www.NAHB.org Week of August 9, 2004 Subscribe to NBN Online Front Page n Workers in the South Singing Housing Affordability Blues n Achitectural Graphic Standards Available at BuilderBooks.com n Pedestrian-Friendly Project Mixes Homes, Shops and Offices in North Carolina n Housing Snapshot   President's Message n Please Take the Time to Help Us Solve the GLI Crisis   Housing Politics n Bill Would Allow Businesses to Fax Clients Without Written Consent n Zero Downpayment Bill Introduced in the Senate n House Bill Boosts Section 8 Appropriations, Cuts Other HUD Programs   Housing and Economics n Commerce Department Urged to Stop Dragging Its Feet on Eliminating Lumber Duties   Construction Safety n OSHA Considers Requiring Employers to Pay for Employee Personal Protective Equipment   Codes and Standards n Wanted: Volunteers to Serve on ICC Code Development Committees n HUD Releases Draft IBC Report for Public Comment   Multifamily n Multifamily Stock Index Hits an All-Time High   Small Builders and Remodelers n The Importance of Good Design: A Remodeler’s Perspective n Home Owners Creating the Ultimate Spa Experience   Business Management n Tech Talk: Process Integration Levels Your Playing Field   Environment n Anti-Growth Arsons Reported in the West   Smart Growth n Washington Post Examines Imbalance Between New Jobs and Housing   Seniors Housing n Active Adult Housing Most Expensive in Aspen, Colorado n Former Go-Kart Racing Facility Converted Into Successful Seniors Apartment Community n Enter the 'Best of Seniors Housing' Awards Competition n 20 Club Forming for Seniors Housing   Building Quality n Conference to Focus on Using Industry Performance Standards to Improve Business   Labor n Job Corps Funding Receives a Boost in the House, But Labor Initiatives Fall Short   Building Products n Paper Attachment System Improves Finishing Sander   Builder's Engineer n Over-Engineering — Wind and Earthquake Design   Building News Coast To Coast   Association News & Events n Sign Up for 2005 Committees and Councils by Sept. 3 n Save on DELL™ Computer Products n Awards Programs Deadlines n Calendar of Events   NBN Back Issues   Print This Article   Print All Articles   Email the Editor   Learn how Countrywide®'s National Builder Division works locally to speed up the closing process. Discover how Countrywide can qualify almost any homebuyer with its wide selection of ARMs. go to top Learn More. Earn More. The NAHB University of Housing. Members Save at BuilderBooks.com Register Now for The 2005 International Builders' Show! Reach 100,000+ Builders & Contractors

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