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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

 

Wanted: Volunteers to Serve on ICC Code Development Committees

The International Code Council (ICC) is accepting applications for seats on its code development committees for the 2004/2005 cycle.

The deadline for applications is Friday, Aug. 20.

Each cycle, NAHB submits a full slate of nominees to represent the association and the home building industry on these committees. Builder participation on ICC’s code development committees is critical to ensuring that residential building codes remain practical and cost-effective. Builder volunteers play a vital role in helping to ensure that housing remains decent, safe and affordable.

Fire Safety Committee Volunteers Especially Important

Applications are currently being completed for those who have volunteered to date, but volunteers are still needed to represent the home builders on the International Building Code (IBC) Fire Safety Committee. This committee is especially important because it determines code requirements for emergency access and other items that impact broad areas of new construction.

To volunteer or recommend another builder, send the builder’s name and contact information to Joe Knarich at jknarich@nahb.com, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8366. Builders' contact information is requested by close of business Friday, Aug. 13.


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