www.NAHB.org Week of December 20, 2004 Subscribe to NBN Online Front Page n Next Generation Home Demonstrates Wind- and Fire-Resistant Structural Specifications n Special Builders' Show Preview n New Rule Enables Land Owners to Preserve Habitat for Endangered Species n Housing Snapshot   President's Message n Building a Foundation for Workforce Housing   Housing Politics n U.S. Lowers Canadian Lumber Duties as Appeal of NAFTA Ruling Moves Forward n Bush Economic Agenda Takes Shape at Two-Day Conference   Housing and Economics n Housing Starts Off in November, But Permit Inventories Suggest December Rebound Possible n Index Finds Builders in Good Holiday Spirits in December, Especially Out West n Eye on the Economy   Construction Safety n Educational Sessions Focus on Excavations, Scaffolding and Other 'Top 10' OSHA Violations   Research n Townhouses Showcase PATH Technologies n Top Toyota Executive Keynote Speaker at EnergyValue Housing Awards   Building Quality n National Launch of NHQ Certified Builder Program to Be Announced at Builders’ Show n Educational Sessions on Quality Focus on Profits and Customer Satisfaction   Builders' Show n Special Events at the Builders' Show n Associate Member Programs and Events at the Builders’ Show   Design n Residential Design Program Offerings at the Builders’ Show n Best in American Living Awards Gala Set for Jan. 12   Business Management n IRS Increases 2005 Standard Business-Use Mileage Rate n Fraud Safeguards Only as Effective as Employee Follow-Through n Business Management Resources, Sales Management Summit at IBS   Small Builders and Remodelers n Third-Quarter Index Points to an ‘Amazing’ Year for Remodeling Activity n Say Goodbye to the Lone Ranger n Remodelors Council Courses, Events at Builders' Show   Seniors Housing n Seniors Housing Courses, Events at Builders’ Show n Seniors Housing Awards Recognize Cutting-Edge Design and Marketing   Multifamily n Multifamily Courses, Events at Builders' Show   Environment n 2005 National Wetlands Awards Nominations Due Jan. 15   Green Building n Entries Sought for National Green Building Awards   State and Local n Elected Officials to Be Recognized for Their Public Commitment to Housing   Legal Issues n U.S. Supreme Court Will Decide Property Owners' Right to Access Federal Courts   Building Systems n Information on Systems-Built Housing Featured at Builders’ Show   Sales and Marketing n See the Best in New Home Sales and Marketing at The Nationals at the Builders' Show n Sales and Marketing Events and Seminars at the Builders' Show   Housing Finance n President Bush Signs NAHB-Supported VA Loan Guarantee Bill   International Housing n Builders, Suppliers Test the Waters of Growing Mexican Housing Market   Labor n Builders’ Show Program Focuses on Residential Construction Superintendent Training   Building Products n New American Home Combines 1920s Charm With 21st-Century Practicality   Builder's Engineer n An Engineer’s Christmas Story   Building News Coast To Coast   Association News & Events n Annual Meeting of NAHB Members on Jan. 14 n Books, Products, Giveaways at the BuilderBooks.com Store at IBS n Member Advantage HQ at IBS: Connect With the Power of NAHB n Take the Web Membership System for a Test Drive at IBS n Earn NAHB WorldPointssm Rewards When You Charge n Awards Programs Deadlines n Calendar of Events   NBN Back Issues   Print This Article   Print All Articles   Email the Editor   Awards Programs Deadlines Awards Program Entries Due National Green Building Awards  Dec. 22 National Wetlands Awards  Jan. 15  Find out how our forward commitments program can lock in rates for extended periods. See how you can get a loan with as little as no down payment through Countrywide’s Zero Down Plus Program. go to top The easiest & most affordable way to increase your productivity. Try the latest version with our new release special!! Keep all your critical schedule and job site info on your pda. The only limitation is the contractors imagination.

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