NBN Online for the week of January 21, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
NAHB, Administration in Sync on Housing Legislation Need
Builders: Today’s Rate Cut Is Tomorrow’s Sale
Avoid the Lines, Register Online for IBS by Friday, Jan. 25
NAHB Branding Online Survey Coming Soon
Coast to Coast
Falling Timbers: Good News for Builders, Buyers as Lumber Prices Hit Two-Year Low
Building Products
Lutron System Remotely Controls Home Lighting
Lubrizol Offers Versatile Water Distribution Manifold System
Sage Software Improves Visibility of Critical Business Data
Dow Structural Insulated Sheathing Faster to Install
Bose Entertainment System Integrates Seamlessly Into Home
Lennox Products Keep Indoor Air Clean and Comfortable
PERC Booth Shows Advantages of Propane Lifestyle
HGTVPro.com Interviews the Experts, Holds Panel on Color
Politics & Government
Green Mandate an Obstacle to HOPE VI Support
States Taking the Lead to Limit Home Foreclosures
Permit Process Remains Top Industry Concern Even in Downturn
Illegal Worker Crackdown a Threat to Businesses, Report Finds
Economics & Finance
Builders Cut Housing Starts Further in December
Builder Confidence Virtually Unchanged in January
NAHB Members Urged to Complete Economic Data Census Form
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
Get Top-Level Survival Tips at ‘Executive Edge’ at IBS
Tips
Builders' Tip: Reduce Cleanup With This Paintbrush Garage
Business Management
Computer Labs at IBS Showcase Builder Technology
50Plus Housing
Madison’s Troy Gardens Builds a Sense of Community
Multifamily
Learn About Multifamily Forecast, Marketing at IBS
Remodelers
NAHB Averts End to Census Bureau Remodeling Data
Things You Can Do If the Slowdown Slowed You Down
Do You Know a Remodeler Who Deserves Recognition?
Building Systems
Quality, Not Speed, Important to Modular Home Buyers
Courses Provide Training on Proper Roof Installation
Commercial
Light Commercial Offers Challenges, Opportunities
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Green Building Standard Comments Due Feb. 4
Green Building Award Entries Deadline Soon
Design
Best in American Living Awards Fete Set for Feb. 12
Regulation
Rapanos Guidance Fails to End Wetlands Permit Confusion
Construction Safety
Safety Award Finalists Named, Ceremony Tickets Available
Labor
Industry Leaders to Recognize Job Corps Graduates
TV
HGTV Giving Away $2 Million Dream Home in Florida Keys
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Charitable Contributions to Be Honored at Builders’ Show
Association News
Bob Moomey, Spokesperson Trainer for NAHB, Dies at 71
NAHB Board Meeting Set for Feb. 15 in Orlando
Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.
Dell to Give Double Discounts in February
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Lutron System Remotely Controls Home Lighting

Lubrizol Offers Versatile Water Distribution Manifold System

Dow Structural Insulated Sheathing Faster to Install

Bose Entertainment System Integrates Seamlessly Into Home

Lennox Products Keep Indoor Air Clean and Comfortable

PERC Booth Shows Advantages of Propane Lifestyle

HGTVPro.com Interviews the Experts, Holds Panel on Color

Sage Software Improves Visibility of Critical Business Data

In Booth W3943 at the Feb. 13-16 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Sage Software will introduce the latest version of its product, with a new feature that helps construction companies improve their productivity with point-and-click real-time visibility into their financials and operations.

Sage Master Builder is award-winning, fully integrated business management software that links key areas of a construction company’s business — including estimating, production/project management, accounting, analysis and reporting — into one integrated process.

Version 13 brings the latest in a series of significant upgrades and additions to the product since Sage Software acquired it last year.

Highlights of Version 13 include:

  • Point-and-click drill-down reporting. Following up on the Executive Dashboard in Version 12, users can drill-down multiple levels to record and transaction detail with new, powerful report drill-down capability.

    More than 1,000 pre-built and custom reports become dynamic information portals, allowing users to navigate to the numbers and background detail behind the scenes. With the proper security permissions, users can also update the information in real time for accurate up-to-the-minute analysis.

  • Miscrosoft Windows Vista Business operating system compatability. This enables customers to plan PC upgrades with the assurance that the construction software will be able to grow with their business and technical requirements.

  • E-mail enhancements. Customers’ communication and responsiveness to clients and business partners is improved with such enhancements as authentication, tracking, prioritization and read receipt.


For more information, visit Booth W3943, call 800-628-6583 or click here.

Headquartered in Beaverton, Ore., Sage Software is a member of the National Council of the Housing Industry — the Leading Suppliers of NAHB.

This feature is solely for educational and informational purposes. Nothing on this page should be construed as policy, an endorsement, warranty or guaranty by the National Association of Home Builders of the featured product or the product manufacturer. The National Association of Home Builders expressly disclaims any responsibility for any damages arising from the use, application or reliance on any information contained on this page.


 

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