÜFT where multiple directors, members, and staff attended. These events are a great opportunity to network with our peers across the state. Our committee meetings and board meeting were also held where we heard from Tracy Becker with the North Dakota CTE program, State Fire Marshal Doug Nelson, and NAHB’s AVP of Government Affairs, Heather Voorman. Our next event and meetings will take place in Grand Forks on July 30^th and July 31^st. Further details to come!

The Parade of Homes in Bismarck-Mandan and the Fargo-Moorhead area are both coming up soon. This is a great opportunity to support our builders, see what they have been working on, and check out the latest trends in the industry. The BMHBA Spring Parade of Homes will take place April 25-28. Visit bismanparade.com for more information. The BIA-RRV Spring Parade of Homes will be held the first two weekends in May + Mondays, May 4-6 and May 11-13. Visit paradefm.com for more information.

SkillsUSA is a student organization committed to building the skilled workforce our nation depends on. Invest your time in judging leadership or skills-based contests at the North Dakota State Leadership & Skills Conference on April 15^th at Bismarck State College. This event showcases the best career and technical education (CTE) students. The philosophy is to reward students for excellence, involve the industry in directly evaluating student performance and to keep training relevant to employer needs. Contact Tracy Becker (tmbecker@nd.gov) for more information.

Registration and the NAHB hotel room block has opened for the NAHB Spring Leadership Meetings & Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. on June 11-14. NAHB’s most important lobbying event in 2024 will take place on Wednesday, June 12, in conjunction with the Spring Leadership Meeting. This is a unique opportunity for members to speak one-on-one with their elected representatives on Capitol Hill and to push for housing policies that will help their businesses and our industry.  We are currently in the process of scheduling our hill visits with our delegation and also a joint delegation dinner.

Upcoming Dates

• NDAB Summer Social/BUILD-PAC Event & Meetings: July 30-31 (Grand Forks)
• NAHB Spring Leadership Meeting and Legislative Conference: June 11-14 (Washington, DC)
• NAHB Fall Leadership Meeting: October 1-3 (San Antonio, TX)
• NDAB Annual Banquet & Meetings: November 12-13 (Williston)
• Bourbon Event: November 11 (Williston)

Please reach out to me with any questions about NDAB or your membership! brittney@ndbuild.com or 701-240-3540.

Brittney Roehrich, NDAB CEO