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- Signs Encouraging for Housing in 2012 Despite Political Gridlock in Washington
- Builder Concept Home 2012: Three Homes for Three Generations Side by Side by Side
- NAHB Poll Finds Voters Oppose Policies Making It More Difficult to Own a Home
- Crowd Rallies on Columbia, S.C., Statehouse Grounds to Support Homeownership
- Attend Free Webinar on Jan. 25 on How to Maximize 2012 Builders’ Show Visit
- Layouts for Living
- Coast to Coast
- Housing Forum
- NAHB in the News
- Politics and Government
- Economics and Finance
- List of Improving Housing Markets Nearly Doubles in January
- New Single-Family Home Sales Rise for Third Straight Month
- November Housing Starts at Fastest Clip in More Than Three Years
- New Apartment Rent Estimator Shows the Value of Apartment Features and Location
- Eye on the Economy: Housing Sector Finally Gaining Some Momentum
- Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
- 2012 IBS in Orlando
- Seminar Looks at Obtaining Financing From Foreign Investors Seeking to Reside in U.S.
- Aging-In-Place Products Tour at IBS to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of CAPS Designation
- ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Champion to Appear at the NAHB International Builders’ Show
- NAHB Professional Designees, Educator of the Year to Be Honored at IBS Reception on Feb. 7
- Tips and Techniques
- Codes and Standards
- Business Management
- Legal Issues
- Multifamily Housing
- Small Builders and Remodelers
- Sales and Marketing
- Building Systems
- Commercial Building
- Professional Women in Building
- Environment
- Eyeing New Rulemaking, EPA Seeks Public Data on Construction Stormwater Discharges
- Legal Victory for California Builders Raises More Questions on Numeric Effluent Limits
- EPA Pushes ‘Green Streets,’ Green Approaches to Limit Runoff From Impervious Surfaces
- Regulatory Review That Has Reduced Costs for NAHB Members Criticized in Report
- Sustainable Communities Initiative Too Narrowly Focused on Higher Densities, Transit
- Administration Plan to Restore Gulf Coast Could Take a Toll on Area Businesses
- NAHB Brings Concerns Over Stormwater Regulation to Senior OMB Official
- FEMA Includes Non-Accredited Levees in Latest Update to Flood Insurance Maps
- Green Building
- Home Technology
- Safety
- Majority of OSHA’s Most Frequently Cited Standards in 2011 Apply to Home Building
- OSHA Says Workers Need to Take Precautions Against Hazards From Winter Weather
- Join DIY Network Star Chris Grundy and the Winners of the SAFE Awards in Orlando
- Safety Educational Sessions, Meetings and Awards Featured at Builders’ Show
- Upcoming Webinars
- Education
- Smart Move: MIRM Designation Puts Merchandiser on Successful Career Path
- Popular ‘Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget’ Course Now Available Online
- Boost Business, Technology and Marketing Skills With IBS Pre-Show Courses
- New Pre-Show ‘Universal Design/Build’ Course at IBS Takes CAPS to Next Level
- Begin Working Towards Remodeler, Builder Designations at the Builders’ Show
- Education Calendar
- Workforce Development
- Building Products
- National Housing Endowment
- Association News
- NAHB Career Center
- Related Articles
- Front Page
- Signs Encouraging for Housing in 2012 Despite Political Gridlock in Washington
- Builder Concept Home 2012: Three Homes for Three Generations Side by Side by Side
- NAHB Poll Finds Voters Oppose Policies Making It More Difficult to Own a Home
- Crowd Rallies on Columbia, S.C., Statehouse Grounds to Support Homeownership

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With its thousands of square feet of exhibit space to explore, more than 160 classes to attend and dozens of special events and speakers to see and hear, NAHB is hosting a free webinar next month on how to get the most out of the 2012 NAHB International Builders’ Show.
Part of NAHB’s Webinar Wednesdays series, “Maximize Your Time at IBS” — which will be held from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 25 — will enable home builders, remodelers, suppliers, developers and others to plan their visit to Orlando on Feb.8-11.
Denise Miller, NAHB’s director of trade shows marketing, will lead the webinar.
To Register
The webinar is free to all potential attendees.
Register for the webinar; or for more information, email the Office of the Registrar, or call 800-368-5242 x8338.

Also in This Issue
- Front Page
- Signs Encouraging for Housing in 2012 Despite Political Gridlock in Washington
- NAHB Poll Finds Voters Oppose Policies Making It More Difficult to Own a Home
- Crowd Rallies on Columbia, S.C., Statehouse Grounds to Support Homeownership
- Attend Free Webinar on Jan. 25 on How to Maximize 2012 Builders’ Show Visit
- Layouts For Living
- Builder Concept Home 2012: Three Homes for Three Generations Side by Side by Side
- Politics and Government
- Restoring Housing Necessary for Economic Recovery, Federal Reserve Reports to Congress
- NAHB Provides Lieutenant Governors a List of Priorities to Get Housing on Track
- Economics and Finance
- List of Improving Housing Markets Nearly Doubles in January
- New Single-Family Home Sales Rise for Third Straight Month
- November Housing Starts at Fastest Clip in More Than Three Years
- New Apartment Rent Estimator Shows the Value of Apartment Features and Location
- Eye on the Economy: Housing Sector Finally Gaining Some Momentum
- Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
- 2012 IBS in Orlando
- Seminar Looks at Obtaining Financing From Foreign Investors Seeking to Reside in U.S.
- Aging-In-Place Products Tour at IBS to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of CAPS Designation
- ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Champion to Appear at the NAHB International Builders’ Show
- NAHB Professional Designees, Educator of the Year to Be Honored at IBS Reception on Feb. 7
- Business Management
- Create Warranties That Protect You and Your Home Owners
- Master Project Scheduling and Lower Overhead With NAHB BuilderBooks on Microsoft Project
- Legal Issues
- Settlement Reached on Chinese Drywall From Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin
- NLRB Requirement for Collective Bargaining Rights Notice Postponed to April 30, 2012
- NAHB Legal Research Program Begins Posting ‘Legal Tips’ on Industry-Related Subjects
- Apply for NAHB Legal Action Fund Assistance by Jan. 18
- Sales and Marketing
- Build Effective Marketing Around Traditional and Online Media and a Strong Referral Program
- Modern Marketing Tools Have Place in Shrinking Marketing Budget If Done Right
- NSMC Offering More Than Two Dozen Sales and Marketing Events, Education Sessions at IBS
- Professional Women in Building
- By Designing for Women, Builders Tap Into Buying Power of Female Consumers
- Environment
- Eyeing New Rulemaking, EPA Seeks Public Data on Construction Stormwater Discharges
- Legal Victory for California Builders Raises More Questions on Numeric Effluent Limits
- EPA Pushes ‘Green Streets,’ Green Approaches to Limit Runoff From Impervious Surfaces
- Regulatory Review That Has Reduced Costs for NAHB Members Criticized in Report
- Sustainable Communities Initiative Too Narrowly Focused on Higher Densities, Transit
- Administration Plan to Restore Gulf Coast Could Take a Toll on Area Businesses
- NAHB Brings Concerns Over Stormwater Regulation to Senior OMB Official
- FEMA Includes Non-Accredited Levees in Latest Update to Flood Insurance Maps
- Green Building
- Popularity of National Green Building Standard Continues to Grow
- Entries for 2012 National Green Building Awards Now Being Accepted
- Safety
- Majority of OSHA’s Most Frequently Cited Standards in 2011 Apply to Home Building
- OSHA Says Workers Need to Take Precautions Against Hazards From Winter Weather
- Join DIY Network Star Chris Grundy and the Winners of the SAFE Awards in Orlando
- Safety Educational Sessions, Meetings and Awards Featured at Builders’ Show
- Education
- Smart Move: MIRM Designation Puts Merchandiser on Successful Career Path
- Popular ‘Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget’ Course Now Available Online
- Boost Business, Technology and Marketing Skills With IBS Pre-Show Courses
- New Pre-Show ‘Universal Design/Build’ Course at IBS Takes CAPS to Next Level
- Begin Working Towards Remodeler, Builder Designations at the Builders’ Show
- Education Calendar
- Workforce Development
- Former Prisoners Hone Home Building Skills, Give Back to Community Through HBI Program
- Students, Builders Help Rebuild Tornado-Stricken Joplin, Mo., on ‘Extreme Makeover’
- HBI C-CORE Program Celebrates National Mentoring Month




