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BP Welcomes New Builder Members and Manufacturer Associates |
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Builder Partnerships is pleased to announce our newest Builder Members:
Sabal Homes
Southern Homes
BP Manufacturer Associates Sherwin Williams and Viega have improved their incentive programs. Visit their pages at www.builderpartnerships.com for more information. 
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Attend the Builder Partnerships Networking Reception at IBS |
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It's time to start planning for the 4th Annual Builder Partnerships Networking Reception at the 2009 International Builder Show in Las Vegas, January 19, 2009 from 6:00 - 8:00. Read more ... |
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BP Online and in the News |
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Builder Partnerships members and associates are regularly featured in online magazines.
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Volume III, Issue XI
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November 2008
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Builder Partnerships Has Moved to . . . |
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6637 West Hinsdale Avenue, Littleton, CO 80128
Our numbers are still the same
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| From the Desk of the CEO |
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By Glenn Singer
All of us in this industry have been somewhat numbed by the very poor market that we have been experiencing all of these months and I think many of us are "mental zombies". Our goal is to get up and just try to survive each day and hold on until the market turns. This is normal but it is dangerous! We must continue to challenge ourselves to be creative and look for new ways to add value to our customers and potential customers. An old business colleague of mine always said "to be successful in selling builders you must first identify their pain, and then offer them a solution to eliminate that pain". Read more... |
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| Manufacturers: If you are interested in placing an ad in this newsletter, contact Emma Jane Wildermuth for this and other marketing and advertising opportunities. |
| Change and What it Means in Terms of Green |
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By John Kurowski, Kurowski Development Co.
We have heard the word change so many times over the past 20 months, we are sick of it. As I have said in my seminars over the past 18 months, regardless of which candidate was elected president, one thing I predicted for sure was that energy and environmental issues are not going to go away. Some national action is going to occur. What kind is for another article, but for today let's explore how we in the building industry must face the changes coming our way that are driven by energy and environmental issues. Read more... |
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Upcoming Builder Partnerships Webinars |
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John Kurowski will lead a discussion of Green Building in a BP Webinar on Nov. 20. Click here for more information and to register. Sponsored by: The Lee Evans Group |
| Sherwin-Williams Products Earn
GreenGuard Certification |
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In recognition of the increasing importance to preserve resources and protect the environment, Sherwin-Williams has implemented EcoVision™, a comprehensive mission to focus on sustainable processes, products and activities. Here are just some of the steps the company is taking to achieve its ongoing EcoVision. Read more... |
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Crane Building Products Combines Innovation with Environmental Responsibility |
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Crane Building Products is proud to have pursued environmental impact initiatives for more than a decade. We are, and have been, committed to protecting the Earth's limited natural resources through the manufacturing and sales of environmentally responsible building products many of which are made of Vinyl. Our manufacturing methods and product development strategies are designed to reduce our ecological footprint. Read more... |
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Somebody Cares America Seeks Assistance
in Rebuilding After Hurricane Ike |
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In Bridge City, Texas, there were 3,500 homes before Hurricane Ike made landfall on September 13 of this year. Of those homes, only 14 are livable today. And that is only one of many communities on the gulf coast that were affected by the Category 2 hurricane. Blamed for 164 deaths and the third most destructive hurricane to ever hit the United States, Ike is responsible for an estimated $27 billion in damage in U.S. coastal areas alone, with additional damage of up to $4 billion in Cuba. Read more... |
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Gerber Plumbing Fixtures Achieve
EPA Watersense Program Certification |
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Gerber Plumbing Fixtures' new high-efficiency decorative bathroom faucets have achieved certification by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WaterSense Program. Offering water at 1.5 gpm (gallons per minute) as compared to the industry standard 2.2 gpm, Gerber's latest faucets help homeowners significantly reduce water use and save money on water and energy bills. Read more . . . |
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The Other Definition of "Green" |
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By Christine Cook, Design Center Merchandising Manager
Shaw Industries Green. We know how to pronounce green: (grēn). We also know the definition of green: a color made up from the combination of the two primary colors yellow and blue. But do we all know what "green" means when it comes to sustainability? It is a confusing "green" world out there and there are various shades of "green" when it comes to home products. Shaw Industries has been working for years on innovative ways of reducing waste, improving its manufacturing processes, and preserving our Earth's natural resources. Shaw's many innovations and initiatives are collectively known as the Shaw Green Edge. Read more... |
Cost Control Is Crucial,
But So Is Project Management |
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While too few builders have appropriate measures and processes in place to track and manage the cost side of their business, too many of those who do put the appropriate measures in place, are focusing on just one of the two key operational dimensions of the building business. Read more... |
| MIWD Uses "MIYOTA Way" |
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 At MI Windows and Doors, Inc. the term "Green" means more than simply running more energy efficiently or just using environmentally friendly materials. The company has built a synergy into the way they purchase materials, ship, manufacture and control quality allowing each aspect of the business to operate in the most "Green" and efficient way possible. Read more . . . |
| Rouse Chamberlin Strives to
Do the Right Thing -- the "Green" Thing |
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 Rouse Chamberlin Homes has always sought to "do the right thing." Building "Green" means that environmental responsibility is considered in every step of the home building process. Rouse Chamberlin found through the certification process that they have been doing the right thing. Read more . . . |
| It Takes Only One |
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A simple statement that starts a revolution. At the Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement Group, we respect the need for balance between industry and a healthy, sustainable environment. We are committed to reducing the impact of our business on the environment by considering environmental factors in product and process design, and manufacturing methods. Read more... |
| Deadlines for Lee Evans Awards |
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The Lee Evans Award for Management Excellence is a prestigious award, given annually, to a top builder who displays exceptional, sound management principles, and reflects the high standards that we encourage our builders to strive to reach. The deadline for the Lee Evans Award is January 15, 2009. For more information and to apply, visit 