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In This Issue:

Front Page
Record Number of Builders Carry Concerns to Capitol Hill
Share Nation's Building News With Your Company's Employees
The Race Is On for National Membership Day
Builders Face Higher Copper Costs, Drywall Shortages
Coast to Coast
Housing Cool-Down Is ‘Orderly,’ Fed Chief Says
Politics & Government
Lawmakers Just Say ‘No’ to Anti-Housing Tax Proposals
New Tax Law Contains Provisions of Interest to Builders
Senate Majority Whip Wants to Abolish Estate Tax
NAHB Members Urged to Ask Senators to Support S. 2611
Bush Immigration Reforms Supported by Builders
Election Web Site Aimed at ‘Building the Vote’
Economics & Finance
Housing Starts Dip 7.4 Percent in April
Builder Expectations Reflect Slowing Market
Housing Affordability Up Just a Notch in First Quarter
Pact Would Keep Lumber Prices High Even as Demand Softens
NAHB Board Salutes 18 Millionth VA Home Loan Recipient
First Construction-to-Permanent Loan Rural Home Built
Eye on the Economy: NAHB Still Forecasts a 6.1% Decline in Starts
Tips
Builder's Tip: Shop Vac Works for Hard-to-Fill Glue Ups
Business Management
See Success With Biztools on Membership Day Webcast
Build Your Knowledge at the Custom Builder Symposium
Remodelers
Remodelers Report Moderate Growth in First Quarter
Home Remodeling Heads for Another Record Year
Commercial
4-D Modeling: Is 'Virtual Building' In Your Future?
Education
From Walls to Kitchen Counters, Concrete is Hot
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Education Calendar
Environment
EPA Aims at Reducing Storm Water Permit Paperwork
Corps Official Hears Wetlands Regulation Complaints
Research
Big Changes Underway for Home Energy Rating System
Legal
High Court Clean Water Act Ruling Puts EPA on Thin Ice
Katrina Recovery
Red Cross Prepares Floridians for Hurricanes
Enterprise Supports 6,500 New Orleans-Area Homes
Construction Safety
NAHB, Fannie Mae Announce Safety Award for Excellence
Labor
HBI Helps Youthbuild Grads Start Construction Careers
Superintendent Course Premiering at Concrete Technologies Tour
Building Products
Recent Home Buyers Spend More on Home Improvements
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
New Grant Funds Hispanic College Student Internships
Association News
Avoid Credit Card Processing Rate Increases With Solveras
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Find Employees Through New NAHB Online Career Center
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

From Walls to Kitchen Counters, Concrete is Hot

Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert

Education Calendar

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.

March 25

National Green Building Conference

St. Louis, Mo.



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
.


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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.

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  2. Fill in the required fields.
  3. Click ‘Submit.’


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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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