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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Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published July 16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

Apply for 2008 Commerical Building Awards by Aug. 1

 

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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