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Week of September 6, 2004

Front Page

* Latest NAFTA Ruling Could Sound the Death Knell for Tariffs on Canadian Timber
* In tecHOMExpo™ Address, Perot to Discuss Increasing Profits Through Technology
* NAHB Goes to New York to Promote Election-Year National Housing Agenda
* Housing Snapshot

President's Message

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

Housing Forum

* Letter to the Editor: Housing Is a Plus for the Local Tax Base

Small Builders and Remodelers

* The Truth About Turnover: You Can Stop It From Bleeding Your Company Dry

Seniors Housing

* Universal Design Features: Perfectly Concealed
* Universal Design Solutions Focus on Safety, Lighting and Useability
* AARP Finds That Baby Boomers' Net Worth Has Increased
* Achieving Higher Fair Market Rents for Section 8 Assisted Living Examined at Fall Board

Multifamily

* Index Finds Rental Market Gaining Strength and Condos Remaining Strong

Sales and Marketing

* Power Selling Words: Words for the Wise and Successful

Workforce Housing

* Workforce Housing a Collaborative Effort in New Mexico

Smart Growth

* Helena, Montana, Embraces Proposed Smart Growth Project

Research

* Backup Sump Pumps Can Give Home Owners Peace of Mind

Green Building

* Entries Sought for National Green Building Awards

Legal Issues

* NAHB Fights to Keep CGL Coverage Less Restrictive

Labor

* Project TRADE to Provide Skills Training at Illinois Correctional Center

Building Products

* Double Oven Allows Simultaneous Preparation of Two Dishes at Different Temperatures

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* September Is Associate Member Appreciation Month
* Award Provides Recognition for Community Service
* Save Up to 20% From Hertz, Get Fee Waived for #1 Club Gold®
* Awards Programs Deadlines
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Award Provides Recognition for Community Service

Home builders associations, women’s councils and individual members who donate thousands of volunteer hours to Home Builders Care projects each year can ensure that their efforts are recognized by entering their project for the Home Builders Care/National Housing Endowment Project of the Year Award.

To enter, submit an entry form accompanied by a detailed project description of no more than two pages. Supporting material such as press clippings, programs or other project documents can be included with the entry form.

Entries are due by Oct. 15.

The National Housing Endowment Board of Trustees will select a winner at its December meeting.


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The winner will be recognized at the 2005 International Builders’ Show in Orlando and receive a plaque and a $5,000 donation to a charity of their choice. A story on the project will appear in Nation’s Building News Online.

For a story on last year’s winner, click here.

For more information, e-mail Kym Kilbourne, or call her at 1-800-368-5242 x8447.
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