NBN Online for the week of January 23, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
U.S. Ready to Increase Mexican Cement Imports
Colin Powell Opens Show, NAHB 2006 Leaders Inducted
2006 GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Coast to Coast
Pop Goes the Bubble?
Politics & Government
Rep. Oxley Sees Passage of GSE Reform Bill This Year
GSEs United Behind Strong National Housing Policies
Economics & Finance
2005 Another Record Year for Single-Family Starts
Builders Report Favorable Market Conditions
Tips
Builder's Tip: A Dust Mask for Your Circular Saw
Katrina Recovery
Temporary Housing a Stumbling Block in Recovery
Building Systems
Find More About Building Systems on NAHB Web Site
Sales
Insider Sales, Marketing Info Now Available Online at NAHB
Environment
2006 Storm Water Permitting Guide Available
Are Consumers Buying Smart Growth? Let NAHB Know
Education
Education Calendar
Regulation
Builders, Forest and Paper Industry Share Concerns
Green Building
New Green Building Guidelines Available
Take Online Survey to Assess Use of Compressed Straw
Legal
Trials a Costly Way to Settle Home Buyer Disputes
Workforce housing
Nominate Communities That Promote Workforce Housing
Labor
Campaign to Make Housing Careers Happen
Building Products
Wood Framing Can Enhance Disaster Resistance
Builder's Engineer
I Always Get Slaughtered in the Dirt, Part I, Bad CAD
TV
NAHB Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
New York Builders Recognized for Pediatric Respite House
Builders Honored for Community Service
Association News
NAHB Services Come First for President David Pressly
David Pressly Elected NAHB President
Chicago Carpenters Donate $100,000 for Educational CD
Randy Lee Honored for Staten Island Philanthropic Work
Ed McGowan, Remodeling Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 69
Calendar of Events

Find More About Building Systems on NAHB Web Site

NAHB's Building Systems Councils (BSC) has revamped its Web pages on the NAHB Web site so that information about the four system types — concrete, modular, log homes and panelized — as well as the BSC's six sub-councils, can now be found at one, convenient Web location — www.nahb.org/buildingsystems.

System Type Home Pages

In addition, each system type/council has its own Web pages, complete with information about the construction type, helpful links, member directories and membership information. Visit each at the following links:

Every Council Member Is Listed

Every BSC member company is now listed online. Consumers, builders and others seeking information about member companies in their area can find member company contact information at www.nahb.org/BSCMember.

Content and Information for Members Only

The new Web pages also include information exclusive to members of the Building Systems Councils. This includes meeting minutes, committee information, economic and other data.



‘Concrete Systems for Homes and Low-Rise Construction’ Available at BuilderBooks.com

Concrete Systems for Homes and Low-Rise Construction,” available through BuilderBooks.com, teaches you how to understand both new and established concrete products, evaluate whether they are appropriate for particular low-rise buildings and manage projects utilizing them. To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.



Log Homes Council President’s Tour Set for March 19-22

Go behind the scenes of the growing log homes industry at the Log Homes Council President’s Tour, March 19-22, 2006, in Harrisburg, Pa.  President’s Tour attendees get access to some of the country’s premier log home manufacturing facilities and suppliers, learn from industry veterans and meet log home colleagues from across the country to discuss trends, designs and industry news. For more information and to register, click here.



Plan to Attend the Concrete Tour and Conference June 11-13

Join NAHB’s Concrete Home Building Council on a two-day bus tour, June 11-13 in Phoenix of several cement and concrete production facilities to learn and experience first-hand the technologies and considerations going into this fast-growing market segment — from swimming pools and homescaping products to concrete exterior walls and more. This is your chance to capitalize on the rising popularity of residential concrete construction. For more information, click here.

 


 

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