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Week of July 28, 2003

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President's Message

* Editorials Attacking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Are Seriously Misguided

Housing Forum

* SBA Office Understands Builders' Need for Economic Analysis Under ESA
* Affordable Housing a Cornerstone of Healthy Neighborhoods

Housing Politics

* Higher FHA Multifamily Limits Urged for High-Cost Cities

Housing and Economics

* New Home Sales Continue Record-Breaking Pace in June
* Existing Home Sales Headed for a Record Year

Business Management

* Effective Branding Will Separate You From the Herd

Environment

* Conference to Focus on Tree Preservation

Research

* Manufacturers Training Certification Program Introduced

Safety

* OSHA Provides Resources for Small Businesses

Housing Finance

* HUD Flipping Rule Restricts Legitimate FHA Home Re-sales
* Forum to Look at Air Force Housing Privatization Effort

Smart Growth

* Renovated Abandoned Homes Sprucing Up NJ Neighborhoods

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Hats Off to CAPS

Member Dividends

* HBI Provides Technical Know-How for SD Training Effort

Sales and Marketing

* Homestore Listings Available on Yahoo! Real Estate

Women's Council

* For Women in Business, There's Satisfaction From Aiming High

Building Products

* Vapor Retardant Addresses Moisture Concerns

International Housing

* NAHB Conference Sets Stage for Business in Mexico

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Storehouse Provides Low-Cost Building Materials for Non-Profits
* New American Home 2004 to Feature Distinctive Loft Design
* Home Builder’s Boom Times Good for Tampa Charities
* John Laing Homes Joins Efforts to Help the Homeless
* Boost Your Marketing Through These Awards Programs

NBN Back Issues
 

Manufacturers Training Certification Program Introduced

The NAHB Research Center is expanding its National Housing Quality (NHQ) program to include certification for manufacturers training.

Simpson Stong-Tie, headquartered in Dublin, CA, is piloting the program with its modular training curricula for contractors and framing crews.

The NHQ program is seeking to improve the installed performance of individual building products and to improve the overall quality, durability and affordability of the U.S. housing stock.

Simpson’s training program consists of self-training booklets, videos and CDs that cover essential information on the correct installation of connectors and other Simpson products.

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Information on the progress of the NHQ Manufacturers Training Certification Program will be posted on the NAHB Research Center’s home page, www.nahbrc.org.

For additional information, e-mail Lisa Gibson, public affairs director, or call her at 301-430-6269.
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