NBN Online for the week of February 6, 2006

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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

NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week

NAHB-produced television shows for consumers on HGTV and DIY:

"I Want That" on HGTV

Episode: "Technology and Urban Art"

•  Feb. 8, 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
•  Feb. 9, 12:30 a.m. ET/PT
•  Feb. 12, 1:00 p.m. ET/PT

 

If you're tired of your computer accessories looking the same as everyone else's, check out some fun new takes on the USB drive. Art inspired by city streets and traffic will inject an urban feel into your home decor. And LED lights aren't just functional anymore. They now can add a little tech fun to your wardrobe.

"Dream Builders" on HGTV

Episode: "Agosta House, Living on the Lake"  

•  Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

In this episode, a Washington state couple builds a home of form and function featuring angled walls and raw materials. Next, a Texas architect uses concrete to create a wonder on water. Finally, see how to get the look of real-wood wall paneling without reaching for a hammer or nail.

"Rock Solid" on DIY

Episode: "Firehouse Patio Revamp"

• Feb. 7, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• Feb. 8, 1:30 a.m. ET/PT
• Feb. 12, 9:00 a.m. ET/PT

 

Using concrete pavers, the stone guys, Dean and Derek, team up to revamp the firehouse patio of Engine 3 in Quincy, Mass.

 

"Assembly Required" on DIY

Episode: "Manufactured Home"

• Feb. 12, 2:00 p.m. ET/PT
• Feb. 12, 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
• Feb. 12, 11:30 p.m. ET/PT

 

In this episode, an old trailer home gets revamped as the Roddey family pushes the envelope in the design of a manufactured home and gets it built in record speed. Also, take a look inside a manufactured home factory and see the new techniques that set these homes apart from their trailer park past.

The NAHB Production Group is a full-service, self-contained, media production unit creating programming for cable television, broadcast television, non-profit, museum and corporate clients. Productions range from magazine format shows for general audiences to museum-installation videos for specialized use.

The production group includes award winning journalists, writers and photographers with experience in broadcast, documentary and corporate television.



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