October is Careers in Construction Month! This month, please help raise awareness of the well-paying jobs that are available in the home building and related trade professions. The home building industry offers strong earning potential. Half of all construction workers earn more than $60,320, compared to the U.S. median wage of $49,500. As many construction workers near retirement, more than 245,000 residential building jobs are open each month. Career and Technical Education students are well positioned to fill this gap. Workforce development is vital to help shape the next generation of builders! Thank you to Governor Armstrong who has officially declared October as Careers in Construction Month in North Dakota!
You can now register for our Annual Banquet on November 4 in Grand Forks. There will be committee meetings and the Annual Banquet on November 4 along with the fall board meeting on November 5. The Annual Banquet will be held at the Ralph Engelstad Arena and the meetings at the Hilton Garden Inn. We encourage all members to make the trip to Grand Forks as we induct our 2026 Board of Directors, 2026 President Nate Applegren, and announce our 2025 award winners!
Registration is open for the 2026 International Builders’ Show® (IBS). The show will take place in Orlando for the final time on February 17-19. Go to www.buildersshow.com to find out more information, register and access the NDAB hotel block at the Rosen Plaza Hotel. Our hotel block fills up quickly, so don’t hesitate to book your room as soon as possible. NEW -- become an IBS Ambassador! Are you a veteran IBS attendee who has mastered navigating the show and you want to help fellow members? By becoming an IBS Ambassador, you can share your Builders’ Show expertise and the benefits of attending the show annually.
Save the date for the Area 10 Leadership Conference in 2026! This will be held in Madison, WI on April 23-24. 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.
Have you checked out NDAB’s latest merchandise? We now have a product webpage that includes NDAB clothing which includes hoodies, polos, jackets, vests, tumblers and more. Go to https://ptmark.com/collections/north-dakota-association-of-builders to discover the swag!
Upcoming Dates
- Annual Banquet and Meetings: November 4-5 (Grand Forks)
- NAHB Fall Leadership Meeting: November 17-19 (Denver, CO)
- NAHB International Builders’ Show: Feb 17-19, 2025 (Orlando, FL)
Please reach out to me with any questions about NDAB or your membership!
Brittney Roehrich, NDAB CEO
brittney@ndbuild.com
