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Week of August 2, 2004

Front Page

* Atlanta Chosen to Launch National Workforce Housing Initiative
* Start Education Outreach Now With 'Homes of Our Own'
* NAHB Leaders Put Focus on Housing Issues at Democratic Convention
* Housing Snapshot

President's Message

* Please Take the Time to Help Us Solve the GLI Crisis

Housing Forum

* Letters to the Editor

Housing Politics

* Builders Applaud Homeownership Tax Credit Provision in Bipartisan Senate Bill
* Habitat Conservation Measures Receive Builder Support
* House Acts at the Last Minute to Avoid Shutdown of FHA Multifamily Program
* NAHB Enters Election Season With 10-Point Housing Platform

Housing and Economics

* New-Home Sales in June Hold Close to Record Pace
* Record Pace of June Home Re-sales Will Be Tough to Beat, Realtors Say
* Housing Starts in June Cool Down From Torrid Levels
* Eye on the Economy

Senors Housing

* Design Trends for Today’s Booming Boomer Market

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Help Your Clients Be Good Neighbors — And Maybe Pick Up a Job or Two

Multifamily

* Call for Entries for Pillars of the Industry Awards

Environment

* National Tree Preservation Awards Received by NAHB Members

Business Management

* Slim and Trim: Fitness for Your QuickBooks® File
* Build Smarter, Earn More by 'Pricing for Profits'
* Build Your Knowledge at the Custom Builder Symposium

Building Systems

* Consumer Publication Explains Ins and Outs of Building and Buying Log Homes

Design

* Call for Speakers for the Design Program at the Builders’ Show

Labor

* Agreement Promotes Job Safety for Mexican-Born Workers
* Superintendents in Ft. Myers, Florida, Latest to Complete Training Program

Building Products

* Spray Wand Button Provides Personal Shower Control

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Deadline for Insurance Survey Extended; More Participation From Builders Needed
* Fred Kemp, NAHB Senior Life Director From St. Louis, Dies
* Viking Offers Members a Discount on Top of Discounts
* Awards Program Deadlines
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Call for Speakers for the Design Program at the Builders’ Show

Architects, builders, interior designers and merchandisers are invited to participate in the International Builders’ Show design programs — some of the most popular programs offered at the annual convention.

There are 28 design programs slated for the Orlando show concentrating on a variety of design topics including:

  • National design trends
  • Kitchen and bath designs
  • High-end home design
  • Floor plans
  • Community, multifamily and traditional neighborhood design

The IBS design programs continue to be among the most popular and well attended of all NAHB convention programs.

For a list of all 28 programs and an application, contact Michelle Persinger Matuga at 800-368-5242 x8343 by Friday, Aug. 6.


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