NBN Online for the week of May 25, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Sales Agents, Appraisers Underestimate Value of Green
NAHB Guide Finds More Cities Rolling Back Impact Fees
Membership Day Brings in 5,055 New Members in Tough Times
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published on June 1
Coast to Coast
First-Time Home Buyers Can Turn Tax Credit Into Cash
housing forum
Letter to the Editor: Housing Deflation Takes Economic Toll
Politics & Government
House Energy Bill Would Create National Building Code
NAHB Supports Government Efforts on Chinese Drywall
Obama Signs Bill to Help Families Refinance Mortgages
California Seeing Impact Fee Cuts and Deferrals
Economics & Finance
April Single-Family Starts Rise for Second Straight Month
Confidence of Builders Continues to Grow in May
Housing Reaches Most Affordable Level in 18 Years
Florida Builder Encouraged by Recent Uptick in Sales
HUD Withdraws Proposed RESPA Rule
Eye on the Economy: Surveys Signal Revival of Buyer Demand
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Quick, Easy Sanding-Disk Alignment
Green Building
Green Building Growth Bright Spot in a Down Market
10 Practical Strategies Suggested for Green Marketing
Dual Certification Process Set for NAHBGreen and Builders Challenge
Advanced Green Building Courses to Be Available in 2010
Downturn
How to Create a 'Thoughtless' Web Site — and Why
Multifamily
Multifamily Builder Confidence Rallies From Record Lows
Remodelers
First Remodeled Home Certified to Green Standard
Remodelers See Early Signs of Recovery in First Quarter
Building Systems
Webinar Details Modular Construction Basics, Benefits
Commercial
HVAC Tips That Can Save You From Making Costly Mistakes
Design
Enter 2009 Best in American Living Design Competition
Education
Education Calendar
construction safety
Safety Month Focuses on Falls, Overexertion and Driving
Building Products
FlowGuard Manifold System Offers Maximum Versatility
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Students Jumpstart Building Careers With NAHB Internship
Association News
Save More With Hertz Off-Airport Locations
Williams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Webinar Details Modular Construction Basics, Benefits

The Pennsylvania Factory Built Housing Industry Partnership (FBHIP), an industry partner of NAHB’s Building Systems Councils, is hosting a webinar on the basics and benefits of modular construction — including trimming overhead costs and reducing construction time on the job site.

The webinar, “Modular 101: Introduction to Modular Construction,” will be held from 3:00-4:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, June 4. It is the first in a series of webinars hosted by FBHIP on modular construction.

Rick Terry, CGP and the director of the Factory Built Housing Center at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, said webinar participants will also learn about how to capitalize on the green building market with modular construction and how to increase sales volume while delivering a more consistent product to customers

To Register

The cost of the webinar is $25 and the course is limited to the first 50 registrants.

Participants also will receive a free copy of the book “The Modular Home,” by Andy Gianino, one of the webinar's panel members.

For more information or to register, click here, or contact the FBHIP at 570-327-4768.



‘Prefabulous’ Looks at Dream Homes Fresh From the Factory

Prefabulous: The House of Your Dreams Delivered Fresh From the Factory,” available through BuilderBooks.com, describes the many systems available for prefabricating all or parts of a new home and compares their advantages and disadvantages.

“Prefabulous” also showcases beautiful examples of houses built using these techniques.

To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.



‘Modular Mansions’ Available from BuilderBooks.com

Modular Mansions,” available through BuilderBooks.com, explores the fast-growing method of home construction and profiles 21 modular homes in varied styles and sizes.

 To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.

 


 

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