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 Sharrarne Morton at (800) 638-8556, ext. 6269.

2008

• Application Period Open for 2009 EnergyValue Housing Award - 04/20/08
  The NAHB Research Center has announced the start of the application period for the 2009 EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA) program.
• EnergyValue Housing Award Honors Builders for Energy-efficient Design and Construction - 02/13/08
  The NAHB Research Center presented a group of builders with EnergyValue Housing Awards (EVHA), an honor presented annually in recognition of builders who successfully demonstrate innovative approaches to energy-efficient construction and voluntarily integrate energy efficiency into the design, construction, and marketing of their new homes.
• NAHB Research Center Releases New Findings from Study of Soft Housing Market's Impact on Product Manufacturers - 02/13/08
  To keep current on what builders are doing to cope in the soft market, the NAHB Research Center has completed its 2008 study, "Implications of the Soft Housing Market on Suppliers of Building Products."
• NAHB Research Center Unveils New Online Building Product Development Tools for Manufacturers - 02/13/08
  The NAHB Research Center has announced the launch of the PATH New Product Development Tools, a new online resource that guides building product manufacturers and innovators through the process of developing and launching new building products and services.
• NAHB Research Center Study Explores Growing Market for North American Building Product Manufacturers in China - 01/24/08
  The NAHB Research Center will launch its second China Builder Practices Survey this spring to gather data on the characteristics and volume of building materials used in new home construction for key cities in China, such as Beijing and Shanghai.