NBN Online for the week of December 18, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Revving Up Existing Home Sales Crucial Step in Recovery
Builders Sense Tide Is Turning for Housing Demand
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Dec. 25, Jan. 1
Read Our International Builders' Show Preview on Jan. 8
Layouts for Living
'Cottage Residence' Loaded With Options
Coast to Coast
Raids at Swift Raise Questions About Employers’ Ability to Check Status
Forum
Refocus Prospects Who Are Looking for a Fire Sale
Economics & Finance
Bank Guidance Not Likely to Impede Credit Flow to Housing
Eye on the Economy: Buyer Demand May Be Stabilizing
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Design
A Home That Disappears and Other Unusual Homes
Tips
Builder's Tip: Shop Vac Works for Hard-to-Fill Glue Ups
Business Management
Ten Must-Have Technology Trends for Today's Homes
Advice From Industry Experts: Ramp Up Sales and Marketing
50Plus Housing
The Ten Tips of Marketing an Active Adult Community
Enter the 2007 50+ Housing Design, Marketing Competition
Remodelers
Sign Up for Chairman’s Dinner at Builders’ Show
Building Systems
Gulf Coast Modular Home Show in Mississippi Jan. 9-21
Weber Feted for Concrete Industry Contributions
Education
Marketing More Relevant Than Ever: IBS Pre-Show Education
Education Calendar
Katrina
General Permits Supported for Rebuilding Mississippi
Drywall, Plywood, Shingles Needed in New Orleans
Safety
Tickets Available for Safety Awards Luncheon
Workforce housing
Affordability Gap for Renters Widens in 2006
Politics & Government
High Housing Costs a Growing Challenge for Cities
Building Products
Home Depot Acquires Chinese Home Improvement Chain
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Sign Up for Estate Planning Seminar at Builders’ Show
Association News
Howard on List of Housing’s 50 Most Powerful Persons
Dell for the Holidays: Double Discounts Through Dec. 31
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
GM $500 Off Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Play Builders' Free Online Pro Football. Don't Drop the Ball.
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Tickets Available for Safety Awards Luncheon

In conjunction with the upcoming International Builders’ Show, NAHB will be presenting the “First Annual Safety Awards for Excellence Luncheon” in recognition of builders who have developed excellent work site safety programs and made outstanding contributions to advancing construction safety. Fannie Mae is sponsoring the award in support of NAHB’s efforts to promote best practices in the housing industry.

The awards ceremony will be hosted by Scott Morgan, of HGTV’s “Dream Builder” show. Morgan has a background in home building, including working on the construction of solar homes, and he has hosted several specials for HGTV, including “Eco-Smart Living,” “Blitz Build 2000” and “The Western Home Awards.”

The luncheon will take place from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9 at the Peabody Orlando Hotel just across the street from the convention center. Tickets are $50 per person, or $450 for a table of 10.

Award finalists are posted on www.nahb.com/SAFE, and the winners will be announced at the luncheon. To purchase tickets, click here. Advance registration is required for this event. Online tickets will be available until Thursday, Feb. 1.

For more information, go to www.nahb.org/SAFETICKETS.



Make Jobsite Safety a Priority

Jobsite Safety Video, available through BuilderBooks.com, is the first-ever jobsite safety video for home builders. The video provides an overview of the key safety issues residential builders and workers need to focus on to reduce accidents and injuries.

Based on the "NAHB-OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook," this DVD is intended to be used as part of an essential residential construction safety-training program. It includes two 20-minute videos on one DVD.

To view or purchase this DVD online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.


 

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