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Week of November 15, 2004

Front Page

* The New American Home Weathered Florida's Hurricanes, Will Be Ready for Tours
* Enter the Innovation in Workforce Housing Awards — Entries Due Nov. 19
* Three States Pursue Innovative Programs to Spur Affordable Housing
* Housing Snapshot

President's Message

* The Elections Provide a New Foundation for Achievement in Housing

Business Management

* Reward Your Superintendent With Non-Traditional Incentive Plans
* Smart Solutions: Be Sure Your Software Solutions Are Industry-Specific

Environment

* Home Owners Outside Austin Rescue Displaced Slider Turtles

Seniors Housing

* Seniors Public Housing in Minneapolis Features Universal Design
* Universal Design Helps Speed the Approval Process, Create Interested Buyers

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Ten Simple Ways to Improve Your Business
* Commitment — It’s What Makes Planning Work

State and Local

* Builder Initiatives in Five States Receive NAHB Grants
* Mississippi Gov. Barbour Lauds Industry for Boosting the Economy

Green Building

* Forest Service Researchers Develop Water-Resistant Soy-Based Wood Adhesive
* Enter the 2005 National Green Building Awards — Entries Due Dec. 15

Labor

* HBI Awarded $1.5 Million National Youthbuild Grant

Building Quality

* Free Monthly Online Newsletter Focuses on Housing Quality-Related Issues

Building Products

* Framing Products Meet the Challenge of Building Tall Walls

Builder's Engineer

* Are Collar Ties a Remedy for a Sagging Roof?

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Chicago Carpenters Donate $100,000 to Support ‘Building Homes of Our Own’
* Museum Looking for Help to Launch Bob the Builder Exhibit Tour
* Children Young and Old Receiving Entertaining Introductions to Home Building
* NAHB/NOD Award to Honor HBA Program That Helps People with Disabilities
* NAHB Winter Board Meeting Schedule Announced
* Member Advantage: WorldPointssm Platinum Plus® MasterCard® Credit Card
* Awards Programs Deadlines
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

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