NBN Online for the week of January 12, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Converge on Capitol Hill to Urge Housing Stimulus
Senators Recommend Expanding Energy Tax Incentives
Avoid Long Lines at IBS, Register Online During the Show
Coast to Coast
Downturn Could Alter Tastes in Housing
housing forum
Letter to the Editor: Smoke Detectors Prevent Fire Deaths
Economics & Finance
Builders Hammer Home Concerns on Low Appraisals
New Home Sales Slide Further in November
IBS Program Looks at Equity Partnership Options for Builders
IBS
Daily Speakers to Give Insights Into Surviving Downturn
Seminars on Professional Development Offered at IBS
Green Day 2009 Set for Jan. 21 at the Builders' Show
Architects Will Assess Attendees’ House Plans at IBS Workshops
Have Development Plans Reviewed at IBS Land Planning Workshops
BuilderBooks.com Has New Resources Available at IBS
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Keep a Chalk Line Handy
Politics & Government
Recognition Awards Applications Due Jan. 15
Business Management
Attend Estimating Seminar, Demonstrations at IBS
50Plus Housing
Census Bureau to Collect Data on Age-Restricted Housing
Remodelers
Register for the Chairman’s Dinner at IBS
Sales
The Millennials: The Next Big Consumer Force
Learn How to Sell to Today’s Buyers During IBS Seminar
Tickets Available for The Nationals 2009 Gala at IBS
Education
Pre-Show Courses at IBS Can Give You an Advantage in 2009
Education Calendar
environment
IBS Meeting to Look at New Effluent Limitation Guidelines
Comments Sought on Proposed WaterSense Certification Process
Green Building
Entry Deadline Nears for NAHB Green Building Awards
codes and standards
ICC Board Upholds Contested Fire Sprinkler Mandate
Design
BALA 25th Anniversary Gala Set for Jan. 19 at IBS
Legal
Builders Score Three Significant Court Victories
NAHB Paper Looks at ‘Rain Screens’ for Wall Claddings
construction safety
Safety Award Winners to Be Honored at IBS
Labor
Operation Reconstruct Builds a New KaBOOM! Playground
Building Products
Cellulose Promoted as ‘Greenest’ Insulation
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
High School Students Learning More About Building Careers
Association News
Vice Chairman Candidates Give Final Campaign Messages
NAHB Board Meeting Set for Jan. 22 in Las Vegas
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

Related Articles

Vice Chairman Candidates Give Final Campaign Messages

NAHB Board Meeting Set for Jan. 22 in Las Vegas

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

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

Calendar of Events

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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