Nation's Building News Online for December 22, 2003

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	President's Message n 2003 – A Year to Remember

	Housing and Economics n Single-Family Home Starts Hit a Record High in November n Following One of the Best Years Ever, Housing Poised for Solid 2004 n Builders Upbeat This Holiday Season n Eye on the Economy

	Multifamily n FHA Multifamily Mortgage Insurance Programs Back in Business n Index Finds Weak Rental, Strong Condo Markets

	Environment n U.S. Appeals Court Rules Against Regulation of Roadside Ditches n Decision on Jurisdiction Over Isolated Wetlands Breeds Disappointment n Court Rejects Endangered Species Permit Revocation Rule

	State and Local n New Jersey Builders Defang Governor’s Anti-Housing Tool with Economic Impact Study n Legislative Group Endorses Favorable ‘Notice and Opportunity to Repair’ Amendments

	Business Management n Systematize the Selections Process to Avoid Hassles

	Codes and Standards n R-Values Excessive in Revised ASHRAE Energy Standard

	Construction Safety n OSHA Reports Increased Citations in Fiscal 2003 n Workers Should Take Precautions in Cold Weather

	Seniors Housing n Who Are Today’s Over-55 Buyers?

	Legal Issues n Ask the Lawyer – About Mechanic’s Liens

	Housing Finance n Military Housing Privatization Projects Coming Up in Florida, Oklahoma

	Small Builders and Remodelers n Why Have Your Customers Come to You?

	Education n New NAHB Course Addresses Insurance Liability Concerns n First Annual National Designation Month Debuts in February

	Labor n New Publication Provides Overview of Basic Construction Principles

	Building Systems n Building Systems Councils to Include Concrete Home Building

	Building Products n Local Brick Distributors Provide Home Buyers With More Choices

	Housing Forum n Mysterious Cracking

	Builders' Show n Show Activities Focus on Sales and Marketing Professionals

	Building News Coast To Coast

	Association News & Events n Notice of Annual Meeting of the Members of the National Association of Home Builders n Find the Right NAHB Staff Faster Than Ever Online n Bob the Builder Teaches Children About Safety n Environmental Coloring Book Goes Online n Northern Kentucky Remodelers Provide Holiday Cheer n Builders in Southeast Virginia Launch General Liability Company n One Home at a Time, Mississippi Builder Putting Working Families on the Road to the American Dream n Calendar of Events

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New NAHB Course Addresses Insurance Liability Concerns

In a recent NAHB survey of critical builder concerns, three of the top 10 were related to liability insurance: cost was the top concern, availability of insurance was in second place and deductibles were fourth.

At a time when liability coverage for builders is less available and more expensive and coverage is more restrictive, NAHB has developed a new course addressing comprehensive risk management strategies that will help builders stay in business.

“Risk Management/Insurance for Building Professionals” is designed to help builders, developers and remodelers avoid, minimize and transfer risks and, where possible, buy insurance and make insurance claims.

This one-day course, which is approved for Graduate Master Builder (GMB) designation credit, covers the following topics:

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Identifying and classifying risks
Risk management techniques
Liability insurance
First-party property insurance
Contractor’s pollution liability insurance and other environmental coverage
Developing an insurance program
Insurance claims
Non-insurance risk transfer

The NAHB University of Housing has just added the course to its schedule in Las Vegas on Jan. 16, immediately prior to The International Builders’ Show. Other courses being offered before the show include:

Each of these courses requires a separate registration fee.

To register or for more detailed information about any of the education programs offered by The NAHB University of Housing prior to the International Builders’ Show, click here or on the specific course name above.

For more information, call The NAHB University of Housing at 800-368-5242 x8EDU.

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