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Week of July 21, 2003

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President's Message

* Editorials Attacking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Are Seriously Misguided

Housing Forum

* Builders Are Working to Develop a Brownfields Cleanup Standard
* For Every Family, A Home

Housing Politics

* Roadless Rule Exemption Could Increase Logging in U.S. Forests

Housing and Economics

* Housing Starts Remain Strong in June
* Builders Remain Bullish About Home Sales

Multifamily

* Multifamily Builders Councils Can Expand HBA Membership

Member Dividends

* Infrastructure Studies Save Time and Money

Business Management

* An Effective Purchase Order System Enhances Efficiency

Environment

* Las Vegas Builders Lead Water Conservation Landscaping Efforts
* Organization Seeks to Stop Eco-Violence

Sales and Marketing

* Homestore Agreement With MSN Expands Consumer Reach
* Profile of Home Buyers Finds Growing Internet Use
* A Merchandising Story Spells Success

Seniors Housing

* Active Adults Want Homes They've Always Dreamed About

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Three Essential Steps to Marketing Your Credentials

Labor

* Deadline Extended for Student Chapter Awards

Building Products

* U.S. Gypsum Works to Address Moisture Concerns

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* ‘Building Homes of Our Own’ Rated Highly in Spring Survey
* Philadelphia Builder Makes Giving a Family Tradition
* Boost Your Marketing Through These Awards Programs

NBN Back Issues

 

Boost Your Marketing Through These Awards Programs

Proud of your work? Show it off and give your marketing efforts a boost by entering one of these award programs:

  • 2003 Best in American Living Awards — Deadlines Extended. NAHB and Professional Builder magazine are accepting entries for the 2003 Best in American Living Awards (BALA), which honor the “best of the best” in residential architecture and interior design. The competition is open to builders, developers, architects, land planners, interior designers and professionals working through cooperative public/private efforts that expand homeownership opportunities.

The extended call for entries registration deadline is now July 25 with entries due (postmarked) by July 31.  For details and to print out the registration form, click here.

For more information, contact NAHB’s Michelle Persinger Matuga at 800-368-5242 x8343, or Professional Builder magazine at 630-288-8184. 


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  • 2004 Awards of Excellence. NAHB’s National Commercial Builders Council sponsors the annual Awards of Excellence competition, which recognizes achievements in the commercial building industry for design (remodeling and new construction), market appeal, energy efficiency, challenges faced during building and overall success of the project. The competition is open to all architects, designers, engineers, builders, contractors, developers and building owners worldwide. The deadline for entries is July 25.

Download the competition brochure and entry form by visiting 2004 Awards of Excellence. For additional information, contact Amy Larrabee at 800-368-5242 x8455.

  • 2004 Best of Seniors Housing Design Awards. Sponsored by NAHB’s Seniors Housing Council, the annual Best of Seniors Housing Design Awards program honors architectural and interior designs that bring quality, innovation and spirit to the 55+ seniors housing industry. Owners, builders, developers, remodelers, operators, architects, land planners, interior designers and marketing/advertising firms are eligible to enter the competition. The deadline for entries is Oct. 10.

Visit www.nahb.org/seniors for details about the awards and to review the call for entries. For more information, contact Jeff Jenkins at 800-368-5242 x8292.

  • 2004 Pillars of the Industry Awards. NAHB’s Multifamily Council invites applications and nominations for its 2004 Pillars of the Industry Awards. Considered the most prestigious awards in the industry, the Pillars awards recognize excellence in multifamily design, development, finance, management and marketing, and showcase future trends and innovation. Applications will be accepted through November.

For an official call for entries application form, visit www.pillarsconference.com or call the Multifamily Council at 800-368-5242 x8215.


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