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Week of April 5, 2004

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President's Message

* For Working Families, Affordable Housing Is in Short Supply

Housing Politics

* President Bush Stumps for Housing in New Mexico
* Senate Confirmation of Jackson as HUD Secretary Applauded

Environment

* Decision on Storm Water Runoff Saves Housing Industry $3.5 Billion Annually
* Builders Blast Inconsistencies in Wetlands Regulation

State and Local

* Notice and Opportunity to Repair Laws Continue to Gain Ground

Business Management

* Strange Behavior May Be Tip-Off to Possible Fraud

Smart Growth

* Recognition Awards a Boost for Smart Growth Projects
* Builders Can Find Big Advantages in Smaller Lots

Design

* Design the Focus of Symposium on Affordable Housing

Green Building

* Puget Sound Home Demonstrates Green Building Concepts

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Show Off That Job Well Done to Get New Customers

Multifamily

* Pillars of the Industry Awards Recognize Achievement in Multifamily Housing
* Seattle Apartments Named ‘Project of the Year’ in Pillars Awards

Member Dividends

* Washington Builders Defeat Mandatory Fire Sprinklers Proposal

Women's Council

* Marketing Yourself: Starting Your New Career

Building Products

* Impact-Certified Window Boasts Traditional Good Looks

Builder's Engineer

* Take the Test of Time

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Help Available for Members Who Host Radio, TV Shows
* April Is New Homes Month
* Sign Up for the Legislative Conference and Make Housing a Priority in Congress
* Help Build This Year’s Family Build Home for a Mother of Three
* Share Your Knowledge and Expertise
* 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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