NBN Online for the week of October 22, 2007

(Plain Text Version) for full graphical version, click here.

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

Related Articles

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

The National Housing Endowment and the Home Builders Institute (HBI), the workforce development arm of NAHB, are offering the International Builders’ Show Scholarship to help NAHB Student Chapter members attending the International Builders’ Show (IBS) offset their travel and attendance expenses.

Student attendance at IBS has proven to be instrumental in helping students learn and prepare for a career in the home building industry.

To be considered for funding, a student must meet the following qualifications:

  • Be a four-year college or university, two-year college, high school or technical school/CTE student studying residential construction or a related field.
  • Be an active NAHB member at an institution with an NAHB Student Chapter.
  • Be a student who will be traveling to IBS to participate in NAHB Student Chapters activities.


To Apply

Electronic format applications are available on the NAHB Web site by clicking here.

Applications must be submitted online by midnight on Nov. 15.

Individual student members may apply for up to $500, which will not be matched. State or local builders associations may apply for up to $2,500 to match and distribute to their local NAHB Student Chapter.

Selected recipients will be notified by e-mail before Dec. 7 and funds will be distributed in early January 2008.

Student Chapters

The NAHB Student Chapters program, administered by HBI, helps to enrich the educational experiences of more than 4,000 students enrolled in construction-related studies. High schools, vocational and technical schools, community colleges (two-year programs), universities (four-year programs) and Job Corps centers across the country all have chapters.

Endowment Scholarship Programs

The endowment administers 12 scholarship programs and awards more than $400,000 each year to students pursuing careers in residential construction and related fields.

For more information, visit the endowment Web site at www.nationalhousingendowment.org.


 

Sponsored by
McGraw Hill
Construction

 
 
> Get 3D Models for your projects at the Sweets Network!
> Find product catalogs from all leading manufacturers at the Sweets Network!
 
 

Sponsored by
Fannie Mae

 
 
 
 

Sponsored by
NAHB

 
 
> GM NAHB $500 Exclusive Offer
> Save Up to 30% on UPS Shipping
> Introducing the Hertz Green Collection