Home > News > Media Releases & Alerts > 2005

2005 Media Releases & Alerts

For Immediate Release
Contact: Kimberly Warren

* * * MEDIA ADVISORY * * *

NAHB Research Center Announces Nationwide Launch of NHQ Certified Builder Program

WHAT: Announcement NHQ (National Housing Quality) Certified Builder Program national launch
WHO: Michael Luzier, president, NAHB Research Center
Frank Alexander, NHQ program director, NAHB Research Center
Robert Hill, director of laboratory and certification services, NAHB Research Center
David Simon, president, Veridian Homes
WHEN: Friday, January 14, 2005 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Orange County Convention Center
Room 203A
Orlando, Fla.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOUSING QUALITY CERTIFIED BUILDER PROGRAM: NHQ Certification is presented to builders who have documented their formal quality assurance systems, and participated in annual audits performed by the NAHB Research Center's quality experts. Certification requirements ensure that all elements of the company's quality assurance systems are incorporated to provide greater customer satisfaction. Participation in NHQ certification programs is designed to foster consistency and quality in building practices.

# # #

01/05

The NAHB Research Center, located in Upper Marlboro, Md., promotes innovation in housing technology to improve the quality, durability, affordability, and environmental performance of homes and home building products. Created over 40 years ago as a subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the NAHB Research Center has established itself as the source for reliable, objective information and research on housing construction and development issues. Through its various testing and certification services, the Research Center seal is internationally-recognized as a mark of product quality and an assurance of product performance.

NOTE TO EDITORS ON STYLE USAGE: To identify this company and its work correctly, first reference should be "NAHB Research Center." If clarification of the acronym is necessary, the phrase, "a subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)," can follow. In subsequent mentions, "Research Center" is the only acceptable and accurate alternative reference.