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Week of November 8, 2004

Front Page

* Elections Bring Significant Wins for Housing
* 'House About It': Just What Consumers Ordered
* Colorado Voters Show Support for Construction Defect Legislation by a Wide Margin
* Housing Snapshot

President's Message

* The Elections Provide a New Foundation for Achievement in Housing

Housing Politics

* NAHB Campaigners Tell Stories From the Bush-Kerry Ground War

Housing and Economics

* Eye on the Economy

Business Management

* What to Do When Skilled Labor Is Hard to Find

Small Builders and Remodelers

* How to Make Money With Change Orders
* Dark and Dank No More: Remodeling Takes Basements ‘Upscale’
* Builders, Remodelers Promote Aging-in-Place Features in New and Existing Homes

Seniors Housing

* Active Adults: One Size Does Not Fit All Anymore
* Award Winning Custom Home Incorporates Aging-In-Place
* Builders, Remodelers Promote Aging-in-Place Features in New and Existing Homes

Builders' Show

* IBS Has Discounts on Housing, Theme Parks, Golf, Shopping, More

Design

* Design Trends: Tasty Kitchens and Splashy Baths

State and Local

* Cities Struggling to Make Ends Meet, According to League of Cities Report
* Minnesota, Pennsylvania Advance Laws to Rein in Municipal Professional Fees

Building Quality

* Free Monthly Online Newsletter Focuses on Housing Quality-Related Issues
* Quality Gives Lead to Las Vegas Builders in Customer Satisfaction

Building Systems

* Awards Honor Best in Systems-Built Housing

Labor

* HBI Job Corps Students Work to Make a Difference in Their Communities

Building Products

* Eucalyptus Hybrid Becoming an Important Hardwood Lumber

Builder's Engineer

* The Funniest Construction Story

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* NAHB Winter Board Meeting Schedule Announced
* HomeAid Chicago Completes $2 Million Shelter for Domestic Violence Victims
* Drawing for Lansing-Area Home Raises $573,000 for St. Jude Hospital
* Deadline Extended for Innovation in Workforce Housing Award
* Save 50% on NEBS Holiday Cards, Calendars and More
* Achievement in Affordable Housing to be Recognized at New York Awards Luncheon
* Awards Programs Deadlines
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

IBS Has Discounts on Housing, Theme Parks, Golf, Shopping, More

In addition to getting a close-up look at  new products, learning about the latest building industry standards and networking with their peers, attendees of the 2005 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, FL on Jan. 13-16 can enjoy Orlando’s theme parks, any of more than 150 golf courses, a night life scene that is second to none and shopping at Orlando's upscale stores.

As in years past, attendees can get discounts on hotel rooms as well as special discounts on attractions in Orlando when booking through the IBS Housing Block.

All hotel rooms are in Orlando, close to everything, and the Housing Block offers a wide variety of accommodations and amenities at competitive discounted rates.


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The special discounts include:

  • 20% off greens fees at Disney’s signature golf courses
  • Exclusive tickets for IBS Builders’ Night Out at Walt Disney World® Resort
  • Great discounts at participating stores at the Mall at Millenia
  • Free valet parking at the Mall at Millenia
  • 20% off merchandise at Universal’s Islands of Adventure Trading Company and the Universal Studios Store
  • 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at participating Universal Studio restaurants
  • 10% off food and beverages at participating CityWalk venues

To book through the Housing Block, you must first register for IBS. You can make your reservations at that time, or if you have already registered for the show, you can modify your existing registration.

Hotel rooms in Orlando go quickly, especially in January when visitors from all over the world take advantage of the warm weather and exciting attractions.

Once you’ve registered, you will be mailed a brochure that has special coupons and details on how to get the special discounts at area attractions.

To register for IBS and to make your hotel reservations, go to www.BuildersShow.com/Register.

To find out more about IBS Housing Block participant special discounts, go to www.BuildersShow.com/HousingDiscounts.


The NAHB University of Housing Offers Pre-Show Education

Mark your calendars now for NAHB’s pre-IBS education programs for builders, remodelers, sales and marketing professionals, property managers, or owners of family-run businesses being held immediately before the start of The 2005 International Builders' Show. Don’t miss these 17 in-depth education programs that will help you grow your business and increase your bottom line. For more information or to register for one or more of these programs, click here.


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