NBN Online for the week of April 2, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Green Building to Become a $40-$50 Billion Market by 2010
Fed Chief Sees Uncertainty in Near-Term Housing Outlook
‘Buy Now’ Advertising Assistance Nears $1 Million. Apply Now.
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Coast to Coast
Housing’s Impact on Jobs Seen Spreading
Politics & Government
Improved GSE Reform Bill Heading to the House Floor
House Moves to Strengthen Flood Insurance Program
House Passes Tax Relief Bill to Help Rebuild Gulf Coast
Housing Slump Adds Urgency to Upcoming Legislative Conference
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy: Subprime Mess Threatens Home Sales
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Fabricating Better Garage-Door Weatherstripping
Business Management
You Are Probably Due a Federal Telephone Tax Refund
50Plus Housing
CAASH in at the 50+ Housing Symposium
Multifamily
Market Realities, Trends Highlight Pillars Conference
Commercial
Guidelines for Landing That First Light Commercial Job
Remodelers
Apply for the NAHB Remodeler of the Month Award
Education
Education Calendar
Environment
Sign Up for Free Storm Water Compliance Audio Seminar
Labor
Trustees Visit Training Centers, Plan HBI Strategy
Building Products
Three-Dimensional Models of Building Products Available
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY This Week
Endowment
Arbor South Honored for Doing Good South of the Border
Endowment Announces Evans Scholarship Award Recipients
Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative Proposals Due by April 16
Association News
Gear Up for National Membership Day...May 22
Lower Dues, Board Representation for Affiliate Members
Get Free 'April Is New Homes Month' Resources Online Now
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
NAHB Streamlines Membership Materials Ordering Process
Lock in 2006 Visa/MC Processing Rates. Offer Ends April 30.
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Apply for the NAHB Remodeler of the Month Award

Through the Remodeler of the Month award, the NAHB Remodelers are honoring remodelers who demonstrate strong business practices, community service or industry involvement through the Remodeler of the Month award.

Winners will be featured in Qualified Remodeler magazine and in Nation’s Building News.

To qualify:

  • Candidates must be NAHB Remodelers  members.
  • Local councils may nominate a member or members may self-nominate.
  • Candidates may submit for any month and will compete with peers across the nation.
  • NAHB will check with the candidate's EO to confirm their qualifications before they are confirmed as a winner.
  • All applications must be submitted electronically.
  • The deadline is the 15th of each month
  • Winners must reapply to be considered for Remodeler of the Year. 


For more information or to apply, visit www.nahb.org/rom, or call NAHB at 800-368-5242 x8323.



How Does Your Remodeling Business Measure Up?

The “Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business Study,” available through BuilderBooks.com, is a comprehensive assessment of the growth and viability of the remodeling industry that enables remodelers to see how their business stacks up against the competition.

Conducted by the NAHB Economics Group and the NAHB Remodelers, the study provides a statistically accurate analysis of the remodeling industry in terms of size, profitability, time in the business, business organization and staffing.

The study allows remodelers to compare key business statistics, such as gross and net profit margins, against results from the most successful remodelers. 

To order the “Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business Study” online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.


 

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