NBN Online for the week of April 9, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Need to Make Energy Efficiency a Selling Point
National Membership Day 2007: More Prizes Than Ever Before
‘Buy Now’ Advertising Assistance Nears $1 Million. Apply Now.
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Coast to Coast
Housing Slump Pinches States in Pocketbook
Politics & Government
Momentum Grows to Revitalize FHA Lending
Economics & Finance
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Fabricating Better Garage-Door Weatherstripping
Business Management
Five Actions to Manage Your Finances in a Changing Market
Sales
Six Simple Tips to Make Your Model Sell
Building Systems
Concrete Adds Strength to Disaster-Resistant Home
Concrete Tour Mixes Plant Visits, Latest Trends
Custom
Free NAHB E-Newsletter on Custom Home Building
Remodelers
Green Building the Next Step for Remodeling Industry
Apply for the NAHB Remodeler of the Month Award
50Plus Housing
Symposium Explores 50+ Buying and Selling Trends
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Builders Asked to Help Benchmark Healthy Products
Disaster
2007 Expected to Spawn Very Active Hurricane Season
Legal
New Emissions Rules Could Await Construction Equipment
Green Builders Need Legal Counsel to Limit Risks
Housing Discrimination Complaints Hit a Record in 2006
Workforce housing
Policies to Address Affordable Housing Shortfall Discussed
Labor
Pulte and HBI Promote Diverse Housing Workforce
More Than 600 Students Participate in Builders Youth Day
Building Products
Home Depot Reaches Out to Hispanic Contractors
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY This Week
Endowment
Veridian Homes Works With Charities, Police Dog Honored
Endowment Support for Team Builders at IBS a Success
HBA Challenge/Build/Grow Proposals Due by April 16
Association News
Reach Out to Buyers With Free Window Safety Material
Get Free 'April Is New Homes Month' Resources Online Now
20% Off OptiPlex Desktops and Select Latitude Notebooks
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Lock in 2006 Visa/MC Processing Rates. Offer Ends April 30.
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Green Building the Next Step for Remodeling Industry

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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