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Week of February 9, 2004

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President's Message

* Housing America’s Working Families

Housing Politics

* An Interview With Assistant Treasury Secretary Wayne Abernathy
* An Interview With NAHB Executive Vice President Jerry Howard
* Woodyard Golf Tournament Provides Support for Political Action

Housing and Economics

* Free Publication Provides Background on Trends in Homes and Apartments

Business Management

* Good Self-Defense Strategies Will Help Protect Your Business From Fraud

Multifamily

* New Book Examines Changing Role of Property Managers
* 2004 Multifamily Finalists for Pillars Awards Announced

Environment

* Deadline Nears for Building With Trees’ Awards of Excellence Competition

Codes and Standards

* Action Kit Promotes Adoption of the International Residential Code

Research

* Builders Report Progress on Zero Energy Homes
* PATH Unveils Home Building’s Top 10 Advanced Technologies

Design

* Kitchens Now the Focal Point of Household Activity
* Bathroom Designers Putting the Emphasis on Relaxation and Function
* Architects Suggest Strategies for Competing With Large-Volume Builders

Seniors Housing

* A Well-Planned Design Studio Can Lead to Satisfied Customers
* Seniors Housing Councils Open in Denver and Central Washington

Small Builders and Remodelers

* A Professional Designation From NAHB Is Good for Your Business

Building Systems

* Concrete Home Building Council Introduced at Builders’ Show

Labor

* HBI Job Corps Graduates Honored at NAHB Board Meeting
* Programs Address Shortages of Skilled Construction Workers

Sales and Marketing

* Awards Recognize Achievement in Sales and Marketing

Building Products

* Program Provides Builders With Expertise on Electronic Systems Technology

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Sears Contract Sales Signs on as NAHB Exclusive Membership Sponsor
* Washington Builders Recognized for Efforts on Behalf of the Disabled
* Mixed-Use Project to Transform Trenton Inner City Neighborhood
* Help Build This Year’s Family Build Home for a Mother of Three
* California Executive Recruiter Named NAHB Associate of the Year
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Help Build This Year’s Family Build Home for a Mother of Three

Volunteers are needed to help build this year’s Family Build home for a mother of three who works as a school security officer in Washington, D.C.  Family Build, in conjunction with DC Habitat for Humanity, will be conducted from April 24-29 during the NAHB Spring Board of Directors meeting, and members and theirs spouses are encouraged to help for as many days as they can.

This is the second year that NAHB has conducted Family Build. Last year, the Seniors Officers’ wives, several area members and their spouses, a past NAHB CEO and Home Builders Institute Job Corps students helped build four homes in the Washington D.C. suburb of Forest Glen, including a home for the Ovalles family, who helped build their own home.

Transportation will be provided to and from the job site. Lunch and t-shirts will also be provided. No building experience is required. There will be tasks for all job levels, building skills and abilities.

For more information or to volunteer, click here or contact Shari Smith at 800-368-5242 x8308.


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