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www.NAHB.org Week of August 16, 2004
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* 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
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