NBN Online for the week of November 9, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Home Buyer Tax Credit, New NOL Rules Signed Into Law
For Remodelers, Recovery Won’t Mean Business as Usual
NAHB Looks at Steps to Ensure Appraisers Aren’t in the Dark
Coast to Coast
Investors See Mortgage Rates Rising as Fed Wraps Up Buys
housing forum
Letters to the Editor: Costly Fire Sprinklers Aren't Needed
Politics & Government
Senate Panel Moves Bill to Curb Greenhouse Emissions
NAHB Opposes House Health Care Plan
Spokane Voters Defeat Drastic Changes to City Laws
Economics & Finance
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders' Tip: A More Stable and Handy Step Stool
Downturn
Web Site Content: The Good, The Bad and The Viral
Webinar to Discuss Marketing Tools to Help Prepare for Recovery
remodelers
Remodelers See Encouraging Signs in Third Quarter
Remodelers Need to Focus Harder on Boosting Profits
Screening Out ‘Tire Kickers’ Builds Profitable Relationships
Webcast Course on Dec. 10 to Teach Customer Service Skills
Comments Sought on Proposed Changes to EPA Lead Paint Rule
Safety
Apply for SAFE Work Site Safety Award by Nov. 18
Building Systems
Leaders in Systems-Built Housing Honored
Global
Explore Latest in Global Green Building at Expo Build China
Education
Nominations for 2009 Designee of the Year Awards Due Nov. 13
Education Calendar
environment
Tougher Storm Water Regs Prompt NAHB Study
Green Building
Internet, Conferences Help Builder Maintain Green Edge
Building Products
Whirlpool Readies Home Appliances for Smart Grid
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
Evans Scholarships Boost Students' Studies
Association News
FedEx Offers Big Savings on Shipping Till Nov. 15
Earn One Free Hertz Rental Day for Every Two Hertz Rentals
Authorization Process for GM’s $500 Offer Now Much Easier
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Leaders in Systems-Built Housing Honored

 

 

Signature Building Systems, in Moosic, Pa., won a best modular home design for its Masterson Project home during the BSC Excellence in Home Design Awards program last month.

During its annual awards program last month, NAHB’s Building Systems Councils (BSC) honored more than 20 industry leaders in the concrete, log, modular and panelized building systems industries for their excellence in home design and marketing. Home manufacturers, home builders and industry associates in each of the industries were honored.

The winners were announced at the BSC Excellence in Marketing and Home Design Awards luncheon in Marco Island, Fla., held in conjunction with the BSC SHOWCASE — the leading trade show and conference for the systems-built housing industry.

"This year's award winners prove that even in a slow housing market, the systems-built industry is raising the bar in residential marketing and home-design concepts," said BSC Chairman Michael H. Weber, of Lancaster Redevelopment Corp. in Selinsgrove, Pa. "Not only are our award winners receiving recognition for their great work, but they are also shedding a positive light on the building-systems industry as a whole."

Scores of entries were submitted for award categories ranging from outstanding model/sales center to presentation of home plans and best Web site. The most competetive category this year was also one of its newest — multifamily modular homes. Penn Lyon Homes, based in Selinsgrove, Pa., earned top honors in the category. Southern Structures, of Ocala, Fla., earned an honorable mention for its modular workforce housing homes.

For a complete list of winning companies and projects, visit www.nahb.org/2010bscawardwinners.

Some of the winners will be featured in upcoming editions of Nation's Building News and on display at the BSC Awards Wall at the 2010 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas in January.


 

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