NBN Online for the week of November 3, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Tax Credits Heat Up Demand for Solar Homes in Florida
Read More in Nation’s Building News — Win a Full IBS Registration
Level Heads Keep Topeka's Housing on Healthier Track
Coast to Coast
A Vote for Homeownership
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy: Housing Downswing Has Further to Run
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
Discounts on Early Registration and IBS Hotels End Nov. 7
Sign Up for Designation Courses and Education Sessions at IBS
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Align Shingle Courses Without Chalklines
building quality
Cost and Quality Suffer When Jobs Aren’t Ready
Downturn
Be Specific When Determining Your Target Operating Profit
Learn About Diversifying Into Light Commercial on Nov. 5
Attend SHOWCASE on Nov. 16 for Solutions in a Challenging Market
Experts to Discuss Alternate Funding Sources on Nov. 13
Learn How to Effectively Work With Your Lender in the Credit Crunch
Technology
Start With Wiring When Making Technology Features Standard
50Plus Housing
Apply for the Prestigious 2009 Best of 50+ Housing Awards
Revolutionize Your Thinking About 50+ Housing
Multifamily
Enter Pillars of Industry Multifamily Awards by Nov. 21
Market Realities, Emerging Trends at Pillars Conference in March
Remodelers
Getting Prospects to Commit Key to Success in Remodeling
Deconstruction: One Path to Green Remodeling
Safety
Apply for NAHB SAFE Award by Nov. 14, Application Fee Waived
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Energy Star Warns of ‘Energy Vampire’ Standby Power
National Green Building Award Applications Now Being Accepted
Legal
HBAs Sign Up for VA Affirmative Marketing
Workforce housing
Three Win ULI/Terwilliger Workforce Housing Awards
home builders institute
Delmar Cengage Learning Cited for Service to Students
Building Products
Historic American Molding Collection Available at Lowe’s
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Lewis Ranieri Discusses Credit Crisis in Dunlop Lecture
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 31
Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due Nov. 21
Association News
New York Housing Leader Herb Warshavsky Dead at 85
EOs, Strengthen Leadership Skills at Nov. 6 Conference
Don’t Get Tripped Up by the Media, Take Spokesperson Training
Williams Scotsman Offers One Month Free Rent, $50 Gas Gift Card
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
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

Be Specific When Determining Your Target Operating Profit

Attend SHOWCASE on Nov. 16 for Solutions in a Challenging Market

Experts to Discuss Alternate Funding Sources on Nov. 13

Learn How to Effectively Work With Your Lender in the Credit Crunch

Learn About Diversifying Into Light Commercial on Nov. 5

With builders looking to boost business and bolster morale during the downturn, residential builders who have expanded into commercial construction will particpate in an NAHB audio seminar to discuss how to diversify into the light commercial market. The hour-long broadcast begins at 2:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Nov. 5.

Presented by the National Commercial Builders Council (NCBC) and The NAHB University of Housing,  participants in the “Up Your Profits in a Down Market with Light Commercial Construction” seminar will explain how to diversify into light commercial construction and this segment’s similarities and differences — particularly regarding codes and business process — to residential construction.

In addition, the seminar’s experts will discuss why diversifying into light commercial might be easier than you think and how builders can identify opportunities in their markets.

The featured speakers for the seminar include:

  • Tom Swartz, CGR, CAPS, CGB, of J.J. Swartz Co. in Decatur, Ill.
    Swartz is the third-generation owner of a residential and commercial remodeling company founded in 1921. He has been active in NAHB leadership for more than 30 years and was named NAHB’s National Remodeler of the Year in 1996.

  • John Piazza, CAPS, CGP, of Piazza Construction, Inc. in Mount Vernon, Wash.
    Piazza, a custom builder and remodeler, is the chairman of the National Commercial Builders Council and has built numerous award-winning commercial projects over the years. He has been active in NAHB leadership and has served on numerous committees.


To Register

For more information and to register for the seminar, visit www.nahb.org/lightcommercialaudio.

For additional resources about commercial construction, visit the National Commercial Builders Council Web page, e-mail commercialbuilders@nahb.org, or call 800-368-5242 x8455.


 

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