NBN Online for the week of December 21, 2009

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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Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published During the Holidays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

Green Building Litigation Webcast Airs Jan. 12

Aimed at helping home builders take steps to avoid green building claims and litigation, defense-bar construction lawyers will discuss the challenges, solutions and the latest green building construction litigation developments in a DRI webcast on Jan. 12 at 2:00-3:30 p.m. EST.

One of three panelists, David Crump, NAHB's director of legal research, will provide up-to-date information on the association’s National Green Building Program, the ANSI-approved National Green Building Standard, the NAHB Certified Green Professional designation, the NAHB green building verification process, and the role of federal, state and local governments in providing incentives and imposing mandates for green building.

Other panelists include Kathy R. Davis, a partner in the Birmingham, Ala., law offices of Carr Allison, and chair of that firm’s construction law group; and, Sean W. Martin, a partner in the Chattanooga, Tenn., law offices of Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan, specializing in construction litigation.

The webcast will be of particular interest to home builders, remodelers, architects, product suppliers, construction and insurance coverage litigators, in-house counsel for construction or engineering firms, and insurance company representatives handling defense and indemnity claims.

Included will be discussion of the latest litigation developments, effective contract drafting, handling product liability claims, marketing issues, insurance coverage concerns, available insurance products, the NAHB National Green Building Program and the latest activity of federal, state and local governments.

The webcast is being conducted by DRI, the Chicago-based national organization of defense trial lawyers and corporate counsel.

The State Bar of California has approved this webcast for CLE credit. Visit www.dri.org for additional accreditation information.

To Register

For more information and to register, go to, www.dri.org/open/Webcasts.aspx, or call 312-795-1101.

To read the seminar brochure online, click here (in PDF format).


 

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> Save up to $30 on Hertz Weekly-Weekend Rentals Through Feb. 6
> FedEx Offers Big Savings on Shipping
> FTD Offers 15% Discount to NAHB Members