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

Charitable Contributions to Be Honored at Builders’ Show

 

Isaac Heimbinder, chairman of Buildtopia (left); Tiffany Hudson, vice president at Star Home Builders, Inc., winner of the 2006 Gold National Housing Endowment Builder Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service; and Gary Garczynski, endowment chairman, at the awards ceremony at the 2007 Builders' Show.

The National Housing Endowment, the philanthropic arm of NAHB, will be recognizing the charitable contributions and altruistic differences building professionals make in their communities during awards ceremonies at the 2008 International Builders’ Show in Orlando next month.

Every year, housing professionals perform countless philanthropic projects, both as individuals and as part of their local or state associations.

Since 2005, NAHB has honored their generosity through the National Housing Endowment Builder Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service.

“Every year, in towns and cities both large and small, housing professionals are doing what they do best — building,” said Gary Garczynski, endowment chairman and 2002 NAHB president. “But it’s not just houses and neighborhood developments that these professionals are constructing. They’re building communities, and these awards allow us to recognize the great contributions are members are making every day in their neighborhoods in which they live and work.”

The award recognizes NAHB builders, developers and remodelers for their exceptional philanthropic endeavors. This year, eight winners will be recognized.

The awards ceremony will be held at:

3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13
News Conference Room, West 203 A
Orange County Convention Center

Last year, Star Home Builders of Winder, Ga. was awarded the Gold National Housing Endowment Builder Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service.

Thomas Gipson Homes, Inc. of Raleigh, N.C. was awarded the silver award, Veridian Homes of Madison, Wis. was awarded the bronze award and nine other builders received honorable mentions for their community service.

To read more about past winners, click here.

For more information, e-mail Gwyn Donohue at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8447.


 

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