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In This Issue:

Front Page
Green Featured in Extreme Home Makeover in Billings
Unsold Inventory Continues to Weigh on Florida Builders
‘Buy Now’ Spotlight Shines on New York City Builders
Coast to Coast
First Rung on Property Ladder Gets Harder to Reach
Politics & Government
House Passes Reforms for Section 8 Voucher Program
House-Passed Labor Funding Bill Headed for a Veto
Economics & Finance
Single-Family Permits in June Down 43% From 2005 Peak
Builder Confidence Loses More Ground in July
‘Small’ Impact Fees Taking a Big Toll on Housing Affordability
The Good Life Starts With Housing Growth, Study Finds
FHLBank Director Application Deadline August 15
Housing Slowing Growth of U.S. Economy, Fed Chief Says
Eye on the Economy: Modest Housing Recovery Seen for 2008
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Calculating the Radius of an Arch
Building Quality
Product Manufacturers Should Provide Quality Control Tools
Design
Photo Gallery: Outdoor Spaces
2007 Best in American Living Entry Notebooks Due July 31
Women
The Big Easy Casts Its Spell on Students’ Rebuilding Effort
Remodelers
Remodelers Channel Provides Valuable Remodeling Info
Apply for This Year's NAHB Remodelers' Awards
Building Systems
Enter the 2007 Brick in Home Building Competition by July 31
Take PCA Builders Survey by Aug. 3, Be in Drawing for Free iPod
Commercial
Software Solutions Manage Time and Budget Effectively
Apply for 2008 Commerical Building Awards by Aug. 1
Custom
Apply for NAHB Custom Home Builder of the Year Award
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Congress Urged to Support Market-Driven Green Building
Draft Standard Nearly Ready for Public Comments
Environment
Bill Would Make All U.S. Waters Subject to Clean Water Act
Legal
Register for Upcoming Construction Law Seminar
Building Products
Products Eliminate Moisture in Home Building Envelopes
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY
Endowment
Harvard Publication Addresses Homeownership Challenges
Association News
Famed EO Irvin Yackness Dies in Michigan at Age of 90
Local Builders Helping to End Global Poverty
Focus Group Room Brings in Revenue for Illinois Builders
Dell Summer Sizzle: Get Double Discounts Through July 31
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.
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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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 Wednesday, Aug. 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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