Many NAHB members are heavy users of engineering print services such as blueprints, schematics, drawings, and maps. In addition, Large Format Printing applications include signs, posters and banners; photo enlargements; and signage. All can be printed up to 60 inches wide.

 Large Format prints are available on a variety of media types including: matte presentation paper, glossy photo paper, artist canvas and indoor/outdoor vinyl materials. In addition, basic Large Format prints can easily be turned into professional looking, durable signs, displays, and presentations through the application of foam-board mounting, lamination, and/or grommet services. 

Large Format print jobs can either be submitted in select stores or online at http://www.officedepot.com/a/design-print-and-ship/ and customers have the option of picking up the order at one of the nationwide Office Depot retail locations or having it delivered directly to their home or office. 

NAHB members can receive an automatic 10% discount on all online and phone orders as long as they are registered.  NAHB members who have not registered for their exclusive Member Advantage™ Office Depot discounts, should call 800.274.2753 to register today. Or get more information when you click here.

For a limited time only take advantage of an IN-STORE special: 10% off Black & White or Color Large Format Printing. Click here to ACCESS COUPON and for store locations. Coupon expires 7/31/08.

Store locations are available for Black & White and Color Large Format Printing.

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Customer service ratings are more important than ever in the home building industry. 

Beyond Warranty: Building Your Referral Business by customer service guru Carol Smith – new from BuilderBooks.com – takes builders step by step through the complicated, but essential process of creating a home warranty program that can improve housing quality and earn satisfied customers and referral business. Surveys have shown that builders who have a plan in place to improve customer service ratings are the ones that succeed. 

Beyond Warranty: Building Your Referral Business teaches readers how to:

•  Align buyer’s expectations with the service they receive
•  Write a limited warranty document
• Develop and use warranty and maintenance guidelines effectively
• Structure warranty service procedures for a particular market
• Create an efficient repair process
• Make service a positive experience for home owners

The book includes a companion CD with 14 ready-to-use documents and forms to help builders create a first-rate warranty program.

To learn more or purchase, visit http://www.builderbooks.com/ or click on this direct link.

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In addition to the standard special offer of One Month Free Rent (up to $500)* for each mobile office, storage container or specialty trailer leased for six months or longer, Williams Scotsman has another special offer.

For a limited time only, Williams Scotsman is offering $1.99 first month’s rent on a 20’ or 40’ storage container (with a three month minimum lease). As an extra bonus, free door lock rentals are also included with each unit. Call 877-884-4065 or visit www.willscot.com/storage .

NAHB members can rely on Williams Scotsman, a national company with a strong local presence, to understand their needs and deliver the right product quickly and efficiently.

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National Membership Day — the federation-wide membership drive — is set for Tuesday, May 20, and across the country NAHB members and membership chairmen have donned their bush jackets and pith helmets to help grow and revitalize their local builders associations during the NAHB annual event.

This year’s drive, themed “The Big Hunt,” helps HBAs energize their members, creates excitement, builds momentum and even pits associations in a few friendly cross-state, cross-country or member-to-member rivalries.

Visit Visit www.nahb.org/membershipday and scroll down to see the Member Advantage companies which have contributed to to make the live  webcast (2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, May 20) even more exciting.

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What’s better in The Big Hunt than a bush jacket and bug spray? A handheld GPS device to navigate the way!

Sign up today for the NAHB Member Advantage—UPS Savings Program and you could be eligible to win a handheld GPS navigation device (Retail value: $399.99). To qualify for the grand prize, just enroll in the UPS Savings Program at www.savewithups.com/nahb and ship two (2) UPS Next Day Air packages between May 20, 2008 and June 30, 2008. Winner will be announced July 18, 2008.  Certain restrictions apply (see below for further details).  Promotion only valid for new enrollments between May 20, 2008 and June 30, 2008.

NAHB members who are enrolled in the UPS Savings Program and who use UPS to ship can save up to 30% on shipping costs for those shipments! Sign up today at www.savewithups.com/nahb!

No purchase necessary. Promotion ends June 30, 2008.  Open only to individuals who, at the time of entry, are (i) legal residents of 50 US states or DC (ii) 18 or older; and (iii) current member of the NAHB.  Limit of one entry per person.  One prize to be awarded.  To enter without purchase, mail 3 x 5 card with company name, full name, address, date of birth, postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers to UPS, Attn: UPS Savings Program, 55 Glenlake Parkway NE, Building 3, Floor 5, Atlanta, GA 30328.   Void where prohibited.  Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received.  Subject to applicable laws and official rules.   For Official Rules, send request by mail to UPS, Attn: UPS Savings Program, 55 Glenlake Parkway NE, Building 3, Floor 5, Atlanta, GA 30328.
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