NBN Online for the week of October 12, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
White House Eyes Extending Home Buyer Tax Credit
NAHB Member Wins 'Ultimate Volunteer' Contest on 'The View'
Builders Urged to Get Involved in Climate-Change Debate
Coast to Coast
U.S. Housing Risks Still Lurk Even as Buyers Return
Politics & Government
Builders Say Hopes for Jobs, Economy Rest on Housing
Economics & Finance
Stevens Announces Delay of New FHA Condo Rule
Register for Oct. 21 Construction Forecast Conference, Webcast
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
Social Media Marketing Adds New Dimension to How We Sell
Tips
Builders’ Tip: An Easy-to-Build Dust-Isolation Box
IBS
Unleash Your Inner Singer, Compete in IBS Talent Contest
Multifamily
Oct. 22 Webinar to Explore Multifamily Marketing
Remodelers
Attend NAHB Remodelers Events at Remodeling Show
construction safety
SAFE Award Recognizes Work Site Safety Programs
Sales
This Fortune Cookie Was Spot on About New Home Sales
Go for The Nationals Gold — Entries Due Oct. 28
Custom
Earn AIA Credit at Custom Builder and Design Conference
Education
Submit Nominations for 2009 Designee of the Year Awards
Education Calendar
Green Building
Green Homes Getting Good Traffic, EVHA Winners Say
Green Building Designation for Lenders Launched
New Course Examines Science Behind Green Building
environment
EPA Panel Rejects New Method to Measure Water Nutrients
Building Products
ODL Introduces Solar-Powered Dimmer for Tubular Skylights
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
Internship Solidifies Student's Commitment to Home Building
Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due Oct. 30
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 30
Association News
Members, Save on HP Business Products and More
Earn One Free Hertz Rental Day for Every Two Hertz Rentals
Authorization Process for GM’s $500 Offer Now Much Easier
Save Big — at Least 60% — on Selected FedEx Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Earn AIA Credit at Custom Builder and Design Conference

Attendees of the 2009 Custom Builder Symposium + Design Institute can earn American Institute of Architects (AIA) credit with two pre-show courses and eight conference sessions.

The symposium, held Nov. 6-8 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, features hands-on, collaborative education with a focus on the intersection of building, design and technology.

The two pre-show courses that can earn AIA credit include:

  • “Green Building for Building Professionals”
    9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Nov. 3-4

    This two-day course discusses strategies for incorporating green building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction. Learn how green homes can provide buyers lower maintenance, better indoor air quality and better long-term value. Techniques are also discussed for competitively differentiating home products with increased indoor environmental quality as well as energy and resource efficiency.

    Designation credits: CGA, CGB, CGP, GMR 

  • “Business Management for Building Professionals”
    9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Nov. 5

    Learn the management skills that give industry leaders the edge. This course will provide a solid foundation in best business practices valuable to smaller businesses, including planning, organizing, staffing/directing and controlling. By using case studies and sample forms, instructors will give attendees practical and applicable tools for management success.

    Designation credits: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGP, CGR, Master CSP


The following conference sessions, available on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8, are also approved for AIA credit:


NAHB is a registered provider with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this event will be reported to CES Records for AIA members by the provider. Certificates of completion for non-AIA members are available upon request.

To Register

To register, and for more information, visit www.nahb.org/Custom, or call 800-368-5242 x8338.


 

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