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Week of February 9, 2004

Front Page

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

 

Calendar of Events

 DATE

EVENT

LOCATION

March 14-16, 2004

National Green Building Conference

Austin, TX

March 21-23, 2004

2004 Log Home Councils President's Tour 

Bangor, ME

March 28-30, 2004

2004 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference & Awards

Palm Springs, CA

April 14-16, 2004 

Building for Boomers & Beyond: 2004 Seniors Housing Symposium

Chicago, IL

April 21, 2004

Spring Construction Forecast Conference 

Washington, DC

April 28, 2004

NAHB Legislative Conference 

Washington, DC

October 7-9, 2004 

The Remodelers' Show 

Chicago, IL 

October 27, 2004 

Fall Construction Forecast Conference 

Washington, DC 

October 31-November 3, 2004

Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE

Austin, TX 

November 4-6, 2004 

State & Local Government Affairs Conference 

Biloxi, MS 

November 12-14, 2004 

Custom Builders Symposium 

Indian Wells, CA 

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