NBN Online for the week of September 22, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Solution to Calm Financial Storm Centers on Housing
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Sept. 29
Soft Remodeling Market Looks Good to Home Builders
Fire Official Surge Sweeps Sprinkler Mandate to Victory
Coast to Coast
Many Find Success in Volatile Housing Market
government
Tax Credit Moves First-Timers Off the Fence and Into a Home
Economics & Finance
Housing Starts Decline Further in August
Builders More Confident About Single-Family Sales Outlook
FHA Downpayments Set to Rise on Jan. 1
Eye on the Economy: Housing Demand Beginning to Stabilize
Get Essential Housing Analysis at Construction Forecast Conference
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
disaster
Home Builders on the Scene in Early Ike Recovery Efforts
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Using a Form to Create Built-Up Crown Molding
IBS
Last Minute Touches Put on The New American Home
Register for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Technology
Build Home Buyer Appeal With Low-Cost Audio Technolgy
50Plus Housing
Best of 50+ Housing Awards Open for Nominations
Multifamily
Pillars Award-Winning Web Site Turns Leads Into Leases
Enter Pillars of Industry Marketing, Design Awards
Nominees Sought for HCCP of the Year Award
Safety
Apply for NAHB SAFE Award by Oct. 13
Remodelers
Member Profile: Education and Trust Mean Good Business
NAHB Remodelers Booth Wins Design Award at Remodeling Show
Building Systems
Chicago Museum Exhibits Green Modular Home
Log Homes Council Embarks on Membership Drive Through Dec. 31
SHOWCASE Offers Solutions in a Challenging Market
Custom
Custom Builder Symposium Can Help Navigate Downturn
Earn CGP Designation at Custom Builder Symposium
Sales
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Oct. 17
Education
Education Calendar
environment
Coalition Calls for Extending Energy Tax Incentives
Ruling Makes Storm Water Permit Effluent Limit Guidelines Likely
Mitigation Banking Conference Seeking Speakers
HBI
Jefferson Star for Community Service Goes to HBI Educator
Building Products
Timberlake Kitchen Cabinet Accessories Prevent Clutter
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Grant Aids Florida Students at Future Builders Camp
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 31
Association News
Members, Save 10% at Omaha Steaks When Shopping Online
Dell Offering Double Discounts Through September
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly
NAHB Fall Board Meeting Set for San Diego Sept. 23-26
GM $500 Private Combined With GM Employee Discount Till Sept. 30
Office Depot: $10 Off First $100 for New Member Customers
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Custom Builder Symposium Can Help Navigate Downturn

Earn CGP Designation at Custom Builder Symposium

Custom builders and other industry professionals interested in earning the Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation can take both required courses at the Custom Builder Symposium in Austin, Texas.

“Green Building for Building Professionals” and “Business Management for Building Professionals” will be offered as pre-show courses at the annual conference from Oct. 24-26 at the Hilton Austin.

  • Green Building for Building Professionals(two-day course) 
    Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 22-23
    9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

    Learn how green homes provide buyers with lower energy costs and higher value. This two-day course for building professionals discusses strategies for incorporating green building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction. Learn how green homes and remodeling incorporate environmental considerations and resource efficiency into every step of the building and development process to minimize environmental impact. 

    Designation Credit: CGA, CGB, CGP

  • Business Management for Building Professionals
    Friday, Oct. 24
    9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

    Learn the management skills that give industry leaders the edge. This course will provide a solid foundation in those best business practices so valuable to smaller businesses: planning, organizing, staffing/directing and controlling. Instructors use case studies and sample forms to provide practical and applicable tools for management success.

    Designation Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, Master CSP


Two additional pre-show courses, "Business Accounting and Job Cost" and the "Builder Assessment Review" (BAR), also will be offered at the symposium.

More than 1,000 builders, remodelers and other members of the home building industry have earned the Certified Green Professional educational designation since it was introduced early this year by NAHB.

To register for pre-show courses at The Remodeling Show, visit www.nahb.org/custom.

For complete CGP requirements, go to www.nahb.org/CGPinfo.



‘Profit from Green Building’ Available at BuilderBooks.com

Profit from Building Green — Award-Winning Tips to Build Energy Efficient Homes,” available through BuilderBooks.com, showcases what energy conscious award-winning builders are doing, provides innovative energy-efficient features and covers successful techniques for building this niche market.

To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.


 

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