NBN Online for the week of December 17, 2007

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

In This Issue:

Front Page
Fed and Senate Take Steps to End Mortgage Credit Crunch
Washington Builders Limit Runoff From Record Rainfall
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published During the Holidays
Read Our International Builders' Show Preview on Jan. 14
Coast to Coast
Lennar Homes Underscores Its Commitment to the Northeast Housing Market
Politics & Government
Senate Energy Bill Passed Without Tax Incentives
House-Passed AMT Relief Bill Faces Uncertain Future
Bill Would Let Bankruptcy Judges Alter Mortgage Terms
Legislative Conference Set for April 30
Economics & Finance
Builders Look for Signs of Improvement
Florida Builders Must Adjust to New Market Realities
NAHB Teleconference Looks at What’s Ahead for Housing
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders' Tip: Steel Corners Make Clean Corners
Sales
Let Buyers 'Option Up' With More Packaged Options
50Plus Housing
A Community With Sol Thrives in Tucson
First AARP-NAHB ‘Livable Communities’ Honored
Remodelers
Slow Times Are the Go Time for Tuning Up Your Business
Building Systems
SIPs the Way of the Future, SIPs User for 20 Years Says
Free Builders’ Show Lunch Focuses on Concrete
Education
Education Calendar
Disaster Relief
Brad Pitt Seeks Donations to Build 150 New Orleans Homes
Research Center
NAHB’s Bob Jones to Address EnergyValue Housing Awards
Green Building
Feb. 14 ‘Green Day' Highlight of Builders’ Show
New Green Standard Comment Period Starts Dec. 21
Consumer Spending on Green to Double Next Year
Legal
Proposed Bill on Clean Water Goes Overboard
Labor
Complete RCS Lineup Being Offered at Builders' Show
Building Products
Strong Door, Small Cut Saw Best of What’s New in 2007
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Seiders Discusses Housing Cycle at Penn State Lecture
View Free Construction Management Seminar Webcast
Association News
Robert Holmes, Leading California Contractor, Dies at 86
Drive Away With a New $500 GM Offer This Holiday Season
End Public Speaking Anxiety With ‘Spokesperson Training' at IBS
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

Related Articles

SIPs the Way of the Future, SIPs User for 20 Years Says

Free Builders’ Show Lunch Focuses on Concrete

The Concrete Home Building Council is inviting builders, manufacturers and industry partners attending the International Builders’ Show in Orlando to a free “Connect With Concrete” luncheon.

The luncheon will feature information on the variety of ways in which using concrete can make homes stand out from the crowd and help businesses grow.

Advances in concrete have made concrete one of the fastest growing sectors of the housing industry. Concrete is cost-effective and green, efficient, versatile and environmentally-friendly. It’s also something that home buyers want.

The luncheon is scheduled for Friday Feb. 15, noon-2 p.m. in W108A on Level 1 of the Orange County Convention Center.

For reservations, which are on a first-come, first-serve basis, e-mail Kate Driscoll at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8362.



Concrete Can Do That — Take the Technologies Tour and See How

NAHB’s 2008 Concrete Technologies Tour gives attendees an inside look at the residential concrete industry and a chance to see the latest production techniques and building trends up close.

Concrete is cost-effective and green and is becoming one of the fastest growing sectors of the residential building industry.

The upcoming tour will be on June 1-3 in Charlotte, N.C.

For more information, visit www.nahb.org/ConcreteTour.


 

Sponsored by
Fannie Mae

 
 
 
 

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
NAHB

 
 
> Evening Includes Buffet Dinner, Admission to Attractions & Clubs
> Register for the Show
> 300 Educational Seminars
 
 

Sponsored by
NAHB

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