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www.NAHB.org Week of December 20, 2004
Front Page
* Next Generation Home Demonstrates Wind- and Fire-Resistant Structural Specifications * Special Builders' Show Preview * New Rule Enables Land Owners to Preserve Habitat for Endangered Species * Housing Snapshot
President's Message
* Building a Foundation for Workforce Housing
Housing Politics
* U.S. Lowers Canadian Lumber Duties as Appeal of NAFTA Ruling Moves Forward * Bush Economic Agenda Takes Shape at Two-Day Conference
Housing and Economics
* Housing Starts Off in November, But Permit Inventories Suggest December Rebound Possible * Index Finds Builders in Good Holiday Spirits in December, Especially Out West * Eye on the Economy
Construction Safety
* Educational Sessions Focus on Excavations, Scaffolding and Other 'Top 10' OSHA Violations
Research
* Townhouses Showcase PATH Technologies * Top Toyota Executive Keynote Speaker at EnergyValue Housing Awards
Building Quality
* National Launch of NHQ Certified Builder Program to Be Announced at Builders’ Show * Educational Sessions on Quality Focus on Profits and Customer Satisfaction
Builders' Show
* Special Events at the Builders' Show * Associate Member Programs and Events at the Builders’ Show
Design
* Residential Design Program Offerings at the Builders’ Show * Best in American Living Awards Gala Set for Jan. 12
Business Management
* IRS Increases 2005 Standard Business-Use Mileage Rate * Fraud Safeguards Only as Effective as Employee Follow-Through * Business Management Resources, Sales Management Summit at IBS
Small Builders and Remodelers
* Third-Quarter Index Points to an ‘Amazing’ Year for Remodeling Activity * Say Goodbye to the Lone Ranger * Remodelors Council Courses, Events at Builders' Show
Seniors Housing
* Seniors Housing Courses, Events at Builders’ Show * Seniors Housing Awards Recognize Cutting-Edge Design and Marketing
Multifamily
* Multifamily Courses, Events at Builders' Show
Environment
* 2005 National Wetlands Awards Nominations Due Jan. 15
Green Building
* Entries Sought for National Green Building Awards
State and Local
* Elected Officials to Be Recognized for Their Public Commitment to Housing
Legal Issues
* U.S. Supreme Court Will Decide Property Owners' Right to Access Federal Courts
Building Systems
* Information on Systems-Built Housing Featured at Builders’ Show
Sales and Marketing
* See the Best in New Home Sales and Marketing at The Nationals at the Builders' Show * Sales and Marketing Events and Seminars at the Builders' Show
Housing Finance
* President Bush Signs NAHB-Supported VA Loan Guarantee Bill
International Housing
* Builders, Suppliers Test the Waters of Growing Mexican Housing Market
Labor
* Builders’ Show Program Focuses on Residential Construction Superintendent Training
Building Products
* New American Home Combines 1920s Charm With 21st-Century Practicality
Builder's Engineer
* An Engineer’s Christmas Story
Building News Coast To Coast
Association News & Events
* Annual Meeting of NAHB Members on Jan. 14 * Books, Products, Giveaways at the BuilderBooks.com Store at IBS * Member Advantage HQ at IBS: Connect With the Power of NAHB * Take the Web Membership System for a Test Drive at IBS * Earn NAHB WorldPointssm Rewards When You Charge * Awards Programs Deadlines * Calendar of Events
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