NBN Online for the week of April 16, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
In a Down Housing Market, Green Demand Exceeds Supply
Design the Crucial Factor in Effective Green Building
Make Sure Your HBA Is Committed to Membership Day
‘Buy Now’ Advertising Assistance Nears $1 Million. Apply Now.
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Coast to Coast
D.R. Horton 2nd-Quarter Net Sales Orders Decline
Economics & Finance
Subprime Woes Undermine Builder Confidence in April
Eye on the Economy: Subprime Mess Weighs on Housing
How Deep a Correction? Attend Construction Forecast Conference
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders' Tip: Building a Blueprint Table on the Job Site
Business Management
Customer Satisfaction Suffers From Poor Communication
50Plus Housing
Boomers Meet Baseball and Modern Art in Denver
Remodelers
Survey: Consumers Won’t Pay for Lead-Dust Testing
NAHB Has ‘Remodeling Month’ Resources for You
Building Systems
Concrete Tour Mixes Plant Visits, Latest Trends
Attend the Modular and Panel Plant Tour May 20-22
Education
Sign Up for Free Storm Water Compliance Audio Seminar
Design Matters. Register Now for the Design Institute
Education Calendar
Research
Builders Encouraged to Adapt Concept Home Plans
Green Building
Energy-Efficiency Tax Breaks Extended for Homes, Buildings
Green Standard Census Committee Appointed
Environment
Polar Bears Could Lead to ESA Climate Change Regulation
Commercial
NCBC 2008 Awards of Excellence Open for Entries
Design
June 1 Deadline Nears for Livable Communities Awards
Labor
Builders Spread the Word About Home Building Careers
Building Products
Sound-Reducing Gypsum Boards Are Thin and Easy
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY This Week
Endowment
HBA Challenge/Build/Grow Proposals — Deadline April 21
Association News
New Online Materials Ordering Process Now Available
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

Related Articles

New Online Materials Ordering Process Now Available

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

Lock in 2006 Visa/MC Processing Rates. Offer Ends April 30.

Calendar of Events

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From now through Friday, April 20, NAHB members can save 20% on All OptiPlex desktops and select Latitude notebooks*. 

With a wide range of customer-driven enhancements, OptiPlex desktops and Latitude notebooks are ideal for home builders as they provide outstanding balance of value and performance. 

Have the freedom to work from virtually anywhere, and stay connected with mobile broadband* at the job site. 

Also with Dell, you have the choice to custom build the most secure, efficient technology solution that’s uniquely built for your business.

Dell’s dedicated sales representatives for NAHB members understand your needs and can recommend a solution that will help improve the security and operation efficiency of your business.

To Take Advantage of Dell’s 20% Discount

Simply call a dedicated sales representative at 888-577-3355 to place your order. Representatives are available to NAHB members Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. CST and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. 

Or, visit www.dell.com/nahb and start shopping for customized systems and printers that you need to fuel your business.

Hurry, offer ends Friday, April 20.

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