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In This Issue:

Front Page
Age-Qualified Adult Housing Has Some Growing Up to Do
25-Point Plan to Stem Illegal Worker Flow Announced
‘Buy Now’ Advertising Assistance Program Resonates in Lincoln, Neb.
Nation's Building News Is on Vacation August 20
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: Custom Home Occupies a Lofty Perch
Coast to Coast
Micro-Booms Defy the Downturn
Politics & Government
Bridge Collapse Spurs Senate Action to Study Infrastructure
Economics & Finance
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Use an Air Chisel to Trim Wood
Business Management
Improve Efficiency and Job Readiness: Plan, Do, Check, Act
Research
Evaporative Cooling an Air Conditioning Alternative
‘Tech Set’ Shows Builders How to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Green Building
Green Building Standard Draft Available for Public Comment
Multifamily
Entries Open for Pillars Design, Marketing Awards
Remodelers
Remodelers’ Confidence Slips; Grab Bars in Demand
Harvard Expects Slow But Steady Home Improvements
Consumers Told How to Add Value to Their Homes
Mahoney Recruits 21 New Memphis Remodelers This Year
Building Systems
Market Trends, Successful Selling Hot Topics at Showcase
Custom
Register for Custom Builder Symposium in Naples, Fla.
Sales
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Sept. 28
Education
Education Calendar
Design
Speakers Wanted for Design Programs at Builders’ Show
Legal
Register for Construction Law Seminar on Sept. 6
Labor
Patsy Smith Fund Continues to Build Construction Careers
Building Products
Plastic Pipe an Affordable and Green Choice for Housing
Lutron Shading Products Integrated With Home Theaters
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
34 Centex ‘Build Your Future’ Scholars Announced
Association News
Consumer Column Addresses Air Quality, Nail Pop Questions
NAHB Board in Seattle for Fall Meeting Sept. 8
Committee, Council Appointment Forms Now Online
NAHB Membership Conference to Focus on Practical Recruiting Ideas
Special Dell Offer on ATG D620 Notebooks Ends Aug. 15
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.
Willams Scotsman: $1.99 First-Month Storage Container Deals
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Consumer Column Addresses Air Quality, Nail Pop Questions

NAHB Board in Seattle for Fall Meeting Sept. 8

NAHB Membership Conference to Focus on Practical Recruiting Ideas

Special Dell Offer on ATG D620 Notebooks Ends Aug. 15

Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer

Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.

Willams Scotsman: $1.99 First-Month Storage Container Deals

Calendar of Events

Committee, Council Appointment Forms Now Online

Members of NAHB who are interested in serving on the association’s various committees and councils next year to provide their expertise and experience on issues and challenges facing the nation’s housing industry should submit the 2008 Committee and Council Appointment Form (nahb.org/committeeform). Members must be logged in to complete the form.

All applications must be completed online because paper applications are no longer being used for this process.

The application form is preceded by information on the one-year appointment process, including eligibility and attendance requirements. Appointments will be finalized and mailed by the end of the year.

This year’s form is personalized according to each member’s NAHB profile. It offers sign-up choices based on past years of service, current participation, membership status, board status and more.

Submission of the form will be followed by an e-mail confirmation and a link to review or modify the request.

The deadline for submissions is Sept. 28.

For more information, e-mail Cyndi McKinley Brown at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8346.


 

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