NBN Online for the week of July 23, 2007

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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

Register for Upcoming Construction Law Seminar

 

 

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As litigation against home builders continues to clog the courts and drive up the costs of homeownership, how construction lawyers can help solve this challenge will be discussed during a Construction Law Seminar in Scottsdale, Ariz. on Sept. 6-7.

David Jaffe, NAHB staff vice president for construction liability and legal research, will be the moderator for the “Legal Challenges in Representation of the Home Builder” discussion on Sept. 6 about how construction lawyers can help their home builder clients reduce litigation.

Other panelists include Peggy Caldwell, senior vice president and acting general counsel for Beazer Homes, and Timothy Geckle, general counsel for The Ryland Group.

In addition to the home builder-specific panel, the two-day seminar will also include topics such as the business and legal risks associated with building green; emerging insurance coverage issues; defense of foundation, site work and geotechnical claims; and more.

The seminar is open to coverage attorneys, in-house counsel for construction or engineering firms, class action coordinating counsel, construction litigators, claims professionals, home builders and product manufacturers.

The seminar is being conducted by DRI, the Chicago-based national organization of defense trial lawyers and corporate counsel.

For more information about the seminar, click here.

To read the seminar brochure online, click here (in PDF format).                                                     



Eliminate Risks, Protect Against Liability With Well-Written Contracts

Contracts and Liability, 5th Edition,” available through BuilderBooks.com, shows builders how to reduce or eliminate litigation costs by learning how to write better contracts.

The publication includes illustrative cases, sample language and current guidelines for potential clauses of a contract between a builder and buyer or remodeler and home owner

To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.

 


 

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