NBN Online for the week of September 5, 2005

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In This Issue:

Front Page
• Economists Begin to Assess Katrina’s Toll on Housing
• NAHB Establishes Relief Fund for Katrina Victims
• Low-Income Housing Can Be Used for Hurricane Victims
• Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Sept. 12
Layouts for Living
• Floor Plans: A Taste of Elegance, A Touch of Tuscany
Coast to Coast
• Missouri Condemnation No Longer So Imminent
Economics & Finance
• Unsustainable House Price Gains to Wind Down
• U.S. Cement Consumption to Remain at Record Levels
Tips
• Builders' Tip: Fitting Pulldown Attic Stairs
Business Management
• Improve Your Business, Follow These Basic Principles (Part 1)
• Employee Benefits Can Be Costly for Small Businesses
Design
• Ten Design Trends to Watch
Seniors Housing
• If You Build It Overseas ― Expect Challenges
Disaster
• Hurricanes Call For a Job Site Plan
• Prepare Your Business to Weather the Storm
Remodelers
• Heating Solutions That Don’t Require Enlarging Bathrooms
Education
• Education Calendar
Green Building
• Awards Focus on Green Building Achievements
Legal
• Ask the Lawyer — About Volunteer Work
Labor
• Record Attendance at Superintendent Courses
Building Products
• Insulation Keeps Out Crawl Space Humidity
Endowment
• Harrisburg Builders ‘Housing a Nation’ Oceans Away
TV
• NAHB-Produced Shows on HGTV & DIY — This Week
Association News
• Builders Help Install Basement Windows in Foster Homes
• Builders Support Hurricane Ivan Recovery Efforts
• September Is Associate Appreciation Month
• Subscribe Your Employees — You Could Win a Digital Camera
• Save on Dell™ Computer Products
• Save More With BuilderBooks.com Rewards
• Calendar of Events

Related Articles

Economists Begin to Assess Katrina’s Toll on Housing

Floor Plans: A Taste of Elegance, A Touch of Tuscany

NAHB Establishes Relief Fund for Katrina Victims

Low-Income Housing Can Be Used for Hurricane Victims

Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Sept. 12

Nation's Building News will not be published on Sept. 12, following the fall NAHB Board of Directors meeting in Reno, Nev. It will return to its regular weekly schedule with the Sept. 19 issue. 

 

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