Nation's Building News Online for February 9, 2004

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	President's Message n Housing America’s Working Families

	Housing Politics n An Interview With Assistant Treasury Secretary Wayne Abernathy n An Interview With NAHB Executive Vice President Jerry Howard n Woodyard Golf Tournament Provides Support for Political Action

	Housing and Economics n Free Publication Provides Background on Trends in Homes and Apartments

	Business Management n Good Self-Defense Strategies Will Help Protect Your Business From Fraud

	Multifamily n New Book Examines Changing Role of Property Managers n 2004 Multifamily Finalists for Pillars Awards Announced

	Environment n Deadline Nears for Building With Trees’ Awards of Excellence Competition

	Codes and Standards n Action Kit Promotes Adoption of the International Residential Code

	Research n Builders Report Progress on Zero Energy Homes n PATH Unveils Home Building’s Top 10 Advanced Technologies

	Design n Kitchens Now the Focal Point of Household Activity n Bathroom Designers Putting the Emphasis on Relaxation and Function n Architects Suggest Strategies for Competing With Large-Volume Builders

	Seniors Housing n A Well-Planned Design Studio Can Lead to Satisfied Customers n Seniors Housing Councils Open in Denver and Central Washington

	Small Builders and Remodelers n A Professional Designation From NAHB Is Good for Your Business

	Building Systems n Concrete Home Building Council Introduced at Builders’ Show

	Labor n HBI Job Corps Graduates Honored at NAHB Board Meeting n Programs Address Shortages of Skilled Construction Workers

	Sales and Marketing n Awards Recognize Achievement in Sales and Marketing

	Building Products n Program Provides Builders With Expertise on Electronic Systems Technology

	Building News Coast To Coast

	Association News & Events n Sears Contract Sales Signs on as NAHB Exclusive Membership Sponsor n Washington Builders Recognized for Efforts on Behalf of the Disabled n Mixed-Use Project to Transform Trenton Inner City Neighborhood n Help Build This Year’s Family Build Home for a Mother of Three n California Executive Recruiter Named NAHB Associate of the Year n Calendar of Events

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PATH Unveils Home Building’s Top 10 Advanced Technologies

The top 10 new technologies that are ready to be used in the housing industry were announced by the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) at the NextGen ’04 house that was built in conjunction with last month’s International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.

On the edge of industry acceptance, the technologies are proven, practical, easy-to-use and quickly drawing interest as builders experience the benefits of using them, PATH said.

“The top 10 technologies hold the most promise for improving the quality and affordability of our homes,” said General Deputy Assistant Secretary Darlene F. Williams of HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research. “These technologies are ready now and they can perform in the houses that we build tomorrow.”

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The “Top 10 Technologies” named by PATH are:

Frost Protected Shallow Foundations
Air Admittance Valves
Home Run Plumbing Systems
Low Impact Development
Engineered Panelized Systems
HVAC Optimization
Optimum Steel/Wood Combination Framing
Tankless Water Heaters
Shared Wastewater Treatment Systems
Pre-cast Concrete Panels

Technologies profiled by PATH are selected for their strength in one or more of the following areas: quality and durability; energy efficiency; environmental performance; safety and disaster mitigation; and affordability.

For more information on each of the top 10 technologies, click here.

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