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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders’ Show Sets the Stage for Emerging Housing Market
Special International Builders' Show Issue
IBS Offers Virtual Tours of New American Home
'Opportunity Knocks' Brochure Updated with New Tax Credits
IBS
Cast Your Vote in nahbSTAR Competition by Dec. 18
Key Business Survival Solutions Discussed at IBS Sessions
Celebrated Humorist Dave Barry to Kick Off 2010 Builders’ Show
Rock Band, Styx, to Headline Spike Party at Builders' Show
BuilderBooks.com Has New Resources Available at IBS
Slots Filling for Spokesperson Training at Builders' Show
Building Products
Jenn-Air Wall Ovens Set New Performance Standards
Uponor to Exhibit Tubing for Greywater Systems
New Broan-NuTone Exhaust Fan Quiet and Energy-Efficient
ClosetMaid Mounting Systems Bring Order to Any Home
Generac Displays Latest in Standby Power Generators
CraftMaster Green Doors Provide Green Building Benefits
DuPont Features Roof Lining, New Color Surfaces
Ply Gem Exhibiting Premium Insulated Windows and Siding
Lubrizol Manifold System Can Reduce Hot Water Consumption
ODL Dimmer Allows Tubular Skylights in Any Room of the House
Lutron Sensors Save Power by Turning Off the Lights
Knauf Sustainable Insulation Now Available Across U.S.
Coast to Coast
Can Home Market Bounce Back Without More Help? Recovery Could Depend Too Much on Government
Politics & Government
House Puts Real Estate Tax Hike in Tax Break Extender
House Approves Financial Regulatory Overhaul Bill
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy: Housing, the Economy Show Some Life
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Trim Baseboards for a Snug Fit
Downturn
Increase Efficiencies, Boost Bottom Line With Technology
Sales
Sharpen Sales and Marketing Skills at the Builders’ Show
The Nationals Finalists Announced, Gold Winners to Be Named at IBS
Business
Attend Estimating Seminar, Demonstrations at IBS
Get Business Questions Answered by Industry Experts at IBS
50Plus Housing
50+ Housing Sessions Feature Forecast, State of Industry
Network, Attend Special Events at 50+ Lifestyle Central at IBS
Multifamily
Multifamily Education Looks at Forecast, Capital Markets
Condo Owner, Renter Preferences Little Changed by Downturn
Network, Attend Special Events at Multifamily Headquarters at IBS
Enter Pillars of Industry Marketing, Design Awards
Remodelers
Remodeling Courses Focus on Business Practices, Lead Paint
NAHB Remodelers Meetings at the Builders' Show
Attend NAHB Remodelers Networking Events at IBS
Building Systems
Building Systems Councils Meetings and Events at IBS
Education
Visit NAHB Education Booth at IBS for Hourly, Daily Giveaways
Pre-Show Courses at IBS Can Change Your Perspective
Designees of the Year to Be Honored at IBS Reception
Earn AIA Credit at IBS Sessions and Pre-Show Courses
Education Calendar
environment
EPA Releases Final Single-Family WaterSense Specs
Green Building
Path to Green Success Begins at IBS 2010
Research Center Focuses on Green Certification at IBS
Voting Still Open for EVHA People’s Choice Award
Virtual Green Trade Show the First of Its Kind
design
IBS Sessions Focus on Design and Land Development
hbi
HBI Students Prepare for Busy Schedule at Builders’ Show
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
Endowment to Present Estate Planning Seminar at IBS
2010 HELP Grants to Be Announced at Builders’ Show
Association News
NAHB Board to Meet on Jan. 21 in Las Vegas
FTD Offers 15% Discount to NAHB Members
Authorization Process for GM’s $500 Offer Now Much Easier
Earn One Free Hertz Rental Day for Every Two Hertz Rentals
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Cast Your Vote in nahbSTAR Competition by Dec. 18

Key Business Survival Solutions Discussed at IBS Sessions

Celebrated Humorist Dave Barry to Kick Off 2010 Builders’ Show

Rock Band, Styx, to Headline Spike Party at Builders' Show

Slots Filling for Spokesperson Training at Builders' Show

BuilderBooks.com Has New Resources Available at IBS

BuilderBooks.com will have several new titles available at the International Builders’ Show to help you improve your business and protect your workers.

The new titles include:

  • Estimating with Microsoft Excel, Third Edition
    Be sure you earn the profits you expect by developing estimates that account for all facets of the construction process upfront. You’ll learn essential skills for programming basic formulas to automating Excel to integrate with other software packages in order to set up an accurate, efficient estimating system.

  • The Paper Trail: Systems and Forms for a Well-Run Remodeling Company, Second Edition
    Whether you’ve diversified your portfolio to include remodeling services or you’re a seasoned remodeling professional, the 90+ forms and checklists compiled by William Asdal and Wendy Jordan in this book’s companion CD will help you to work more efficiently.

  • Think Sold! Creating Home Sales in Any Market
    Tammy Lynch, CSP, CMP, MIRM gives you the tools you need to think yourself to success and watch your sales numbers increase.

  • “2009 Home Builders’ Jobsite Codes” (Available January 2010)
    Get all the information you need from the 2009 International Residential Code in a compact, concise guide that provides easy-to-read code requirements for every aspect of residential construction. This user-friendly field guide includes illustrations, tables, figures and a glossary, to facilitate your understanding of the codes.

  • “Cost of Doing Business Study, 2010 Edition” (Available January 2010)
    Learn how your colleagues and competitors fared in 2008 with the detailed analysis provided in this long-standing study. Home builders get a rare glimpse at profitability, cost of sales and expenses from hundreds of like-sized home builders across the country.

  • “National Green Building Standard Commentary” (Available January 2010)
    This companion to the ANSI approved ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard provides valuable insights into the objectives and implementation of the requirements and prescriptions found in the standard. The commentary is a useful resource for any designer or builder using the ICC 700-2008 as a rating system for developing or renovating residential properties of all types to reduce their relative environmental impact.

  • “Social Media for Home Builders: It’s Easier Than You Think” (Available January 2010)
    Social media expert Carol Flammer demonstrates the power of this new marketing medium through case studies and online outlets created specifically for the home building industry. Learn how to use social media outlets to build your brand, engage new and existing consumers, manage your online reputation and sell more homes.


Visit the BuilderBooks.com Store on the Grand Concourse of the Las Vegas Convention Center to purchase these and other building industry resources. A free gift is offered with every purchase.

Free Shipping

Members who have FedEx account numbers and are enrolled in the NAHB FedEx Advantage Program, and are present at IBS, will receive one free shipment* at the BuilderBooks Store FedEx Shipsite. 

To participate, be sure to enroll in the NAHB FedEx Advantage program prior to the show. If you already have a FedEx account number, simply include it on the enrollment form. If you don’t have one, FedEx will assign one to you when you enroll in this program. 

*Restrictions apply. Visit the store at IBS for details.

Daily Drawing

Visit the bookstore during the show to enter the “Always Bet on Builders” daily giveaway for a chance to win prizes like a $500 Lowe's Gift Card, courtesy of General Motors, and more.

Win an HP Business PC and More

Stop by the BuilderBooks store to pick up a scratch card for the chance to win prizes such as an HP Pro All-in-One MS 218 Business PC, a seven-day vacation rental certificate from Endless Vacations, gift cards, merchandise, discounts and more. To participate, bring in the coupon in your IBS Passport to the bookstore to receive your scratch card to see what you have won. Every card is a winner.


BuilderBooks.com Bookstore Hours
Grand Concourse

 Monday, Jan. 18

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

 Tuesday, Jan. 19

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

 Wednesday, Jan. 20

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

 Thursday, Jan. 21

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

 Friday, Jan. 22

8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.


 

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