NBN Online for the week of May 8, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Financial Realities to Hit Retirement-Age Baby Boomers
Quality of Life Found to Rise With Residential Growth
The Race Is On for National Membership Day
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published May 15
Coast to Coast
Nine Months After Hurricanes, Construction Costs Still Up
Politics & Government
Oklahoma 29th State to Enact Opportunity to Repair Law
Economics & Finance
Miami Could Be the First Hot Market to Land With a Thump
Immigrants Help to Fill U.S. Construction Labor Shortages
Hovnanian Lowers 2006 Expectations as Market Cools
Eye on the Economy: Fed Chair Hints at Another Rate Hike
Tips
Builder's Tip: Shop Vac Works for Hard-to-Fill Glue Ups
Legal
Employment Records Subject to Immigration Law Audits
Business Management
Vendor Summits Build Winning Team, Increase Profits
50Plus Housing
Awareness of Active Adult Housing Rising Sharply
Multifamily
Cooling Housing Market Could Deliver a Glut of Condos
Remodelers
May Is ‘Remodeling Month’ and NAHB Has Resources for You
Commercial
Small Tilt-Up Projects Can Be Profitable and Efficient
Education
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Education Calendar
Building Quality
Sponsorships Available as 28th Builder Earns NHQ Certification
Research
Builders Can Help Guide New Product Development
Labor
Job Corps Students Step Up for National Youth Service Day
Building Products
America’s Ugliest Doors Win High-Performance Makeovers
Builder's Engineer
'Builder's Engineer' Column on a Hiatus
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Enter Awards Programs for Community Contributions
Association News
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Find Employees Through New NAHB Online Career Center
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

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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