NBN Online for the week of October 8, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Tax Bill Sails Through House
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Oct. 15
NCHI Suppliers Good Friends to Have in Housing Downturn
Coast to Coast
Car Dealer Tactics on the New-Home Lot
Politics & Government
Turning Out Voters Can Elect Pro-Housing Local Leaders
Governors Blast Lack of Uniform U.S. Immigration Policy
Register for SLGA Conference Online Until Oct. 14
Economics & Finance
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Easily Prime Exterior Trim End Cuts
Research
Research Testing Moisture Resistance of Exterior Cladding
Building Quality
Builders Prepare for Upturn by Managing Quality
Multifamily
Multifamily Reception at Builders’ Show on Feb. 14
Enter Pillars of Industry Marketing, Design Awards
Remodelers
CAPS Contractor Makes Accessibility Accessible
NAHB Remodelers Celebrates 25th Anniversary This Month
Building Systems
SIPs Code Change Lowers Hurdles on the Job Site
Register for SHOWCASE 2007, Coming Oct. 28-31
Technology
New Home Technologies Require Trained Installers
Sales
A Sisterhood of Success in Good Times, Down Markets
Late Entries for The Nationals Due Friday, Oct. 12
Construction Safety
‘811’ Service Stops Diggers From Hitting Utility Lines
Apply for NAHB Safety Award for Excellence by Oct. 19
IBS
2008 International Builders' Show Registration Open
Plan for Success With IBS Pre-Show Education
Free Spike Party Tickets Available to HBA Membership Staff
Custom
Attend the Custom Builder Show in Naples, Fla., Oct. 26-28
Education
Education Calendar
Environment
EPA Trains Texas Builders to Follow Storm Water Rules
Green Building
Builders More Familiar With Green Building Guidelines
Workforce housing
Mississippi Issues RFPs for Workforce Housing Programs
Labor
Students Spend a Day at Pulte Homes Job Sites
Building Products
Home Improvement Projects Bring the Family Together
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Community Service Award Entries Due by Nov. 12
Students, Apply for Scholarships to Attend IBS by Nov. 15
Association News
Pardee Builds Playhouses to Raise Funds for the Homeless
Make Sound Bites Bark With NAHB’s ‘Interviewing Skills'
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Dell Savings on Vostro Desktops, Notebooks Through Oct. 19
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Students, Apply for Scholarships to Attend IBS by Nov. 15

Community Service Award Entries Due by Nov. 12

NAHB and the National Housing Endowment invite builders, remodelers and developers to submit entries for the community service award recognizing their philanthropic work throughout the year.

The National Housing Endowment Builder Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service honors NAHB members who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to bettering their communities and promoting the spirit of giving so prevalent in the home building industry.

“This award continually showcases the best of our industry,” said Gary Garczynski, endowment chairman and 2002 NAHB president. “Now in its third year, the award winners serve as a source of inspiration to both our membership and the public at large.”

Entries Are Due Nov. 12

The award, which will be presented during the 2008 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, will honor eight winners, including Gold, Silver, Bronze and five honorable mentions.

Winners will receive a donation to the charity of their choice:

  • $10,000 for Gold
  • $5,000 for Silver
  • $2,500 for Bronze
  • $1,000 each to the honorable mentions


Winners also will receive marketing material to show customers and earn the recognition of peers, the community and media.

Award Qualifications

To be considered for the award, the community service project should be completed between Jan. 1 and Nov. 12 of this year. In addition, the project:

  • Must meet a defined and demonstrated community need
  • Succeed in motivating other NAHB members and/or company staff members to participate
  • Be a project that can be replicated by other builders


How to Apply

A complete award description and entry form is available on the NAHB Web site at www.nahb.org/builderachievement, or on the endowment Web site at www.nationalhousingendowment.org.

For more information, e-mail Gwyn Donohue at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8447.


 

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