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In This Issue:

Front Page
Bill Addresses Need for Affordable Military Housing
Approval and Permit Process Top Challenge for Builders
Rhode Island Builders Help Military Families
Coast to Coast
Finding a House Gets Easier — Inventories Rise Sharply in Many Major Markets as Buyers Hang Back
Housing Forum
Letter to the Editor: Shotgun Houses
Politics & Government
Virginia Builders Rally Against Anti-Growth Policy
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy
Tips
Builder's Tip: Cutting Engineered Joists
Business Management
Builder-Tested Contracts and Forms Increase Profitability
Presenters Wanted for Custom Builder Symposium
Multifamily
Builders, Owners See Brighter Rental Apartment Outlook
Best in Multifamily Housing Pillars Finalists Named
Enter Historic Rehabilitation Awards Competition
Rising Rents, High Land Costs on Conference Agenda
Remodelers
The More We Bring to NAHB, the More NAHB Works for Us
Construction Safety
Normal OSHA Enforcement Resumes in Most of Gulf Coast
Sales
Generate Sales with a Wide-Ranging Incentive Program
Education
How Designations Have Helped Me — A Testimonial
NAHB Designations Give Members a Competitive Edge
Education Calendar
Green Building
Conference Focuses on Green Building Market
International
Trade Mission to Explore Niche Opportunities in Mexico
Regulation
Story Shows Why Man-Made Ditch Shouldn't Be Regulated
Labor
Lowe’s Praised for Support of HBI Job Corps Students
Industry Careers Reward Job Corps Students at IBS
Building Products
Free-Standing 120-Volt Dual-Fuel Range a First
Builder's Engineer
Wanna Know What's Rude?
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Winchester Homes Honored for '25 Acts of Charity'
Association News
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Calendar of Events

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Builder-Tested Contracts and Forms Increase Profitability

Presenters Wanted for Custom Builder Symposium

NAHB is seeking presenters for the Custom Builder Symposium, NAHB’s premier event for custom builders.

The symposium will be held Oct. 27-29 in the Lake Las Vegas Resort, Nev.

Proposals are due by March 17 and must be submitted online. 

NAHB seeks presenters who have proven ideas for building more productive relationships with architects and trade partners, improving marketing, smoothing the selections process, taking control of customer service and warranty, new design ideas or any other area of the custom home building process,

Symposium presenters receive a stipend and, more importantly, complimentary registration that allows them to “experience the energy” custom home builders bring to this event.

To learn more about the Custom Builder Symposium, go to www.nahb.org/custom.

To read more about presenting at the symposium, or to submit a proposal, click here.

Presenters are wanted for the Custom Builder Symposium at the Lake Las Vegas Resort in Nevada this October. Proposals are due March 17. 


 

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