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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

Related Articles

NAHB Housing Education Programs Guide Now Available

Learn More Before: Pre-Show Education at IBS

Education Calendar

Jan. 11-14

International Builders' Show — Designation Courses

Orlando, Fla.

March 12-14

National Green Building Conference

Albuquerque, N.M.

March 19-22

Log Home Councils Presidents Tour

Harrisburg, Pa.

April 2-5

2006 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference and Awards Gala

Scottsdale, Ariz.

April 24-26

Building for Boomers and Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium 2006

Phoenix, Ariz.

April 27

Construction Forecast Conference — Spring 2006

Washington, D.C.

May 21-22

Building Systems Councils Modular and Panel Plant Tour

Appleton and Wausau, Wisc.

June 5-7

2006 NAHB/BALA Design Institute for Builders

Charlotte, N.C.

June 11-13

Building Systems Councils Concrete Tour & Conference

Phoenix, Ariz.

Aug. 1-6

2006 EOC Seminar

Uncasville, Conn.

Oct. 20-22

National Conference on Membership

San Antonio, Texas

Oct. 25

Fall Construction Forecast Conference

Washington, D.C.

Oct. 27-29

Custom Builder Symposium

Las Vegas, Nev.

Nov. 5-8

Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE

Miami, Fla.

Nov. 9-11

State & Local Government Affairs Conference

New Orleans, La.



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