NBN Online for the week of October 22, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Small Dip Helping to Improve Health of Remodeling Market
Builders See Further Headway on Mortgage Credit Crunch
Debunk Falsehoods in the Media With NAHB ‘Myth Buster’ Info
Coast to Coast
Lawyer Says EPA May Increase Criminal Enforcement of Stormwater Violations
Politics & Government
Federal Judge Blocks Disputed 'No Match' Rule for Workers
Builders Oppose Federal Oversight of State Building Code Process
Maryland Enacts Law to License Builder’s Sales Agents
Economics & Finance
September Housing Starts Drop 10.2 Percent
Fed, Treasury Say Housing Hampering the Economy
Builder Confidence Dips to All-Time Low in October
OFHEO Will Not Lower Conforming Loan Limit in 2008
Eye on the Economy: Builder Price Cuts Gain Center Stage
Consumer Calls to Mortgage Help Hotline on the Rise
Attend Construction Forecast Conference and Webcast Oct. 24
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Lop Off the Corners to Fit Crown Molding
Remodelers
Hard Times Not the Best Times to Diversify Business
Ten Common Mistakes Impede Sales, Cause Snafus
Improving Home Performance a New Niche for Remodelers
Lead-Safe Remodeling Reduces Risks, NAHB Tells Congress
It’s Not Always Easy Being a Remodeler, Experts Say
Asdal, Hanbury, Petersen Honored by NAHB Remodelers
Research
Research Center Gets Grant to Study Post-Disaster Housing
50Plus Housing
Downtown Is the New Frontier for Boomers
IBS
How to Survive in a Challenging Market Offered at IBS
Multifamily
Enter Pillars of Industry Awards by Nov. 30
Building Systems
Attend SHOWCASE 2007 in Hilton Head, S.C. Oct. 28-31
Custom
Attend the Custom Builder Show in Naples, Fla., Oct. 26-28
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Enter ‘Building With Trees’ Competition
Safety
NAHB Awarded OSHA Grant for Fall Protection Training
Workforce housing
NAHB, NAACP, NEA Symposium to Address Affordable Housing
Labor
New Training Center Opens for People With Disabilities
Building Products
DuPont Launches Lightweight, Waterproof Roofliner
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Endowment Gives $32,000 to Virginia Tech Victims Memorial
Community Service Award Entries Due by Nov. 12
Students, Apply for Scholarships to Attend IBS by Nov. 15
Association News
Rutenberg, Tritt Named to Florida Housing Hall of Fame
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Endowment Gives $32,000 to Virginia Tech Victims Memorial

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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