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Builders Search NAHB’s Technology Directory for Solutions
 Builders seeking software and technology solutions are turning to NAHB’s Technology Solutions Directory, an easy-to-use directory that enables builders, remodelers, contractors and other industry professionals to find valuable information on software and IT solutions and services for their businesses.
Created by NAHB’s Business Management & Information Technology Committee, the technology help line has become an on-demand and manageable resource for building industry professionals overwhelmed by the profuse amount of technology solutions choices available and who want to focus on industry-oriented solutions that meet their needs.
The Technology Solutions Directory — available to members online at www.nahb.org/tsd ― lists technology solutions by vendor and by type, including estimating software and systems, accounting/financial control, scheduling, sales and marketing, and Web site design.
To Be Listed
Software and technology solutions providers interested in being listed can sign up at www.nahb.org/tsd3.
To learn more, e-mail Wil Heslop at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8472.
The Technology Solutions Directory is solely for educational and informational purposes. Nothing in the directory should be construed as policy, an endorsement, warranty or guaranty by the National Association of Home Builders of the listed software, IT service or the software/IT vendor. The National Association of Home Builders expressly disclaims any responsibility for any damages arising from the use, application or reliance on any information contained in this directory.
 NAHB Has More Than 300 Resources to Help You Run Your Business More Profitably
Go to NAHB's Business Management Tools Web pages (available to members only) for instant access to more than 300 timesaving, moneymaking and cost-cutting business resources to help you run your business more profitably. Get guidance on accounting and financial management, business strategy, computers and information technology, customer service, human resources and more.
Resources are added weekly, so bookmark www.nahb.org/biztools to go directly to these vital business management resources.
Local and state home builders associations can link directly to www.nahb.org/biztools from their Web site and give their members instant access to these resources. It will make your HBA's Web site the place to go for the information and guidance that members need to succeed.
 Implement Procedures and Standards to Increase Quality
Standardize each step of the construction process by implementing the tools and procedures in “The Scopes of Work Program: Procedures and Standards to Increase Quality,” available through BuilderBooks.com.
Field tested by builders concerned with quality issues, this program has proven to significantly reduce warranty work. "The Scopes of Work Program" will help you:
- Standardize your business
- Gain accountability from field personnel and trade contractors
- Ensure 100% completion by each trade
- Reduce wasted material
- Control your construction costs
- Reduce warranty work
- Increase your bottom line
You can adapt the scopes to meet the demands of your business or codes for your state or county.
To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800- 223-2665 to order.
 NAHB Kit Gives Builders Back-to-Basics Tips in Cooling Market
With the current cooling of the nation’s housing market expected to persist into the middle of the year, NAHB has developed a comprehensive online toolkit geared to providing association members with information that will help them prosper in today’s changing business environment.
To access the “Back to Basics” toolkit, you must be an NAHB member and have a login to www.nahb.org. To create a login, go to www.nahb.org/login or click on the log-in button on the main menu bar.
For assistance, call the NAHB Member Service Center at 800-368-5242.
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