Media Releases & Alerts

Find out the latest news on NAHB Research Center housing research projects and findings. Members of the media who would like more information on any of these stories or would like to schedule an interview with a Research Center housing expert, contact Kimberly Ayers Warren at (800) 638-8556, ext. 6269.

2006

• Finalists Named for Nation's Preeminent Energy-Efficient Home Building Award - 11/22/2006
  The NAHB Research Center today announced that 10 finalists have been selected for the 2007 EnergyValue Housing Awards (EVHA).
• NAHB Research Center's Thomas Kenney Speaks on the Potential Impact of Zero Energy Homes at CMRC Fall Meeting - 10/24/2006
  Today, Thomas Kenney, vice president of contract research for the NAHB Research Center, addressed attendees at the Construction Marketing Research Council's (CMRC) Fall 2006 Meeting with a special report on the Research Center study; The Potential Impact of Zero Energy Homes.
• NAHB Research Center and Local Technology School Break Ground on Area's First Student-Built 'Green' House - 10/03/2006
  The NAHB Research Center and the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center (LCCTC) kicked-off construction today for one of the first homes rated under the new NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines.
• 2007 National Housing Quality Award Winners Announced - 9/27/2006
  The NAHB Research Center and Reed Business Information announced the winners of the 2007 National Housing Quality (NHQ) Awards.
• K. Hovnanian Homes Earns National Housing Quality Certification for Outstanding Quality Assurance and Customer Satisfaction - 9/7/2006
  The NAHB Research Center today announced the National Housing Quality (NHQ) Certification of K. Hovnanian Homes' Virginia Region. Headquartered in Chantilly, Va., the local division of national production builder K. Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE: HOV) earned the designation following a rigorous NAHB Research Center audit of the implementation of their quality assurance systems.
• NAHB Research Center Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Laboratory Testing and Market Research Facility - 9/6/2006
  Construction of the NAHB Research Center's new, state-of-the-art product testing laboratory and market research facility kicked-off today with a groundbreaking ceremony held at its Upper Marlboro, Md. campus.
• NAHB Research Center's Popular ToolBase Services Website Redesigned to Help Builders Find Technical Information Faster - 7/21/2006
  The ToolBase Services site, always known as a reliable resource for technical information on innovative and advanced building products and practices, was recently re-launched with an improved site architecture and navigation system.
• Judges Named for Prestigious EnergyValue Housing Awards - 7/6/2006
  The NAHB Research Center today announced six judges have been selected for the 12th annual EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA) program.
• Estes Builders Earns First Certification in Washington for Exceptional Quality and Customer Satisfaction - 4/3/2006
  The NAHB Research Center today announced the National Housing Quality (NHQ) Certification of Estes Builders in Sequim, Washington.
• Application Period Opens for Prestigious EnergyValue Housing Award - 3/9/2006
  The NAHB Research Center announced it will begin accepting applications for the 2007 EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA).
• Research Center Study Explores Impact of Zero Energy Homes in Reducing Future U.S. Energy Consumption - 2/21/2006
  The NAHB Research Center announced the release of its newly published study, The Potential Impact of ZEH.
• NAHB Research Center Certified OSB Now In Production - 2/9/2006
  The NAHB Research Center announces first distribution OSB products certified through quality management and certification program for Oriented Strand Board (OSB) manufacturers.
• NAHB Research Center Launches New Third-Party Product Certification Program for OSB Manufacturers - 1/12/2006
  The NAHB Research Center proudly announced the launch of its new third-party product certification program for Oriented Strand Board (OSB) manufacturers.
• EnergyValue Housing Awards Honor Builders Who Focus on Energy-Efficient Construction and Customer Satisfaction - 1/11/2006
  At a dinner ceremony in conjunction with the 2006 International Builders' Show, 17 home builders will receive EnergyValue Housing Awards (EVHA).
• Directory of Accessible Building Products Released at 2006 International Builders' Show - 1/11/2006
  The NAHB Research Center released its sixteenth edition of the Directory of Accessible Building Products (DABP) at this year's International Builders' Show to assist the home building industry in meeting the housing needs of older adults and homeowners with special physical needs.
• NAHB Research Center Announces Year-One Results of National Housing Quality Certified Builder Program - 1/13/2006
  The NAHB Research Center summarized the program's first year impact on participating builders' productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction ratings.