NBN Online for the week of November 13, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Owners Expect the Value of Their Homes to Rise, Poll Finds
Professional Remodeling Reduces Lead Levels, Study Shows
Reader Survey: Tell Us What Housing News Is Important to You
Play Builders' Free Online Pro Football. Don't Drop the Ball.
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Coast to Coast
Official Says Bad Data Fueled Rate Cuts, Housing Speculation
Housing Forum
Builder Members, the Future Is in Your Hands
Politics & Government
Builders Prepare to Work With New Democrat-Led Congress
Voters in 10 States Limit Eminent Domain Powers
Economics & Finance
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builder's Tip: Coping With Mini-Grinders
Business Management
Six Tips for Getting the Most From Your Business
Changing Market Gives Urban Builders an Edge
50Plus Housing
Learn How to Get Started in Active Adult Housing at IBS
Sales
Hone Your Sales and Marketing Skills at Free Teleconference
IBS
Register for 2007 Builders' Show by Nov. 17 and Save
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
First Student-Built ‘Green’ Home Follows NAHB Model
Research
Market for Zero Energy Homes Seen as Early as 2012
Building Quality
Contracts With Trades Should Include Six Key Clauses
Legal
Broadband Effort, Park Impact Fee Draw Fire From Builders
Workforce housing
Awards Honor News Coverage of Affordable Housing Crisis
Apply for 2006 Workforce Housing Awards by Nov. 17
Labor
Student Chapter Members Visit National Housing Center
Building Products
New Food Waste Disposers Grind More With Less Noise
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due by Dec. 8
Association News
Bob Strudler, Chairman at Lennar, Dies at 64
Lexington Homes Honored for 10 ‘Extreme Team’ Projects
New York Builders Recognized for Pediatric Respite House
GM $500 Off Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due by Dec. 8

Submissions for the Lee S. Evans/National Housing Endowment Scholarship, awarded to exemplary students who major in construction-related fields, are due no later than Friday, Dec. 8.

The scholarships award graduates and undergraduates pursuing degrees in residential construction management up to $5,000 each year.

“Lee and Virginia Evans started this scholarship in 1993 to provide the most outstanding students studying construction management industry recognition for their hard work and academic achievements,” said Bruno Pasquinelli, chair of the Lee Evans scholarship committee.

“Many of the recipients would not have been able to pursue their educations without such financial assistance,” Pasquinelli continued. “The Lee Evans scholarship committee and I are proud to serve as stewards of Lee and Virginia’s vision.”

The Lee Evans scholarship recipients will be announced in February at the 2007 International Builders Show in Orlando, Fla. Seventeen students were awarded $55,600 for the 2006 academic year.

The National Housing Endowment, the philanthropic arm of NAHB, administers 12 scholarship programs and awards more than $320,000 each year to students pursuing careers in residential construction and related fields.

For more information and to download scholarship applications, visit the endowment Web site at www.nationalhousingendowment.org.



Enter Awards Programs for Community Contributions

The National Housing Endowment, the philanthropic arm of NAHB, is seeking entries for two awards recognizing the charitable contributions and altruistic differences building professionals make in their communities.

Entries for both awards are due Friday, Dec. 1.

Each year, NAHB honors the generosity of housing professionals through the following awards programs:

The endowment’s Home Builders Care Project of the Year Award, now in its sixth year, recognizes outstanding community service projects developed and implemented by local or state home builders associations (HBAs) or councils affiliated with NAHB. 

Winners will receive a $5,000 donation directed to the charity of their choice and will be recognized at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Fla. in February.

To read more about the previous Project of the Year award winners, click here.

The endowment’s Builder Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service showcases the exceptional endeavors of builders, developers and remodelers. Now in its second year, eight winners will be honored at IBS.

Winners will receive a donation to be directed to their charity of choice: $10,000 for Gold winners; $5,000 for Silver; $2,500 for Bronze; and $1,000 each to the honorable mentions.

To read about the 2005 winners, click here.

For more information, e-mail Niki Clark at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8061.


 

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