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Builder group walks the talk; NAHB HQ garners fifth Energy Star
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has earned its fifth Energy Star designation for the National Housing Center, the downtown Washington, D.C. office building that serves as the association's headquarters. The designation recognizes buildings that conserve natural resources while providing a comfortable and healthy environment for employees and visitors.
Pending home sales record fourth straight monthly gain
Energy costs, recession drive demand for smaller homes, less volume
FMI: Construction in 2009 to be down 13%, 2010 down 7%

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Stock Building Supply emerges from Chapter 11
Stock Building Supply today announced that it has successfully completed its financial restructuring and has emerged from Chapter 11. "This is a great day for Stock. We are emerging with the strongest balance sheet and financial foundation of any of our competitors," said Joe Appelmann, Stock Building Supply President.
Whirlpool design+development group expands rich education for architects
Weiland introduces AAMA-rated 16-ft. tall liftslide doors
Gorell Windows & Doors recalls workers

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Split decision on passage of new energy bill
The Building Performance Institute applauds the energy efficiency provisions included in the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, which are expected to have significant impact on the energy efficiency performance requirements of new and existing homes and buildings. However, the National Association of Home Builders is not as impressed with the legislation.
Study quantifies benefits of energy-efficient retrofits
New-home sales virtually flat in may
Poll: Americans not measuring their carbon footprints

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