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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

Related Articles

Success Reported for Designation Push in February

Education Calendar

April 24-26

Building for Boomers and Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium 2006

Phoenix, Ariz.

April 27

Construction Forecast Conference — Spring 2006

Washington, D.C.

May 21-22

Building Systems Councils Modular and Panel Plant Tour

Appleton and Wausau, Wisc.

June 5-7

2006 NAHB/BALA Design Institute for Builders

Charlotte, N.C.

June 11-13

Building Systems Councils Concrete Tour & Conference

Phoenix, Ariz.

Aug. 1-6

2006 EOC Seminar

Uncasville, Conn.

Oct. 20-22

National Conference on Membership

San Antonio, Texas

Oct. 25

Fall Construction Forecast Conference

Washington, D.C.

Oct. 27-29

Custom Builder Symposium

Las Vegas, Nev.

Nov. 5-8

Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE

Miami, Fla.

Nov. 9-11

State & Local Government Affairs Conference

New Orleans, La.


Learn More About The NAHB University of Housing

Whether you’re new to the industry, hope to make your next career move or want to improve your company’s bottom line, The NAHB University of Housing can assist you in your educational pursuits.

Visit www.nahb.org/education for a comprehensive listing of courses throughout the country. Be sure to visit often in order to view the most up-to-date information in your area.


Register Now for the Design Institute

At the NAHB/BALA Design Institute for Builders, you'll learn the latest in residential housing design trends from the industry's top professionals, tour beautiful award-winning homes and communities that display the best in cutting-edge architectural design, and learn how to profitably apply these design ideas to the homes you build.
 
The Design Institute will be held June 5-7 at the Westin Charlotte, Charlotte, N.C.
 
To register and for detailed information, visit www.nahb.org/designinstitute.
 


Log In and Discover www.nahb.org

The NAHB Web site, www.nahb.org, gives you access to nearly 5,000 pages of housing industry information and exclusive members-only resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Access is fast, easy and free to NAHB members.

To take full advantage of the exclusive NAHB members-only resources on www.nahb.org, however, you must log in.

To create your login: 

  1. Go to www.nahb.org/login. 
  2. Fill in the required fields.
  3. Click ‘Submit.’


Access to Information That Works for You

By logging onto the NAHB Web site, you will have access to twice as much information as non-members — information that will help you stay ahead of your competition.

You will be able to view and read entire sections of content developed just for members, and you will be able to personalize the site to your specific interests.

To learn more, log in and visit the "How to Use" www.nahb.org section in My NAHB.

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