NBN Online for the week of February 4, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Congress Gives Housing Some Stimulus, But More Is Needed
Builders Keep No-Growth Proposal Off Florida Ballot
New NAHB TV Spots Help HBAs, Members Promote Home Buying
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Feb. 11 or Feb. 18
Coast to Coast
Home Builder Wieland Upbeat Amid Housing Downturn
Politics & Government
'No End in Sight’ to Battle With Growth Opponents
Austin Builders Defeat Fire Sprinkler Mandate
Plan to Attend the 2008 NAHB Legislative Conference
Economics & Finance
Affordability Key for Selling to First-Time Home Buyers
Builders in Connecticut Accentuate Market Positives
Eye on the Economy: Housing Will Improve Later This Year
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
Special Builder Panel Looks at Weathering Economic Slump
NAHB Board of Directors and Caucus Meeting Schedule
Strategies for Survival and Success: Special Programs at IBS
Feb. 14 ‘Green Day' Highlight of Builders’ Show
Think Radically About Industry Education at IBS and Win Prizes
IBS Workshops Ready Members for ‘National Designation Month’
BuilderBooks.com Has New Resources Available at IBS
A Few Spots Still Available for 'Spokesperson Training' at IBS
Tips
Builders' Tip: Getting Pinpoint Accuracy in Stair-Rail Joints
Sales
Experts Say Sales Teams Must Learn to Overcome Objections
Business Management
Members, Submit Comments on ‘Performance Guidelines’
50Plus Housing
New Survey Reveals Housing Wants of 45+ Age Group
Duplex Transformed Into Home for a Lifetime
Free Architectural Plan Reviews, Community Ad Reviews at IBS
Deadline Nears for 'Best of 50+ Housing Awards'
Learn How to Build a 50+ Housing Council on Feb. 14 at IBS
Multifamily
Condos an Affordable Alternative for Young Buyers
Pillars of the Industry Award Finalists Announced
Technology
Kitchen Lighting Controls Enhance Buyers’ Lifestyles
Remodelers
Lead Paint Rule in Final Review
Attend NAHB Remodelers Chairman’s Dinner at IBS
Building Systems
Experts to Discuss State of Systems-Built Industry at IBS
Education
Education Calendar
Regulation
Land Development Magazine Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Legal
Discrimination Suit Against Kyle, Texas Goes to Court
Workforce housing
Affordability Upturn Does Little for Low-Wage Workers
Delaware's Rep. Castle Honors Legacy of Leon Weiner
Labor
Students Headed to Orlando for Construction Competitions
Building Products
Whirlpool Contest Offers IBS Attendee Faraway Trip for Two
Dryvit Donates Cladding System to New American Home
Closet Factory Brings Custom Cabinets to New American Home
Timberlake Cabinets Help Make New American Home Green
Honeywell Technology Delivers Emergency Communication
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Eight Builders to Be Honored at IBS for Community Service
Association News
NAHB Board Meeting Set for Feb. 15 in Orlando
Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Get Dell Double Discounts This Month
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Whirlpool Contest Offers IBS Attendee Faraway Trip for Two

Dryvit Donates Cladding System to New American Home

Closet Factory Brings Custom Cabinets to New American Home

Timberlake Cabinets Help Make New American Home Green

Honeywell Technology Delivers Emergency Communication

New technology from NOTIFIER, part of Honeywell’s Life Safety Group, enables high-rise buildings, schools and college campuses, mass transit hubs and multiple facilities to deliver fast and widespread emergency communication.

In the event of a dangerous emergency, NOTIFIER’s mass notification systems broadcast live, up-to-the-minute information to everyone to prevent injuries and save lives. The product line fits a wide range of facility types.

FireVoice 25/50 is geared to smaller, stand-alone facilities, while Digital Voice Command (DVC) is engineered specifically for larger buildings and campuses that require a greater level of flexibility and sophistication in their communication system.

Multiple DVC systems linked together via the NOTI-FIRE-NET intelligent network form a powerful mass notification system capable of informing thousands of people throughout a campus about an unfolding emergency.

Also included in the mass notification portfolio is a complete line of visual and audible peripheral notification appliances — such as amber strobes, LED signs and speaker clusters:

  • Flashing amber strobes accompany voice instructions to visually alert occupants than an emergency exists.

  • Programmable LED signs placed in areas where a large number of people assemble or pass by can communicate information specific to the emergency or display a simple message, such as “evacuate.”

  • Large speaker clusters can be installed on the exterior of a building or multiple buildings through a campus to provide voice instructions to people outdoors in the general vicinity of the buildings.


Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell 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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