Week of February 5, 2008
Front Page
Congress Gives Housing Some Stimulus, But More Is Needed
Builders Keep No-Growth Proposal Off Florida Ballot
Members, Please Take the Online NAHB Branding Survey
New NAHB TV Spots Help HBAs, Members Promote Home Buying
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Feb. 11 or Feb. 18
Coast to Coast
Home Builder Wieland Upbeat Amid Housing Downturn
Politics & Government
'No End in Sight’ to Battle With Growth Opponents
Austin Builders Defeat Fire Sprinkler Mandate
Plan to Attend the 2008 NAHB Legislative Conference
Economics & Finance
Affordability Key for Selling to First-Time Home Buyers
Builders in Connecticut Accentuate Market Positives
Eye on the Economy: Housing Will Improve Later This Year
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
Special Builder Panel Looks at Weathering Economic Slump
NAHB Board of Directors and Caucus Meeting Schedule
Strategies for Survival and Success: Special Programs at IBS
Feb. 14 ‘Green Day' Highlight of Builders’ Show
Think Radically About Industry Education at IBS and Win Prizes
IBS Workshops Ready Members for ‘National Designation Month’
BuilderBooks.com Has New Resources Available at IBS
A Few Spots Still Available for 'Spokesperson Training' at IBS
Tips
Builders' Tip: Getting Pinpoint Accuracy in Stair-Rail Joints
Sales
Experts Say Sales Teams Must Learn to Overcome Objections
Business Management
Members, Submit Comments on ‘Performance Guidelines’
50Plus Housing
New Survey Reveals Housing Wants of 45+ Age Group
Duplex Transformed Into Home for a Lifetime
Free Architectural Plan Reviews, Community Ad Reviews at IBS
Deadline Nears for 'Best of 50+ Housing Awards'
Learn How to Build a 50+ Housing Council on Feb. 14 at IBS
Multifamily
Condos an Affordable Alternative for Young Buyers
Pillars of the Industry Award Finalists Announced
Technology
Kitchen Lighting Controls Enhance Buyers’ Lifestyles
Remodelers
Lead Paint Rule in Final Review
Attend NAHB Remodelers Chairman’s Dinner at IBS
Building Systems
Experts to Discuss State of Systems-Built Industry at IBS
Education
Education Calendar
Regulation
Land Development Magazine Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Legal
Discrimination Suit Against Kyle, Texas Goes to Court
Workforce housing
Affordability Upturn Does Little for Low-Wage Workers
Delaware's Rep. Castle Honors Legacy of Leon Weiner
Labor
Students Headed to Orlando for Construction Competitions
Building Products
Whirlpool Contest Offers IBS Attendee Faraway Trip for Two
Dryvit Donates Cladding System to New American Home
Closet Factory Brings Custom Cabinets to New American Home
Timberlake Cabinets Help Make New American Home Green
Honeywell Technology Delivers Emergency Communication
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Eight Builders to Be Honored at IBS for Community Service
Association News
NAHB Board Meeting Set for Feb. 15 in Orlando
Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Get Dell Double Discounts This Month
Calendar of Events
Search, Post Construction-Related Jobs and Opportunities Online
Congress Gives Housing Some Stimulus, But More Is Needed
Builders Keep No-Growth Proposal Off Florida Ballot
Members, Please Take the Online NAHB Branding Survey
New NAHB TV Spots Help HBAs, Members Promote Home Buying

Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Feb. 11 or Feb. 18

Nation's Building News will not be published Feb. 11 or Feb. 18 while the NBN staff is attending the 2008 International Builders' Show. Regular weekly publication will resume Feb. 25 and include reports from the show.

 
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