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NADRA NJ Annual Deck Competition & Awards Dinner
NADRA
NJ Deck Competition is now live! The work you do and the projects you create should be recognized. The NJ Deck Competition Portal is now open and ready for your projects. See below and follow links for more details.
Deck Competition Details:
- Deadline to enter: Monday, Jan. 20, 2014
- Decks must have been completed in 2012/2013
- Entry fee is $25 per project
- You must be a current NADRA Builder Member to enter. Join now
- Review details and enter NJ Deck Competition here
NADRA NJ Awards Dinner Details:
- When: Friday, Feb. 7, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
- Where: Ariana'a Grand, 800 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge Township, New Jersey 07095
- Become a Sponsor
- Register for the NJ Annual Awards Dinner here
- Please RSVP by Jan. 24, 2014
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Deck for a Soldier Ribbon Cutting in Mine Hill, NJ
NADRA
The ribbon cutting ceremony went wonderfully. It was quite an emotional time. The soldier is such a great man and is so very appreciate of this gift that we have given him. As he said "This is the first time in the past 40 years since I got back from Vietnam that I have felt appreciated." Most of us who have spent any time on this build have certainly gained a great friend in this soldier.
New building codes for decks
The Chatsworth Times
Beginning in 2014 there will be new guidelines for anyone who wishes to build a deck on their property. Murray County Code Enforcement officer Joey Arnold made the announcement during the monthly commissioner meeting.
"The State of Georgia has adopted the 2012 International Codes as the State's minimum standards for construction. These codes will become effective Jan. 1, 2014," Arnold said.
CertainTeed Expands Webisode Series to Include Industry-first AirRenew Drywall and CertaSpray SPF
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CertainTeed has expanded its webisode series to include segments that highlight industry-first AirRenew Gypsum Board and CertaSpray Foam Insulation. Viewers are taken through the process of selecting the right insulation and ensuring proper indoor air quality for a home.
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2014 resolution: Make more money and lose less
By Scott Wolfe
It's the time of the year for construction and materials companies to step back from the daily grind and evaluate the prior year's successes and failures, and to plan for the year ahead. Through this process, it's inevitable that you'll pursue your accounts receivable aging report and feel your stomach churn about the money you earned but couldn't collect. The question is why, and perhaps more importantly, how do you correct it and avoid write offs in 2014?
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Deck the deck this year
Universal Forest Products
While most homeowners take full advantage of their decks during spring, summer and fall, in the winter months, it can be out of sight and out of mind. But using your deck or porch to your advantage can give your home some seasonal flair. Here are a few festive ways to decorate your outdoor space this winter.
5 social media predictions for 2014
Entrepreneur
Rick Mulready writes: One of my favorite things to do this time of year — in addition to spending the holidays with friends and family — is to look back on the year that was and also look ahead to what the New Year holds in store. When it comes to the state of social media, the past year could be summed up in a few words: real-time marketing, content, video and mobile.

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Important dates to remember
NADRA
- Jan. 20 — NADRA NJ Deck Comp deadline: Click here to enter
- Feb. 7 — NADRA NJ Awards Dinner: Click here to register
For more details on NADRA Events, email your questions to info@NADRA.org.
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