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www.NAHB.org Week of September 27, 2004
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* 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
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