NBN Online for the week of May 1, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Buckle Up for a Soft Landing, Housing Economists Advise
Tentative Timber Accord a Blow to U.S. Consumers
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: Creating a Sense of Community
Coast to Coast
Doors Close for Real Estate Speculators
Politics & Government
California Housing Director Affordability Advocate
Economics & Finance
New-Home Sales Up in March, But Trend Is Down
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Creating an Effective Caulk-Tube Extension
Business Management
New Custom Builder Quarterly e-Newsletter Launched
Construction Safety
OSHA Responds to NAHB Study of Construction Site Noise
Remodelers
‘Extreme Makeover’ ― What It’s Like on the Job Site
May Is ‘Remodeling Month’ and NAHB Has Resources for You
Building Systems
‘Dragon House’ Basement Scorches the Competition
Environment
New NAHB Tool Navigates EPA Regs, Saves Time and Money
Sales
IRM Achievement Runs in the Family
Education
Education Calendar
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Research
Efficient Ductwork Cuts Heating and Cooling Costs
International
NAHB Trade Mission Explores Mexican Market
Labor
HBI Making Residential Construction Careers Happen
Building Products
Pink Panther Blog Provides Information on Energy
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Enter Awards Programs for Community Contributions
Association News
Fargo, N.D. Builders Provide Hurricane Relief to Gulf Coast
NAHB Spring Board Meeting May 9-13
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Find Employees Through New NAHB Online Career Center
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Enter Awards Programs for Community Contributions

The National Housing Endowment, the philanthropic arm of NAHB, is seeking entries for two awards recognizing the altruistic differences building professionals make in their communities.

Every year, in towns and cities across the country, housing professionals perform countless philanthropic projects, both as individuals and as part of their local or state associations.

Each year, NAHB honors their generosity through the National Housing Endowment/Home Builders Care Project of the Year Award and the National Housing Endowment Builder Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service.

Entries for both awards are due Nov. 3.

Home Builders Care Project of the Year Award

The endowment’s Home Builders Care Project of the Year Award, now in its sixth year, recognizes outstanding community service projects developed and implemented by local or state home builders associations (HBAs) or councils affiliated with NAHB. 

Winners will receive a $5,000 donation directed to the charity of their choice and will be recognized at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Fla. next year.

For a list of previous winners, click here.

Builder Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service

The endowment’s Builder Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service showcases the exceptional endeavors of builders, developers and remodelers. Now in its second year, eight winners will be honored at IBS next year.

Winners will receive a donation to be directed to their charity of choice: $10,000 for Gold winners; $5,000 for Silver; $2,500 for Bronze; and $1,000 each to the honorable mentions. To read about the 2005 winners, click here.

Complete award descriptions and entry forms for both competitions are available on the NAHB Web site:


For more information, e-mail Niki Clark at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8061.


 

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