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In This Issue:

Front Page
So Cal Builders Launch TV Ads to Counter Growing NIMBYism
Builders Call for Sensible Flood Insurance Reforms From Congress
Circuit Court Returns Wetlands Case to District Court
Coast to Coast
Living Ever Larger: Estates in the Sky
Politics & Government
White House Cool to Rep. Baker's Katrina Recovery Plan
Congress Votes to Repeal Controversial Anti-Dumping Law
Economics & Finance
Big Builders Will Be Less Acquisitive in 2006
Regulators' Expansion of Housing Data Could Boost Lending
Tips
Builder's Tip: Coping With Mini-Grinders
Business Management
Analysis Yields Better Management, Greater Profits
See How You Measure Up With ‘Cost of Doing Business Study’
50Plus Housing
Beyond Location: Factors That Drive Active Adult Sales
Best Of Seniors Housing Honored at Builders' Show
Remodelers
Gen X Demand Providing a Strong Follow-Up to Boomers
Construction Safety
Web Tool Provides Quick Start on OSHA Compliance
OSHA Resources Helping Katrina Recovery Workers
Education
New Green Building Course Part of CGB Designation
Education Calendar
Green Building
Conference Focuses on Green Building Market
Research
Builders Say Quality Matters, Raises Productivity, Profitability
20club
Three 20 Club Members Named America’s Best
Regulation
‘Fear Factor’ Sells Advanced Home Technology
Katrina
Precautions Minimize Hospital’s Katrina Damage
Labor
NAHB Student Members in the Spotlight at Builders’ Show
Building Products
Group Provides Expertise on Home Electronics Options
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Texas Builder Earns Top Honor for Community Service
Association News
2006 NAHB Committee and Council Leadership
Calendar Connects Members to NAHB Resources
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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