NBN Online for the week of April 7, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Senate Focuses on Housing Fix to Jump Start the Economy
Albany Builders Put Strength of Their Market in the News
EPA Releases Lead Paint Rule
Coast to Coast
Up With the Downpayment
Housing Forum
Health of Home Building Industry Key to Our Economy
Politics & Government
‘No Match’ Rule Reissued While Injunction Remains in Place
Plan to Attend the 2008 NAHB Legislative Conference
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy: Policy Support for Housing Needed
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builder’s Tip: A Tangle-Free Way to Unroll Electric Cable
Business Management
Four Simple Steps on How to Deal With Abusive Customers
Submit Comments by June 1 to Update ‘Performance Guidelines’
Technology
Home Automation Is a Smart Path to Going Green
Safety
Language Barriers Could Contribute to Job Site Fatalities
50Plus Housing
'EasyLiving Home' Program Appeals to 50+ Home Buyers
Remodelers
Women Remodelers Honored for Community Contributions
Remodelers’ Spring Board Preview
Design
Learn to Design for Today’s Market at Design Institute
Education
Earn Designations at NAHB Conferences in New Orleans
Education Calendar
Green Building
Record Crowd Expected at New Orleans Green Conference
Regulation
EPA Publishes Final Wetlands Mitigation Rule
Legal
Court Decisions Limit Scope of EPA Wetlands Rules
Key Deer at Center of Flood Insurance Court Battle
Labor
Gulfport Mayor Praises HBI’s Operation Reconstruct
Building Products
Kwikset Locks Can Be Re-Keyed in 30 Seconds
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Glunt Scholar Puts Passion for Nature to Work on Storm Water
Applications for Herman J. Smith Scholarships Due May 5
Association News
Get Free ‘April Is New Homes Month,’ Resources Online Now
Rutenberg and Elliott Running for NAHB Vice President/Secretary
Spring Board Meeting Set for April 29-May 3 in Washington
'Interview Skills' Sold Out; Few 'Presentation Skills' Spots Remain
Renew or Join the Public Relations Exchange by April 15
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Private Offer
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
The Hertz Green Collection: Reserve and Conserve
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Learn to Design for Today’s Market at Design Institute

The 2008 NAHB/BALA Design Institute, held at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas on June 6-11, brings together builders and the industry’s top design professionals to explore the latest techniques and trends and see practical examples of design solutions for today’s market.

The design institute features learning through interactive design charettes, case studies and individualized breakout sessions.

This year’s sessions are designed to address the critical needs of builders and designers in today’s housing market:

  • Lessons in Design: How to Design Yourself Out of This Economic Downturn — This session will teach creative and practical single-family residential design solutions that will help participants differentiate themselves from the competition.

  • Interactive Design Charette — The charette gives builders the opportunity to participate in the design process from the earliest stages. Participants receive a market-specific program and are asked to create a single-family home design solution with the hands-on assistance of architects and interior designers.

  • Product Design Solutions: Design Breakout Sessions — Award-winning architects and interior designers will teach design solutions for target markets, design appeal for specific buyers and how design elements can make the sale.


Featured speakers include Paul Campbell, AIA, president of KEPHART Community • Planning • Architecture; Heather McCune, director of marketing for Bassenian/Lagoni Architects; and Paul Deffenbaugh, editorial director of Professional Builder magazine.

For more information or to register, visit www.nahb.org/DesignInstitute.

Register by Friday, April 11 to save $100 and be entered into a drawing to win a $200 gift certificate to any of Green Valley Ranch Resort’s nine restaurants.


 

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