A regular update of the BIA's advocacy work on behalf of the building industry.
Minnesota: Earned Sick & Safe Time Changes, Housing Budget, BIA signs on to letter regarding MN's Residential Energy Code - 69th North Dakota Legislative Assembly ends - Open house for West Fargo Growth Plan - Code Connect: Fargo Land Development Code - 2025 Building Officials Roundtable
Elizabeth Kosel
BIA files amicus brief for MN worker misclassification challenge, April 30: Meet with building officials, ND Legislative Session ends soon, Stormwater tips & reminders
Elizabeth Kosel
BIA advocates for the industry at the Capitol; BIA in the News; Upcoming events to meet with local officials
Elizabeth Kosel
Minnesota reminders: Paid leave and worker misclassification April 30: BIA Building Official Roundtable Moorhead updated sidewalk installation acknowledgement form News from NAHB New blog post: Stormwater tips & refreshers
Elizabeth Kosel
City of Fargo seeks feedback for 2026 Land Development Code; Minnesota and North Dakota Legislative Sessions; Upcoming Building Industry Connect on March 19; News from NAHB
Elizabeth Kosel
MN Worker Misclassification Law in effect, North Dakota Legislature, HUD Secretary Turner addresses NAHB leadership, Tariff impacts on the home building industry.
Elizabeth Kosel
Local economic impact study results; BIA-RRV leadership visits Bismarck during North Dakota Association of Builders' meetings; Builders Association of Minnesota Files Federal Injunction to Halt Implementation of Misclassification Bill
Elizabeth Kosel
New Year Celebration offered local and national insights; Additional 25% tariff on Canadian softwood lumber; Minnesota paid leave January updates; Minnesota Dept. of Labor and Industry news
Elizabeth Kosel
Fargo Park District seeks input on a Park System Master Plan; Fargo is reviewing 2024 International Code updates; Legislative sessions began in Minnesota and North Dakota; New 14-point test in Minnesota for Employee; Classification; NAHB submits comments on OSHA's proposed heat standard
Elizabeth Kosel
Minnesota paid leave updates; new Minnesota laws in effect as of Jan. 1, 2025; Notice for contractors: North Daktoa State Electrical Code compliance; Minnesota and North Dakota Legislative Sessions begin this week and next; NAHB and 15 state attorney generals file suit against HUD's energy code mandate
Elizabeth Kosel
Results from Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Construction Survey; BIA-RRV hosted a meeting on Fargo's Land Development Code; News from NAHB: OSHA Updates PPE Fit Requirements
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