NBN Online for the week of November 17, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
NAHB Contests ICC Vote Mandating Fire Sprinklers
Builders Can Find Alternate Funding Sources Close to Home
Read More in Nation’s Building News — Win a Full IBS Registration
Coast to Coast
Will Obama Bring Back ‘Buy-Downs’?
Forum
Letter to the Editor: Older Homes Are a Waste of Energy
Economics & Finance
Housing Affordability Rises to Highest Level in Four Years
Eye on the Economy: The Housing Recovery Will Have to Wait a While
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
Builders Must Begin to Meet Potential Buyers on Their Turf
Tap Into Green Remodeling With Home Performance Testing
Robust Web Presence Can Bring New Opportunities
IBS
Register Online for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
IBS Education Focuses on Staying Ahead in Tough Market
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Accurately Cut I-Joists With a Cutoff Fixture
Technology
Technology Adds Appeal, Pizzazz to Staging a Home
codes and standards
NAHB Members Sought for 2009-10 ICC Code Committees
Remodelers
Home Owners Cut Back on Remodeling in Third Quarter
Custom
To Stay Ahead in Tough Times, Set Yourself Apart
50Plus Housing
Apply for the Prestigious 2009 Best of 50+ Housing Awards
Multifamily
Enter Pillars of Industry Multifamily Awards by Nov. 21
Market Realities, Emerging Trends at Pillars Conference in March
Education
Designations Can Give You an Advantage in 2009
Education Calendar
Labor
Training for Disabled Workers Continued in Columbia, S.C.
Building Products
New Maytag Washers, Dryers Use Commercial Technology
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Intern Learns Value of Adaptability in Tough Times
Lee S. Evans Scholarship Deadline Extended to Dec. 1
Association News
Chicago Builder George ‘Bud’ Arquilla Jr. Dies at 86
HBA Leaders Need Optimism, Trust to Navigate Downturn
Few Spots Remain for ‘Presentation Skills’ at IBS
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Members, Combine GM $500 Private Offer With Red Tag Event
Williams Scotsman Offers One Month Free Rent, $50 Gas Gift Card
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Chicago Builder George ‘Bud’ Arquilla Jr. Dies at 86

HBA Leaders Need Optimism, Trust to Navigate Downturn

Few Spots Remain for ‘Presentation Skills’ at IBS

UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping

Members, Combine GM $500 Private Offer With Red Tag Event

Williams Scotsman Offers One Month Free Rent, $50 Gas Gift Card

Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals

Calendar of Events

Nov. 18

Audio Seminar: Builder Financing — Working With Your Lender in the Credit Crunch

n/a

Nov. 20-22

State and Local Government Affairs Conference

Memphis, Tenn.

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Jan. 16-19

IBS Pre-Show Education

Las Vegas, Nev.

Jan. 20-23

2009 International Builders' Show

Las Vegas, Nev.

Jan. 20   

2008 Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) Ceremony and Breakfast

Las Vegas, Nev.

Jan. 20

2009 IRM Commencement Breakfast

Las Vegas, Nev.

Jan. 21

50+ Housing Council Education and Events at IBS

Las Vegas, Nev.

March 17-18

Pillars of the Industry Conference and Awards Gala

San Diego, Calif.

March 19

Pillars of the Industry Awards

San Diego, Calif.

March 29-31

Log Home Council's President's Tour

Boise, Idaho

April 27-29

Building for Boomers and Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium

Philadelphia, Pa.

April 28   

Best of 50+ Housing Awards

Philadelphia, Pa.

May 8-10

National Green Building Conference

Dallas, Texas

May 8

National Green Building Awards

Dallas, Texas

May 17-19

Building Systems Councils Modular and Panel Plant Tour

Manchester, N.H.

May 25-31

Spring NAHB Board of Directors Meeting

Washington, D.C.

Aug. 11-15

Executive Officers Council Seminar

Louisville, Ky.

Oct. 29

NAHB Remodeler of the Year Award

Indianapolis, Ind.

Oct. 29

National Remodeling Hall of Fame Award

Indianapolis, Ind.

Nov. 6-9

National Conference on Membership

New Orleans, La.

Learn More About Upcoming Conferences and Designations

Interested in attending a University of Housing conference or learning more about NAHB designation programs? Visit www.nahb.org/notifyme, and sign up to receive more information.



Free NAHB Kit Gives Builders Back-to-Basics Tips to Navigate the Slowdown

What was once expected to be a relatively mild housing slump following three years of record new home construction and sales has given way to a significant downturn.

To help members navigate the uncharted waters of this slowdown, NAHB has compiled a comprehensive “Back to Basics” online toolkit — the best of the basics, the tried and true and the truly new. To access the toolkit, click here.

To access the “Back to Basics” toolkit, you must be an NAHB member and have a login to www.nahb.org. To create a login, go to www.nahb.org/login or click on the log-in button on the main menu bar.

For assistance, call the NAHB Member Service Center at 800-368-5242.


 

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