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September 21, 2007
PATH to Unveil First Top 10 Technologies Just for Remodeling
Remodelers comprise a unique part of the housing industry and face the distinctive challenges that come with existing housing. In recognition of that, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) will unveil its first Top 10 Technologies list exclusively for remodeling.

September 14, 2007
PATH Stars on HGTVPro.com Weekly
HGTV Network's weekly program for building professionals will feature the work of the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) in two episodes this month.

September 4, 2007
What Do Manufacturers Need to Get Their Products to Market?
By developing template tools and guides describing markets, regulations, and political processes in homebuilding, PATH aims to provide a source of readily accessible information to assist small manufacturers, based largely on large manufacturers' advanced skills.

August 23, 2007
Mold Safe Model Home Opens Its Doors
PATH Partners will open the first-of-its-kind Mold Safe Model Home (MSMH) on Sept. 14th with an event for the New Hampshire chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The 3,000-square-foot two-story home in Chesterfield, New Hampshire, is a showcase for builders, architects, planners, manufacturers and consumers, who all have a stake in the prevention of mold growth in their homes.

July 27, 2007
PATH Concept Home Omaha Honored with Green Building Award
PATH Concept Home Omaha received a Green Building Award from the Flatwater Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council after the home was certified for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for homes program.

July 27, 2007
Back on the Air: PATH Concept Home and Liberty Village
Fernando Pages Ruiz, of Brighton Construction, will appear on "Home Innovations" from 11 a.m. until noon, Sunday, July 29 on WMAL (630 AM) in Washington, D.C.

July 10, 2007
Breathe Easier: PATH Tech Set Offers Simple Steps to Improve Indoor Air Quality
HUD's Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing wants homeowners to breathe easier. With the release of its Tech Set No. 9, PATH presents simple steps contractors and homeowners can take to improve indoor air quality.

July 6, 2007
Concept Home and Liberty Village on the Air!
Fernando Pages Ruiz, of Brighton Construction, will appear on "Home Innovations" from 11 a.m. until noon, Sunday, July 8 on WMAL (630 AM) in Washington, D.C.

June 12, 2007
Draft Protocols for Energy-Efficient Remodeling
Final drafts of the air sealing and insulation protocols are available for review. They provide guidance to remodeling and trade contractors as well as homeowners, and help ensure that dollars invested in different kinds of home improvements result in maximum energy savings.

June 6, 2007
HUD Unveils America’s First Efficient, Sustainable, Affordable Concept Home
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced the completion of America's first PATH Concept Home featuring more than 60 efficient, sustainable and flexible products and systems all in one affordable home.

June 6, 2007
HUD Welcomes Families to Multi-Cultural, Innovative Development
Built by Brighton Construction through the HUD-administered Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH), Liberty Village is one of the most culturally unique and technologically innovative communities in the country.

June 1, 2007
HUD Debuts America’s First PATH Concept Home
The ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of first HUD PATH Concept Home will be at 10:30 a.m., June 6, 2007 at 2503 Parker Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Speakers will include HUD Assistant Secretary Darlene F. Williams; Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey; builder Fernando Pages of Brighton Construction; and HUD Regional Director Macie Houston, Kansas City Field Office.

May 23, 2007
PATH Dedicates "The Neighborhood of the Future"
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Alphonso Jackson, and City of Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler host a dedication ceremony at 4 p.m. June 6 for Liberty Village, a Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) field evaluation project in Lincoln, Nebraska.

April 6, 2007
PATH Partners’ Showcase Home Puts Mold Safety on Display
Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing Partners are collaborating on the first-of-its-kind Mold Safe Model Home that will incorporate mold-resistant building practices and building materials.

April 2, 2007
PATH Director Retires
After over 30 years of service at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, PATH Director Dave Engel has retired.

March 16, 2007
PATH Partner Raises the Bar at Southern Building Show
Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing Partner Carl Seville is building the innovative EarthCraft/TecHome Showcase House for the Southern Building Show and Conference from June 20 to 23 in Atlanta, Georgia.

March 16, 2007
PATH Top 10 Technologies Hit the Air
The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing's Dana Bres will appear on "Home Innovations" from 11 a.m. until noon, Sunday, March 25 on WMAL (630 AM) in Washington, D.C.

March 1, 2007
PATH-Sponsored National Homebuilder Mainstream GreenHome Nears Completion
The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) sponsors the National Homebuilder Mainstream GreenHome™, an environmentally friendly demonstration home that is designed to look and feel like a traditional home while using less energy, conserving more water, and providing a healthier living environment.

February 23, 2007
HUD Secretary Visits PATH and NextGen Demonstration Home at International Builders Show
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson attended the International Builders Show and Convention on February 8 to review the latest advancements in home construction, including visiting the PATH booth on the trade show floor, and visited the PATH-sponsored NextGen Demonstration Home.

February 8, 2007
PATH Unveils Top 10 Technologies at Breakfast of Innovators
PATH announced its 2007 Top 10 Technologies to housing industry professionals this morning during the Breakfast of Innovators at the 2007 NextGen Demonstration Home at the International Builders' Show. With the Top 10, HUD's PATH takes a glimpse into the future of homebuilding, and finds faster construction, safer homes, and efficiencies of every stripe.

February 8, 2007
Georgia Pacific Honored as PATH Manufacturer Partner of the Year
PATH understands the value of its partners. So when a partner goes above and beyond, PATH takes notice. Georgia-Pacific Corporation was recognized as the PATH Manufacturer Partner of the Year during the annual "Breakfast of Innovators" held at the NextGen Demonstration Home at the International Builders' Show.

February 2, 2007
Manufactured Housing Leaders Get Lean in Texas
Leading manufactured home builders gathered in Austin, Texas, this week to learn about advances in lean manufacturing. They also learned that they can count on the support of PATH.

January 10, 2007
New Southern Home to Feature PATH-Profiled Technologies
PATH is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 2007 New Southern Home, a showcase home in Orlando, Florida. The home will be built for display during the 29th annual Southeast Building Conference July 12 to 14, 2007 at the Orange County Convention Center, and will remain open to the public during the 2008 International Builders' Show.

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