NBN Online for the week of September 25, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
NAHB Kit Sends Builders Back to Basics in Cooling Market
Tucson Job Training Shores Up Local Labor Pool
Play Builders' Free Online Pro Football Game for Prizes, Fun
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Coast to Coast
Soft Market Teaches Flippers an Ever-So-Humble Lesson
Environment
EPA Drops Dust Standard, Saving Builders Billions
Legal
Wave of Retroactive Storm Water Suits Halted in Vermont
Politics & Government
SLGA Awards: Nominate Those Who Stand Up for Housing
Economics & Finance
Housing Starts Lose More Ground in August
Slump in Builder Confidence Continues for Eighth Month
Housing Downswing to Bottom Out Next Year, Congress Told
NAHB Works to Soften the Blow of New Lumber Pact
Eye on the Economy: The Housing Outlook Has Darkened
Tips
Builder's Tip: A Time Saver for Installing Closet Shelf Cleats
Construction Safety
OSHA Crane Standard a Bad Fit for Small Home Builders
Safety Award Deadline Extended to Oct. 6
50Plus Housing
How to Effectively Deal With the Demanding Boomer Customer
Multifamily
Multifamily Stocks at Record High on NAHB Index
Enter Pillars to Be 'Best of the Best' in Multifamily
Remodelers
Top Remodelers to Lead Free Forums at Remodeling Show
Building Systems
Design, Trends, Codes Are Hot Topics at BSC SHOWCASE
Education
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Education Calendar
Green Building
Keystone Green Building Program Follows NAHB Model
Green Building: Catch the Wave or Watch It
Entries Sought for Sustainable Building Awards
Regulation
Growth Boundaries, Permit Caps Pushing Up Home Costs
Workforce housing
Apply for 2006 Workforce Housing Awards by Oct. 27
Codes and Standards
ICC Code Council Board Names Weiland CEO
Labor
RCS Designation Reaches 12,000th Attendee at SEBC
Building Products
Fashion Week Diamonds to Benefit Missing Children
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Endowment Scholar Makes Good on Promise
Association News
Take the Solveras Savings Challenge & Save; or Make $50
Free NAHB Video Instructs How to Deal With the Media
GM $500 Off Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Find Key Employees Through the NAHB Online Career Center
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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