NBN Online for the week of February 6, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
So Cal Builders Launch TV Ads to Counter Growing NIMBYism
Builders Call for Sensible Flood Insurance Reforms From Congress
Circuit Court Returns Wetlands Case to District Court
Coast to Coast
Living Ever Larger: Estates in the Sky
Politics & Government
White House Cool to Rep. Baker's Katrina Recovery Plan
Congress Votes to Repeal Controversial Anti-Dumping Law
Economics & Finance
Big Builders Will Be Less Acquisitive in 2006
Regulators' Expansion of Housing Data Could Boost Lending
Tips
Builder's Tip: Coping With Mini-Grinders
Business Management
Analysis Yields Better Management, Greater Profits
See How You Measure Up With ‘Cost of Doing Business Study’
50Plus Housing
Beyond Location: Factors That Drive Active Adult Sales
Best Of Seniors Housing Honored at Builders' Show
Remodelers
Gen X Demand Providing a Strong Follow-Up to Boomers
Construction Safety
Web Tool Provides Quick Start on OSHA Compliance
OSHA Resources Helping Katrina Recovery Workers
Education
New Green Building Course Part of CGB Designation
Education Calendar
Green Building
Conference Focuses on Green Building Market
Research
Builders Say Quality Matters, Raises Productivity, Profitability
20club
Three 20 Club Members Named America’s Best
Regulation
‘Fear Factor’ Sells Advanced Home Technology
Katrina
Precautions Minimize Hospital’s Katrina Damage
Labor
NAHB Student Members in the Spotlight at Builders’ Show
Building Products
Group Provides Expertise on Home Electronics Options
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Texas Builder Earns Top Honor for Community Service
Association News
2006 NAHB Committee and Council Leadership
Calendar Connects Members to NAHB Resources
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Education Calendar

New Green Building Course Part of CGB Designation

 




February Is
National Designation Month

Green Building for Building Professionals is a new course being offered as part of the Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) designation that gives builders the knowledge to incorporate green building principles in their operations, as well as how to provide value to their consumers.

Green Building for Building Professionals, a two-day course, will be offered for the first time on March 11-12 in Albuquerque, N.M. just prior to the 2006 NAHB National Green Building Conference. The conference will be held March 12-14.

The course offers in-depth discussions on strategies for incorporating green building principles into homes — without driving up the cost of construction. It also will include information on how builders can provide buyers with lower energy and maintenance costs, improved indoor air quality and long-term value.

Techniques for competitively differentiating home products with increased indoor environment quality will also be covered.

Chuck Miller, CGB, GMB, of Chuck Miller Construction in Hidden Springs, Idaho, believes his CGB designation not only helped to sharpen his business management skills, it gave him an edge over his competition.

“My designations give me credibility in the marketplace,” Miller said. “I feel the CGB is a very good background for anyone in the home building business. It also provides you with great networking opportunities.”

Both the course and Green Building Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque. Special conference hotel rates are available.

For more information, or to register for the course or the conference, visit www.nahb.org/greenbuilding.



  Attend the 2006 Green Building Conference 

Plan now to attend the 2006 Green Building Conference, March 12-14 in Albuquerque, N.M. The National Green Building Conference is the only national conference targeted to "green building" for the mainstream residential building industry.

The high caliber education programs will give you a chance to meet other green-minded builders from all around the country as well as meet with exhibitors with products to help you build a better home.

For more information, click here.


 

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