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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

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

BuilderBooks.com will have several new titles available at the International Builders’ Show to help you improve your business and protect your workers.

The new titles include:

  • ValueMatch Selling for Home Builders: How to Sell What Matters Most” —
    Gain control of the selling conversation. “ValueMatch” provides tips and information on how to build rapport with prospective home buyers, learn about their needs, make powerful presentations that are focused on their values and go for the close.

  • Basic Construction Management: The Superintendent’s Job, Fifth Edition” — Learn the essentials of managing projects well and within budget from scheduling and job site safety to quality and customer service. “Basic Construction Management” guides readers step-by-step from construction planning through warranty work, blending proven practices with the experiences of builders in the field. A companion Web page includes updated quality checklists and other customizable tools to help manage construction projects.

  • Option Selling for Profit: The Builder’s Guide to Generating Design Center Revenue and Profit — Increase your revenues and profits by capitalizing on your options and upgrades programs. “Option Selling for Profit” shows readers how to create an options program that not only builds the loyalty of customers, but motivates them to buy. The publication also includes 19 downloadable forms and tools that can be customized.

  • NAHB-OSHA Trenching and Excavation Safety Handbook, English Spanish — Presented in simple language, the handbook provides information on how to comply with OSHA excavation standards on residential job sites.  In an easy-to-use English-Spanish format, it offers guidelines for conducting safe trenching and excavation operations and identifies safe work practices that can prevent serious accidents and injuries.

    Use the handbook with the “Trenching and Excavation Safety Video” to provide the most effective training possible.


Visit the BuilderBooks.com Store on the Grand Concourse of the Las Vegas Convention Center to purchase these and other building industry resources. A free gift is offered with every purchase.

Free Shipping

Members who have a UPS account and are registered in the NAHB/UPS shipping discount program will receive one free shipment at the 2009 IBS BuilderBooks.com Book Store. Please be sure to enroll in the NAHB-sponsored UPS discount program.

Members who already have a UPS shipper number can simply include it on the enrollment form. UPS will assign one to members who enroll in this program.

Also, visit the bookstore during the show to enter the “Always Bet on Builders” daily giveway for a chance to win prizes like a $500 Lowes Gift Card, courtesy of General Motors, and more.

*Restrictions apply. Visit the store at IBS for details.
 


BuilderBooks.com Bookstore Hours
Grand Concourse

 Monday, Jan. 19

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

 Tuesday, Jan. 20

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

 Wednesday, Jan. 21

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

 Thursday, Jan. 22

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

 Friday, Jan. 23

8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.



Las Vegas Dining, Shopping and Sightseeing Guides Available at BuilderBooks.com

Dining, shopping and sightseeing “must-have guides” for those who want to get the most out of the 2009 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas are available at BuilderBooks.com.  

These comprehensive guides offer expert advice and trustworthy information on dining, shopping and entertainment for every budget.

To view or purchase these guides online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.

 


 

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