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Week of August 9, 2004

Front Page

* Workers in the South Singing Housing Affordability Blues
* Achitectural Graphic Standards Available at BuilderBooks.com
* Pedestrian-Friendly Project Mixes Homes, Shops and Offices in North Carolina
* Housing Snapshot

President's Message

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

Housing Politics

* Bill Would Allow Businesses to Fax Clients Without Written Consent
* Zero Downpayment Bill Introduced in the Senate
* House Bill Boosts Section 8 Appropriations, Cuts Other HUD Programs

Housing and Economics

* Commerce Department Urged to Stop Dragging Its Feet on Eliminating Lumber Duties

Construction Safety

* OSHA Considers Requiring Employers to Pay for Employee Personal Protective Equipment

Codes and Standards

* Wanted: Volunteers to Serve on ICC Code Development Committees
* HUD Releases Draft IBC Report for Public Comment

Multifamily

* Multifamily Stock Index Hits an All-Time High

Small Builders and Remodelers

* The Importance of Good Design: A Remodeler’s Perspective
* Home Owners Creating the Ultimate Spa Experience

Business Management

* Tech Talk: Process Integration Levels Your Playing Field

Environment

* Anti-Growth Arsons Reported in the West

Smart Growth

* Washington Post Examines Imbalance Between New Jobs and Housing

Seniors Housing

* Active Adult Housing Most Expensive in Aspen, Colorado
* Former Go-Kart Racing Facility Converted Into Successful Seniors Apartment Community
* Enter the 'Best of Seniors Housing' Awards Competition
* 20 Club Forming for Seniors Housing

Building Quality

* Conference to Focus on Using Industry Performance Standards to Improve Business

Labor

* Job Corps Funding Receives a Boost in the House, But Labor Initiatives Fall Short

Building Products

* Paper Attachment System Improves Finishing Sander

Builder's Engineer

* Over-Engineering — Wind and Earthquake Design

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Sign Up for 2005 Committees and Councils by Sept. 3
* Save on DELL™ Computer Products
* Awards Programs Deadlines
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Sign Up for 2005 Committees and Councils by Sept. 3

NAHB is looking for members who would like to serve on any of the association’s various committees and councils for the 2005 term. Members will be able to provide leadership, expertise and experience on the issues and challenges facing the industry.

The term begins immediately following the 2005 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando and continues through the completion of the 2006 IBS.

The deadline for applying for an appointment is Sept. 3.

Members are limited to serving on no more than two standing committees or councils.


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How to Apply

Members can apply online by filling out the 2005 appointment sign-up form, indicating their interests. The form can be accessed on the NAHB Web site by clicking www.nahb.org/2005appointmentform, then return the completed form by e-mail, fax or mail to NAHB as indicated. Forms also can be found within the individual sections for the various committees and councils on the “members only" side of the NAHB Web site.

Final appointments will be made following the fall NAHB board of directors meeting and members will be notified by mail.

For more information, e-mail Cynthia McKinley Brown or call her at 800-368-5242 x8346.
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