NBN Online for the week of April 17, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Multifamily Housing Demand on a Long-Term Upswing
Arizona’s Pygmy Owl Struck From Endangered Species List
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: High in Style — Highly Affordable
Coast to Coast
Miami Price Dice?
Politics & Government
Help Bring Industry Concerns to Lawmakers on May 10
Economics & Finance
Builder Confidence in Housing Market Thins in April
NAHB Gets Relief on New Housing Bank Capital Regs
Tips
Builder's Tip: Making Low-Cost Crown-Molding Clamps
Business Management
Six Performance Yardsticks — and How to Measure Them
Regulations, Affordability Key Concerns for Production Builders
50Plus Housing
Two Honored for Contributions to 50+ Housing Industry
Remodelers
NAHB Has ‘Remodeling Month’ Resources for You
Environment
ESA Regulations: Tell Us How Well They're Working
Commercial
At Barely 30, Self Storage Comes of Age
Education
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Education Calendar
Construction Safety
Take Steps to Avoid the West Nile Virus
Sales
Trade Associations Are Well Worth Your Time
New Home Sales a Sweet Success
Design
Kitchens and Baths Are Getting Bigger
Sink and Urinal Combo a 19th Century Bathroom Curiosity
Workforce housing
Southern Nevadans Working to Address Housing Crisis
Labor
Florida Site Sparks Student Interest in Housing Careers
Building Products
Martha Stewart, Tony Soprano on Drive-By Home Tour
Builder's Engineer
Creeping Wood
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
C.P. Berry Construction Is True to Its School...Library
Hastak to Study Residential Wastewater Treatment
Association News
Get Double Discounts on Dell Computer Products in April
Whirlpool to Award Chillerator to Top NAHB Recruiter in May
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Find Employees Through New NAHB Online Career Center
NAHB Spring Board Meeting May 9-13
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Whirlpool to Award Chillerator to Top NAHB Recruiter in May

Whirlpool will be awarding a Chillerator to the top membership recruiter in May as part of National Membership Day, May 23.

Whirlpool Corporation, the exclusive sponsor of NAHB membership, will be awarding a Gladiator™ Garageworks Chillerator as a prize for the top recruiter in May.

The Chillerator, valued at $999, will be featured during the 2006 National Membership Day Webcast on Tuesday, May 23.

“Through Whirlpool Corporation’s partnership, we’re proud to support NAHB, its members and the continued success of the building industry,” said Tom Halford, Whirlpool general manager of Contract Sales and Marketing.

In addition to National Membership Day activities, Whirlpool will be supporting and participating in the 2006 Membership Conference in San Antonio on Oct. 20-22;  Spike Appreciation Month in November; the 2007 International Builders’ Show in Orlando on Feb. 7-10; and continuing involvement with affiliated local and state builders associations.

For information about Whirlpool Corporation’s offerings to builders, call 800-253-3977, or visit www.insideadvantage.com.

For more information about NAHB’s membership and associate member programs, call 800-368-5242 x8440, or visit www.nahb.org/membershiptools.


 

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