NBN Online for the week of August 21, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Katrina Rebuilding Proceeds By Fits and Starts
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Regulators Hear Builder Concerns in Roanoke, Va.
Coast to Coast
Could Rising Gas Prices Kill the Suburbs?
Housing Forum
Letters to the Editor: Invitation to a Lawsuit
Politics & Government
Florida Gears Up for November Initiative Battles
Most Cities Say They Felt the Impact of 2005 Hurricanes
Economics & Finance
Housing Starts Cool at an Orderly Pace in July
Builder Confidence Subsides to 15-Year Low
Tips
Builder's Tip: Using Wall-Sheathing as Insulation Stops
Business Management
Investors Coming Back to Haunt Florida Builders
Register by Aug. 25 for Custom Builder Symposium and Save
Custom Home Builder of Year Nominations Due Aug. 25
50Plus Housing
50+ Housing Awards Change Stripes, But Not Focus
Remodelers
Remodelers Report Weakening Market Conditions
Sales
IRM Research to Focus on the Wired Home
Education
Learn More Before NAHB's Fall Board Meeting
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Education Calendar
Green Building
Three New Green Building Programs Follow NAHB Model
Austin Eyes Making New Homes Zero-Energy Ready
Apply for Green Building Awards
Building Quality
Quality Helps Builders Excel in Tough Markets
Legal
NAHB Fighting Disputes Over Liability Insurance Claims
Free NAHB Moisture Protection Pamphlet for Siding Installers
Register for Sept. 7-8 Construction Law Seminar in San Francisco
Workforce housing
Apply for 2006 Workforce Housing Awards
Labor
HBI and Junior Achievement Promote Careers in Housing
Building Products
Schneider Electric Technology Boosts Builder Profitability
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
David and Trish Wilson Named Founding Advocates
Enter Awards Programs for Community Contributions
Association News
'Associate Appreciation Month' Is Almost Here
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Securely Collect Payments on-the-Go With Solveras
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Find Key Employees Through the NAHB Online Career Center
Fall Board Meets Sept. 13-17 in Salt Lake City
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

50+ Housing Awards Change Stripes, But Not Focus

Pictured: the 2006 gold winner for active adult home design.

The Best of Seniors Housing Awards has undergone a name change and, starting with 2007, will become The Best of 50+ Housing Awards to better reflect the direction of the 50+ industry.

But the awards program honoring the best of the best in 50+ housing is undergoing more than just a name change. Along with the new name, The Best of 50+ Housing Awards will also have a:

New Venue

Beginning in 2007, The Best of 50+ Housing Awards will be presented during the Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium. 

For 2007, the symposium is being held May 30-June 1 in Denver. The award presentation will be on May 31.

New Timeline

Because of the changes in the venue and date of the awards presentation, the entry deadline for the awards will be March 1.

New Web Page

Call-for-entries materials will be available at the award program's new Web page: www.nahb.org/50plusawards beginning in December.



Save the Date for 2007 50+ Housing Symposium

Mark May 30-June 1, 2007 on your calendars to attend the 50+ Housing Symposium.

The seniors housing symposium is the premier educational and networking event for industry professionals who serve the burgeoning 50+ market.

Visit www.nahb.org/build4boomers for more information.


Find Out What Boomers Want

 “Boomers on the Horizon: Housing Preferences of the 55+ Market,” available through BuilderBooks.com, can help you better build and market homes to this age group.

Capitalize on the niches, needs and opportunities of this rapidly growing market by learning their preferences. To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.


 

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