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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Education Calendar

Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert

The NAHB University of Housing recently implemented “Ask an Expert,” a new service on the NAHB Web site for members seeking or earning designations.

"Ask an Expert" allows members to e-mail designation program graduates with questions that will help then earn their CSP, Master CSP, CMP or MIRM designations.

The graduates will field questions and concerns ranging from course content, to the designation process, to how the designation has benefited them.

So, if you're thinking about enrolling in the CSP, Master CSP, CMP or MIRM designation programs or have already started the necessary course work and have questions or concerns, visit “Ask an Expert” on the NAHB Web site.

A variety of designation holders will provide you with guidance and help you navigate the ins and outs of the program.



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.
 

 

Log In and Discover www.nahb.org

The NAHB Web site, www.nahb.org, gives you access to nearly 5,000 pages of housing industry information and exclusive members-only resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Access is fast, easy and free to NAHB members.

To take full advantage of the exclusive NAHB members-only resources on www.nahb.org, however, you must log in.

To create your login: 

  1. Go to www.nahb.org/login. 
  2. Fill in the required fields.
  3. Click ‘Submit.’


Access to Information That Works for You

By logging onto the NAHB Web site, you will have access to twice as much information as non-members — information that will help you stay ahead of your competition.

You will be able to view and read entire sections of content developed just for members, and you will be able to personalize the site to your specific interests.

To learn more, log in and visit the "How to Use" www.nahb.org section in My NAHB.

For questions or help logging in, call 800-368-5242 x0; or e-mail your name, company name, state and phone number to login@nahb.org.


 

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