NBN Online for the week of December 10, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Bush Plan Aims at Helping to Stabilize Housing Market
Strong Housing Demand Points to Better Times Ahead, Harvard Says
IBS to Feature 25th Anniversary Showcase Home, Carville, Matalin
Coast to Coast
Once Ranked Prime, Now They’re Pinched
Politics & Government
Senate Passes Tax Relief Without Offsetting Revenue
Fannie Mae Fee Plan Demonstrates Need for Prompt GSE Reform
Building Code Provisions Out of House-Passed Energy Bill
Report on State Options for Infrastructure Finance Updated
Smart Growth Conference Planned in Washington, D.C.
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy: Housing Recovery Will Begin in 2008
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders' Tip: Steel Corners Make Clean Corners
Building Quality
Stacking Gypsum Vertically a Sure Way to Damage Homes
Quality Management Key to Prospering in a Slow Market
Business Management
Take the Time Now to Increase Efficiency and Reduce Costs
Multifamily
Multifamily Members Invited to Reception at Builders’ Show
Technology
Home Theaters Can Help Builders Maximize Profits
Remodelers
Third-Quarter Market Activity Looks All Right to Remodelers
Building Systems
Deadline for Awards for Young System Builders Dec. 15
Free Builders’ Show Lunch Focuses on Concrete
Sales
Free NAHB 'Ramp Up Sales' Audio Conference on Dec. 12
Tickets Available for The Nationals 2008 Gala at IBS
IBS
Register Online for 2008 International Builders' Show
Education
Education Calendar
Labor
Pulte Takes the Lead in Hispanic Internship Program
Building Products
InSinkErator Water Dispensers Offer New Design Styles
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
View Free Construction Management Seminar Webcast
Association News
Make Sound Bites Bark With NAHB’s ‘Interviewing Skills'
Drive Away With a New $500 GM Offer This Holiday Season
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Register Online for 2008 International Builders' Show

Registration is open NAHB’s 2008 International Builders’ Show (IBS), the housing industry’s largest annual trade show and exhibition.

The show is expected to draw more than 100,000 housing professionals — including home and apartment builders, architects, products manufacturers and those involved in every aspect of residential and light commercial construction — to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Feb. 13-16.

The convention will feature more than 1,900 exhibitors spread across more than 1.5 million net square feet of space. They will showcase cutting-edge designs, technologies, products and services in more than 300 categories in home building and light commercial construction.

NAHB will offer nearly 300 education sessions at IBS on multiple topics including green building, tips for succeeding in a slower market, the 50+ housing market, construction codes and the top consumer home trends for 2008.

New to the 2008 show is “Executive Edge,” a day-long program for executives that will feature advice from speakers on leadership in challenging times.

“Now more than ever, housing professionals need to arm themselves with the latest information and resources that will help them weather this slower housing market,” said NAHB President Brian Catalde. “With its unmatched product showcase, impressive speakers and education sessions and unbeatable networking opportunities, this is a show that everyone in the housing industry will want to attend.”

To Register

Discounted online registration for IBS is available until Jan. 4. Attendees will be able to register onsite at the show beginning Feb. 10.

To see a virtual showcase of exhibitors and their products, visit www.BuildersShow.com/VTS.


 

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