NBN Online for the week of January 9, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
New Year Rings in Housing Shift to a Buyer’s Market
Special International Builders’ Show Issue
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Jan. 16
Onerous Lead Paint Rule Won’t Solve Health Problems
Coast to Coast
In New Orleans, Housing Sales Are Bright Spot
Politics & Government
Howard Lays Out Housing Concerns to Business Execs
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy
Tips
A Dust Mask for Your Circular Saw
IBS
The New American Home: Photos and Floor Plans
It Takes Solid Relationships to Build the New American Home
New Options Merchandising Technology Yields Higher Profits
NAHB’s Council Headquarters Suites Are Your Path to Success
Special Breakfast, Networking Events at IBS Just for Associates
BuilderBooks.com Launches New Books, Forms, Software at IBS
Learn How to Boost Your Association's Membership
Business Management
Take a Free Test Drive of Latest Builder Software at IBS
Learn How to Compete With the Industry's ‘Giants’ at IBS
Attend Estimating With Microsoft Excel Seminar at IBS
50Plus Housing
Learn More About the Emerging 50+ Market at IBS
Focus Group to Address Section 8 Vouchers in Assisted Living
Remodelers
Remodelors™ Council Schedule at IBS
Certified Graduate Remodelors™ Events at IBS
Building Systems
Breakfast and Networking at IBS Just for Systems Builders
Find More About Building Systems on NAHB Web Site
Women
NAHB Women's Council Offers Student Scholarships
Women’s Council Headquarters at IBS Open Tuesday-Saturday
Commercial
‘How-to Manual’ for Light Commercial Building Released
Disaster
Builders Show Panel Focuses on Rebuilding Gulf Cost
NAHB to Work With Charity on Building Material Donations
Environment
2006 Storm Water Permitting Guide Available at IBS
Are Consumers Buying Smart Growth? Let NAHB Know
Education
Learn More Before: Pre-Show Education at IBS
Grill Giveaways, Education Planning at IBS Education Booth
Pre-National Designation Month Kick-Off at IBS
Education Calendar
Green Building
New Green Building Guidelines Available at Builders’ Show
Take Online Survey to Assess Use of Green Building Material
Regulation
Awards Recognize Energy-Efficient Homes
Builders Can Help Guide New Product Development
OSB Certification Program Launched at Builders’ Show
ToolBase Provides Information on Building Technologies
Quality Sessions Focus on Profits, Customer Satisfaction
Sales
A New Year’s Resolution: Re-Evaluate Your Ad Agency
Online Home Buyer Behavior Research Revealed at IBS
Strike Sales and Marketing Gold at IBS
Workforce housing
Nominate Communities That Promote Workforce Housing
Labor
HBI Announces Job Corps Award Winners
Lowe’s, Student Chapters Showcased in IBS Events
Building Products
Distressed Wood a Hot Trend in Flooring
Windows Resist Breaking in Severe Storms
Fiberglass Insulation Cuts Moisture in Walls
Bathroom Products Feature South Seas Look
Home Awareness System Responds to Water Leaks
Hydrogen-Burning Fireplace 100% Efficient
Six Glazes Created for Popular Kitchen Door
Blind Slats Motorized With Battery Power
Decorative Panels Introduced for Windows, Patio Doors
Retractable Door, Window Screens a Design Solution
New Lighting Designs Meet Home Owner, Builder Needs
Work Clothing Made of Tear-Resistant Cotton Fabric
Builders Framing With Steel See Risk Premiums Slashed
Most Complete Home Fire Sprinkler System Unveiled
Refrigerator Boasts the Greatest Capacity in the Industry
‘Paperless’ Wallboard Panels Resist Mold Growth
Products Manage Moisture in New American Home
Interior Finish Provides Energy-Efficient Insulation
Impact-Resistant Windows a Defense Against Hurricanes
Copper and Bronze Finishes Added to Windows, Doors
Project-Driven Financing Spurs Development
Two-Panel Plank Interior Door Has Shaker Look
LP Offers Sheathing, Floor System, Vented Soffits
Software Improves Construction Supply Chain Management
Builder's Engineer
Do You Solve Problems or Make Them?
TV
NAHB Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Association News
Ed McGowan, Remodeling Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 69
Visit BuilderBooks Store at IBS for Books, Savings, Giveaways
Your NAHB Membership Can Take You for a Great Ride
Calendar of Events

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A New Year’s Resolution: Re-Evaluate Your Ad Agency

Online Home Buyer Behavior Research Revealed at IBS

Strike Sales and Marketing Gold at IBS

A variety of educational sessions, networking events and awards programs designed to help sales and marketing professionals succeed and grow professionally are scheduled for the 2006 International Builders Show in Orlando, Fla., beginning with pre-show events already underway.

Sales and marketing events and sessions include:

Pre-Show:

New this year: When registering for IBS, register for the pre-show education courses at the same time. Click here to register for both IBS and the pre-Show courses.

Note: IRM I and II are sold out. Register now for IRM III and IRM IV.

Monday, Jan. 9

  • First Timers Orientation and Welcome Meeting
    8:45 a.m.; West 224F, Level II in the Orange County Convention Center

Tuesday, Jan. 10

  • Fiesta Havana: NSMC and IRM Networking Event
    6:30-11:00 p.m.
    The event features extraordinary cuisine, irresistible live music, professional Latin dancers, expert Cuban cigar rollers creating world-class cigars and a mysterious fortune teller. NSMC-IRM board and committee members attending should call Sophie at 407-246-7155.

  • MIRM Pro-Ed: A Private Preview of the IRM Research Project for MIRMs
    3:00-6:00 p.m. 
    Allan Merrill, executive vice president of Homestore.com™ will provide a private preview of research on the effectiveness of marketing online to home buyers. The event is free to active MIRMs. E-mail MIRMinfo@nahb.com to register.

Wednesday, Jan. 11

  • IRM Commencement Breakfast
    7:30-9:30 a.m.
    The IRM Commencement Breakfast (formerly the MIRM Breakfast) honors new Master CSP, CMP and MIRM designees. Speaker: Buck “Ballistic” Burney
    Register online.

  • The Nationals — The National Sales and Marketing Awards
    5:00-11:00 p.m.
    For tickets to the gala event honoring the best in new home sales, marketing and design, go to www.thenationals.com.

Thursday, Jan. 12

  • Super Sales Rally and Sales Management Summit
    9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
    West 320, Auditorium
    This high-octane event will give insight into super sales techniques from the industry’s best salespeople and sales trainers.


Show Hours, Jan. 11-14

  • NSMC and IRM Booth
    Visit the NSMC and IRM booth at 8049 West ― outside of the West E-F Lobby — for information and resources for members and prospective members.

  • Sales and Marketing Educational Sessions
    More than 40 sales and marketing educational sessions from the nation’s top experts in new home sales and marketing. Sessions include how to maximize your media campaigns, effectively use design centers, putting market research to work for you, builder-broker relationships and more. Sessions run daily during show floor hours. Click here to learn more.



To view the complete schedule of NSMC and IRM events and education sessions, including committee meetings, click here. Committee meetings are open to everyone.

 


 

Strengthen Your Selling Game

Bill Webb, MIRM, shows you how to strengthen your selling game in “Sweet Success in New Home Sales”, available through BuilderBooks.com. This book provides you with powerful techniques for selling more homes and making more money while enjoying your professional life. To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.


 

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