NBN Online for the week of January 9, 2006

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In This Issue:


Front Page
•	New Year Rings in Housing Shift to a Buyer’s Market

•	Special International Builders’ Show Issue

•	Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Jan. 16

•	Onerous Lead Paint Rule Won’t Solve Health Problems


Coast to Coast
•	In New Orleans, Housing Sales Are Bright Spot


Politics & Government
•	Howard Lays Out Housing Concerns to Business Execs


Economics & Finance
•	Eye on the Economy


Tips
•	A Dust Mask for Your Circular Saw


IBS
•	The New American Home: Photos and Floor Plans

•	It Takes Solid Relationships to Build the New American Home

•	New Options Merchandising Technology Yields Higher Profits

•	NAHB’s Council Headquarters Suites Are Your Path to Success

•	Special Breakfast, Networking Events at IBS Just for Associates

•	BuilderBooks.com Launches New Books, Forms, Software at IBS

•	Learn How to Boost Your Association's Membership


Business Management
•	Take a Free Test Drive of Latest Builder Software at IBS

•	Learn How to Compete With the Industry's ‘Giants’ at IBS

•	Attend Estimating With Microsoft Excel Seminar at IBS


50Plus Housing
•	Learn More About the Emerging 50+ Market at IBS

•	Focus Group to Address Section 8 Vouchers in Assisted Living


Remodelers
•	Remodelors™ Council Schedule at IBS

•	Certified Graduate Remodelors™ Events at IBS


Building Systems
•	Breakfast and Networking at IBS Just for Systems Builders

•	Find More About Building Systems on NAHB Web Site


Women
•	NAHB Women's Council Offers Student Scholarships

•	Women’s Council Headquarters at IBS Open Tuesday-Saturday


Commercial
•	‘How-to Manual’ for Light Commercial Building Released


Disaster
•	Builders Show Panel Focuses on Rebuilding Gulf Cost

•	NAHB to Work With Charity on Building Material Donations


Environment
•	2006 Storm Water Permitting Guide Available at IBS

•	Are Consumers Buying Smart Growth? Let NAHB Know


Education
•	Learn More Before: Pre-Show Education at IBS

•	Grill Giveaways, Education Planning at IBS Education Booth

•	Pre-National Designation Month Kick-Off at IBS

•	Education Calendar


Green Building
•	New Green Building Guidelines Available at Builders’ Show

•	Take Online Survey to Assess Use of Green Building Material


Regulation
•	Awards Recognize Energy-Efficient Homes

•	Builders Can Help Guide New Product Development

•	OSB Certification Program Launched at Builders’ Show

•	ToolBase Provides Information on Building Technologies

•	Quality Sessions Focus on Profits, Customer Satisfaction


Sales
•	A New Year’s Resolution: Re-Evaluate Your Ad Agency

•	Online Home Buyer Behavior Research Revealed at IBS

•	Strike Sales and Marketing Gold at IBS


Workforce housing
•	Nominate Communities That Promote Workforce Housing


Labor
•	HBI Announces Job Corps Award Winners

•	Lowe’s, Student Chapters Showcased in IBS Events


Building Products
•	Distressed Wood a Hot Trend in Flooring

•	Windows Resist Breaking in Severe Storms

•	Fiberglass Insulation Cuts Moisture in Walls

•	Bathroom Products Feature South Seas Look

•	Home Awareness System Responds to Water Leaks

•	Hydrogen-Burning Fireplace 100% Efficient

•	Six Glazes Created for Popular Kitchen Door

•	Blind Slats Motorized With Battery Power

•	Decorative Panels Introduced for Windows, Patio Doors

•	Retractable Door, Window Screens a Design Solution

•	New Lighting Designs Meet Home Owner, Builder Needs

•	Work Clothing Made of Tear-Resistant Cotton Fabric

•	Builders Framing With Steel See Risk Premiums Slashed

•	Most Complete Home Fire Sprinkler System Unveiled

•	Refrigerator Boasts the Greatest Capacity in the Industry

•	‘Paperless’ Wallboard Panels Resist Mold Growth

•	Products Manage Moisture in New American Home

•	Interior Finish Provides Energy-Efficient Insulation

•	Impact-Resistant Windows a Defense Against Hurricanes

•	Copper and Bronze Finishes Added to Windows, Doors

•	Project-Driven Financing Spurs Development

•	Two-Panel Plank Interior Door Has Shaker Look

•	LP Offers Sheathing, Floor System, Vented Soffits

•	Software Improves Construction Supply Chain Management


Builder's Engineer
•	Do You Solve Problems or Make Them?


TV
•	NAHB Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week


Association News
•	Ed McGowan, Remodeling Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 69

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

•	Your NAHB Membership Can Take You for a Great Ride

•	Calendar of Events

Related Articles

	NAHB Women's Council Offers Student Scholarships

Women’s Council Headquarters at IBS Open Tuesday-Saturday

The NAHB Women’s Council Headquarters will be open at the 2006 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla. from Tuesday, Jan. 10, through Saturday, Jan. 14, in Room West 106, Level I of the Orange County Convention Center.

The headquarters will be open Tuesday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 7:00 a.m.-noon.

Stop by for continental breakfast, networking, information about Women’s Council programs and a free copy of Building Women magazine.

Members and their guests and prospective members are welcome.

NBN Online for the week of January 9, 2006

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NBN Online for the week of January 9, 2006

In This Issue:

Sponsored byMcGraw HillConstruction

Sponsored byFreddie Mac

Sponsored byNAHB

Sponsored by
McGraw Hill
Construction

Sponsored by
Freddie Mac

Sponsored by
NAHB