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BP Welcomes Newest Manufacturer Associate | |
PPG, PPG Pittsburgh® Paints and PPG Porter® Paints are nationally recognized brands trusted by painting contractors, builders, architects, and designers for over 100 years. PPG offers their partners consistently high quality paints and stains, rich selections of colors with our PPG Voice Of Color system and outstanding customer service available in over 3,000 locations. Please visit the Builder Partnerships website for details on their incentive program. |
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BP Welcomes New Members | | |
Builder Partnerships is pleased to welcome our newest members:
D'Anastasio Corp
Faxon Gillis
Harvey Brothers
Pratt and Associates
Shugart Enterprises
Village Homes of Colorado |
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Volume V, Issue VIII
| August 2010
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| Monica Wheaton Becomes CEO of BP | |
 Monica has been with Builder Partnerships since its inception in 2005 and has been instrumental in developing the strategic direction and growth of the company. Read more... |
| What a Simple Program! | |  In a recent survey of Builder Partnerships members, most builders said that it took less than 30 minutes to submit for all their incentives on all homes closed during the whole quarter. It doesn't get much easier than that. Read more... |
| Shaw: Carpet to Carpet | |
By Rick Schwolsky, Ecohome Magazine
When Shaw Industries opened its Evergreen carpet recycling facility it closed a loop in the life cycle of its products, opened the door to an era of corporate innovation, and deepened the company's investment in sustainability. Read more ... |
BUILDERS BEWARE: Don't Let HR Compliance Fall Through the Cracks | |
 By Pascale M. Pring, PHR, Human Resource Development, LLC
While reducing your HR staff and/or outsourcing some of the functions may make some economic sense, remember that the employer is ultimately responsible for compliance, even if a third party administrator is involved. Read more... |
| Homeowners Do a Double-Take with Formica's 180fx™ | |  With the addition of DecoMetal®, Solid Surfacing and breakthrough techniques in Formica® Laminate design and manufacturing, today, Formica remains a highly trusted and recognizable brand in the market.
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| 50 Mistakes Builders Make, Part 18: Lack of Upkeep in Models and Spec Inventory | |
  There is no bigger turnoff for a prospective buyer than to walk through a spec or model home to find it dirty and with cabinet doors, dishwasher cover, and other spare pieces missing.
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Gerber Teams Up with Ronald McDonald House | |
Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC and Arizona GreenPlumbers joined together to retrofit Tucson's Ronald McDonald House with quality, water-conserving plumbing products. Read more ... |
U.S.-Based Aid Group to Pilot a Loan And Construction Program in Haiti | |
By John Caulfield, Senior Editor, Builder Magazine
 In early October, representatives from Hope International and its sister organization Homes for Hope will travel to northeast Haiti to explore beginning a program that would assist local residents and entrepreneurs in designing and building rudimentary shelter. Read more... |
| Southwest Airlines Provides Model | |  What lessons can an airline with 35,000 employees offer to a group of small and medium-sized builders? Read more... |
| 2009 Worst Year Financially For Builders | |
 The 17th annual Financial and Operations Study for 2009 provides compelling insights into what happened in the home building industry during the downturn. Read more... |
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PLACE YOUR ADVERTISEMENT HERE | | | Manufacturers: If you are interested in placing an ad in this newsletter, contact Emma Jane Wildermuth for this and other marketing and advertising opportunities. |
| Phil Fingerhut Recognized for Service to Commission | |  Phil Fingerhut of Builder Partnerships has been recognized by the Affordable Housing Commission of the City of St. Louis for his six years of service on the Commission, the past two years as Chairman. Read more... |
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