NBN Online for the week of March 6, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Portland Cement Excluded From New OSHA Standard
McGraw-Hill Launches 10,000-Web Site Construction Network
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: A Swiss Cottage in New Jersey — for $4,000
Coast to Coast
‘Explosive’ Growth Period Has Created Affordable Housing Crisis in Florida County
Economics & Finance
Home Price Gains Robust in 2005, OFHEO Finds
Cement Accord Paves Way for Mexican Free Trade With U.S.
Regulation
Texan Able to Develop Land After 10 Years of Litigation
Suit Filed Against Tallahassee Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance
Tips
Builder's Tip: Self-Centering Router Base
Business Management
Go With ‘User Friendly’ Over 'Monster' Scheduling Software
50Plus Housing
Pay Attention to the Different Generations of the 50+ Market
Women
Is Your Digital Home Future Proof? — Part 2
Commercial
Diversifying: What You Need to Do When Opportunity Knocks
Speedier Building Permitting Increases Local Tax Revenue
Non-Residential Sector on an Up Trend in 2005
Design
Enter the Best in American Living Awards Competition
Sales and Marketing
Homestore Changing Its Name to ‘Move’
Education
Companies Specifically Ask for My Designation
Education Calendar
Green Building
Green Certification Launched in Central New Mexico
Research
Tightening Up Homes Tightens Energy Bills
Workforce housing
Michigan Development Wins Workforce Housing Award
Labor
Superintendent Training Program Expands
Building Products
National Energy Saving Sweepstakes Launched
Builder's Engineer
'Demising Wall' — What's Up With That?
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Napolitano Named Founding Advocate, Endowment Trustee
Homes of Our Own Named 'Computers for Youth' Finalist
Association News
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Free '2006 New Homes Month' Resources Available Online
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

National Energy Saving Sweepstakes Launched

Lighting control manufacturer Lutron Electronics last month announced the launch of its “Energy Saving Sweepstakes,” which will run in the United States and Canada through May 1.

Headquartered in Coopersburg, Pa., Lutron Electronics is a member of the National Council of the Housing Industry — the Supplier 100 of NAHB.

The grand-prize winner will receive $15,000 toward their next 10 years worth of energy bills. In addition, Lutron will award a first-prize winner $1,500 to buy Lutron lighting controls and other energy-saving products, and second-prize winners will receive a Maestro IR™ remote control dimmer.

With energy prices on the rise, the sweepstakes is a great opportunity to create awareness about the energy savings benefits provided by lighting controls. Setting lights to lower levels greatly reduces electricity consumption and extends the life of light bulbs, the manufacturer says.

Statistics compiled by Lutron Electronics show that dimming a traditional incandescent bulb by just 10% saves 10% of electricity and doubles its lifespan.

Consumers can find entry forms at participating home centers, hardware stores, distributors, lighting showrooms or by clicking here.

Random drawings will be held around June 1 to determine the winners.

This feature is solely for educational and informational purposes. Nothing on this page should be construed as policy, an endorsement, warranty or guaranty by the National Association of Home Builders of the featured product or the product manufacturer. The National Association of Home Builders expressly disclaims any responsibility for any damages arising from the use, application or reliance on any information contained on this page.


 

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