NBN Online for the week of April 30, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Housing Correction May Soon Run Its Course
New Homes Less to Blame for Gas Emissions Than Older Housing
$2 Million in NAHB ‘Buy Now’ Advertising Grants Now Available
Reader Survey: Tell Us What Housing News Is Important to You
Coast to Coast
‘Liar Loans’ Taking Toll in Housing Downturn
Politics & Government
OSHA Bill Would Increase Safety Violation Penalties
New Program Links Builders With Members of Congress
Bill Addresses HUD Rule on Clearing Program Participants
Small Businesses Still Waiting for Health Insurance Reform
Florida Builders Rally for Property Tax Reform
Economics & Finance
March New Home Sales Up Some as Credit Tightens
Hot Markets Bearing the Brunt of Housing Downturn
Starts Need to Slow Further to Stabilize Housing Market
Big Builders Look Good to Wall Street Analyst
Credit Tightening to Cut Housing Demand in 2007
Eye on the Economy: Home Buyer Demand Weakens — Again
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: A Light-Duty Outfeed Table for Ripping Trim
50Plus Housing
The Boomer ‘Agequake’ Is Coming, Marketer Says
Register Online for the 50+ Symposium by Friday, May 11
Technology
Builders, CEDIA Partner on Home Technology Demand
Building Systems
Concrete Tour to Mix Plant Visits, Latest Trends
Attend the Modular and Panel Plant Tour May 20-22
Sales and Marketing
PAC Lofts: Mixing New With the Old Adds Up to Fabulous
Realtors Chief Economist Joins Move, Inc. as EVP
Education
Read The Education Insider to Maximize HBA Education
Education Calendar
Construction Safety
Subs Responsible for Job Site Safety of Their Workers
Free Fall Prevention Seminar Available to Builders
Environment
Builder Accounts Sought on Experiences With Eagles
Green Building
HBAs Offer New Green Building Course for Growing Market
Disaster
Damage From April’s Record Nor’easter Assessed
Design
Enter the 2007 Best in American Living Competition
Labor
HBAs Expand Adoption of Building Trades Curriculum
Building Products
Top Green Builders Insulate With Icynene
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY This Week
Endowment
Butler Brothers Remodels Home of Paralyzed Veteran
William and Carole Hauke Named Founding Advocates
Association News
Make Sure Your HBA Is Committed to Membership Day
NAHB Spokesperson Training Available at Spring Board
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Postal Rate Increase Goes Into Effect May 14. Are You Ready?
NAHB Career Center: For a True Competitive Edge
Willams Scotsman: First-Month Storage Container Deals
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Top Green Builders Insulate With Icynene

At last month’s National Green Building Conference in St. Louis, top U.S. green builders were recognized for incorporating green products like the Icynene® Insulation System into the homes they build.

Icynene® is a 100% water-blown spray foam insulation and qualified air sealing system that’s ideal for green building. Sprayed on as a liquid, it expands into every crack and crevice, greatly reducing air leakage and tightly sealing a building’s thermal envelope.

Among builders and remodelers who have successfully used Icynene are:


With 80% of Americans in a Harris Interactive poll this January expressing concern over the long-term effects of global warming, Icynene Inc. is opening a new government affairs office in Washington, D.C. to lead a national advocacy campaign on behalf of the product.

“For more than 20 years, Icynene has worked with American builders to embrace green building and deliver benefits home owners want — healthier and more comfortable homes,” said Alan Rankin, the company’s president. “With the new office in Washington, D.C., Icynene stands behind this ideal and rededicates itself with a campaign that will ensure Americans have the best green building insulation product the market offers — one that ensures homes are healthier, quieter and more energy-efficient.”

For more information about Icynene, e-mail Teresa Crosato, or call her at 800-758-7325 x215. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Icynene is a member of the National Council of the Housing Industry — The Supplier 100 of NAHB.

This feature is solely for educational and informational purposes. Nothing on this page should be construed as policy, an endorsement, warranty or guaranty by the National Association of Home Builders of the featured product or the product manufacturer. The National Association of Home Builders expressly disclaims any responsibility for any damages arising from the use, application or reliance on any information contained on this page.


 

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