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Week of May 17, 2004

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President's Message

* You Can Help Solve the General Liability Insurance Problem

Housing Politics

* Association Health Plans Endorsed by Senate Task Force
* Senate Tax Bill Revives Energy Efficiency Incentives

Housing and Economics

* Builder Confidence Strong and Steady in May

Construction Safety

* Noise Exposure Regulation Discussed With OSHA Administrator

Seniors Housing

* Virtual Reality Tours Can Translate Into Real Sales
* New NAHB Publication Details Positive Effects of Seniors Housing

Sales and Marketing

* Four Easy Steps to Turn Your Newsletter into a Powerful Marketing Tool

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Creative Solutions Needed for Historic Renovations
* Index Finds Confidence of Home Remodelers at Record Level

Business Management

* Don’t Let Your Comfort Level Dictate Future Tech Changes

Multifamily

* New HUD Policy on Section 8 Voucher Renewals Raises Grave Concerns

Design

* Home Buyers Seeking More Privacy, Harmony

Member Dividends

* Cooperative Ads Created More Receptive Image for Oregon HBA Members

Legal Issues

* Five Cases Receive Support From NAHB Legal Action Fund

State and Local

* NAHB, NACo Leaders Agree to Work Together on Common Concerns

Housing Finance

* New Mortgage Aims at Overcoming Common Obstacles to Obtaining a Mortgage
* National Housing Conference to Honor Angelo Mozilo for Lowering Homeownership Barriers

Manufactured Housing

* Plant Tour to Visit Midwest Production Facilities

Labor

* Home Builders to Provide Career Training to Mississippi Youth

Building Products

* Software Keeps Track of Tools and Equipment

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Local Associations Recruit More Than 7,000 New Members
* Two Second-Generation Builders Inducted into National Housing Hall of Fame
* Student-Built Dream Home Features Environmentally Friendly Design
* NCHI Celebrates 40 Years at NAHB
* Digital Delivery Provides Electronic Access to Contracts, Checklists, More
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Calendar of Events

May 23-25, 2004

2004 Building Systems Councils Plant Tour 

South Bend, IN 

August 24, 2004 

2004 EOC Seminar

Destin, FL 

August 26, 2004 

2003 EOC Association Excellence Awards 

Destin, FL 

September 15, 2004

Innovation in Workforce Housing Awards

N/A 

September 29-
October 3, 2004

NAHB Fall Board of Directors Meeting

Columbus, OH

October 7-9, 2004

The Remodeling Show

Chicago, IL

October 9, 2004 

CADRE

Chicago, IL 

October 9, 2004

Remodelor™ of the Year

Chicago, IL 

October 23, 2004 

National Conference on Membership 

Memphis, TN 

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 7, 2004 

2nd International Housing Conference of the Americas

Mexico City, Mexico 

November 12-14, 2004 

Custom Builders Symposium 

Indian Wells, CA 

January 12, 2005 

Best in American Living Awards 

Orlando, FL 

January 13, 2005 

techHomExpo

Orlando, FL 

January 13, 2005 

The International Builders' Show 

Orlando, FL 

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