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Week of April 28, 2003

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President's Message

* Green Building Is on the Rise

Housing and Economics

* New-Home Sales Rebound Strongly in March
* Home Prices Expected to Climb at a Slower Pace
* Recovery Road Longer for Some Cities Than Others
* Spotlight on: Boston
* Eye on the Economy

Housing Politics

* State Construction Defect Legislation Progresses Steadily

Green Building

* New Storm Water Practices Gain Popularity in Wisconsin
* Studies Show Advantages of Low Impact Development
* ‘Green’ Products Increasingly Common in U.S. Homes
* New Homes Save on Energy

Building Quality

* Awards Recognize Quality in Home Building

Small Builders and Remodelers

* In Alabama, May is Remodeling Consumer Protection Month

Multifamily

* Apartment Demand Slackens

Seniors Housing

* New Study Provides Insights on Senior Home Buyers

Business Management

* Rein in Your Cycle Time and Boost Profits, Control Costs

Sales & Marketing

* Sales and Marketing Respond to Hard Times
* Million Dollar Circle Awards Deadline Nears

Construction Safety

* OSHA on the Lookout for Scaffolding Violations

Smart Growth

* Think Tank Advocates Education on Growth Issues

Housing Finance

* Opportunity for Developers at California Air Force Base

Labor

* Indiana Students Introduced to Construction Careers

Member Dividends

* NAHB Members Prepared to Meet the Press

Building Products

* Vent-Free Gas Products Provide Home Heating Advantages

International

* Workshop Set for Housing and Business Opportunities in Mexico

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Awards Recognize Quality in Home Building

As part of its efforts to advocate quality in residential construction, The NAHB Research Center has announced its call for entries to the 2004 National Housing Quality (NHQ) Award, which is the housing industry’s highest recognition for quality achievement.

The Research Center and the Reed Residential Group, publisher of Professional Remodeler and Professional Builder magazines, are sponsoring the awards program, which began in 1993.


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The National Housing Quality Program disseminates information on quality management principles and practices in the home building and remodeling industries and encourages their adoption.

Modeled after the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the NHQ recognizes customer-focused quality in construction, business management, sales, design and warranty service. Judging criteria focus on a company’s dedication to leadership, strategic planning, customer satisfaction, performance management, human resources, construction quality, supplier partnerships and business results.

Over the past decade, the NHQ Criteria for Performance Excellence have been used by hundreds of home builders across the country to assess and improve their performance on critical factors affecting the success of their business. Participants gain insights from the preparation of their applications and receive feedback from a panel of judges who are experts in the industry.

Entries must be received by the Research Center by Aug. 1.

Winners of the award are featured in Reed Residential Group magazine articles.

For more information, or to request an application package, e-mail Rita Knab or call her at 800-638-8556 x6225.
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