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How to Bring Out the Best in Your Recruiters
Recruiting new members while helping to retain existing members can be challenging. HBA staff simply can’t do it alone, which is why encouraging current members to step up as volunteers is a great way to build engagement and get your HBA’s name out there.
3 Ways to Increase Home Resilience Against Stormy Weather
Every year, severe storms endanger countless people and cause hundreds of millions — sometimes billions — of dollars in property damage. Huber Engineered Woods wants to better protect people and reduce the severity of damage by improving the way homes are built.
Houston Remodeler Enjoys Serving Her Community and Her Clients
For her dedication to the remodeling industry and her passion for giving back to her community, Sherry Pruitt, CAPS, CGR, of Whodid It Designs and Remodeling in Houston, has been named NAHB’s September Remodeler of the Month.
Housing ‘Blitz’ Builds 237 Homes in One Week
Habitat for Humanity’s 2019 Home Builders Blitz successfully wrapped earlier this month after completing 237 safe and affordable homes for low-income families.
Protecting Homes Against Natural Disasters
Natural disasters, such as wildfires and hurricanes, can strike at any time and cause significant damage to homes in their path. Proactive preparation can provide peace of mind for both builders and home owners knowing that their valuable assets are protected by building materials that reinforce the durability of their homes.
Hard Work Pays Off for Kentucky Remodeler
Starting a business in the middle of the Great Recession requires a great deal of determination and hard work, but it’s possible. That was the case for Nick Keitz, CAPS, CGR, a remodeler and owner of Keitz Construction, LLC, in Lexington, Ky. And it’s just one of the reasons why he was named NAHB’s August Remodeler of the Month.
IBS 2020 Show Home Boasts Serious ‘Curve Appeal’
While The American Home 2019 had a single-sloped roof line and predominantly square-edged designs, the 2020 edition largely consists of radius walls and other rounded design elements. In fact, one of the first things visitors will notice is that the front of the home is built entirely with curved walls.
Member-to-Member Relationships Key for State and Local Associations
Retaining members is just as important as finding additional members. And because retention is such a critical component of membership, NAHB is introducing a new cash rewards program called Attention to Retention.
Remodeler Sees Benefits of Investing in Younger Workforce
For his dedication to strengthening the remodeling industry, Neil McGowan, president of Navigator Kitchens and Construction, Inc. in Parrish, Fla., has been named the NAHB Remodeler of the Month for July.
2 Key Factors Driving Single-Family Housing
Job growth and lower mortgage rates are two positive economic variables that will support near-term growth for single-family construction.
