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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

Related Articles

Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert

Education Calendar

Learn More Before NAHB's Fall Board Meeting

Are you currently working on a designation or needing to take some continuing education courses to retain your designation?

Now, you have the opportunity to take a course — or two — before this year’s NAHB Fall Board of Directors Meeting in Salt Lake City.

The courses being offered include:

Learn how to incorporate a market plan, locate prospective customers and satisfy their wants and needs, and track and improve sales results.

Elective Credit: CMP, Master CSP, MIRM
Continuing Education Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, CMP, Master CSP, MIRM

This course is designed for building industry professionals who want to teach The NAHB University of Housing curriculum. Participants will learn how to prepare and present adult education sessions and enhance their presentation skills.

The course is limited to the first 10 registrants.

Continuing Education Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM

By the year 2010 there will be 77 million active adults age 50 and older living in the U.S. This one-day course provides an overview of design considerations when planning single-family and multifamily housing for active adults.

Continuing Education Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM

Learn how to research the marketplace; choose the optimal location, product and price; generate buyers through effective promotion; and close the maximum number of sales.

Designation Credit: CGA, CGB, Master CSP
Continuing Education Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, CSP, Master CSP, CMP, MIRM

Register today and see how you can learn more and earn more with The NAHB University of Housing.

For more information about designations or courses, call the NAHB Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154.


 

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