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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Work With Lenders to Heat Up Sales in Chilly Markets
FEMA Gives Systems Builders Chance to Help Rebuild Gulf Coast
Play Builders' Free Online Pro Football Game. Don't Miss Out.
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Coast to Coast
All Crashes Should Be So Good
Economics & Finance
U.S. Builders Seek to Open Up Lumber Trade With Russia
Builders Can Earn Income From Settlement Service Referrals
More Home Softening Noted in Report to Federal Reserve
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Using a Tape Measure as Fish Tape
Business Management
SBA Puts Federal Compliance Resources on One Web Site
'How to Thrive in Changing Market' at Custom Builder Symposium
50Plus Housing
55+ Population to Head 40% of U.S. Households by 2012
Multifamily
Enter Pillars to Be 'Best of the Best' in Multifamily
Building Systems
Design, Trends, Codes Are Hot Topics at BSC SHOWCASE
Sales
Ten Ways to Cope with Housing Market Changes
Hispanics Less Likely to Respond to Internet Banner Advertising
Commercial
Diversifying? Some Basics About Light Construction
Education
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Education Calendar
Environment
Clean Water Permit Confusion Stalling Building Projects
Green Building
Tech Set Lists Features to Make Kitchens Green
Workforce housing
Commuting Costs Outweigh Savings From Remote Housing
Workforce Housing Built on Site of Former Training School
Labor
Housing Endowment Wins Award for Service to Youth
Building Products
Joint Compound Keeps Drywalling Dust Down
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Enter Awards Programs for Community Contributions
Endowment Offers Student Grants to Attend IBS
Association News
GM $500 Off Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Take the Solveras Savings Challenge & Save; or Make $50
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Calendar of Events

Oct. 18-21

Remodeling Show 2006

Chicago, Ill.

Oct. 18   

CGR and CAPS Reception

Chicago, Ill.

Oct. 20

Remodelor™ of the Year Award

Chicago, Ill.

Oct. 20

Remodelors™ Council CADRE Award

Chicago, Ill.

Oct. 20   

Remodelors™ Council Gala

Chicago, Ill.

Oct. 20-22

National Conference on Membership

San Antonio, Texas

Oct. 25

Construction Forecast Conference — Fall 2006 (and Webcast) 

Washington, D.C.

Oct. 27-29

2006 Custom Builder Symposium

Las Vegas, Nev.

Nov. 5-8

2006 Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE

Miami, Fla.

Nov. 6

Building Systems Councils Excellence in Marketing & Home
Design Awards

Miami, Fla.

Nov. 9-11   

State & Local Government Affairs Conference

New Orleans, La.

Nov. 16

2006 Winter Executive Board Meeting

San Antonio, Texas

2007

 

 

Jan. 11

Innovation in Workforce Housing Awards

TBA

Feb. 6

Best in American Living Award

Orlando, Fla.

Feb. 7-10

2007 International Builders' Show

Orlando, Fla.

Feb. 7

EnergyValue Housing Awards

N/A

Feb. 7

Remodelors™ Council Chairman's Dinner

Orlando, Fla.

Feb. 8

National Housing Endowment Builder Achievement Award
for Outstanding Community Service

Orlando, Fla.

Feb. 8

2006 State & Local Government Affairs Recognition Awards

Orlando, Fla.

Feb. 8

Safety Award for Excellence Program

Orlando, Fla.

March 25-27

National Green Building Conference

St. Louis, Mo.

March 25

National Green Building Awards

St. Louis, Mo.

April 11-13

2007 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference & Awards Gala

Hollywood, Fla.

April 12

2007 Pillars of the Industry Awards

Hollywood, Fla.

May 30-June 1

Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium

Denver, Colo.

June 6-10

Spring Board of Directors Meeting

Washington, D.C.

June 6

Legislative Conference

Washington, D.C.

Sept. 5-9

Fall Board of Directors Meeting

Seattle, Wash.

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