www.NAHB.org Week of October 20, 2003 Subscribe to NBN Online Front Page   Housing and Economics n Momentum Solid for Home Building in September n Small Decline in Mortgage Rates Stokes Builder Confidence   Housing Politics n Debate Over Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Opens in the Senate n Senate Bill Would Spur Apartment Construction in High-Cost Areas   Business Management n Effective Hiring Procedures Pay Big Dividends n Escalation Clauses Can Help Control Damage from Rising Plywood Prices   Research n EnergyValue Housing Awards Selection Underway   Construction Safety n Know What to Do When an OSHA Inspector Calls   Multifamily n Entering Design and Marketing Awards Competitions Is Worth the Effort   Small Builders and Remodelers n Structural Insulated Panels Bring Savings and Efficiency to the Job Site   Sales and Marketing n Brochures Provide Tips for Home Buyers and Remodeling Customers   Building Systems n Good Design Is a Termite’s Worst Enemy   Labor n Centex Vice President to Receive Distinguished Service Award   Building Products n Distribution Panels Provide Wide Range of Residential Applications   International Housing n Grant to Boost Business Opportunities in Mexico for NAHB Members   Building News Coast To Coast   Association News & Events n NAHB Program Demonstrates Simulation Technology in the Classroom n IBS Early Registration Extended Through Oct. 22 n Boost Your Marketing Through These Awards Programs n Calendar of Events   NBN Back Issues   Print This Article   Print All Articles   Email the Editor     Hot Topics! Need to Buy General Liability Insurance? Confused about Subcontractor Agreements? Structural Defects, Can They Happen to You? Insurance Coverage a Challenge? go to top Find out how Countrywide can waive condo pre-sale requirements for preferred builders. Discover the lower initial rate and fixed payment advantages of Countrywide's Fixed Period ARM.

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