New Year Celebration

Registration closes next week!

Registration closes Jan. 18 for our flagship member event of the year! Please join us Jan. 29 at The Avalon for an evening celebrating the association's 70th anniversary, recognizing our most dedicated leaders through awards and hearing from one of the top leaders at the National Association of Home Builders, Bill Owens. It's the place to be if you are part of the building industry.

This week, we welcome Lydia McLaughlin as our communications intern at the Association. Read more about her here!

Jenna Kannegiesser is returning for a second semester as marketing & sales intern and will be with the BIA through May. She will assist with membership reruitment and retention efforts as Liz Hinz departs on maternity leave roughly mid January - mid April.

Taylor Van Winkle will return temporarily Jan. 12 - Feb. 13 to assist the Association in preparing for the RRV Home & Garden Show and Parade of Homes. She was marketing & sales intern last summer and is back in town from the University of North Dakota, preparing to study abroad in Australia!

From events to public issues to education and everything in between, the Building Industry Association and Home Builders Care Foundation have several committees that help shape our actions and offer opportunities to network. It's fun, too! Interested in learning more? Contact Liz Hinz at (701) 232-5846.

Member Orientation Jan. 8 Welcome to the Building Industry Association! We’re so excited to have you join our dynamic community of building industry professionals!. 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. Cost is free.

Minnesota Building Contractor Continuing Education Jan. 13 Earn seven credits with this comprehensive course designed for builders and remodelers. Topics include key National Model Code changes, energy efficiency strategies, ADU adoption impacts, masonry foundation details, statutory warranties and inspection best practices using manufacturer standards. Led by Greg Olson, this session delivers practical insights to keep your projects compliant and efficient. Registration for members is $225.

Networking Night at Fabricators Unlimited Jan. 15 Start 2026 on a high note with an evening of connections and camaraderie! Join your fellow building industry professionals for a relaxed networking night hosted at the stunning Fabricators Unlimited showroom. There will be delicious food and refreshing drinks. Cost is free for members!

New Year Celebration Jan. 29 celebrates the Association's 70th anniversary and welcomes 2026 with an evening of networking and recognition. We’re thrilled to announce Bill Owens, NAHB’s first vice chairman and a nationally respected remodeler and builder, as our keynote speaker. This is your chance to connect with city and community leaders, ask questions and gain insight into the priorities shaping our industry. Registration is $75 and closes Jan. 18.

Power Limited Technician Continuing Education Feb. 5 Join us for this course designed to elevate your electrical expertise! "NFPA 70E: Demystified" simplifies workplace electrical safety standards, covering PPE, safe work practices and equipment protocols. Then, dive into "Electrical Systems: Chapters 7 & 8," exploring NEC low-voltage topics essential for power-limited technicians. Led by Christian Opp, a master electrician, these sessions deliver practical insights and real-world applications. Early registration for members is $115 and ends Jan. 9.

Minnesota Building Contractor Continuing Education Feb. 10 Earn seven credits with this comprehensive course designed for builders and remodelers. Topics include key National Model Code changes, energy efficiency strategies, ADU adoption impacts, masonry foundation details, statutory warranties and inspection best practices using manufacturer standards. Led by Greg Olson, this session delivers practical insights to keep your projects compliant and efficient. Early registration for members is $150 and ends Jan. 16.

RRV Home & Garden Show Feb. 27 - March 1 is celebrating 64 years in 2026. It is the premier regional show displaying hundreds of home renovation pros, builders, cabinetry experts, landscapers, interior designers and home furnishers. Organized by the Building Industry Association of the RRV, this annual event typically attracts 7,000 – 9,000 attendees. Registration is open.