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Week of December 22, 2003

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President's Message

* 2003 – A Year to Remember

Housing and Economics

* Single-Family Home Starts Hit a Record High in November
* Following One of the Best Years Ever, Housing Poised for Solid 2004
* Builders Upbeat This Holiday Season
* Eye on the Economy

Multifamily

* FHA Multifamily Mortgage Insurance Programs Back in Business
* Index Finds Weak Rental, Strong Condo Markets

Environment

* U.S. Appeals Court Rules Against Regulation of Roadside Ditches
* Decision on Jurisdiction Over Isolated Wetlands Breeds Disappointment
* Court Rejects Endangered Species Permit Revocation Rule

State and Local

* New Jersey Builders Defang Governor’s Anti-Housing Tool with Economic Impact Study
* Legislative Group Endorses Favorable ‘Notice and Opportunity to Repair’ Amendments

Business Management

* Systematize the Selections Process to Avoid Hassles

Codes and Standards

* R-Values Excessive in Revised ASHRAE Energy Standard

Construction Safety

* OSHA Reports Increased Citations in Fiscal 2003
* Workers Should Take Precautions in Cold Weather

Seniors Housing

* Who Are Today’s Over-55 Buyers?

Legal Issues

* Ask the Lawyer – About Mechanic’s Liens

Housing Finance

* Military Housing Privatization Projects Coming Up in Florida, Oklahoma

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Why Have Your Customers Come to You?

Education

* New NAHB Course Addresses Insurance Liability Concerns
* First Annual National Designation Month Debuts in February

Labor

* New Publication Provides Overview of Basic Construction Principles

Building Systems

* Building Systems Councils to Include Concrete Home Building

Building Products

* Local Brick Distributors Provide Home Buyers With More Choices

Housing Forum

* Mysterious Cracking

Builders' Show

* Show Activities Focus on Sales and Marketing Professionals

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Notice of Annual Meeting of the Members of the National Association of Home Builders
* Find the Right NAHB Staff Faster Than Ever Online
* Bob the Builder Teaches Children About Safety
* Environmental Coloring Book Goes Online
* Northern Kentucky Remodelers Provide Holiday Cheer
* Builders in Southeast Virginia Launch General Liability Company
* One Home at a Time, Mississippi Builder Putting Working Families on the Road to the American Dream
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

First Annual National Designation Month Debuts in February

This February, industry professionals will join the NAHB University of Housing to celebrate the first-ever National Designation Month and promote ongoing education in the housing industry, recognize the achievements of fellow professionals and educate the public about the value of selecting builders who hold a designation from NAHB.

Earning a designation allows NAHB members to hone their business skills and convey to potential clients that they have superior training, practical experience and in-depth knowledge.

Additionally, designation holders can take advantage of valuable networking opportunities throughout their enrollment, working closely with expert instructors and other professionals both within their field and outside their specific areas of expertise.

As part of National Designation Month, The University of Housing is offering licensed associations a special 50% discount on student fees for all classes in February.

NAHB also will be stepping up efforts to educate the public about the value of selecting builders who hold a designation, build support for continuing education programs and increase recognition of the rigorous training required for an NAHB designation.


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National Designation Month festivities will begin during the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, including exciting contests featuring prizes such an “Education Cruise” for two to the Mexican Riviera, Alaska or the Caribbean. Also, members who find the hidden designation airplane logo in the Builderbooks.com brochure or other publications can receive a special gift by visiting the NAHB OnSite area at IBS.

For more information on National Designation Month, visit NAHB OnSite in Las Vegas, or click here.

The NAHB University of Housing offers more than a dozen professional designations covering industry basics such as business management and marketing techniques, along with specialized courses including aging-in-place programs, property management and more.
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