NBN Online for the week of March 27, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Green Home First to Use NAHB Guidelines in a Subdivision
Working Families With Children Locked Out of Homeownership
Find Employees Through New NAHB Online Career Center
Reader Survey: Tell Us What News Is Important to You
Coast to Coast
Slowing Home Market to Ripple Through Many Layers of Jobs
Economics & Finance
Canada Causing Builders to Find New Sources of Lumber
Slide Out West Cuts New Home Sales in February
Rise in February Home Resales Suggests Stabilizing Market
California Builders Want to Reverse the Tide on Home Prices
Eye on the Economy: Rebounding From a 'Soft Patch'
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Sharing Compressed Air
Business Management
Two Sure Ways to Improve Profitability
50Plus Housing
Former Del Webb CEO to Builders: ‘Do Your Homework’
Learn How to Market and Sell to the 50+ Home Buyer
Multifamily
Real Rents Slip in January as Energy Costs Rise
Attend Upcoming Multifamily Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Remodelers
Extension of Comment Period Sought for Lead Paint Rule
Sales
26 Design Trends for 2006
Education
CAPS Credits Available at Pre-50+ Symposium Courses
Education Calendar
Commercial
Insurance Rates Are Going Down
Womens Council
Woman Builder Works Miracles for Katrina Shelter Victims
Labor
Sacramento BIA Participates in Workforce Development Grant
Building Products
Energy Star-Rated Appliances Save Water, Cut Bills
Builder's Engineer
In the Toilet, Part 2
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
$1 Million Gift From M/I Homes to Further Education
South Carolina Builders Help Feed the Hungry
Kentucky Students Graduate Pre-Apprenticeship Program, Get Jobs
Association News
NAHB Spring Board Meeting May 9-13
Spokesperson Training Still Available for 2006 Spring Board
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Education Calendar

CAPS Credits Available at Pre-50+ Symposium Courses

Several classes offered prior to the "Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium 2006," to be held April 24-26 in Phoenix,  will count towards fulfilling designation and continuing education toward the popular Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation.

The pre-conference classes include:

Kevin Barron of Alexandria, Va., who attended the “Home Modifications” course at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla. earlier this year, was surprised by the wide range of people in the class. “Doctors, designers, remodelers and builders were all there to see the techniques and products in person,” said Barron. “Unless you see and hear real life examples, you don’t get the full scope of what’s out there for the 50 + market.” 

“Business Management for Building Professionals” is a required course for many designations. In this course, students learn the components of a business plan, along with strategies for managing common challenges experienced in startup businesses.

“I would definitely recommend 'Business Management for Building Professionals' because it’s very important to help grow your business, especially if you’re a one-man show,” said Billy Doughty, Jr. of Doughty Construction, Inc. based in West Point, Miss.

For more information, visit "Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium."

To register, e-mail The NAHB University of Housing, Office of the Registrar at registrar@nahb.com, or call 800-368-5242 x8338. To learn more about NAHB designation and courses, visit www.nahb.org/designations.



Learn More About The NAHB University of Housing

Whether you’re new to the industry, hope to make your next career move or want to improve your company’s bottom line, The NAHB University of Housing can assist you in your educational pursuits.

Visit www.nahb.org/education for a comprehensive listing of courses throughout the country. Be sure to visit often in order to view the most up-to-date information in your area.



Register Now for the Design Institute

At the NAHB/BALA Design Institute for Builders, you'll learn the latest in residential housing design trends from the industry's top professionals, tour beautiful award-winning homes and communities that display the best in cutting-edge architectural design and learn how to profitably apply these design ideas to the homes you build.

The Design Institute will be held June 5-7 at the Westin Charlotte, Charlotte, N.C.

To register and for detailed information, visit www.nahb.org/designinstitute.


 

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