IMPACT: Regulations make up approximately 25% of housing costs.Cutting red tape keeps homes attainable.

EXAMPLE: Protected basement construction

Supported FEMA basement exceptions for Fargo and nearby areas. It's essential for affordability and weather resilience.

IMPACT: Flexible policies helps small businesses stay competitive and operational.

EXAMPLE: Prevented costly heating rule in ND

With the North Dakota Association of Builders, we blocked a mandate requiring 68 degrees F in vacant rentals, saving multifamily operators from unnecessary costs.

EXAMPLE: Worked for improved leave programs in MN

Encouraged reforms to the Earned Sick & Safe Time and Paid Family and Medical Leave programs to offer more employer flexibility. Partnered with The Chamber on a legislator letter campaign.

Impact: Ensures lawmakers hear real-world impacts from builders and partners.

EXAMPLE: Advocated for energy tax credit extensions

Met with North Dakota's congressional delegation to support longer sunset periods for key energy-efficiency credits. They were included in the Senate-passed bill.

EXAMPLE: Kept the building industry at the table in Fargo

Continued collaboration with city staff and hosted meetings with developers and builders as part of Fargo's Land Development Code update process.

Impact: Incentives fuel construction, boost jobs and strengthen communities.

EXAMPLE: Launched ROIFM.com

Showcases how incentives grow the tax base, support development and create jobs. Advocated for two-year property tax exemption on new builds.

Impact: Empowers informed decisions and connects you with policy influencers.

Example: Published regional permit data

Tracked building activity across 12 jurisdictions through Permits Plus.

EXAMPLE: Highlighted housing's economic ripple effects

Worked with the National Association of Home Builders to study the impacts of regional single-family and multi-family building

EXAMPLE: Events that elevate our industry

Building Industry Connect and Commercial Builder Roundtables provide platforms to engage with officials and more.