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In This Issue:

Front Page
FEMA Guidelines Threaten New Orleans Rebuilding
Strides in Green Building Noted on Eve of Earth Day
Coast to Coast
Housing Prices Put Americans on the Move
Housing Forum
Let's Find a Solution to the Immigration Problem
Politics & Government
Homeland Security Targets Illegal Immigrant Employers
Help Take Industry Concerns to Lawmakers on May 10
Economics & Finance
Home Starts Slow to More Sustainable Pace in March
Hovnanian Expands Along South Carolina, Georgia Coasts
Eye on the Economy: Fed Is Near End of Its Rate-Hike Process
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Creating an Effective Caulk-Tube Extension
Business Management
Keep an Open Mind When Sizing Up Land Options
Learn About Information Integration With NAHB's Biztools
Complete and Accurate Estimates Increase Profits
Free Conference on Contracting Opportunities at HUD
50Plus Housing
Recruit New Members in May, Win Prizes
Remodelers
The Magic — and Truth — Behind ‘Extreme Makeover’
Testing Continues on Lead-Safe Work Practices
Home Owners Dragging Their Feet on Remodeling Jobs
NAHB Has ‘Remodeling Month’ Materials for You
Building Systems
Six Manufacturing Facilities on Wisconsin Tour
Contest Showcases Beauty, Quality of Masonry
Education
Education Calendar
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Sales
The Race Is On … National Membership Day Is May 23
New Directory of Certified Home Sales Professionals Debuts
Green Building
Putting Sex Into Energy Efficiency Sells Green Homes
Research
Mid-Atlantic PowerHouse Showcases Energy Efficiency
Desert Homes Testing Zero-Energy Technologies
Building Quality
Pay Incentives Can Improve Quality Performance
Codes and Standards
Builders Participating in Window Safety Week
Witt Resigns as Head of International Code Council
Legal
Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Impact Fees in Lincoln
Labor
CRAFT Students Make Bonnet House Hurricane Repairs
Building Products
Outdoor Living Areas Increase Interest in Propane Tanks
Builder's Engineer
Where Goes the Load?
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
‘Giving Back’ Is Part of Florida Builder's Company Culture
Marvin Gilman Scholars Fulfill Donor’s Vision
Association News
30,000 Expected to Attend PCBC in June
Get Double Discounts on Dell Computer Products in April
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Find Employees Through New NAHB Online Career Center
NAHB Spring Board Meeting May 9-13
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert

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 5   

Registered in Apartment Management (RAM) Exam

Washington, D.C.

May 9

Designing for the Active Adult (course)

Washington, D.C.

May 9

Train the Trainer (course)

Washington, D.C.

May 21-22

Building Systems Councils Modular and Panel Plant Tour

Appleton and Wausau, Wis.

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

2006 Custom Builder Symposium

Las Vegas, Nev.

Nov. 5-8

2006 Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE

Miami, Fla.

Nov. 9-11

State & Local Government Affairs Conference

New Orleans, La.

2007

 

 

Feb. 7-10

2007 International Builders' Show

Orlando, Fla.

 

 


 

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.

 


 

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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.
 


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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.

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