NBN Online for the week of May 2, 2005

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Materials Problems Persist in Robust Housing Market
Will You Be the Next Winner of a Digital Camera?
North Dakota Twenty-Fifth State to Enact NOR Law
Coast to Coast
Owners Hold Off on Sales of Homes
Economics & Finance
March New Home Sales Smash Record
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Self-Centering Router Base
Business Management
Creating Effective Incentive Compensation Programs
Seniors Housing
Find Out How to Get Started in the Active Adult Market
Multifamily
Builders Prepare for When Condo Boom Starts to Fade
Remodelers
Relationships Are the Core of the Building Industry
May Is National Home Remodeling Month
Building Systems
Basement From Hell Chosen as Basement of the Year
Concrete Tour Mixes Demos, Networking, Six Plant Visits
Lubbock Building Affordable Concrete Homes
New Course Looks at Insulating Concrete Forms
Education
National Leadership Conference Comes to Texas
Education Calendar
Green Building
Site Plans Preserve Natural Settings, Raise Density
NAHB’s Model Green Guidelines Making News
Wisconsin's Largest Builder a Green Building Proponent
Sales
How to Gain a Prospect's Commitment
Legal
Ask the Lawyer: About Permit Fee Increases
Construction Safety
OSHA Compliance Assistance Web Page Updated
Idaho Training Sessions Focus on Construction Safety
Labor
Students Tour Infill Sites in Pittsburgh
Building Products
Air Conditioner Quietest, Most Efficient Yet
Builder's Engineer
SOOOPerman to the Rescue!
Association News
Endowment Awards Training, Land Use Programs Funds
North Central Florida Honored for Membership Growth and Retention
Get GM Discount on More Than 80 Vehicles
Calendar of Events

Related Articles

Relationships Are the Core of the Building Industry

May Is National Home Remodeling Month

Spring is the most popular time to remodel. So, what better time of the year for National Home Remodeling Month?

Many home owners want to try their hand at remodeling their home themselves. This May, with the help of the NAHB Remodelors™ Council's consumer campaign on "How and When to Hire a Professional Remodeler," you can help educate consumers on the importance of hiring a professional remodeler to safely make their house a home for a lifetime.

Throughout the month, be sure to take advantage of the opportunities surrounding National Remodeling Month to help publicize the industry and emphasize to home owners the importance of hiring qualified, professional remodelers. Contact your local council to find out about plans for the month and join this important campaign.

The NAHB Remodelors™ Council will have downloadable material to help promote National Remodeling Month, including proclamations, public service announcements, press releases and articles. Visit the Remodelors™ Council section of the NAHB Web site for more information.



'How to Find a Professional Remodeler' Available at BuilderBooks.com

"How to Find a Professional Remodeler," available at BuilderBooks.com, promotes the professionalism of your remodeling business by offering valuable advice to your customers on the process of selecting a remodeler. The brochure guides consumers from the dream to the reality of having their homes remodeled by skilled and trained professionals. Sections include what to look for in a professional remodeler, what questions to ask and signs of a professional remodeler. To view or puchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665 to order.



The NAHB University of Housing Offers Designation Programs for Remodelers

The NAHB University of Housing offers CAPS, CGR, CGB and a variety of other professional designation programs and business management courses that set builders and remodelers apart from the competition. To learn more about NAHB’s designation programs, visit www.nahb.org/designations. For a complete list of all current education offerings, click here.

 
Who Will Be the Next Remodelor™ of the Month?
 

The Remodelor™ of the Month (this link is accessible to Remodelors™ Council members only) award program is underway. Don't miss your opportunity to be named the Remodelor™ of the Month. 
 
The program groups local councils from different states into designated months. There will be two “wild card” months that will allow the council’s members-at-large to participate in the program. A winner will be chosen each month and that winner will then be automatically included in the nominations for the Remodelor™ of the Year award.
    
This is a great opportunity for local councils and members to get involved and submit their “best of the best” members to compete with other councils. The national Remodelors™ Council will send out press releases and highlight each winner in ReNews, the Remodelors™ Council e-newsletter.



Subscribe Your Employees to Nation’s Building News — Earn a Chance to Win Digital Camera

 

Subscribe your employees to Nation’s Building News Online. It’s free, easy and NAHB members who sign up three or more employees will be entered into the "Make Your Business Click" contest to win a digital camera. To learn more or sign up your employees, click here.



Make Your Connection With
www.nahb.org

Make your connection to the latest housing industry news and information with www.nahb.org — the official public and members-only Web site of NAHB. 

Log in today to register for educational seminars, meetings and networking events; find important economic and housing data; and learn the latest developments in NAHB’s efforts to promote housing. It’s all available 24 hours a day at www.nahb.org. Just click the "Log In" button to get started.

Once you log in, personalize the site to reflect your interests. Simply go to the My NAHB>My Profile page and click the “Edit Content Preferences” link. To learn more about how you can customize My NAHB — including how to customize the links that appear on the Home page ― visit the How to Use www.nahb.org section.


 

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