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Week of September 27, 2004

Front Page

* Bipartisan Panel Wants to Interject Housing Issues Into Presidential Debates and Congressional Races
* Register for Sunbelt Builders Show on Oct. 20-23
* Structured Wiring Among Technological Advances Transforming the American Home
* Housing Snapshot

President's Message

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

Housing and Economics

* Housing Starts at a Gallop in August, Returning to the Fastest Pace of the Year
* With 9.4% Increase in August, New Home Sales Barreling Towards Another Record Year
* Housing Market Index for September Finds Builder Confidence Down, But Not Out
* Eye on the Economy

Business Management

* My Key Employees Want Stock: What Should I Do?

Seniors Housing

* Marketing and Designing Homes for Reluctant Active Adult Buyers

Multifamily

* NAHB Challenges HUD Report on Accessibility Safe Harbor

Small Builders and Remodelers

* CAPS, CGR Courses Offered at Remodeling Show
* Designations, Resources Add Value to Membership

Construction Safety

* OSHA Web Site Helps English-Speaking Builders Communicate With Hispanic Workers About Safety

Building Quality

* Effective Risk Management Can Help Builders Weather the General Liability Insurance Crisis

Disaster Relief

* Florida Builders Continue to Leads Hurricane Recovery Efforts

Commercial Builders

* Properties May Become Underinsured as Costs Of Building Materials Rise

State and Local

* Top Ten Reasons to Attend the State & Local Government Affairs Conference

Labor

* HBI Youth Training Programs Receive Congressional Recognition During Appropriations Process
* Skilled Building Trades Hit Home Runs at Busch and PNC Stadiums

Women's Council

* Women’s Councils Involved in Community Outreach Programs
* Log Home Manufacturer Recognized for Commitment to Native American Education

Building Products

* Windows Withstand Penetration by Airborne Debris

Builder's Engineer

* Counting Beans Can Drive You Nuts

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Virtual Trade Show Provides Sneak Peak of Upcoming Builders’ Show
* September Is Associate Member Appreciation Month
* Build Your Knowledge at the Custom Builder Symposium
* Awards Programs Deadlines
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Build Your Knowledge at the Custom Builder Symposium

Custom home clients continually raise the bar on what they expect from builders. The 2004 Custom Builder Symposium gives custom builders the opportunity to expand their knowledge base, deliver on their clients’ expectations and ensure profitability.

The symposium will be held Nov. 12-14 at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Indian Wells, CA. New this year:

  • Keynote speaker Bryan Williams, of The Ritz-Carlton, will share his organization’s best practices and explain how to create a culture of service excellence.
  • Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) designation courses will be offered during the symposium at no additional charge. The courses also are approved for Certified Graduate Remodelor™ (CGR) credit.
  • Daily roundtables will provide the opportunity to discuss hot topics and solutions to business challenges with other custom builders.
  • The symposium's first golf tournament will be held at the challenging Ted Robinson-designed course located at the resort.

For more information, e-mail Ruth Bennett or call her at 800-368-5242 x8103. To register online, click here, or call or e-mail the NAHB University of Housing Office of the Registrar at x8338.


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