NBN Online for the week of December 19, 2005

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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• Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Dec. 26, Jan. 3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

Related Articles

2006 New American Home Just One Room Deep

NAHB Services Come First for President-Elect Pressly

The International Builders' Show Is Coming

Subscribe Your Employees — You Could Win a Digital Camera

Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Dec. 26, Jan. 3

Nation's Building News will not be published on Dec. 26 or Jan. 3. Publication will resume on Jan. 9.

Have a happy and warm holiday season.

 

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