NBN Online for the week of October 20, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Aging-in-Place Market a Bright Spot for Housing
IRC 2009 Code Brings Changes in How Homes Will Be Built
Coast to Coast
Surrounded by Ruins, Mortgage Market Remains Intact
Economics & Finance
Housing Starts Lose Further Ground in September
Financial Tumult Shakes Builder Confidence in October
Eye on the Economy: New Housing Stimulus Package Is Sorely Needed
Attend or View the Construction Forecast Conference on Oct. 22
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
Builders Race Against the Clock on New American Home
Register Online for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Online Registration Open for Spokesperson Training at IBS
Sign Up for Designation Courses and Education Sessions at IBS
Tips
Builders’ Tip: My Personal On-the-Job Hardware Store
Building Quality
2009 National Housing Quality Award Winners Announced
Survey Finds Home Buyers Increasingly Looking for Quality
Downturn
Ready Your Company Now for Housing’s Eventual Recovery
Learn About Diversifying Into Light Commercial on Nov. 5
Women
SBA Set-Aside Proposal Falls Short for Women Contractors
Economic Stimulus Sought for Women-Owned Businesses
Remodelers
Top Remodelers, Councils Honored at Annual Gala
Learn About Lead Paint Rule During Oct. 28 Audio Seminar
Building Systems
SHOWCASE Offers Solutions in a Challenging Market
Education
Apply for University of Housing Designee of the Year
Education Calendar
codes and standards
‘Today’ Fire Sprinkler Segment Presents Bad Information
Green Building
Appraisers Learning How to Valuate Green Homes
State, Local HBAs Affiliate With NAHB Green Building Program
Environment
Report Cites Need for Major Shift in Storm Water Regulation
Construction Safety
OSHA Launches New Fall Safety Web Resources
Apply for NAHB SAFE Award by Oct. 31, Application Fee Waived
Legal
Builders Receive Aid for Litigation on Housing Issues
Building Products
Timberlake Cabinets Supports Local Military Home Buyers
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Five HBAs Honored for Community Service Projects
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 31
Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due Nov. 21
Association News
Members, Save 10% at Omaha Steaks When Shopping Online
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Williams Scotsman Offers One Month Free Rent, $50 Gas Gift Card
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Builders Race Against the Clock on New American Home

Online Registration Open for Spokesperson Training at IBS

Sign Up for Designation Courses and Education Sessions at IBS

Register Online 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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