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

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Quality, Not Speed, Important to Modular Home Buyers

Courses Provide Training on Proper Roof Installation

The Tile Roofing Institute (TRI),  a member of NAHB’s Concrete Home Building Council, is expanding a certification program designed to help contractors, consultants, manufacturers and owners learn more about proper tile roof installation.

The TRI Certification Programs address broad-based tile roofing practices and techniques that impact estimating, planning and execution of commercial and residential projects. The two separate one-day courses also look at regional practices in each market where the training is being conducted.

TRI’s one-day “Installer Certification” program provides training on how to install tile roofs in compliance with current code requirements. The course is based on the ICC-ES approved “Installation Manual for Moderate Climate Regions.” The TRI Certified Installer designation is targeted to entry- level and experienced roof installers who want to expand their skill into tile.

In addition, TRI is offering a second one-day certification course designed to provide a broader, more detailed knowledge of tile, including tile markets, design features and benefits, materials specifications, code regulations, estimating, ordering and improved management of roof tile jobs.

The TRI Certified Specialist designation targets designers, specifiers, consultants and any building professionals interested in learning more about the rapidly expanding tile roofing market. This course can also be used as a refresher for inspectors that want to stay up-to-date on codes and proper procedures.

Following is this year’s calendar of training opportunities:

  • Jan 29: Installer Certification, Southern California
  • Feb. 5: Installer Certification, Dallas
  • Feb. 12: Installer Certification, Kansas City
  • March 6: Installer Certification, Denver
  • April 2: Installer Certification; Beloit, Wis.
  • April 22: Installer Certification; Newport Beach, Calif.
  • May 20: Installer Certification, Seattle
  • June 8: Specialist Certification, Las Vegas
  • July 15: Specialist Certification; Chandler, Ariz.
  • Aug. 12: Installer Certification, Philadelphia
  • Sept. 23: Specialist Certification, Dallas
  • Oct. 9: Specialist Certification, Denver
  • Nov. 15: Specialist Certification, Kansas City
  • Dec. 4: Specialist Certification, Chicago


For the latest in registration materials, click here, call 312-670-4177 or send an e-mail.



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.


 

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