NBN Online for the week of October 23, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Advised to Pare Costs as Sales Slow
Families Finding Homes They Can Afford in the Exurbs
Play Builders' Free Online Pro Football Game. Don't Miss Out.
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Coast to Coast
Baby Boomers, Still Buying
Politics & Government
Builders Step Up Involvement as Races Enter Final Stretch
Economics & Finance
Starts Up, But Permits Still Down in September
Aggressive Selling Helps Stabilize Builder Confidence
Eye on the Economy: Housing Trends Down, Slowing Growth
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Using a Tape Measure as Fish Tape
Business Management
Warranty, Service, Home Readiness Keys to Satisfaction
'How to Thrive in Changing Market' at Custom Builder Symposium
Design
Workforce Housing, Creative Land Planning Work Together
IBS
IBS to Feature Two Showcase Homes, Koppel as Keynote
50Plus Housing
Get the Facts to Speed Up Your 50+ Approval Process
Multifamily
Enter Pillars to Be 'Best of the Best' in Multifamily
Construction Safety
OSHA Policy on Subcontractor Workers Challenged
Building Systems
Brochure Touts Speed, Quality of Panelized Home Building
Design, Trends, Codes Are Hot Topics at BSC SHOWCASE
Education
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Education Calendar
Green Building
Las Vegas Models Its Green Program on NAHB Guidelines
Legal
Brochure Provides Update on NAHB Regulatory Efforts
Workforce housing
Attractive Atlanta Area Homes Offered at an Affordable Price
Labor
Hartford Program to Document Project CRAFT Effectiveness
Building Products
Tankless Water Heaters Designed to Be Seen
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Seven Named Endowment’s Newest Founding Advocates
Enter Awards Programs for Community Contributions
Association News
NAHB Spokesperson Training Available at Builders’ Show
GM $500 Off Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Take the Solveras Savings Challenge & Save; or Make $50
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Enter Pillars to Be 'Best of the Best' in Multifamily

Its style and luxuriously high-end features earned The Setai Resort and Spa in the historic Art Deco district of Miami Beach, Fla. top honors in the mixed-use category of the 2006 Pillars of the Industry Awards as well as the Freddie Mac Multifamily Community of the Year Award.

The application deadline for NAHB Multifamily’s 2007 Pillars of the Industry Awards program — which honors excellence in multifamily design, development, marketing and management — is Nov. 30.

A showcase of innovation and future trends, Pillars is considered to be the most prestigious national awards competition in the multifamily housing industry.

“The Pillars awards represent a perfect opportunity to promote the benefits of apartmetn and condo living, and for multifamily professionals to be recognized for their commitment to proving superior housing choices, both rental and for sale, for today's consumer," said Leonard Wood, director of Wood Partners, LLC and chairman of NAHB's Multifamily Leadership Board.

The winners will be honored at a gala ceremony held in conjunction with NAHB Multifamily’s Pillars of the Industry Conference on April 11-13 at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, Fla. 

For more information about the awards and to apply, visit www.nahb.org/pillarsawards,  or e-mail Laura Zaner at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8563.



Save the Date for the Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference

Attend the Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference, the premier industry event for the multifamily industry, on April 11-13 at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa in  Hollywood, Fla

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


 

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