NBN Online for the week of July 2, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Immigration Bill Dead for Now, But Reforms Still Needed
Study Finds Wide Range of Estimated 2007 New Home Prices
Almost $1 Million Available in ‘Buy Now’ Grant Funds, Apply Now
Coast to Coast
A $135 Million Home, But If You Have to Ask…
Politics & Government
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Bill Introduced in House
House Debates Extending Terrorism Risk Insurance
Economics & Finance
New Home Sales Continue on Downward Path in May
Housing Affordability Improves Some in First Quarter
S&P Housing Price Index Down for 17th Straight Month in April
Extent of Lending Pullback Damage for Housing Unclear
Housing Slump Seen Beginning to Pinch Consumer Spending, Jobs
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Using a Biscuit Joiner to Patch Wood Flooring
Building Quality
Hot Spot Training Stops Creaky Bedroom Floors in Florida
Business Management
‘Benchmark Your Business’ Takes Business to a New Level
50Plus Housing
New 50-Plus Research Available Online for Members
EPA Launches Active Aging 'Healthy Communities' Awards
Multifamily
New Rules Proposed for Tax Credit Utility Allowances
Remodelers
Remodelers Take Recruitment 'Road Show' to Colorado
Building Systems
Take Builders Survey About Systems, Attitudes, Trends
Enter the 2007 Brick in Home Building Competition by July 31
Commercial
Apply for 2008 Commerical Building Awards of Excellence
Education
Education Calendar
Codes and Standards
More Challenges Ahead on ICC Wall Bracing Requirements
Green Building
Orders Brisk for Free Green Building Guidelines Book
Riverside Provides Incentives to California Green Builders
Software Provides Data on 230 Building Products
Mushrooms the Secret Ingredient in Organic Insulation
Green Bricks Made of Power Plant Coal Ash Move Closer to Market
Environment
Tighter Air Quality Standards Would Push Up Building Costs
Sales
Raise Awareness on the Web, Harness the Power of Blogging
Labor
HBI English Training Part of Industry Alliance With OSHA
Building Products
LP Radiant Barrier Sheathing Lowers Attic Temperatures
Poll Finds Home Owners Can Do More to Reduce Greenhouse Gas
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY
Endowment
Endowment Awards $25,000 in 'Challenge' Grants to Six HBAs
Association News
Builders Establish Memorial to Virginia Tech Victims
‘Building Homes of Our Own’ Earns National Honors Again
Dell Summer Sizzle: Get Double Discounts Through July 31
Free Public and Media Relations Resources for Members, HBAs
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Get One Month Free Credit Card Processing With Solveras
Get Free CD of Customer Service Forms From Biz Forms and Checks
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Apply for 2008 Commerical Building Awards of Excellence

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, e-mail Nick Lashinsky at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8455.


 

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