Nation's Building News Online for September 27, 2004

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	Front Page n Bipartisan Panel Wants to Interject Housing Issues Into Presidential Debates and Congressional Races n Register for Sunbelt Builders Show on Oct. 20-23 n Structured Wiring Among Technological Advances Transforming the American Home n Housing Snapshot

	President's Message n Please Take the Time to Help Us Solve the GLI Crisis

	Housing and Economics n Housing Starts at a Gallop in August, Returning to the Fastest Pace of the Year n With 9.4% Increase in August, New Home Sales Barreling Towards Another Record Year n Housing Market Index for September Finds Builder Confidence Down, But Not Out n Eye on the Economy

	Business Management n My Key Employees Want Stock: What Should I Do?

	Seniors Housing n Marketing and Designing Homes for Reluctant Active Adult Buyers

	Multifamily n NAHB Challenges HUD Report on Accessibility Safe Harbor

	Small Builders and Remodelers n CAPS, CGR Courses Offered at Remodeling Show n Designations, Resources Add Value to Membership

	Construction Safety n OSHA Web Site Helps English-Speaking Builders Communicate With Hispanic Workers About Safety

	Building Quality n Effective Risk Management Can Help Builders Weather the General Liability Insurance Crisis

	Disaster Relief n Florida Builders Continue to Leads Hurricane Recovery Efforts

	Commercial Builders n Properties May Become Underinsured as Costs Of Building Materials Rise

	State and Local n Top Ten Reasons to Attend the State & Local Government Affairs Conference

	Labor n HBI Youth Training Programs Receive Congressional Recognition During Appropriations Process n Skilled Building Trades Hit Home Runs at Busch and PNC Stadiums

	Women's Council n Women’s Councils Involved in Community Outreach Programs n Log Home Manufacturer Recognized for Commitment to Native American Education

	Building Products n Windows Withstand Penetration by Airborne Debris

	Builder's Engineer n Counting Beans Can Drive You Nuts

	Building News Coast To Coast

	Association News & Events n Virtual Trade Show Provides Sneak Peak of Upcoming Builders’ Show n September Is Associate Member Appreciation Month n Build Your Knowledge at the Custom Builder Symposium n Awards Programs Deadlines n Calendar of Events

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Calendar of Events

Sept. 29	LIHTC: Countdown to Year 15 Issues Forum Forum	Columbus, OH
Sept. 29-Oct. 3	NAHB Fall Board of Directors Meeting	Columbus, OH
Oct. 7-9	The Remodeling Show	Chicago, IL
Oct. 9	CADRE	Chicago, IL
Oct. 9	Remodelor™ of the Year	Chicago, IL
Oct. 9	Remodeling Hall of Fame	Chicago, IL
Oct. 20-23	The Sunbelt Builders Show	Grapevine, TX
Oct. 23	National Conference on Membership	Memphis, TN
Oct. 27	Fall Construction Forecast Conference	Washington, DC
Oct. 31-Nov. 3	Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE	Austin, TX
Nov. 4-6	State & Local Government Affairs Conference	Biloxi, MS
Nov. 7	2nd International Housing Conference of the Americas	Mexico City, Mexico
Nov. 12-14	Custom Builder Symposium	Indian Wells, CA
2005
Jan. 12	Best in American Living Awards	Orlando, FL
Jan. 13	techHomExpo	Orlando, FL
Jan. 13	The International Builders' Show	Orlando, FL
March 13-15	National Green Building Conference	Atlanta, GA
April 3-6	Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference & Awards Gala	Miami, FL
April 13-17	NAHB Spring Board of Directors Meeting	Washington, DC
May 16-18	Building for Boomers & Beyond: Seniors Housing Symposium 2005	Chantilly, VA
June 13-15	NAHB/BALA Design Institute for Builders	Denver, CO
Aug. 9-13	2005 EOC Seminar	Big Sky, MT
Nov. 17-19	2005 State and Local Government Affairs Conference	Phoenix, AZ

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