HTA Update - 02/27/2008 (Plain Text Version)

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In this issue:
NAHB Member Call to Action
Five Things A Builder Needs to Know About Home Technology
The Fourth Trade – Electronic Systems Contactors (ESCs)
Integrated Green Home Technologies Grow Margins
Industry Recognition

NAHB Member Call to Action

A service of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the Home Technology Alliance (HTA) is an initiative formed to serve as a resource for NAHB’s membership on matters related to electronic integration and home technology products and services for the housing industry. The HTA is committed to providing education that demonstrates how electronic integration and home technology services can improve the quality, marketability and value of homes built and remodeled by the housing industry.

NAHB is asking that all home builders (Custom, Small Volume, Production, Multifamily), remodelers, associates and installers who are currently involved in home technologies or are interested in additional information contact the HTA. In addition, Executive Officers, Women's Council and 20 Club members are also highly encouraged to participate and share HTA resources with their stakeholders.

Founding Sponsor: CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design Installation Association) is an international trade association of companies that specializes in designing and installing electronic systems for the home. The association was founded in September 1989 and has more than 3,500 member companies worldwide. CEDIA Members are established and insured businesses with bona fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field. For more information on CEDIA, visit the association’s website at www.cedia.org.

HTA Oversight and Contact:
Germaine Palangdao
Phone: (202) 266 -8498
Email:   gpalangdao@nahb.com
               www.nahb.org/HTA

Chair, HTA:
Mike Holmes, CGB, Holmes Construction Co.

HTA Governance: NAHB Custom Home Builders Committee

Chair, NAHB Custom Home Builders Committee:
Brad Simons, Cottage Homes

Vice Chair, NAHB Custom Home Builders Committee:
John Moffitt, Moffitt Development Company, Inc.

HTA Projects:

HTA Newsletter - delivers monthly information on home technologies, the electronic systems contractor trade, trends and research
Article Contribution – home technology-related articles are provided to Nation's Building News Online, the official NAHB weekly electronic newspaper
HGTVPro Webisodes – in development by the HTA, these Webisodes feature differing home technology product options and educates builders and remodelers on home technology business opportunities
IRM Home Technology Course - in development by The NAHB University of Housing, this provides education on home technology options, profit building techniques and an overview of the installation process for home technology options in building and remodeling projects
Education Sessions – creates and provides educational sessions, panels and resources on home technologies and structured wiring geared toward the residential building industry
Information Resource – serves as a central repository of information to NAHB’s membership that on electronic integration and home technology products