NBN Online for the week of March 21, 2005

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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

Education Calendar

April 3-6 

Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference

Miami, Fla. 

May 4   

Essential Closing Strategies

Youngstown, Ohio

May 5   

Construction Forecast — Spring 2005

Washington, D.C.

May 16-18 

Building for Boomers & Beyond: Seniors Housing Symposium 2005

Chantilly, Va. 

May 22-24

Building Systems Councils Plant Tour

Charlotte, N.C.

June 13-14

Understanding Housing Markets and Consumers (IMR 1)

Bradenton, Fla.

June 13-15 

NAHB/BALA Design Institute for Builders

Denver, Colo. 

June 26 

Concrete Technologies Tour

Kansas City, Mo. 

Aug. 9-13 

2005 EOC Seminar

Big Sky, Mont.

Sept. 4-6

Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP)

Reno, Nev.

Sept. 14-16

House Construction as a Selling Tool

Youngstown, Ohio

Nov. 11 

3rd International Conference of the Americas

Mexico City 

Nov. 6-9

2005 Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE

New Orleans, La. 

Nov. 11

Custom Builder Symposium

New Orleans, La.

Nov. 13-14

National Conference on Membership

Spokane, Wash.

Nov. 17-19 

2005 State and Local Government Affairs Conference 

Phoenix, Ariz.



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