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Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Sept. 29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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Member Profile: Education and Trust Mean Good Business

NAHB Remodelers Booth Wins Design Award at Remodeling Show

 

 

Visitors to the award-winning NAHB Remodelers booth at the Remodeling Show in Baltimore learned about how to improve their businesses, green remodeling and...

Visitors to the NAHB Remodelers booth on the show floor at the Remodeling Show in Baltimore earlier this month heard expert presentations on different aspects of remodeling, learned about remodelers council membership and education opportunities and played virtual golf.

The booth’s activities and creative design ― with its classroom seating, visuals, information kiosks, networking lounge and electronic golf game ― were responsible for winning the show’s award for “Most Innovative Booth.”

For the presentations, NAHB Remodelers members and others from NAHB discussed business best practices, business planning for profit, choosing the right client, green remodeling and products and Sed de Saber™-Construction Edition, the easy-to-use, take-home learning tool created by Home Builders Institute to improve job site communication, construction quality and safety by teaching English to Spanish-speaking workers.

 

 

...played virtual golf.



Increase Your Professional Credibility

The Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) designation emphasizes business management skills as the key to a professional remodeling operation.

Remodelers who earn the CGR become members of an exclusive national program and gain recognition as industry leaders.

To learn more about the CGR designation, visit www.nahb.org/CGRinfo, or call The Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154.



'How to Find a Professional Remodeler' Available at BuilderBooks.com

"How to Find a Professional Remodeler," available at BuilderBooks.com, promotes the professionalism of your remodeling business by offering valuable advice to your customers on the process of selecting a remodeler.

The brochure guides consumers from the dream to the reality of having their homes remodeled by skilled and trained professionals. Sections include what to look for in a professional remodeler and what questions to ask.

To view or puchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665 to order.

 

 


 

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