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In This Issue:

Front Page
Credit Well Drying Up for Builders, Too, Congress Told
States, Localities Have Options to Stimulate the Economy
Tidewater Builders Paint a Brighter Picture of Their Housing Market
Coast to Coast
Housing Crisis Takes Human Toll
Politics & Government
Long Hearing Looks at ‘Drastic’ Clean Water Act Changes
Attend Government Affairs Recognition Breakfast on May 1
Plan to Attend the 2008 NAHB Legislative Conference on April 30
Economics & Finance
NAHB Chief Economist Says U.S. Has Slid Into Recession
Housing Starts Lose Further Ground in March
No Rally in Builder Confidence Seen in April
Surveys Find Consumers More Upbeat About Home Buying
Freddie Mac Buying Jumbo Loans in High-Cost Areas
Eye on the Economy: Housing Indicators Are Flashing Red
Attend or View the Construction Forecast Conference on April 24
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: An Easy-to-Fabricate Lockset Drill Guide
Womens Council
Survey Finds Women Rising to Top Home Building Ranks
Technology
Home Technology Disconnect Could Mean Lost Revenues
Like Builders, ESCs Specialize in Different Market Segments
50Plus Housing
The Veranda at CollegeTown Is a Safe Haven for Seniors
Remodelers
Harvard Sees Remodeling Slowing in Second Half of 2008
Make the Next Bathroom Remodel a Water-Efficient One
Remodelers’ Spring Board Preview
'Remodel Now' Material Available for Remodeling Month
Disaster
NAHB Grant Helps Illinois Builders House Katrina Victim
Building Systems
President's Tour Looks at Manufacturers, Green Building
sales
'Trillion Dollar Women’ Gives Viewpoint of Female Buyers
Education
Earn Designations at NAHB Conferences in New Orleans
Education Calendar
Green Building
Completion of National Green Building Standard Nears
Applications Period for EnergyValue Awards Open
Beazer Steps Up Energy-, Eco-Performance of Its Homes
Green Homes Tour Expanding in North Carolina
Certified Green Professionals to Be Honored at Green Conference
Green Conference Offers Development Educational Track
Earth Day Starts With Reducing Energy Use at Home
Labor
Trustees Visit HBI Programs at Work in New Orleans
Building Products
New Danza Faucets Bring Elegant Design to the Kitchen
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Endowment HELP Goes a Long Way at Maryland University
Applications for Herman J. Smith Scholarships Due May 5
Association News
Get Free ‘April Is New Homes Month,’ Resources Online Now
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
'Interview Skills' Sold Out; Few 'Presentation Skills' Spots Remain
Avoid Credit Card Processing Rate Increases With Solveras
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Spring Board Meeting Set for April 29-May 3 in Washington
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Education Calendar

Earn Designations at NAHB Conferences in New Orleans

NAHB members can earn credits toward valuable designations by taking required courses at two conferences in New Orleans in May hosted by The NAHB University of Housing.

Certified Green Professional

Members attending the National Green Building Conference on May 11-13 at the Sheraton New Orleans can take pre- and post-conference courses required for NAHB’s newest designation, Certified Green Professional (CGP).

The CGP designation teaches builders, remodelers and other industry professionals techniques for incorporating green building principles into homes using cost-effective and affordable options.

The courses available at the National Green Building Conference include:


A graduation ceremony for the inaugural class of Certified Green Professionals will also be held during the conference.

Additional CGP requirements can be found at www.nahb.org/CGPinfo.

In addition to the CGP courses, the conference will hold more than 40 education sessions, including several on the various aspects of the NAHB Green Building Program.

To register for the conference, visit www.nahb.org/GreenBuildingConference. Advance registration ends Friday, April 25.

Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH)

Members attending the Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium on May 19-21, also at the Sheraton New Orleans, can take the three required courses for the Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH) designation, which gives housing professionals serving this rapidly burgeoning market the essential knowledge, tools and skills that will help them succeed.

The three pre-conference courses include:


Complete CAASH designation requirements can be found at www.nahb.org/CAASHinfo.

In addition to the pre-conference courses, the symposium offers a wide range of education sessions under six tracks ― design, development and operations, trends, sales and marketing, service enriched and, new this year, technology.

To register for the conference, visit www.nahb.org/Build4Boomers. Advance registration ends Friday, May 2.

For more information on all of NAHB’s 2008 conferences, visit www.nahb.org/Conferences.


 

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