Road work on 32nd Avenue South is continuing at 15th Street South, running east to the Red River, impacting traffic flows. Please plan accordingly if you will be visiting us.
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Published every two weeks
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Labor Day is coming up!
BIA-RRV closes at noon Friday, Sept. 4. We reopen at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8.
After Labor Day, regular office hours return: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
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IN THIS ISSUE
International Builders' Show registration opens today, offering the best rates
Advocacy Update: BIA encourages involvement in Center for Civic Engagement, Update from NAHB's chief economist, ND Special Legislative Session convenes tomorrow + more
High Noon Shootout is almost sold out
Welcome, new members!
70 years. One question. A chance to win.
Christensen winding down after 40 years with Camrud-Foss Concrete Construction
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September is Associate Appreciation Month
Special events planned locally, nationally
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International Builders' Show registration opens today, offering the best rates
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Advocacy Update
BIA is founding member of FMWF Chamber Center for Civic Engagement
Update from NAHB's chief economist
ND Special Legislative Session convenes tomorrow
2027 I-Codes are finalized
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Sept. 14: High Noon Shootout is almost sold out
Early registration ends today, cancellation deadline: Sept. 4
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Happy Hour is right around the corner: Sept. 10
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BIA staff attend Association Management Conference in St. Louis
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Sept. 14-18 is NAHB's Professional Women in Building week
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70 years. One question. A chance to win!
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To celebrate our anniversary this year, we will test your BIA-RRV history knowledge with a trivia question and a throwback photo each month. Submit your guess to be entered into a prize drawing. The answer will be revealed in the next issue.
This month's question: What year did the Parade of Homes begin?
The winner will receive a BIA Backer Digital Sign company sponsorship valued at $250, plus a BIA-branded package of goodies!
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2026 Very Invested Partners
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Interested in being a VIP? Contact Jenna Kannegiesser at (701) 232-5846.
Join an elite circle of member companies making waves in the building industry and the Fargo-Moorhead community. As a VIP, your brand stands out - aligned with BIA-RRV’s trusted name, showcased across events and marketing, and recognized for supporting advocacy and workforce growth.
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Quick tips
Association programming tips and reminders to keep you in the know!
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- Help us make the Parade of Homes Fall Edition unforgettable!
- Registration is underway for the 2027 Red River Valley Home & Garden Show!
- Feb. 26-28 at the Fargodome
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Do you have good news?
New hire? Promotions? Fun facts? Opportunities?
We want to know: email your good news to communications@buildrrv.org.
We will share it via our "Tell Me Something Good" feature at buildrrv.org
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Education from our partners & members
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Building Industry Connect: What's Ahead for West Fargo? Sept. 10 Join us for a conversation with West Fargo Commissioners. Learn about upcoming city priorities and issues impacting our community and industry while getting to know two of West Fargo's leaders. This event provides a casual environment to connect, ask questions directly and discuss topics important to our community and industry. Thank you series sponsor, Cass County Electric Cooperative. Cost: $25.
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Happy Hour at Hebron Brick Supply Sept. 10 Let's cap off summer with a Happy Hour at Hebron Brick Supply's beautiful "backyard" set up. Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks and the chance to catch up with familiar faces while making new connections. Cost: Free.
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High Noon Shootout Sept. 14 Get ready for trap shooting, camaraderie, and connection at the Horace Shooting Park. The High Noon Shootout will feature two rounds of trap shooting, followed by a pulled pork dinner, socializing, an in-person-only gun raffle and prizes. We’ll wrap up with an exciting Annie Oakley competition! Limited sponsorships are available. Early registration cost is $100 per person and expires Sept. 1.
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Parade of Homes Fall Edition Sept. 19-21 & 26-28 Since its inception in the fall of 1961, this community event has been a pillar of our region, rooted in the vision of local trendsetters in the construction industry. Over the decades, the Parade has grown into a celebration of craftsmanship and creativity, reflecting the spirit of home building in our community.
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Associate Appreciation Open House Sept. 23 Calling all Associate members: this one's for you! Stop by between 7:30 - 9 a.m. for a morning of connection, coffee and a bite to eat, our treat. Sit back while we arrange all the details for you to enjoy a delicious (and well-deserved) break, all in the name of Associate Appreciation Month. While you're here, you'll be entered into a grand giveaway drawing as our way of saying thanks. Cost: Free.
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Mental Health in the Workplace Sept. 24 September is Suicide Prevention Month. Join us for an important conversation about mental health in the construction industry and how we can support ourselves, our coworkers and our communities. In this course, we will discuss: understanding mental health challenges in the workplace; recognizing common signs and symptoms of mental health struggles; learning practical steps to respond, plus more. Cost: $25.
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Happy Hour at Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Oct. 8
Your favorite networking event of the fall is back! Presented in partnership with Floor to Ceiling Carpet One, we’ll celebrate a successful Parade of Homes! It will be an evening filled with priceless networking, delicious food and cold drinks. It features eats and drinks from Jay’s Smokin’ BBQ, Michele’s Table and Icewind Brewing! Cost: Free.
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Member Orientation Oct. 13 Whether you’re a new member, a long-time supporter, or considering membership, this is the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with us. It is led by some of our most involved members to spark discussion and highlight key benefits of membership, along with how they use those opportunities to their advantage. Everyone who attends will be entered in a drawing to win a FREE ad on buildrrv.org (value $940)! Cost: Free.
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Building Industry Association of the Red River Valley
(formerly Home Builders Association of F-M)
1802 32nd Ave S | Fargo ND 58103
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