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Week of March 22, 2004

Front Page

President's Message

* For Working Families, Affordable Housing Is in Short Supply

Housing Forum

* It’s Not Easy Building Green

Housing and Economics

* Escalation Clause From NAHB Provides Insurance Against Rising Materials Prices
* Weather Cools Down Home Starts a Bit in February
* Builders See Strong and Steady Single-Family Market in March

Legal Issues

* NAHB Fights for Reasonably Priced Flood Insurance

Green Building

* Leaders in Green Building Helping to Develop Guidelines
* Awards Recognize the Best and the Brightest in Resource-Efficient Home Building
* Interior Clay Finish Chosen for National Green Building Award

Multifamily

* New Mailbox Regulations Still Raise Some Concerns
* Pillars Awards Showcase the Best in Apartments and Condos
* Apartment Management Sessions Offered at Multi Housing World

Small Builders and Remodelers

* To Do or Not to Do…Handyman Service

Seniors Housing

* Show Your Prospects (and Their Guests) That They Have Arrived
* Creating Service, Success and Lifestyle Communities Among Topics at Seniors Symposium

Member Dividends

* The Best Paying Non-Job I Ever Had

Women's Council

* Marketing Yourself: Be Prepared for the Interview

Housing Finance

* Bank Listing Service Potentially Worthwhile Resource for Projects in New England

Labor

* NAHB Members Help Students Finance Their Education

Building Products

* New Treated Wood Windows Resist Decay and Termites

Builder's Engineer

* Joe Drut’s Meltdown

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Share Your Knowledge and Expertise
* Sign Up for the Legislative Conference and Make Housing a Priority in Congress
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Share Your Knowledge and Expertise

The NAHB Public Affairs office is looking for a few good builders…and remodelers, architects, associates and moreto share their knowledge and perspective. 

The editorial staff of the association would like to draw upon the members’ wide-ranging expertise to help explain the impact of building industry policies, news and trends on day to day business. These impacts will be reported in NAHB's more than 20 electronic newsletters and other publications.

Members who wish to participate will be contacted by phone or e-mail when there is news in their areas of expertise. It's an opportunity for members to gain national exposure among their peers.

Ideal participants are members who, while they may not hold elected offices in their local or state associations, have a significant knowledge base in a specific area and are interested in sharing their experience and perspective with others.


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While NAHB will continue to expand to additional areas of interest to NAHB members, the initial request is for stakeholder members who are willing to comment on one or more of the following issues: 

  • Storm water management
  • General liability insurance
  • Impact fees
  • Habitat conservation plans (HCPs)
  • Active adult housing

Executive officers in state and local accociations have already begun compiling contact information about members who they believe will be enthusiastic about acting as sources for stories about critical issues for NAHB print and electronic publications.

If you are interested in participating or know of someone who would be a good resource, please contact your executive officer or NAHB Public Affairs at 800-368-5242 x8061.


Make Your Connection With www.nahb.org

Make your connection to the latest housing industry news and information with www.nahb.org — the official public and members-only Web site of NAHB.

Log in today to register for educational seminars, meetings and networking events; find important economic and housing data; and learn the latest developments in NAHB’s efforts to promote housing. It’s all available to you 24 hours a day at www.nahb.org. Just click the "Member Log In" button to get started.

If you are a member and need information about NAHB products and services, use the NAHB Staff Contact Directory to look up the direct telephone extensions for NAHB staff experts.


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