NBN Online for the week of March 3, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Adjusting Business Plans to Survive 2008
Congress Told Home Buyer Tax Credit Would Help Rally Economy
Coast to Coast
Lower Housing Prices Entice Buyers
Politics & Government
Stiffer Fines Proposed for Employing Illegal Aliens
Bill Would Provide New Employee Verification System
Bankruptcy Provision Puts Snag in Senate Housing Bill
Legislative Conference Coming at a Pivotal Time for Housing
Economics & Finance
New-Home Sales Move Lower in January
OFHEO Takes a Step to Raise Mortgage Market Liquidity
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Fine-Tuning an Aerosol Insulation Nozzle
Legal
Fair Housing Scores a Victory in South Carolina Settlement
Regulation
New Study Finds Inclusionary Zoning a Flawed Policy
Business Management
Defying Down Trend, Builders Report Profitable 2007
Submit Comments by April 4 to Update ‘Performance Guidelines’
IBS
Family Builders Win $50,000 Treasure Trail Giveaway
Design
BALA Hot Design Trends: Bold Colors, Human Scale, Modular
50Plus Housing
Small Is the New Big in Active Adult Communities
Help Rebuild New Orleans at 50+ Housing Symposium
Remodelers
NAHB Remodelers Offer Advice on Weathering the Slowdown
New Mexico’s Rutherford Is 2008 NAHB Remodelers Chair
Building Systems
Building Systems Provide Cost Advantage in Down Market
Learn More About Concrete at Technologies Tour in June
Education
Boost Business Skills During National Designation Month
Education Calendar
Green Building
Green Building Demand Holds Strong in Weak Market
Safety
SAFE Awards Recognize On-the-Job Safety Efforts
Labor
Wiseman Presents Award to Job Corps Graduate
Industry Leaders Recognize Job Corps Graduate
Building Products
Largest Line of Retractable Screens Coming to U.S.
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Brokered Gift Yields Award for Orchard Development
Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative Proposals Due March 28
Association News
Bosco, Dry, Pence Named to Society of Honored Associates
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Private Offer
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Largest Line of Retractable Screens Coming to U.S.

Phantom Screens and Seiki Screen Systems of Japan announced last month that they will be working together to deliver a complete line of high-quality, affordably priced retractable screening solutions to North America.

“We believe our relationship affords us the ability to deliver an unprecedented range of product options, outstanding quality and unsurpassed service to our clients,” said C. Esther DeWolde, CEO of Phantom Screens. “Seiki is the largest manufacturer of retractable screens in the world, and their strong reputation and expertise in engineering screening products makes them the ideal partner for Phantom Screens.”

Phanton Screens will handle the distribution, customer service, sales and marketing of Seiki products in North America.

As a result of the partnership, a number of innovative new products will be introduced in the U.S. and Canada this year, some of which have never been seen here before, according to Ron Somers, vice president of sales and marketing for the manufacturer.

Attendees at last month’s International Builders’ Show in Orlando may have seen Phantom Screens, which were featured in the 25th Anniversary New American Home.

Based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Phantom Screens 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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