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

NCBC 2008 Awards of Excellence Open for Entries

 

The National Commercial Builders Council (NCBC) is accepting applications for its 2008 Awards of Excellence program, which recognizes achievements in the national commercial building industry for design (remodeling and new construction), market appeal, energy efficiency, challenges faced during building and overall success of projects that are either built or renovated.

The deadline for entries is August 1.

The National Commercial Builders Council sponsors the Awards of Excellence program to bring recognition to commercial building projects that range from less than 5,000 to more than 100,000 square feet. Projects must have been completed after Dec. 31, 2004 and may be entered in commercial, industrial, institutional, medical, mixed-use commercial/retail, recreational, retail and new for 2008 — green building.

One or several projects can be entered in this competition. Projects may be submitted by the builder, developer, architect or contractor of the project.

The six divisions in which a project can be entered include:

  • Small-scale projects less than 5,000 square feet
  • Projects 5,001 to 10,000 square feet
  • Projects 10,001 to 40,000 square feet
  • Projects 40,001 to 75,000 square feet
  • Projects 75,001 to 100,000 square feet
  • Projects more than 100,000 square feet


A panel of building industry professionals will consider entrants for Project of the Year, Grand, Merit and Chairman’s awards in all categories.

Winners will be notified by mail no later than Nov. 1.

A public announcement will follow at NAHB’s International Builders’ Show, Feb. 13-16, 2008, in Orlando, Fla. Recognition includes a desk obelisk; a photo of your project on display with the other winners at the International Builders’ Show; acknowledgment in Commercial Builder magazine; and the opportunity to participate in educational sessions at the Builders Show.

In addition, some winners may be featured in future issues of Commercial Builder magazine.

For more details on eligibility and entrance requirements, click here; or e-mail Nick Lashinsky at NAHB.


 

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