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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

Sign Up for Free Storm Water Compliance Audio Seminar

Design Matters. Register Now for the Design Institute

Education Calendar

April 26

Construction Forecast Conference — Spring 2007

Washington, D.C.

May 6-8

Concrete Home Building Council Concrete Technologies Tour

Minneapolis, Minn.

May 20-22

2007 Building Systems Councils Plant Tour

Roanoke, Va.

May 23

Audio Conference: 60 Minutes to Storm Water Permit Compliance

 

May 30-June 1

Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium

Denver, Colo.

June 25-27

NAHB/BALA Design Institute for Builders

Bellvue, Wash.

Aug. 7-11

Executive Officers Council Seminar

Long Beach, Calif.

Oct. 12-14

National Conference on Membership

Charlotte, N.C.

Oct. 24

Construction Forecast Conference — Fall 2007

Washington, D.C.

Oct. 26-28

2007 Custom Builders Symposium

Naples, Fla.

Oct. 28-31

Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE 2007

Hilton Head, S.C.

Nov. 6-10

State and Local Government Affairs Conference

Austin, Texas



Learn More About The NAHB University of Housing

Whether you’re new to the industry, hope to make your next career move or want to improve your company’s bottom line, The NAHB University of Housing can assist you in your educational pursuits.

Visit www.nahb.org/education for a comprehensive listing of courses throughout the country. Be sure to visit often in order to view the most up-to-date information in your area.



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 on the NAHB Web site.

For assistance, call the NAHB Member Service Center at 800-368-5242.


 

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