As a cost savings effort, the National Association of Home Builders will be closed for business for eight days in 2009. Under the plan, NAHB will shut down its operations for the final week of August (August 24 through 28) and the three days prior to the Thanksgiving holiday (November 23, 24 and 25). In addition, all staff compensation will be cut by a commensurate amount. 

NAHB President Jerry Howard reported to the NAHB Board of Directors in May that, “this shut-down plan, along with other cost-cutting measures that have already been adopted, is being implemented to help the Association save millions of dollars.”

During this shut-down, NAHB staff will not be in the office or generally available via phone or e-mail.  Staff will respond to messages received during the closure when they return to the office on August 31.

Members who have a question or concern during this time period and are uncertain as to where it should be directed can review the NAHB Subject and Staff Directories at: www.nahb.org/contact, or leave a message with the NAHB Service Center via phone or e-mail at:  800/368-5242 ext 0  or info@nahb.org.  You will receive a response when normal business operations are resumed. 
The flexibility of the NAHB membership is appreciated during this challenging time period. [Return to top]