NBN Online for the week of April 3, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
States Make More Headway on Construction Defect Suits
Reader Survey: Tell Us What News Is Important to You
NAHB Proposes Code Changes on Wind Effects, Foundation Walls
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: Family Rooms — Born in the 19th Century
Coast to Coast
KB Leader Addresses Housing Challenges
Housing Forum
Take the Ax to the Costly Canadian Timber Tariff
Politics & Government
Help Bring Industry Concerns to Lawmakers on May 10
Economics & Finance
Court Reviews Discriminatory Lending Law in Maryland
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Sharing Compressed Air
Business Management
A Sick-Pay Plan Can Help You Build a Healthy Business
50Plus Housing
‘Meet the Experts’ at Building for Boomers & Beyond
Multifamily
Condo Hotels, Affordable Apts. Key Conference Topics
Remodelers
Remodelers Get More Time to Study EPA Lead Paint Rule
Annual Remodeling Volume Crosses $200 Billion Threshold
Construction Safety
Maryland Alliance Committed to Work Site Safety
Building Systems
Awards Honor Service to Log Home Industry
Education
Success Reported for Designation Push in February
Education Calendar
Environment
New Wetlands Rules Would Encourage Mitigation Banking
Green Building
National Interest Spurs Energy Efficiency Concerns
Building Quality
‘Just-in-Time’ Deliveries Thwart Job Site Thefts
Work Tickets Used to Focus on Job Site ‘Hot Spots’
Seventh KB Home Division NHQ Certified in California
Design
Enter the Best in American Living Awards Competition
Workforce housing
Attractive Atlanta Area Homes Offered at an Affordable Price
Labor
Project TRADE Helps Build Habitat Homes in Ocala
Building Products
Weyerhaeuser U.S. Mills Produce Certified Products
Builder's Engineer
My Love-Hate Affair With Money
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Deadline Nears for Matching Funds Grant Applications
Association News
NAHB Has Free 'New Homes Month' Resources for You
Get Double Discounts on Dell Computer Products in April
If It’s Spring, National Membership Day Cannot Be Far Behind
NAHB Spring Board Meeting May 9-13
Find Employees Through New NAHB Online Career Center
Spokesperson Training Still Available for 2006 Spring Board
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Weyerhaeuser U.S. Mills Produce Certified Products

Weyerhaeuser Company announced in February that all of its 68 paper and wood products mills in the U.S. now meet independent standards for responsible wood purchasing.

Headquartered in Federal Way, Wash., Weyerhaeuser is a member of the National Council of the Housing Industry — The Supplier 100 of NAHB.

Outside auditors have certified that all of Weyerhaeuser’s primary mills in the U.S. meet the procurement provisions of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI®) Standard. The provisions require the mills to:

  • Know where their logs and chips come from and the type of supplier
  • Monitor suppliers’ compliance with state best management practices
  • Promote sustainable forest practices among log and chip suppliers


Certified products made by Weyerhaeuser at its mills include:

  • Lumber, oriented strand board, Parallam® and TimberStrand® engineered lumber, and plywood for construction
  • Hardwood lumber for furniture and cabinetry
  • Cellulose fiber for paper and absorbent products
  • Printing paper for books, magazines and office uses
  • Brown paper for bags and corrugated boxes
  • Liquid packaging board for beverage cartons and food service products


Promoting the long-term health of forests through responsible forest management and mill procurement practices, the SFI standard is governed by an independent board equally representing environmental organizations, the forest products industry and the broader forestry community.

All of Weyerhaeuser’s U.S. forests have previously been independently SFI-certified, and the forests the company manages in Canada are certified under the Canadian Standards Association Sustainable Forest Management standard or the SFI standard.

This feature is solely for educational and informational purposes. Nothing on this page should be construed as policy, an endorsement, warranty or guaranty by the National Association of Home Builders of the featured product or the product manufacturer. The National Association of Home Builders expressly disclaims any responsibility for any damages arising from the use, application or reliance on any information contained on this page.


 

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