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Week of March 10, 2003

Front Page

President's Message

* Welcome to NBN Online

Housing Forum

* Tell Builders Where the Owls Are

Regulation

* INS Withdraws Rule That Would Have Clouded Foreigners' U.S. Vacation Plans
* California Lawmaker Tackles Regulatory Barriers to Housing

Housing Politics

* Economy Needs Boost From Bush Tax Plan, Builders Say
* Lumber Talks Hit a Bump in the Road
* Bankruptcy Reform Housing Provisions Supported
* Congress Approves Housing Spending Measures
* Government Procurement an Opportunity for Home Builders

Smart Growth

* Federal Involvement in Land Use Decisions Blasted
* Builder Appointed to Land Use Council

Housing and Economics

* Spotlight on: Columbia, SC

Sales & Marketing

* Manufacturers Can Be Rewarding Partners
* Winners of The Nationals Represent New Marketing Trends

Codes and Standards

* Building Codes Merger a Big Plus for Builders
* Action Kit Helps Fight Floodplain Regulation Changes

Construction Safety

* Toolbox Talk: If Your Home Owner Needs Railings, So Do You

Environment

* Clean Water Bill Fails to Address Wetlands Concerns

Labor

* Female U.S. Veterans Pursue Careers in Housing
* HBI a One-Stop Resource for Work Force Needs

Multifamily

* Effort Seeks Increase of Affordable Rental Housing Supply

For Consumers

* High Ceilings Increasingly Popular

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* More ‘Building Homes of Our Own’ CD-ROMs on the Way
* Calendar of Events
* 2003 NAHB Leadership

NBN Back Issues

 

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We know you only have a limited amount of time to learn about the many things that are happening in this industry, so we have devised a format that delivers the news to you quickly and efficiently. We realize that knowledge is key to staying ahead of the fierce competition in today’s marketplace, so NBN Online is bringing you ideas you can use. In information technology and systems, financial management, property management, jobs and personnel, sales and marketing and much, much more, NAHB is a vast storehouse of support and expertise. Throughout this online publication, you will find links to more extensive information as well as contacts at NAHB who can assist you in your ongoing efforts to stay on top of issues that affect your bottom line.


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