NBN Online for the week of July 21, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
House Expected to Vote on Housing Stimulus This Week
Register for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Aug. 12 Audio Seminar to Look at Getting Hesitant Boomers to Buy
Indiana Builders Paint a Brighter Picture of Local Market
Coast to Coast
Credit Seen Drying Up for Small Business
Politics & Government
Mandate Benefits Limited for Residential Energy Efficiency
Economics & Finance
Single-Family Home Starts Slip Further in June
Builder Confidence Loses More Territory in July
Housing Demand Grows as Buyers Struggle to Overcome Obstacles
Federal Reserve Tightens Mortgage Underwriting Rules
Aug. 15 Deadline for FHLBank Director Applications
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Quick and Accurate Shorthand Measuring
codes and standards
Performance Solid for Vinyl Siding Over Foam Sheathing
Business Management
Retaining Assets: How to Get Paid in a Bankruptcy
Technology
Technology Helps Solidify Revenue in Volatile Market
50Plus Housing
SEBC Courses Discuss How to Attract 50+ Buyers
Women
During Lean Times, Seek Opportunities Outside the Box
Remodelers
Use Escalation Clause to Manage Pricing Increases
Deadline for NAHB Remodelers Awards Is July 25
Remodelers Making a Difference in Their Local Councils
Design
Enter the BALA Design Competition by July 31
Building Systems
Enter Building Systems Councils Excellence Awards
Commercial
Apply for 2009 Commerical Building Awards by Aug. 1
Sales
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Sept. 26
Education
Education Calendar
Safety
In Case of Lightning, Workers Need to Take Precautions
New Scaffold Safety Video Essential for Fall Protection
environment
July 23 Webcast Looks at Storm Water Rules for Housing
Legal
Ask the Lawyer: New Online Copyright Process
Labor
Top HBI Job Corps Instructors Receive Awards
Building Products
Safe Plumbing Site Provides Water Efficiency Information
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
24 Centex ‘Build Your Future’ Scholars Announced
Association News
Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Willams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Sign Up for ‘Spokesperson Training’ Sessions at Fall Board
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Use Escalation Clause to Manage Pricing Increases

Remodelers Making a Difference in Their Local Councils

Deadline for NAHB Remodelers Awards Is July 25

NAHB Remodelers invites its members and local councils to apply for the CADRE, Remodeler of the Year and Homes for Life CAPS Project awards by Friday, July 25.

The awards all highlight remodeling excellence.

CADRE — Council Awards for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence

  • Entry Fee: $50 — This is a one-time entry fee, regardless of number of entries per member or council. There is no entry fee for the community service category.
  • Winners will be honored Sept. 11 at the Remodelers Gala during the Remodeling Show in Baltimore.
  • Application and details available at www.nahb.org/cadre.


Remodeler of the Year

  • The award will be presented Sept. 11 at the Remodelers Gala during the Remodeling Show in Baltimore. 
  • Applications and details available at www.nahb.org/roy. 
  • The winner will also be invited to participate in an education session at the 2009 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 20-23. The education session will be moderated by Patrick O’Toole of Qualified Remodeler.  


Homes for Life CAPS Project Award

  • The award will be presented Sept. 11 at the Remodelers Gala during the Remodeling Show in Baltimore. 
  • Applications and details are available at www.nahb.org/homesforlife.  


For more information, e-mail Heather Staverman at NAHB, call her at 800-368-5242 x8323, or visit www.nahb.org/remodelerawards.

 


 

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