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Sponsorships Available as 28th Builder Earns NHQ Certification
The NAHB Research Center announced last week that Wallen Builders of Rio Rancho, N.M. is the 28th builder in the country to earn National Housing Quality (NHQ) certification. The center also announced that it is stepping up efforts to find new partners to help support NHQ efforts to improve the home building industry.
“In a competitive market, one of the ways builders can differentiate themselves is through the quality of their homes,” said Michael Luzier, president of the Research Center. “The NHQ Certified Builder program allows them to proactively address production issues and build a better product,” he said.
Participating NHQ builders have noted measurable improvements in their productivity, home buyer satisfaction and their bottom lines, he said.
Launched during the 2005 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla., the NHQ program is designed to foster consistency and quality in building practices. The program recognizes builders who have implemented formal quality assurance systems and have participated in a rigorous audit by quality experts from the Research Center. Candidates for certification must work effectively with their trade contractors and are required to continuously improve all elements of the company’s quality assurance efforts to reach higher levels of customer satisfaction.
In business since 1982, the philosophy of Wallen Builders is “to remain loyal to customers and solidly stand behind every home we build,” said Gary Wallen, the company’s president.
Created earlier this year, a new NHQ sponsorship program is providing companies with an opportunity to partner with the leader of the industry’s quality assurance movement and market to builders and trade contractors who are focused on profitability, accountability and customer satisfaction.
During the week of May 8, with the NAHB Board of Directors assembling in Washington, D.C. for its spring meeting, the Research Center is offering a special 20% discount for new NHQ sponsors. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available.
To learn more about how your company can support the improvement of quality in the home building industry, or for further information about NHQ Certification, e-mail Lisa Gibson, NHQ sponsorship coordinator, or call her at 301-785-3100.
For those attending the spring board meeting, information will also be available at the NAHB Research Center booth.
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