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

Get Top-Level Survival Tips at ‘Executive Edge’ at IBS

Executive Edge,” a new program at the 2008 International Builders’ Show this year, is an exclusive program to meet the needs of top-level building industry executives that focuses on building and sustaining leadership, innovation and performance in the current housing market.

The day-long session will be from 8:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 in the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

 

 

Harari

 

 

Jennings

 

 

Matheis

“Executive Edge” features business and industry speakers and panel discussions about the state of the industry, gaining a competitive advantage, building customer loyalty and more.

The “Executive Edge” speaker sessions include:

  • Twelve-Step Recovery Program for Leaders”
    Business expert Oren Harari will offer provocative ideas on competitive advantage, organizational change and transformational leadership. His presentation will teach how to gain competitive advantage in today's chaotic marketplace.

  • “The Five Leadership Secrets of the World's Most Productive and Best- Performing Companies”
    Jason Jennings, business thought leader and bestselling author, will discuss five leadership traits that he and his research team discovered to be common to all of the best-performing companies and how these traits make the companies faster, more productive and innovative; drive customer satisfaction; gain worker buy-in; and consistently grow revenues and profits.

  • “The Disney Approach to Loyalty”
    Mark Matheis, content specialist at the Disney Institute, will explore how to create relationship loyalty with customers following the Walt Disney World principles and model for generating loyal customers and employees and lifelong customer relationships.

  • Industry Power Panel: Leadership in Trying Times
    This panel of several large production builders and a well-known housing industry analyst will discuss the current state of the industry, some of the smart moves that have been made during the slowdown and how best to exploit this market in order to come out ahead down the road. The moderator is Martin Freedland, of The Berke Group. Panelists include, Andy Hannigan, former CEO of Centex Homes; Kim Shelpman, of Holiday Builders; Carl Reichardt, of Wachovia Securities; and Larry Webb, of John Laing Homes.


"Executive Edge" attendees are encouraged to bring their ideas, opinions and solutions to the discussions.

To register for “Executive Edge,” or for additional information, visit www.buildersshow.com/ExecutiveEdge.



Avoid the Lines, Register Online for IBS by Friday, Jan. 25

Online registration and the discounted “regular” registration fees for the 2008 International Builders’ Show in Orlando have been extended until Friday, Jan. 25.

Register online and when you arrive at the Orange County Convention Center, simply bring a picture ID to any Advanced Registration Counter and pick up your badge.

Click here to register.


 

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