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Week of October 13, 2003

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Housing Politics

* White House Pressure Delays Consideration of Bipartisan GSE Reform Bill
* House Votes to Raise FHA Multifamily Loan Limits in High-Cost Areas

Housing and Economics

* Eye on the Economy
* Register for NAHB's Fall Construction Forecast Conference

Regulation

* Enforcement of Storm Water Permit System Becoming Overly Zealous, Builders Charge

Business Management

* Profits Start With a Good Estimating Program, Salt Lake Contractor Says
* Maximize Profits by Cutting the Fat From Your Overhead

Multifamily

* Pillars of the Industry Application Deadline Approaching

Seniors Housing

* New England, Atlanta Add Local Seniors Housing Councils
* Walking and Jogging Trails Enhance Active Adult Communities

Labor

* Nashville Project CRAFT Students Help Build Habitat for Humanity Homes

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Remodelers’ Show Provides Unparalleled Educational Opportunities

Research

* Homasote Manufactures Alternative, ‘Green’ Sheathing

Building Products

* Brochure Explains Selling Points of Duct Systems

International Housing

* Mexico Is Focus of International Housing Conference

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Boost Your Marketing Through These Awards Programs
* Calendar of Events

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 awards programs:

  • 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 has been extended to Nov. 13.

Click here for details about the awards and to review the call for entries. To download a brochure with entries specifications and an application, click here. For more information, e-mail Jeff Jenkins or call him at 800-368-5242 x8292.


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  • 2003 State & Local Government Affairs Recognition Awards. This annual program provides an opportunity for members and the industry to honor governors, state legislators, mayors, county commissioners and other public officials who create more housing opportunities and a stronger building industry. Sponsored by the State & Local Government Affairs Committee, the program also honors state and local associations' government affairs initiatives and their efforts to promote NAHB's smart growth principles. The nomination deadline is Nov. 14

    Honorees will be recognized at an awards breakfast held during the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. For entry materials and guidelines, click here. For more information, contact Laura Dooley at 800-368-5242 x8361.

  • 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. Paid applications to enter will be accepted through Nov 3.

For an official call for entries application form, click here, or call the Multifamily Council at 800-368-5242 x8215.


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