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Week of February 9, 2004

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President's Message

* Housing America’s Working Families

Housing Politics

* An Interview With Assistant Treasury Secretary Wayne Abernathy
* An Interview With NAHB Executive Vice President Jerry Howard
* Woodyard Golf Tournament Provides Support for Political Action

Housing and Economics

* Free Publication Provides Background on Trends in Homes and Apartments

Business Management

* Good Self-Defense Strategies Will Help Protect Your Business From Fraud

Multifamily

* New Book Examines Changing Role of Property Managers
* 2004 Multifamily Finalists for Pillars Awards Announced

Environment

* Deadline Nears for Building With Trees’ Awards of Excellence Competition

Codes and Standards

* Action Kit Promotes Adoption of the International Residential Code

Research

* Builders Report Progress on Zero Energy Homes
* PATH Unveils Home Building’s Top 10 Advanced Technologies

Design

* Kitchens Now the Focal Point of Household Activity
* Bathroom Designers Putting the Emphasis on Relaxation and Function
* Architects Suggest Strategies for Competing With Large-Volume Builders

Seniors Housing

* A Well-Planned Design Studio Can Lead to Satisfied Customers
* Seniors Housing Councils Open in Denver and Central Washington

Small Builders and Remodelers

* A Professional Designation From NAHB Is Good for Your Business

Building Systems

* Concrete Home Building Council Introduced at Builders’ Show

Labor

* HBI Job Corps Graduates Honored at NAHB Board Meeting
* Programs Address Shortages of Skilled Construction Workers

Sales and Marketing

* Awards Recognize Achievement in Sales and Marketing

Building Products

* Program Provides Builders With Expertise on Electronic Systems Technology

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Sears Contract Sales Signs on as NAHB Exclusive Membership Sponsor
* Washington Builders Recognized for Efforts on Behalf of the Disabled
* Mixed-Use Project to Transform Trenton Inner City Neighborhood
* Help Build This Year’s Family Build Home for a Mother of Three
* California Executive Recruiter Named NAHB Associate of the Year
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

2004 Multifamily Finalists for Pillars Awards Announced

Finalists for the 2004 Pillars of the Industry Awards — which honor excellence in development, design, marketing and management in the multifamily housing industry — were announced recently by NAHB.

The awards program was created in 1990 to honor superior achievement and leadership in the multifamily industry and to promote the benefits of apartment living.

“These are not your father’s apartments and condominiums,” said Jerry Howard, executive vice president and CEO of NAHB. “This year’s Pillars program proves once again that today’s multifamily communities are better than ever and offer a wide variety of great lifestyle choices to residents.”

Finalists were named in 29 categories, including Freddie Mac’s Multifamily Development Firm of the Year and Property Management Company of the Year.


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Howard noted a huge jump this year in the number of entries in the “Best Mixed Use Community” category, reflecting the growing popularity of rental and condo homes interwoven into communities with retail as well as other commercial space.

“These apartments and condos have helped revitalize urban neighborhoods across the country,” Howard said.

Winners will be announced at a gala ceremony held in conjunction with NAHB Multifamily’s Pillars of the Industry Conference, March 29, at the La Quinta Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, CA. For the first time, NAHB will present a Pillars Award for “Multifamily Community of the Year,” selected from among the winners in all the builder award categories.

Freddie Mac, one of the nation’s largest investors in multifamily housing, will sponsor the 2004 Pillars of the Industry Gala. Freddie Mac is committed to developing new products and processes to keep down the cost of rental housing while providing superior service and innovation.

For a list of finalists, click here.
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