NBN Online for the week of August 17, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Say Ending Tax Credit Could Halt Home Sales Gains
Builders Urged to Enlist the Public in ‘Revive Housing’ Push
Sign Up for Rooms at IBS as Low as $32 With August Registration
NAHB to Shut Down Operations Aug. 24-28
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published on Aug. 24 and Aug. 31
Coast to Coast
The Signs Don’t Point to a Typical Recovery
housing forum
Letters to the Editor: Appraisals — It’s an Outrage
Politics & Government
IRS Issues Rules on Tax-Free, Five-Year Deferrals
Economics & Finance
Credit Crunch Hits NAHB’s 2010 New American Home
Builder Confidence Continues Upward in August
New York Gives First-Time Home Buyers an Added Tax Incentive
Register for Fall Construction Forecast Conference
Report Shows Top 50 Fannie, Freddie Lenders by State
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
When Should You Put Money Back Into Your Business?
LinkedIn May Be the Network You Need to Grow Your Business
Audio Seminar to Discuss How to Take Advantage of Downturn
Symposium to Help Builders Create Strategies for New Market Realities
Webinar to Explore Design Trends for 50+ Homes and Communities
Free Sept. 24 Webinar Explores Alternatives to Impact Fees
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Make Your Stiff, Leather Gloves Fit Like a Glove
construction safety
OSHA to Rescind Interim Fall Protection Enforcement Policy
Safety Recall Notice Issued on Homelite Generators
Remodelers
CAPS, CGR, CGP Courses Offered at Remodeling Show
Homes for Life/CAPS Design Award Applications Due Aug. 21
Sales
Enter the 2010 National Sales and Marketing Awards
Commercial
Enter NCBC 2010 Awards of Excellence by Aug. 31
Education
Education Calendar
environment
NAHB Asks for Improvements to Endangered Species Rules
Builder Cites Shortcomings of EPA Storm Water Proposal
Green Building
Explosive Growth Continues for NAHB’s CGP Designation
Distinguished Judges Announced for EnergyValue Housing Award
hbi
Operation Reconstruct a Positive Force in Mississippi
Building Products
CertainTeed Helps Omaha Builder Find Low Energy Costs
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 30
Apply for NAHB/NOD Disability Initiative Award by Sept. 11
Association News
NAHB Board Meeting Set for Oct. 3 in Chicago
Members, Save on HP Business Products and More
Williams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
Members, Continue to Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Save Big on Summer Essentials at Omaha Steaks
NAHB Committee, Council Appointment Process Underway
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

CAPS, CGR, CGP Courses Offered at Remodeling Show

Homes for Life/CAPS Design Award Applications Due Aug. 21

Applications for the NAHB Remodelers Homes for Life award recognizing the best in creativity, problem solving and great design are due Friday, Aug. 21.

Now in its third year, awards program categories include single space remodel — kitchen, bathroom, sunroom, etc.; and major space remodel — whole house or multi-room.

Winning projects recognize creative, attractive design that is seamlessly integrated into a client's projects, bringing them a new opportunity to truly enjoy their home.

Award sponsor Best Bath will judge applications and present the award on Oct. 29 at the NAHB Remodelers Gala at the Remodeling Show in Indianapolis.

"The Home for Life award dovetails perfectly with our Lifetime Shower Systems program," said Andy Hedden-Nicely of Best Bath. “We are dedicated to the CAPS program and safe bathing for consumers who desire to stay at home with remodeled showers and walk-in bathtubs."

For the award application and information about prior winners, visit www.nahb.org/homesforlife.


 

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