NBN Online for the week of October 6, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Rescue Plan Shores Up Hopes for Housing Turnaround
Builders Cite Appraisal Problems in Declining Housing Markets
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: Rustic Elegance, Contemporary Comfort
Coast to Coast
For Bailout to Work, Housing Market Needs to Mend
Politics & Government
Expiring Energy Tax Incentives Extended
50+ Home Owners See Tax Benefits in Housing Bill
FBI Investigating Construction Defect Schemes in Las Vegas
New Jersey Builders, Realtors Host Seminar on Housing Act Benefits
Economics & Finance
New Single-Family Home Sales Slip Further in August
FHA ‘Hope for Homeowners’ Program Up and Running
Eye on the Economy: Near-Term Housing Outlook Has Darkened
Get Essential Housing Analysis at Construction Forecast Conference
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
Coaching Legend Lou Holtz to Kick Off 2009 Builders' Show
Register for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Think — and Act — Radically About Industry Education. Sign Up at IBS
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Bend PVC Pipe Without Putting a Kink in It
Business Management
Properly Focused Technology Can Help Builders Survive
Construction Safety
NAHB Safety Training Program Receives OSHA Grant
Apply for NAHB SAFE Award by Oct. 13
Commercial
Experts to Discuss Diversifying Into Light Commercial
Suspended Ceilings Have Economic, Green Advantages
50Plus Housing
Best of 50+ Housing Awards Open for Nominations
Revolutionize Your Thinking About 50+ Housing
Multifamily
Enter Pillars of Industry Marketing, Design Awards
Nominees Sought for HCCP of the Year Award
Remodelers
Learn About Lead Paint Rule During Oct. 28 Audio Seminar
Call Your Former Clients, There Is Work Out There
Member Profile: A Super-Assertive Advocate for His Association
Building Systems
SHOWCASE Offers Solutions in a Challenging Market
Log Homes Council Membership Drive Continues Through Dec. 31
Sales
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Oct. 17
Custom
Custom Builder Symposium Can Help Navigate Downturn
Earn CGP Designation at Custom Builder Symposium
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
NAHB Brochure Offers Green Building Liability Advice
HBI
Student Members Get Set for Builders’ Show in Las Vegas
Building Products
Lutron Introduces Energy-Efficient LED Dimming Driver
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
NAHB Intern Encouraged About Future in the Industry
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 31
Association News
Members, Save 10% at Omaha Steaks When Shopping Online
Williams Scotsman Offers One Month Free Rent, $50 Gas Gift Card
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Coaching Legend Lou Holtz to Kick Off 2009 Builders' Show

Think — and Act — Radically About Industry Education. Sign Up at IBS

Register for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas

Registration for the 2009 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas on Jan. 20-23 — the single, most important and largest industry event of the year — is now open.

This year, IBS will feature:

  • More than 1,700 exhibitors showcasing their latest products and services
  • More than 250 education sessions or programs designed to help members stay current on industry trends and issues


Full Registration

Full registration provides attendees with access to four days of exhibits on one million net square feet of exhibit space, all the educational sessions and new, daily-featured speakers.

Full registration is $295 for members through Nov. 7 and $425 thereafter. 

Full registration for non-members is $475 and $575, respectively.

Exhibits-Only Registration

Exhibits-only registration is $50 for members through Nov. 7 and $100 after and $50 for their spouses.

Exhibits-only registration for non-members is $100 through Nov. 7 and $200 after and $70 for their spouses.

Education Session Tickets

Exhibits-only registered attendees can purchase tickets to individual IBS education sessions. Individual tickets are $50 for members and $70 for non-members. Registrants can purchase packages of four tickets and get one free or seven tickets and get three free.

(Attendees who purchase full registrations do not have to purchases education session tickets or exhibits-only registration.)

To Register

For registration information, click here. For hotel information, click here.

To register online, click here.

For the latest IBS information — including floor plans, renderings and construction photos of The New American Home — visit the 2009 International Builders’ Show Web site at www.BuildersShow.com.


 

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