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Russian Delegation Visits NAHB to Talk Housing
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Alexander Belyankov, head of the Russian delegation, and NAHB CEO Jerry Howard | Key officials representing Russia’s forestry and building industries met with NAHB staff recently to learn more about NAHB and explore how the association and its members might be able to assist Russia in its goal of building 50,000 new homes during the next five years. The delegation visited NAHB on March 2.
The delegation, which included high ranking public officials as well as private sector businessmen, learned about panelized construction, log homes and other aspects of building systems from Jeremy Bertrand, of NAHB’s Building Systems Councils.
Jenna Hamilton, of NAHB’s Legislative Affairs, led a discussion about the contributions NAHB and its members make to helping shape housing policy at all levels of government.
The Russian delegation was encouraged to maintain the newly-established links made with NAHB and America’s housing industry.
Jerry Howard, NAHB CEO and executive vice president, also encouraged them to join NAHB International, which links housing associations and related organizations around the world. NAHB International works to expand trade opportunities for both our U.S. and international members and to provide networking, educational and business opportunities.
The Russian officials visited NAHB as part of the association's Visiting Delegation Program.
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