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Week of August 16, 2004

Front Page

* Builders Fear Materials Shortages and Rising Prices Could Unravel Housing Market Boom
* Tips to Manage the ‘People Part’ of Your Business on NAHB's Web Site
* Summer Months See Further Spread of Crippling Cement Shortages
* Housing Snapshot

President's Message

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

Housing and Economics

* Favorable Conditions for Small Business Set the Stage for Job Growth
* Spotlight on: Grand Rapids, MI
* Eye on the Economy

Workforce Housing

* Industry Volunteers Help Build Atlanta-Area Workforce Housing Community

Business Management

* Get Smart — Initiate Controls to Protect Yourself From Fraud

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Use a Newsletter to Stay in Touch With Prospects Effectively
* Remodelors™ Council Unveils Consumer Ads
* For Certified Graduate Remodelors™, It's Already a Record Year
* CAPS, CGR Courses Offered at Remodeling Show

Seniors Housing

* Six Trends to Watch in Active Adult Homes

Green Building

* Presentations Sought for March Green Building Conference in Atlanta
* Grants Available for Upgrading Energy Efficiency of Chicago Bungalows
* Elms Making a Comeback in New Housing Communities

State and Local

* 2004 SLGA Conference: Everything You Need to Reserve Your Spot in Biloxi

Construction Safety

* OSHA, NAHB Complete Safety Web Page Directed at Residential Construction

International

* Mexico Looms as the Next Big Thing for an American Developer

Building Quality

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

Housing Finance

* HUD Proposes Changes to FHA Multifamily and Health Care Facility Regulations and Loan Documents

Labor

* Drug Czar Visits HBI Training Program

Building Products

* Faucet Collection Aimed at Luxury Market

Builder's Engineer

* Are Sagging Rafters Dangerous?

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Register for Sunbelt Builders Show/Building Solutions Conference
* Reduce Business Costs With NAHB Members-Only Discounts
* Awards Programs Deadlines
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Presentations Sought for March Green Building Conference in Atlanta

Building professionals in environmental consulting, sales and marketing, finance, product development, energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, waste management, design and low impact development are being invited to submit proposals to speak at the 2005 National Green Building Conference, March 13-15 in Atlanta.

To download a request for proposals, those interested in making presentations at the conference can click here. Proposals must be submitted by Sept. 1.

“With more than a thousand industry professionals, government officials and academic experts expected at this year’s conference, submitting a speaking proposal can be one of your most important business opportunities for 2005,” said Eric S. Borsting, chairman of the 2005 NAHB National Green Building Conference and the NAHB Energy Subcommittee. “Sessions should be challenging for attendees and encourage creative thinking about new and innovative ways to build and remodel more homes green.”

Proposals will be evaluated on their relevance to green building, the timeliness of the topic, their practical application and the speaker’s qualifications. Successful respondents will be notified by Oct. 15.


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NAHB is hosting its seventh annual green building conference in conjunction with Greenprints, the Southeast’s premier green building event sponsored by Atlanta-based Southface Energy Institute. The collaboration between NAHB and Southface will provide an opportunity for sharing cutting-edge green building practices that are tailored to home building industry attendees.

“The upcoming green building conference will highlight environmentally friendly, resource-efficient solutions for homes around the country,” said Mark Fitzgerald, executive vice president of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. “The conference also will allow Atlanta to shine in the success of its own green building program.”

Noting that the Atlanta metropolitan area is projected to grow by 2.5 million people over the next 25 years, Fitzgerald said that, “it is essential to conserve our area’s natural resources to accommodate this growth. Constructing more green homes in Atlanta will certainly help contribute to this effort.”

For more information about making a presentation at the 2005 National Green Building Conference, e-mail John Loyer or call him at 800-362-5242 x8303.


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"Green Building Guidelines," available at BuilderBooks.com, provides the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council's second generation of sustainable residential design guidelines created in cooperation with NAHB. Written in plain language with complimentary illustrations, case studies and check lists, "Green Building Guidelines" is a valuable resource for builders and buyers interested in producing or purchasing energy- and resource-efficient homes. To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665 to order.


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