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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Step Up Campaign to Revive Housing, Create Jobs
NAHB Analysis Finds Big Economic Gains From Reviving Housing
Celebrated Humorist Dave Barry to Kick Off 2010 Builders’ Show
Coast to Coast
Local Housing Developers Say Buyers Showing More Interest
Economics & Finance
Single-Family Housing Starts, Permits Rise in July
Housing Affordability Remains at Near-Record Levels
Eye on the Economy: Lots of Encouraging Housing News, But…
Register for Fall Construction Forecast Conference
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
Your Market Prospects Are Well Within Reach on Facebook
Five Deadly Sins of Financially Distressed Builders
Sept. 15 Webinar to Explore 50+ Design Trends
Sept. 17 Audio Seminar to Discuss Taking Advantage of Downturn
Free Sept. 24 Webinar Explores Alternatives to Impact Fees
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Golf Ball a Gimme for Coping Crown Molding
IBS
Register Online for Spokesperson Training at IBS
Remodelers
Following Litigation, EPA Plans Changes to Lead Paint Rule
50Plus Housing
Builders Report Slow Gains in 55+ Housing Market
Sales
Enter 2010 The Nationals Awards by Oct. 28
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
The Little Affordable Green Home That Could...
Building Products
Icynene Insulation Approved for Green Building Certification
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
Stuard Scholarship Fund Announces 18 Winners
Apply for NAHB/NOD Disability Initiative Award by Sept. 11
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 30
Association News
William Marvin, of Marvin Windows and Doors, Dies at 92
Members, Save on HP Business Products and More
Williams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
Members, Save Big — Up to 29% Off — on FedEx Shipping Services
NAHB Committee, Council Appointment Process Underway
NAHB Board Meeting Set for Oct. 3 in Chicago
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Education Calendar

  

Sept. 15

Designing 50+ Homes and Communities for the Future

Webinar

Sept. 17

Beyond the Best-Case Scenario

Audio seminar

Sept. 24

Understanding Infrastructure Finance Tools That Are Successful Alternatives to Impact Fees

Webinar

Sept. 30

Train the Trainer

Chicago, Ill.

Oct. 21

Construction Forecast Conference

Washington, D.C.

Oct. 25-28

Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE

Marco Island, Fla.

Oct. 25-27

CGR and CAPS courses

Indianapolis, Ind.

Oct. 27-30

Remodeling Show

Indianapolis, Ind.

Oct. 29

NAHB Remodeler of the Year Award

Indianapolis, Ind.

Oct. 29

National Remodeling Hall of Fame Award

Indianapolis, Ind.

Oct. 29

CADRE Awards

Indianapolis, Ind.

Oct. 29

Homes for Life Award

Indianapolis, Ind.

Nov. 5-7

NAHB Summit on Association Excellence

New Orleans, La.

Nov. 6-8

Custom Builders Symposium

San Diego, Calif.

2010

 

 

Jan. 15-18

2010 IBS Pre-Show Courses

Las Vegas, Nev.

Jan. 19-22

2010 International Builder's Show

Las Vegas, Nev.

March 29-31

Log Home Council President's Tour

Boise, Idaho

May 16-18

National Green Building Conference

Raleigh, N.C.

Learn More About 2009 Professional Development Offerings

See the variety of professional development offerings available through NAHB and its local associations in this interactive brochure

Or, to search for specific course offerings in your area, visit www.nahb.org/courses. Also view upcoming conferences.


 

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