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In This Issue:

Front Page
Green-Built Community Turning the Tide in Atlanta
NAHB Scores Success in Early Round of Code Hearings
Inside Nation’s Building News: More News You Can Use
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans for Sloping Terrain, Maximum Exposure
President's Message
NAHB Is Your Business Partner
Politics & Government
House Bill Addresses ESA Habitat Designation Problems
House Committee Passes Association Health Plan Bill
Energy Bill Would Provide Tax Credits to Builders
Builders to Carry Storm Water, ESA Concerns to Capitol Hill
Economics & Finance
Housing Starts Peaked Again in February
March Finds No Loss in Builder Confidence
Business Management
The Cost of Unproductive Employees
Protect Yourself and Your Staff From Burnout
Seniors Housing
What Builders Should Know About Customer Satisfaction
Multifamily
Index Finds Multifamily Market Gaining Strength
Remodelers
‘Move vs. Improve?’ – Help Your Customers Decide
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Coping With Mini-Grinders
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Awards Focus on Leading Edge of Green Building
Workforce housing
Non-Profit Provides Affordable Homes in Metro Atlanta
Building Systems
Concrete Home Building Council Cements Two New Relationships
Speakers, Presentations Sought on Systems-Built Housing
Labor
RCA Series Makes the Grade
Building Products
Best Reliable Pet Story to Win Fancy Pet Playhouse
Coast to Coast
Need a Building? Just Add Water
Builder's Engineer
Darn You, Ted Nugent
Association news
Simulation Program Wows North Carolina Students
Bobby Rayburn Receives Commitment to the Industry Award
NAHB Spring Board Meeting Set for April 11-17
Robson Seeks Office of NAHB Vice President and Secretary
Get GM Discount on More Than 80 Vehicles
Mark Your Calendars for the Sunbelt Builders Show
Help Tsunami Survivors Rebuild Their Homes
Subscribe Your Employees to Nation's Building News
Calendar of Events

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Speakers, Presentations Sought on Systems-Built Housing

Concrete Home Building Council Cements Two New Relationships

Joining six other associations for the concrete industry, the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) and the Tile Roofing Institute (TRI) have become members of NAHB’s Concrete Home Building Council (CHBC).

“These two associations represent the diversity and importance of cement-based products in residential construction,” said Michael H. Weber, president of the CHBC. “From sidewalks and driveways to roof tiles and siding, home building has depended upon concrete. More cement-based products are being used in residential construction than ever before and the Concrete Home Building Council’s mission is strengthened as we build more relationships.”

In addition to the traditional uses of concrete, Weber noted that over 16% of all single-family detached, above-grade walls incorporate a concrete wall system.

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute represents the segmental concrete pavement industry and focuses on educating contractors nationwide. The Tile Roofing Institute was formed to serve the interests of the nation’s concrete and clay tile industry.

The two join the following as CHBC association partners: Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Products Association, Concrete Foundations Association/Concrete Homes Council, Insulating Concrete Forms Association, National Concrete Masonry Association, Precast Prestressed Concrete Institute and the Portland Cement Association.

The Concrete Home Building Council was formed in January 2004 as NAHB’s cement-based building products resource.

CHBC’s Concrete Technologies Tour, will take place June 26-28 in Kansas City, Mo.


 

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