NBN Online for the week of July 9, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
States Taking Immigration Reform Into Their Own Hands
Tucson Builders Seek Relief From Sweltering Impact Fees
Almost $1 Million Available in ‘Buy Now’ Grant Funds, Apply Now
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published July 16
Coast to Coast
U.S. Rebound May Be Bumpier Than Fed Expects as Credit Tightens
Economics & Finance
Federal Regulators Address Subprime Lending Risks
Mortgage Rates Drift Lower for Third Straight Week
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Calculating the Radius of an Arch
Research
Energy- and Resource-Efficient Homes Provide Top Value
Judges Selected for 2008 EnergyValue Housing Awards
Building Quality
Worker Performance Appraisals Root Out Problems
Sales and Marketing
Ex-Target VP Says Consumer Paradoxes Change Sales Rules
Construction Safety
OSHA Making Surprise 'Swept Up in Safety' Visits in South
Business Management
NAHB Book About Warranties Helps Avoid Costly Mistakes
Remodelers
Remodeling Lead Rule Would Leave Children Unprotected
Apply for This Year's NAHB Remodelers' Awards
Custom
Register for Custom Builder Show in Naples, Fla., Oct. 26-28
Building Systems
'Cookin' for a Cure' Proceeds Donated to Two Families
Enter the 2007 Brick in Home Building Competition by July 31
Take PCA Builders Survey, Be in Drawing for Free iPod
Commercial
Apply for 2008 Commerical Building Awards by Aug. 1
Education
Education Calendar
Environment
Interior Bill Promotes ‘Cooperative Conservation’
Codes
NAHB Urges Proven Standards for Plumbing Products
Regulation
NAHB Staff Helping HBAs With Storm Water Proposals
Workforce housing
'Casa y Comunidad' Earns National Publishing Award
Labor
Training Official Meets With HBI Board of Trustees
Building Products
Wireless System Remotely Monitors Home 'Heartbeat'
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY
Endowment
Maryland Builders Win National Disability Initiative Award
Association News
SEBC Going Green in Orlando This Week
Dell Summer Sizzle: Get Double Discounts Through July 31
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

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'Cookin' for a Cure' Proceeds Donated to Two Families

Take PCA Builders Survey, Be in Drawing for Free iPod

Enter the 2007 Brick in Home Building Competition by July 31

Enter the Brick in Home Building Awards, which showcase the finest work in clay face and paving brick from residential builders and architects around the country.

Conducted by the Brick Industry Association, entries are due by Tuesday, July 31.

Entries can be submitted in one or more of the following categories:

  • Single-Family — Production
  • Single-Family —  Custom
  • Multifamily
  • Community Design
  • Renovation
  • Residential Paving and Landscape Architecture


Best In Class winners will be featured in Brick News Online, Brick in Home Building and in a special insert in the December issue of Builder magazine.

For more information about the award, including eligibility, submission requirements and judging, visit www.gobrick.com/HomeBuildingAwards. To enter, click here.

A past Brick in Home Building entry in the residential category.


 

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