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

Schneider Electric Technology Boosts Builder Profitability

 

The Square D Multi-Link structured wiring system will be featured at Schneider Electric's Initi@tive 2006 trade show.

 

Schneider Electric North America
recently announced the launch of its Initi@tive 2006 Web site, www.initiative2006.net, to provide advanced information about the products, demonstrations, exhibits and professional development seminars that the company will feature during the North American debut of its building-industry oriented trade show in Orlando, Fla. on Sept. 28-30.

Initi@tive 2006 will showcase such products as Schneider Electric’s Square D Multi-Link System structured wiring — a comprehensive home network solution that maximizes the use of home technology with an infrastructure to support home offices, local area networks, high-speed Internet access and more. The Square D Multi-Link System enables home owners to control video from any room of the house and add system functionality at any time.

Headquartered in Palatine, Ill., Schneider Electric North America is a member of the National Council of the Housing Industry — The Supplier 100 of NAHB.

“Initi@tive 2006 is a landmark event that will demonstrate Schneider Electric’s technology and provide companies with the insight and knowledge necessary to operate more efficiently, more productively and more profitably,” said Dave Petratis, president and CEO of Schneider Electric’s North American operating division. “Schneider Electric has successfully hosted Initi@tives all over the world, but this is the first of its kind in the United States.”

Initi@tive 2006 will introduce Schneider Electric’s leading-edge technology through a series of information-packed seminars and exhibitions for several specific industries, including residential construction, automation systems, HVAC and others.

In addition, Initi@tive 2006 will highlight solutions for improving energy efficiency, as well as its PowerBuilders™ partnership program to help builders sell more electrical and home networking options and upgrades.

For more information about Initi@tive 2006, contact Jen Dirks at 262-938-5565. For more information about Schneider Electric's PowerBuilders™ program, call Rich Korthauer at 859-245-7922.

This feature is solely for educational and informational purposes. Nothing on this page should be construed as policy, an endorsement, warranty or guaranty by the National Association of Home Builders of the featured product or the product manufacturer. The National Association of Home Builders expressly disclaims any responsibility for any damages arising from the use, application or reliance on any information contained on this page.


 

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