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In This Issue:

Front Page
Green Demo Home Floor Plans at IBS Aimed at New Market
Senate Health Care Bill a Threat to Home Building Industry
Attendees Say IBS Gives a Big Boost to Their Business
IRS Clarifies Home Buyer Tax Credit Ambiguities
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published During the Holidays
Coast to Coast
Builders Find That Smaller Homes Are Selling Well These Days
Politics & Government
Bipartisan Home Energy Efficiency Bill Introduced in House
NAHB Urges Senate to Omit ‘Carried Interest’ Proposal
Estate Tax Could Disappear in 2010 and Return in 2011
House Democrats Introduce Comprehensive Immigration Bill
Economics & Finance
Housing Starts Regain Some Ground in November
Builder Confidence Edges Down in December
Public Transportation Not a Big Factor Behind Housing Choices
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
Pavilion a Valuable Resource to Line Up Housing Credit at IBS
Exhibitors Prepare More Than a Few Surprises for Builders’ Show
The Next Gen Home: Photos and Floor Plans
Show Village Homes: Elevations and Floor Plans
IBS Offers Virtual Tours of New American Home
Attend Business Survival Discussions at IBS
IBS Keynote Sessions Offer Non-Traditional Business Pointers
Mingle With TV Stars, Make Videos at Theme Center Lounge
Slots Filling for Spokesperson Training at Builders' Show
BuilderBooks.com Offers New Resources at Builders' Show
construction safety
2009 Safety Award Winners to Be Honored at Builders' Show
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Caulking an Undermount Sink in Place
Technology
Home Technology Trends, Planning Discussed at IBS
Sales
Consumers Expect to See Eco-Conscious Merchandising
Remodelers
Training Courses to Meet EPA Lead Paint Rule Offered at IBS
Networking and Education Opportunities for Remodelers at IBS
Apply for NAHB Remodelers Leadership Grant by Feb. 1
Education
Visit NAHB Education Booth at IBS for Hourly, Daily Giveaways
Boost Sales, Management Skills With Pre-Show Courses at IBS
Earn AIA Credit at IBS Sessions and Pre-Show Courses
Education Calendar
Green Building
Obama Home Energy-Efficiency Effort Could Boost Recovery
Minnesota Builders Breed Success in State Home Weatherization Effort
IBS Keynoter Says Eco-Business Gives an Edge to Builders
environment
Midwest Consortium Offers Professional Radon Courses
Legal
Green Building Litigation Webcast Airs Jan. 12
hbi
HBI Training to Meet Obama’s Call for More Energy-Efficiency
Building Products
Home Depot to Sell Martha Steward Paint
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
More Than 575 Students Apply for Scholarships to Attend IBS
Association News
Members, Save up to $30 on Hertz Weekly-Weekend Rentals
FedEx Offers Big Savings on Shipping
NAHB Board to Meet on Jan. 21 in Las Vegas
Speakers Wanted for 2011 International Builders’ Show
FTD Offers 15% Discount to NAHB Members
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Pavilion a Valuable Resource to Line Up Housing Credit at IBS

Exhibitors Prepare More Than a Few Surprises for Builders’ Show

The Next Gen Home: Photos and Floor Plans

Show Village Homes: Elevations and Floor Plans

IBS Offers Virtual Tours of New American Home

Attend Business Survival Discussions at IBS

IBS Keynote Sessions Offer Non-Traditional Business Pointers

Mingle With TV Stars, Make Videos at Theme Center Lounge

Slots Filling for Spokesperson Training at Builders' Show

BuilderBooks.com Offers New Resources at Builders' Show

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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> Save up to $30 on Hertz Weekly-Weekend Rentals Through Feb. 6
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