Best in American Living Awards

Don’t worry, you still have time to enter. The National Association of Home Builders has extended the deadline to enter the Best in American Living Awards. You now have about 3 weeks until September 13th to enter your most innovative residential design. The awards are open to builders, interior designers, developers, architects, and land planners throughout the U.S. Winners from the various categories will be announced at the NAHB International Builders Show on January 12th. Their name and design will also be featured on the NAHB site for up to one year. Visit the NAHB site for information on registration and entrance requirements.

2009 Home of the Year Winner

Images from NAHB

International Builder’s Tradeshow Discounts

Registration for the National Association of Home Builders International Builder’s Show earlier this month. The IBS is the largest annual light construction tradeshow in the world. Those attending will take part in educational sessions, view products from over 1,000 exhibitors, specials events and be able to network with builders from all over. The event is something no builder wants to miss, and thanks to their early registration discount you won’t have to. Registering for the 2011 show by the end of this month (August 31st) attendees can will receive discounts and special incentives. There are just under two weeks left to register and receive discounted rates!

For more information visit the NAHB website.

Top Remodeling Priority: Functionality

One of the latest polls by the National Association of Remodeling Industry found that over half the amount of homeowners consider functionality the top priority in remodels. Instead of moving into new homes homeowners are remodeling to make their current dwellings more functional for years to come. With this information contractors will be able to design more efficiently knowing how the owner will be functioning in their space. Personalizing remodels will allow homeowners to convert their spaces for future events or additions. It is important for homeowners and contractors to consider outlet placement, types of lighting, universal features and how the new addition will blend with the old. Tending to all these factors will give homeowners the functionality they are looking for in remodels.

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