NBN Online for the week of December 12, 2005

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Gen. Colin Powell Keynote Speaker at Builders’ Show
More Housing Needed to Keep Children With Their Families
Subscribe Your Employees — You Could Win a Digital Camera
Coast to Coast
How Big U.S. Home Builders Plan to Ride Out a Downturn
Politics & Government
House Immigrant Worker Bill Raises Concerns
Economics & Finance
Halfway Commerce Measure to Cut Canada Timber Duties
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Adjustable Stair Jigs Instead of Gauges
Business Management
Why Owners Don't Sell Their Companies to Employees
A Solid Estimating Workflow Can Improve Your Bottom Line
Learn How to Compete With the ‘Giants’
50Plus Housing
Housing Wealth Is Primary Source of Financial Security
What’s New in Universal Design?
Learn More About the Emerging 50+ Market at IBS
Focus Group to Address Section 8 Vouchers in Assisted Living
Remodelers
Bob Bell Named 2005 Remodelor™ of the Year
Construction Safety
NAHB Gives OSHA Staff Insights on Home Building
Building Systems
Concrete House Stands up to Katrina
Disaster
NAHB to Work With Charity on Building Material Donations
HUD to Help Hurricane Victims on FHA Loan Defaults
Environment
Are Consumers Buying Smart Growth? Let NAHB Know
Education
NAHB Housing Education Programs Guide Now Available
Learn More Before: Pre-Show Education at IBS
Education Calendar
Green Building
Online Survey to Assess Use of Green Building Material
Sales
Prepare Yourself for a More Competitive 2006
Sales and Marketing Pros Honored at IBS
Commercial
NCBC Offers Discounted Rates to New Members — Till Dec. 15
Builders Show
Panel Looks at Mexican Housing Opportunities
Labor
People With Disabilities to Pursue Home Building Careers
Pulte and Historic Chapel on Tucson Job Corps Scene
Building Products
Holiday Lighting Requires Safe Handling
Builder's Engineer
I Want a New Car for Christmas
TV
NAHB Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Association News
BuilderBooks.com Provides Holiday Gift Ideas
NAHB Members, Board to Meet in Orlando at Builders' Show
Your NAHB Membership Can Take You for a Great Ride
Save More With BuilderBooks.com Rewards
Calendar of Events

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NAHB Members, Board to Meet in Orlando at Builders' Show

Your NAHB Membership Can Take You for a Great Ride

Save More With BuilderBooks.com Rewards

Calendar of Events

BuilderBooks.com Provides Holiday Gift Ideas

Just in the nick of time for season giving, the first 100 online holiday shoppers who spend $250 or more at BuilderBooks.com will receive a $25 gift card that can be used on their next purchase.

BuilderBooks.com offers a variety of merchandise and design idea books appropriate for gift-giving:

  • The New Bathroom Idea Book gives home owners hundreds of ideas about how to make one of the most necessary rooms in the house one of the most enjoyable.

  • Home by Design presents 30 design concepts that can transform any house into a welcoming home filled with character, beauty and comfort.


The BuilderBooks.com Gift Card makes the perfect gift for colleagues, friends and family. Go to www.BuilderBooks.com to make a purchase of $250 or more.

On the check-out page under ''How did you hear about the product,'' select ''Other'' and enter the code ''BB25GFT'' in the field.

The offer ends on Dec. 31. The gift card will be mailed 30 days after purchase and will not be issued for returned items.


 

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