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In This Issue:

Front Page
2006 New American Home Just One Room Deep
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Dec. 26, Jan. 3
NAHB Services Come First for President-Elect Pressly
The International Builders' Show Is Coming
Subscribe Your Employees — You Could Win a Digital Camera
Coast to Coast
Gamblers Turn to Housing
Politics & Government
House Bill Takes Hard Line on Immigrant Workers
Congress Extends Federal Terrorism Insurance
House and Senate Working on Katrina Recovery Bills
Economics & Finance
Builder Confidence Moves Down in December
Eye on the Economy
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Adjustable Stair Jigs Instead of Gauges
Business Management
Free Test Drives of the Latest Builder Software at IBS
Learn How to Compete With the ‘Giants’
NAHB Launches Technology Solutions Directory
50Plus Housing
Emotional Marketing, Quality of Life Key Success in Boomer Market
Learn More About the Emerging 50+ Market at IBS
Focus Group to Address Section 8 Vouchers in Assisted Living
Building Systems
Mega Residential Concrete Demos at World of Concrete
Home Builders Institute Creates Concrete Education Track
Find More About Building Systems on NAHB Web Site
Disaster
Louisiana Builders Must Meet Wind and Flood Codes
Vendors Can Register on Hurricane Recovery Links
NAHB to Work With Charity on Building Material Donations
Environment
Are Consumers Buying Smart Growth? Let NAHB Know
NAHB Makes Year-End Review of Environmental Issues
Sales
Online Home Buyer Behavior Revealed
Education
Grill Giveaways, Education Planning at IBS Education Booth
Learn More Before: Pre-Show Education at IBS
Education Calendar
Green Building
Guidelines an Alternative for State, Local ‘Green’ Mandates
Online Survey to Assess Use of Green Building Material
Labor
Pontiac, Michigan Final Stop on Job Site Tours
Superintendent Training Key to Customer Satisfaction
Building Products
Job Site Radio, CD and Power Center Enhanced
TV
NAHB Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
New Grants for College Scholarships, Students at IBS
Association News
NAHB Members, Board to Meet in Orlando at Builders' Show
Your NAHB Membership Can Take You for a Great Ride
Visit BuilderBooks Store at IBS for Books, Savings, Giveaways, More
Feds Ask for Help Preparing for Possible Flu Pandemic
BuilderBooks.com Has Gift Ideas — and Holiday Savings
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

Visit BuilderBooks Store at IBS for Books, Savings, Giveaways, More

Feds Ask for Help Preparing for Possible Flu Pandemic

BuilderBooks.com Has Gift Ideas — and Holiday Savings

Calendar of Events

Jan. 10

Best in American Living Awards (BALA)

Orlando, Fla.

Jan. 10

National Housing Endowment Builder Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service

Orlando, Fla.

Jan. 10

National Housing Endowment/Home Builders Care Project of the Year Award

Orlando, Fla.

Jan. 11-14

International Builders' Show

Orlando, Fla

Jan. 11

Innovation in Workforce Housing Awards

Orlando, Fla.

Jan. 11

2006 Best of Seniors Housing Awards

Orlando, Fla.

Jan. 11

Class of 2006 IRM Commencement Breakfast

Orlando, Fla.

Jan. 11

The Nationals — National Sales and Marketing Awards

Orlando, Fla.

March 12-14

National Green Building Conference

Albuquerque, N.M.

March 12 

National Green Building Awards

Albuquerque, N.M.

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 10-14

Spring Board of Directors Meeting

Washington, D.C.

June 5-7

2006 NAHB/BALA Design Institute for Builders

Charlotte, N.C.

Aug. 1-6

2006 EOC Seminar

Uncasville, Conn.

Aug. 3

2005 EOC Association Excellence Awards

Uncasville, Conn.

Sept. 13-17

Fall Board of Directors Meeting

Salt Lake City, Utah

Oct. 27-29

2006 Custom Builder Symposium

Las Vegas, Nev.

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