Hello Members,

I hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather and with it comes lots of projects as well! Since taking my seat as President, I have had the privilege to travel to Minot in December to swear in their new board at an event which was held at the gun club. Many members were in attendance; networking and enjoying the evening. Awards, games, prizes and food gave members a fun filled evening. I was also invited to the Grand Forks Installation event in January. It was an honor to swear in their new board also. A chili cook-off was the held with several to cast a vote of your favorite. Awards were presented and an introduction to curling was available to anyone who wished to get on the ice. It is truly a privilege to travel across the state to attend local associations and spend some time with their members. Thank you for the invitations!

February took us to Bismarck for our spring meetings and legislative social. NDAB and NDAR again partnered to host this event which is held when our state senators and representatives are in session. It gives us an opportunity to show our appreciation of their work and express our stance on bills being tracked which may impact our members. The following day we had a state board meeting with a couple guests making presentations. Once concluded we headed to the Capitol for a meeting with Attorney General Drew Wrigley. We also met with Department of Commerce Commissioner Chris Schilken. We are very fortunate to have access to our government officials and this is something we should never take for granted. Thank you to all who choose to serve the public. Regardless of what level you serve, it can be a thankless position, but hopefully it is for the betterment of your communities. Thank you!

Our government affairs committee has had weekly calls tracking bills and submitting testimony when needed. Lisa Feldner is our lobbyist and is a seasoned veteran. Fortunately, she also works with the REALTORS® where many bills align with our stance in regard to housing.

Vegas was our next stop for the International Builders’ Show and NAHB meetings. North Dakota had a great group representing us. With so much to see and do, it was considered a huge success by NAHB leadership. A record 1.2M sqft. of vendors showing their wares along with countless meetings and educational sessions to attend.

Thursday morning was NAHB Meeting of the Members, this was Carl Harris’s last meeting as NAHB’s Chairman. I truly appreciate his visit to Williston to swear myself in as state president last November. Buddy Hughes fills the role as Chairman of NAHB for 2025 and he will be coming to Grand Forks in November for our Annual Banquet. This is a great opportunity to meet those at national level. Reports were given by NAHB President & CEO, James Tobin  and Chief Economist, Rob Dietz, PhD. These are always informative especially with many drivers related to housing. Tariffs, interest rates and supply chains were just some of the topics discussed. Secretary of HUD, Scott Turner, was guest speaker during this meeting and his energy was incredible. Hopefully his strong leadership will be of great benefit to the housing industry.

I want to thank all you for your membership and encourage you to get involved with your local, state or national level! Our industry is very important to the economy and your businesses. I also need to thank Brittney for all she does on behalf of myself and you, our members. Please watch her emails for upcoming events. Participation is what keeps NDAB alive and advocating on your behalf for housing.

Thank you and stay safe!

Bob Horab

2025 NDAB President

We are officially feeling like spring across the state with minimal snow left on the ground! With that, our big event coming up this spring is the Area 10 Leadership Conference and registration is live along with the hotel block. This training which will be held on April 16-17 in Des Moines, Iowa, is uniquely designed to offer sessions that support the professional development of both member leaders and association staff. The conference will start off with “Build My Future” which is a hands-on career event where students can meet employers to try job-specific skills in careers in construction and more.

We just returned from the 81^st International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. Various meetings were held for National Delegates, HBA staff, BUILD-PAC trustees, amongst many other NAHB committees and councils. The annual Area 10 (ND, SD, WI, MN, IA) reception was at the Westgate where all members and student chapters were invited. Other events included the BUILD-PAC parties, Opening Ceremonies featuring David Spade, and the Chris Janson Closing Concert. Teams from NDSU and NDSCS competed in the NAHB Student Chapter competitions. NDSCS placed 3rd in their category! Mark your calendar for IBS 2026 (February 17-19) which will be held in Orlando, FL for the last time for the foreseeable future.

March is Women’s History month, which incorporates National Women in Construction Week early in the month (March 2-8). North Dakota currently has two Professional Women in Building Councils which includes the Bismarck-Mandan Professional Women in Building Council (established in 2020) and the Building Industry Association of the Red River Valley Professional Women in Building Council (established in 2024). Both councils represent women who are actively involved in all aspects of the building industry as business owners, marketing experts, interior designers, realtors, banking professionals, etc. The newly established Bakken Area Skills Center in Watford City will be hosting a “Women of Industry Day” on March 20^th for students to learn about different careers which is vital for workforce development.

We are in month three of the North Dakota 69^th Legislative Session. NDAB, which includes our lobbyist Lisa Feldner with Integrity Public Affairs, has a presence at the ND State Capitol Building every day while the legislature is in session. The NDAB Government Affairs Committee has been meeting weekly to discuss important bills related to our industry and will continue to do so until the session ends. You can access the 2025 NDAB Legislative Policy Handbook on our website www.ndbuild.com/ndab-policy .

Upcoming Dates

• Area 10 Leadership Conference: April 16-17 (Des Moines, IA)
• NAHB Spring Leadership Meeting & Legislative Conference: June 10-13 (Washington, DC)
• NDAB Summer Social & Meetings: July 29-30 (Minot)
• NDAB Annual Banquet & Meetings: November 4-5 (Grand Forks)
• NAHB Fall Leadership Meeting: November 17-19 (Denver, CO)

Please reach out to me with any questions about NDAB or your membership!

brittney@ndbuild.com

Brittney Roehrich, NDAB CEO

Is everyone surviving winter?! If you’re dreaming of warmer temps, be sure to stop out to your local association home show in the next few months to see the latest spring and summer trends in the building industry. Fargo-Moorhead is up first (February 28^th-March 2^nd), Minot (March 14^th-15^th), Bismarck-Mandan (March 28^th-29^th), Grand Forks (March 29^th-30^th), Dickinson (April 4^th-5^th), and Williston (April 4^th-5^th).

We our holding our annual “spring” meetings in Bismarck the first week of February along with our joint Legislative Social at Sixteen03 Main Events which is hosted biennially by NDAB and the North Dakota Association of REALTORS®. Committee meetings, our spring board meeting, and a visit to the Capitol are also on the itinerary. Save the date for the remainder of our 2025 events! The NDAB Summer Social will be in Minot on July 29^th and the Summer Board Meeting on July 30^th. Our year will conclude with our Annual Banquet in Grand Forks on November 4^th and the final meeting of our 2025 Board of Directors will take place on November 5^th.

The International Builders’ Show is later this month on February 25^th-27^th in Las Vegas with leadership meetings beginning the weekend before. The show is celebrating its 81^st year and it will have the biggest show floor in 15 years with over 1,700 exhibitors (716+ of them are NEW!). There will be 120+ education sessions and a segmented show floor separated into six categories, so you can quickly and easily find what interests you.

The Area 10 Reception will be on February 25th at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort (NDAB’s hotel block) in Pavilion 3. This is a great opportunity to visit with your peers across the state and to also introduce yourself to our Student Chapters. Other events include the Gold Key/Platinum/Capitol Club Parties (Feb 24 – Club Members Only), Opening Ceremonies featuring David Spade (Feb 25), House Party (Feb 25 – SOLD OUT), Young Pro Party (Feb 26), and the Chris Janson Closing Concert (Feb 27).

Go to www.buildersshow.com to register if you haven’t already and you can view the IBS Preshow Planner here https://www.buildersshow.com/ibs-pre-show-planner-2025. A detailed itinerary will be available and emailed to all NDAB attendees. Other NAHB events in 2025 include the Spring Leadership Meeting & Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. on June 10-13 and the Fall Leadership Meeting in Denver, CO on November 17-19. The Area 10 Leadership Conference will be in Des Moines, IA on April 16-17. Registration is coming soon!

We are in month two of the North Dakota 69^th Legislative Session. NDAB, which includes our lobbyist Lisa Feldner with Integrity Public Affairs, has a presence at the state capitol each day that the legislature is in session. The NDAB Government Affairs Committee has been meeting weekly to discuss important bills related to our industry and will continue to do so until the session ends. You can access the 2025 NDAB Legislative Policy Handbook on our website www.ndbuild.com/ndab-policy.

Please reach out to me with any questions about NDAB or your membership!

brittney@ndbuild.com

Brittney Roehrich, NDAB CEO

The new year is here and the 69^th North Dakota Legislative Session has begun! NDAB, which includes our lobbyist Lisa Feldner with Integrity Public Affairs, will have a presence at the state capitol each day that the legislature is in session. The NDAB Government Affairs Committee will meet weekly to discuss important bills related to our industry and take a position on whether to support or oppose. We will encourage legislators to implement laws that will help the economic impact of home building on our communities. You can access the 2025 NDAB Legislative Policy Handbook on our website www.ndbuild.com/ndab-policy.

In December I attended the State EO Meetings in California where 19 other state association Executive Officers gathered for a two-day meeting to discuss various topics such as Advocacy, PAC, Membership, and we had great discussion with NAHB CEO & President Jim Tobin. We were grateful to have him attend these meetings along with NAHB’s new Chief Advocacy Officer Ken Wingert who shared important advocacy updates. We also heard from various member benefits affiliates!

Save the Date for our 2025 NDAB Events! Our joint Legislative Social with the North Dakota Association of REALTORS® will take place in Bismarck on February 4^th at Sixteen03 Main Events with the Spring Board Meeting the following morning on February 5^th. After the board meeting, we will have our hill day at the ND Capitol Building. The NDAB Summer Social will be in Minot on July 29^th and the Summer Board Meeting on July 30^th. Our year will conclude with our Annual Banquet in Grand Forks on November 4^th and the final meeting of our 2025 Board of Directors will take place on November 5^th. Keep your eye out for further details on all our events coming soon!

Welcome to our new board members in 2025! LeRoy Thomas (BMHBA), Shelly Zeis (BIA-RRV), Melissa Bennett (FORX), Courtney Pardon (MAB), and Matt Lierz & Lee Lusht (WABA). Joe Hillerson with the BMHBA will step into a Senior Officer role as the Treasurer of NDAB. We are excited to have them join our leadership team!

The 2025 International Builders’ Show is almost here and make sure you have registered if you haven’t yet. The show will take place in Las Vegas on February 25-27 and you can go to www.buildersshow.com to register. The Area 10 Reception will be on February 25th at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort (NDAB’s hotel block) in Pavilion 3. This is a great opportunity to visit with your peers across the state and to also introduce yourself to our Student Chapters. Other NAHB events in 2025 include the Spring Leadership Meeting & Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. on June 10-13 and the Fall Leadership Meeting in Denver, CO on November 17-19. The Area 10 Leadership Conference will be in Des Moines, IA on April 16-17. Registration is coming soon!

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,

Looking back on this year as your President, it has been a great journey and experience for me.

I’ve been extremely lucky to get to know a few more of you from across the state.

I have to give my Executive Committee a lot of credit for a successful year as they are a great group of representatives from all the associations.

I would also like to thank Brittney as she is an amazing shining light for our association!

I also would like to encourage all local members to go to the next step and serve on your state board. It has been very rewarding and beneficial to me personally as well as my business.

I have the utmost faith in our newly elected president Bob Horab, he’s going to do a fantastic job!

As always here’s to each and everyone’s success in the future.

Thank you all for placing your trust in me to lead the association in 2024!

Sincerely,

Tom Spaeth

2024 NDAB President

The holidays are right around the corner, which is a great time to reflect on our member accomplishments from the past year. We look forward to 2025 with what the association can achieve in the new year!

NDAB had a busy November with our fall events in Williston. The week started out on Veterans Day with a BUILD-PAC event where we hosted a “Bourbon and Bullets” class taught by the Bismarck Bourbon Baron, Scott Meske, along with a social and silent auction. NAHB’s Chairman of the Board, Carl Harris, was in attendance throughout the week for our events and meetings. We were so happy to have Carl back in North Dakota!

Day two began with committee meetings and ended with our Annual Banquet at McCody Concrete. Thank you to Williston Mayor Klug for stopping by our event! We began our program by thanking our top 2024 PAC Contributors and Lifetime Spike Club members.

Our 2024 Award winners were announced which included Builder of the Year (David Reid, Radiant Homes, BIA-RRV), Associate of the Year (Joyce Balstad, Syverson Tile & Stone, BIA-RRV), BEAM (Joe Hillerson, Boulder Homes, BMHBA), and the Member Recruitment Award (Forx Builders Association, Executive Officer Katie Boespflug). Congrats to our winners!

We were lucky to have former Carl Harris do the installation of our 2025 Board of Directors and our 2025 President, Bob Horab (McCody Concrete). The evening included music from Gettin’ Outta Dodge, great food from Pit 105, and a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the NDAB Scholarship Fund and NDAB-PAC.

The events came to an end with our fall board meeting on day three. We want to thank everyone for making the trip to Williston! A special thank you to the Western Area Builders Association (EO Sabrina Ramey) and the team at McCody Concrete for hosting us and assistance with planning, decorating, and helping to ensure our meetings & banquet ran smoothly.

I would like to thank our outgoing NDAB board members from 2024, Joe Vetter & Rory Anderson (BMHBA), David Reid (BIA-RRV), Jim Sandbeck (FORX), Casey Schriock & Marie Hallof (MAB), and Lisa Patton & Tom Freeman (WABA). Thank you for sacrificing time away from your business and family to support the association.

Don’t forget to register for the 2025 International Builders’ Show! The show will take place in Las Vegas on February 25-27. Take advantage of early registration by January 10^th. Go to www.buildersshow.com to register.

Enjoy the holidays with family and friends!  Please reach out to me with any questions about NDAB or your membership.

brittney@ndbuild.com or 701-240-3540.

Brittney Roehrich, NDAB CEO

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