Builder articles from April 2005

Builder archives from April 2005

Less becomes more: when it comes to efficiency, builders can look to carmakers for inspiration.
April 1, 2005... MY WIFE AND I FINALLY BROKE DOWN AND bought a van the year before last. The need for a practical way to carpool teenagers to far-flung soccer and baseball venues finally outweighed our reservations about appearing too "suburban." The...

Lyon & Billard Lumber Co.: this Connecticut dealer is sold on Integrity[R].(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2005... Lyon & Billard Lumber Co. has been in business over 150 years. Still family-owned and operated, Lyon & Billard now have six locations across the state of Connecticut. Its unique flagship showroom is a 1,000 sq. ft. house that is built inside an...

Vapor barrier.(BMAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... I JUST READ "WALL WARS" (FEBRUARY 2005, page 69). I am a builder in the Orlando, Fla., area. We build single-family residences using masonry block on our exterior walls. The inside block surface has vertical Furring strips at i6 inches on...

Board rules.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... IN RESPONSE TO YOUR PIECE ABOUT how International Residential Code (IRC) changes will affect the use of greenboard as the backer ("Board Green," February, page 40), I'd like to provide a few clarifications to statements that were made about...

Party planner.(BMAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... YOUR ARTICLE, MOMENTUM, MOMENtum, Momentum," (February; page 150) identified me, Scott Ayers, as the host of a tented gala on the beach for The Sanctuary at Falsecape. As much as I would like to take credit for such a well-planned and...

Calendar.(BOOKIT)(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... APRIL 11-15 Fundamentals of Structural Design for Architects, Builders, and Technicians, Las Vegas This course, offered by the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Engineering Professional Development, benefits technical...

Another Jersey jolt: state Supreme Court rules unanimously against home builders in code violations case.
April 1, 2005... BUILDERS IN NEW JERSEY RECEIVED A SETback earlier this year when the state Supreme Court ruled that a municipality may issue a code violation even if the builder no longer owns the property and a certificate of occupancy (CO) has been issued....

Predatory protection.(HOUSE BLEND: TRENDS, TIPS, COOL STUFF)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... In an attempt to help sort out some of the confusion about predatory lending laws, the federal Office of the Comptroller of the Currency recently issued a rule defining the types of state laws that apply to national banks that included a strong...

Upward bound.(BIG DEALS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... WCI Communities is growing its high-rise business up the East Coast with the February acquisition of Renaissance Housing Corp., a luxury builder and high-rise developer headquartered in Reston, Va. Renaissance averages more than 100 closings a...

Super-charged builders.(HOUSE BLEND: TRENDS, TIPS, COOL STUFF)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Only eight companies made Forbes magazine's 2005 list of "Super-charged Companies," and two of them are home builders-Los Angeles-based KB Home and Philadelphia-based Toll Brothers. The designation was given to companies on the Forbes Platinum...

I'm staying.(HOUSE BLEND: TRENDS, TIPS, COOL STUFF)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... A full 71 percent of baby boomers surveyed by the AARP say they would like to remain in their current home. This poses a serious challenge for builders, who see the boomers as a primary market. The good news for builders is that the survey...

Shingle saver.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... A landfill owner has earned high environmental marks by creating a market for asphalt "tear off" shingles. These shingles are rarely recycled because they contain many contaminants. But Dale Behnen of Peerless Landfill, near Valley Park, Mo.,...

Unfair tax.(HOUSE BLEND: TRENDS, TIPS, COOL STUFF)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... A broad coalition of business groups in Pennsylvania is fighting proposed legislation that would raise the state's realty transfer tax 50 percent to pay for mass transit projects. The Pennsylvania Builders Association says the tax is unfair...

Ready to rip: this building material recycler deconstructs and hauls off unwanted treasures.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... WHEN A CINCINNATI NONPROFIT CALLED the Work Resource Center (WRC) set out last year to create a building material recycling center, it did its homework. Now, after less than a year in business, it is about to pay off the initial $500,000...

Plastic grass: a Florida homeowner has won a reprieve in his battle for the right to have a plastic lawn.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... ON MARCO ISLAND, AN AFfluent island community on the west coast of Florida, Ed Ehlen, the owner of a flooring company, wanted a lawn next to his $4 million home that would require very little maintenance. So he put down artificial turf, like...

Joint venture.(HOUSE BLEND: TRENDS, TIPS, COOL STUFF)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Beazer Homes and M/I Homes joined forces to buy 584 acres near Orlando (Fla.) International Airport for about $25 million. The plan is for the companies to move forward on the Wetherbee project as a 50-50 partnership to own, develop, and build...

Labor loss.(HOUSE BLEND: TRENDS, TIPS, COOL STUFF)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... A shortage of skilled construction workers is causing delays in completion and delivery of new homes in the Tucson, Ariz., area, according to the Southern Arizona HBA. The group says demand for new homes is outpacing supply-primarily because of...

Ten-hut! Boot camp program aims to improve skills and work ethic of apprentice carpenters.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... THE CARPENTERS TRAINING CENTER FOR NoRthern California is piloting a nine-week boot camp-style pre-apprenticeship training program to give workers the skills to succeed on the jobsite. The program was started to help reduce a high drop-out...

Cool air: manufacturer planning guide aims to help boost HVAC upgrades.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... DESPITE HAVING A WIDE variety of upgrade options during the home buying process, the typical consumer gets shut out of the HVAC system decision. "Buyers have been choosing appliances and faucets for years but never get the option to choose the...

Innocent designs: in a case with implications for other production builders, a jury finds the architect for Town and Country Homes did not copy Rottlund.(LEGAL AFFAIRS)
April 1, 2005... IN A MARKET WHERE MANY OF THE homes being built fall into the same product category--think patio homes in Florida--how similar can the designs be before they're considered unlawful copies? A federal jury in Minneapolis recently confirmed that...

Bad coaching: buyers penalize builders who try to influence satisfaction survey answers.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Builders who think their buyers need some help filling out a J.D. Power and Associates survey might want to think again. The customer satisfaction surveyors recently asked buyers if the builder bad tried to coach or influence their answers....

A winning bet: Comstock Homebuilding makes an offer many investors can't refuse.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... COMSTOCK HOMEBUILDING TOOK COMpetition in the Washington, D.C. market to a new level on Dec. 14, 2004, with its initial public offering (IPO). By all accounts, Comstock's IPO--the first by a builder since WCI Communities' in March 2002--has...

Power play.(TOPSHELF: THE LATEST AND GREATEST BUILDING PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... IMAGINE A DRILL THAT IS lighter than the one in your toolbox but runs longer--that's what the manufacturer claims it has created. The company says its V28 lithium ion battery runs twice as long as 18-volt models, but it weighs slightly less....

Cold fusion.(TOPSHELF: THE LATEST AND GREATEST BUILDING PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... CONCRETE AS A COUNTERTOP SURFACING MATERIAL IS gaining a large following, but this manufacturer has taken the material one step further: a line of concrete and metal basin and vessel sinks. The handmade sinks are cast in concrete and then...

Door ways.(TOPSHELF: THE LATEST AND GREATEST BUILDING PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... NO NEED TO SKIMP ON DOORS WHEN stylish options such as the Stile Line Series exist. The manufacturer says the products evoke the traditional look of stile-and-rail doors with an architecturally correct grain profile. Available in African...

Cool breeze.(TOPSHELF)
April 1, 2005... BECAUSE MORE AND MORE AMERICANS ARE DEMANDING HIGH DESIGN IN THEIR products, the manufacturer has introduced the Prestige Collection of fans. Featuring graceful curves, rich wood blades, glass, and hand-applied finishes, the line includes eight...

See and say.(TOPSHELF)
April 1, 2005... THE HOME HEARTBEAT WIRELESS PLUG-AND-USE HOME AWARENESS SYSTEM IS IDEAL for buyers who cannot afford full-service security plans. The system consists of three main components: a base station, a home key and a network of sensors. The base...

Two for one.(TOPSHELF)
April 1, 2005... EVERY OTHER PRODUCT IS BEING REdesigned with a fresh look, and the toolbox is no exception. The new Space Age mobile storage solution features a rounded design and functions as a two-in-one unit that separates. It has two see-through organizer...

Prompt payments: total mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures dropped in 2004, but foreclosures on FHA-insured loans are rising.
April 1, 2005... RATES FOR BOTH MORTGAGE DELINquencies and foreclosures dropped in 2004, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. By the end of 2004, 4.23 percent of mortgage payments were late by 30 days or more, down from 4.49 percent a year earlier....

Flush with power: toilet manufacturers have recovered nicely.
April 1, 2005... IN "FLUSH WITH POWER," AN EPISODE of Fox's surprisingly funny animated show "King of the Hill," Hank Hill joins the zoning board to overturn a local ordinance prohibiting the use of high-flow toilets. Inefficient, low-flow toilets, Hank argues,...

Whirls away: though it is seldom used, a whirlpool is a must-have feature in a move-up home.(Bathtub innovations)
April 1, 2005... HERE IS A LITTLE SECRET THAT YOU may or may not already know: Most people who buy a house with a whirlpool tub use it infrequently even though it may be one of the primary reasons they bought the house in the first place. That unscientific...

Digital lifestyle: Internet Home Alliance says builders need to sell the lifestyle benefits of a digital home.
April 1, 2005... MANY NEW-HOME BUYERS BUY the latest consumer electronics and home technology products for their new homes, but a clear majority still make their purchases from sources other than their builder. This is one of several important findings from the...

AllTrack.(TECH TOOLS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... HomeSphere's Builder Resources (BRI) has been tracking builder rebates for a decade or more. Now, BRI is offering AllTrack, a software service that lets builders track rebates themselves online. HomeSphere reports that builders are eligible for...

Exact match.(TECH TOOLS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Online marketplace ServiceMagic now lets builders and contractors generate sales leads by creating a one-to-one connection with a home buyer over popular Web portals. The new service, called Exact Match, puts home builders in contact with home...

DocuSign it: new software lets Washington builder electronically sign and process sales and purchase agreements online.(Evaluation of DocuSign)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2005... FOR MOST BUILDERS, EXPEDITING A Purchase and sales agreement once it's signed is a manual, time-consuming process. Sales managers typically have to send documents by courier, which can take a day or two, or send faxes, always dicey because...

Easy option.(BuildLinks inventory system)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Another interesting way builders can automate options selections is through a new feature in BuildLinks, the change-order management system geared for smaller builders. Now, BuildLinks' inventory system lets builders pull data from ebuild.com...

At your service: fiber-optic solution gives builders the option of becoming service providers.(TECH TOOLS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... UP UNTIL SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, FIBER could deriver gigabit speeds to the curb just outside the house, but there was always the question of maximizing fiber-based bandwidth inside the house. Technology from Alloptic solves the bandwidth...

Single message: home automation vendor Honeywell bolsters its marketing program to home builders.(TECH TOOLS)
April 1, 2005... HONEYWELL IS WELL KNOWN BY BUILDERS in the home automation field, but as it acquired companies over the years, builders became confused, especially when three sets of salespeople touting Honeywell's HVAC and indoor air quality, security and low...

Reform package.(NAHB BRIEFS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The House introduced four bills that will improve OSHA's enforcement of rules that govern small business owners. One bill will allow OSHA to give companies more than 15 days to respond to a citation. Another will make it easier for businesses...

Healthy plan.(NAHB BRIEFS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The nation's home builders are endorsing bipartisan legislation that will allow up to two million uninsured working families to get affordable health coverage. A similar law was introduced last February, and Bush is urging lawmakers to create...

Energy booster: with a rising demand for environmentally friendly homes, more mainstream builders are using green building techniques.(FROM THE PRESIDENT)
April 1, 2005... WHEN ENERGY PRICES SOARED IN THE LATE 1970s, the NAHB was the first organization to step forward and introduce voluntary energy guidelines for new residential construction, and the energy efficiency of new housing about doubled in a matter of...

Special skills: labor availability helps builders maintain quality and limit callbacks.(Forecasts and trends in construction industry)
April 1, 2005... PRODUCTION OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES HITA record high in 2004 and started off 2005 with a bang. But construction of nonresidential structures was quite weak last year and remains far below the pre-recession highs in 2000. As a result, unemployment...

"Ad" it up.(NAHB BRIEFS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The NAHB is launching a major advertising campaign to call Congress' attention to the home building industry's contributions to the nation's economic recovery. The ads will focus on the demand for housing projected for the next 10 years. The...

Spring showers: field evaluation focuses on sealing windows with new technologies.(THE NAHB RESEARCH CENTER CORNER)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... IN RECENT YEARS, A WIDE range of new flashing materials has entered the home building market. The NAHB Research Center and Williams Building Diagnostics, on behalf of the national Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH), is...

Class act.(NAHB BRIEFS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Congress has approved legislation to rein in class-action lawsuits in state courts. The ruling will curb the number of frivolous lawsuits that have affected housing affordability and unnecessarily cost the business community billions of...

CSI: cost-saving initiatives: builders investigate ways to cut operating costs.(Field Report 2005)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... THE WAY THAT THE COSTS OF LAND, MAterials, and labor have been going up is practically criminal. But in recent years, with record-low interest rates, not only could home buyers absorb the costs, builders could scarcely keep up with the demand...

Packaged deal: more builders are ditching their traditional options and upgrades systems for streamlined prepackaged plans that offer tremendous benefits.(Home builders guide consumer preferences)
April 1, 2005... HERE'S A NEWS FLASH: HOME BUILDERS ARE creatures of habit. This, of course, is not necessarily a bad thing. The method you use to build your houses is an accepted prescriptive process that, when done properly; yields an exceptionally well-built...

Healthy pursuit: smart shopping, employee education, and old-fashioned number crunching lead builders to better control over their health-care costs.(Small enterprises vie for health care cost control)
April 1, 2005... WHEN HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM increases for employer-sponsored coverage averaged 7.5 percent in 2004, it almost called for celebration: In 2003, rates were up 10.1 percent. In 2002, they jumped a full 14.7 percent. Anecdotally, small builders...

Aiming high: two years of shaking the quality control tree have begun to pay off for this Las Vegas production builder in ways that might surprise you.(K B Home Corp strategy for success)
April 1, 2005... WHEN KB HOME ANNOUNCED a couple of years ago that it would no longer work with contractors who were not participating in the NAHB Research Center's National Housing Quality (NHQ) program, it surprised the industry. But now that the policy is...

Follow the money: builders say the real payoff from software is when it offers insight into where they left profits on the table.(Software that helps garner real payoff)
April 1, 2005... HOME BUILDERS LOOK FOR MUCH MORE IN back-office software than simply cutting a salary line or two in the company's accounting and purchasing departments. Yes, the software reduces data entry and paperwork, but the latest software from...

Stop the presses: driven by rising ad rates, builders push back from newspapers.(CSI: MARKETING)
April 1, 2005... IF FRED ROTHMAN HAD USED THE STANDARD measure--1 percent of selling price--to create a marketing budget for Wyndsong Isle Estates, a $50 million project in Boynton Beach, Fla., he would have had about $500,000 to spend to promote the community....

Less is more: for some builders, reducing costs means simplifying designs and eliminating redundancies in the plans they offer.(Cost reduction methods for competitiveness)
April 1, 2005... IT WAS DUBBED "PLANFEST," AN ACROSS-THE-BOARD analysis of the plans being offered by Beazer Homes' 33 divisions. "I personally reviewed product and results from the previous 12 months and looked at what worked and what didn't," says...

You're hired! Architect William Devereaux gets the nod from Donald Trump to design the Manhattan builder's first non-high-rise, suburban project.(William Devereaux)(Cover Story)
April 1, 2005... LONG BEFORE THE PHRASE "YOU'RE fired!" became inextricably linked with mega developer/builder Donald Trump, architect William Devereaux was on the receiving end of a much more welcome phrase: You're hired! Five years ago, "The Donald"...

No house of cards: leadership changes stirred a cauldron of emotions at Habitat for Humanity, but the foundation of the world's premier "sweat equity" housing group remains strong.(Leadership change at HFHI)
April 1, 2005... TO PEOPE IN THIS ORGANIZATION deeply rooted in the Christian tradition, the Jan. 31 firing of Habitat for Humanity founder Millard Fuller was nothing short of sacrilege. After all, 70-year-old Fuller and wife Linda had unflaggingly...

What's new on Builder Online: leads building momentum.(A forum for builders and clients)
April 1, 2005... IT'S ALWAYS GRATIFYING WHEN A NEW PROGRAM ON BUILDER Online is met with an enthusiastic response from our readers. And the new BUILDER Leads program meets that criteria. Hundreds of builders have taken advantage of the new program, matching...

Builder plans: featuring new plans from the nation's leading designers.
April 1, 2005... European Aura Columns and keystone lintels lend a European aura to this stone-and-siding home. Arched openings and decorative columns define the formal dining room to the left of the foyer. A ribbon of windows with transoms above draws...

Landscaping, decking, and room enclosures.(Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2005... With warmer weather on its way in much of the country, our thoughts again turn to outside pleasures--children at play, entertaining with friends, a beautiful view. It's the perfect time to consider how your business can capitalize on the...

Systems-built luxury from modular manufacturer: I can't imagine building any other way, says builder.(SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Customized Structures Inc)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2005... Nestled in a beautiful, gated community, just north of New York City, is the wonderfully designed and appointed 8,000-square-foot systems-built home pictured here. From the luxurious master suite to the spacious kitchen and family room, every...

Berkeley, Calif.(History of California)
April 1, 2005... FOUNDED ON APRIL 1 (APRIL FOOL'S DAY, SOME WOULD SAY Appropriately) in 1878, Berkeley, Calif., was an amalgam of working-class and agricultural communities and an upscale college town--the school that would become the University of California....

Product in print.(HOW TO USE THE 2005 GUIDE IN PRINT)
April 15, 2005... T'S PROBABLY HAPPENED TO ALL OF us. The Yellow Pages comes and you stash it somewhere out of sight and out of mind--until suddenly you need a product or service, fast. Then, you realize how invaluable the Yellow Pages is in helping you find...

Products on line.(HOW TO USE THE 2005 GUIDE ONLINE)
April 15, 2005... THE BOOK YOU'RE HOLDING IS AN invaluable reference tool for finding who makes what in the world of building products. If you go online to visit Hanley Wood, LLC's Web sites, you'll find this same 2005 Buyer's Guide and Web Directory...

The Supplier 100.(National Council of the Housing Industry)
April 15, 2005... The National Council of the Housing Industry (NCHI) (The Supplier 100) is a special standing committee of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) dedicated to supporting file association's many activities and keeping the housing...

Editors' picks: two Builder writers reveal their favorite new products and how using them can enhance the homes you build.
April 15, 2005... MATT'S PICKS GLASS- PROTECTING FILM A lot of products have come out in recent years that are intended to protect expensive finish materials during construction, from floor coverings to countertop covers. The latest twist on that idea...

Best in class: Builder's 2005 brand use study profiles the product brands builders rate most highly and use most often.(BRAND USE STUDY)(Cover Story)
April 15, 2005... NO DOUBT YOU HAVE your favorites when it comes to product brands, and your peers do as well. Our Brand Use Study, sponsored by BUILDER'S publisher, Hanley Wood, LLC, tells you how your opinions of building products compare with those of other...

Favorite 50: the 58 most popular of 2004.(appliances and building materials)
April 15, 2005... WHAT DO TANKLESS WATER HEATERS, BAMBOO FLOORING, COMPOSITE GARAGE DOORS, AND SPRAY-APPLIED foam insulation all have in common? They're among the top 50 products Builder readers found the most intriguing in 2004, as determined by the number of...

Manufacturer directory.(Directory)
April 15, 2005... A [B] [C] a plus Ph: 404-373-7587 www.aaplusinc.com [B] AA Abbingdon Affiliates Ph: 718-258-8333 www.abbingdon.com [B] [C] AA Professional Sauna & Steam Ph: 800-217-2525 www.aaprofessionalsaunasteam.com [B] [C] AAA Aluminum...

Product guide.(1 COMPUTER SOFTWARE)
April 15, 2005... 1 Computer Software Building Information Modeling CAD/Design Customer Relations Management Document Management Estimating Financial Management Jobsite Management Land Management Management Reporting Marketing Presentation Project...

Product guide.(doors and windows)(Directory)
April 15, 2005... 2.1 Doors EXTERIOR Custom Fiberglass Fire-Rated Sliding/Patio Steel Vinyl Wood INTERIOR Accordion Bifold Closet Custom French Hardboard Louvered Mirrored Molded Pocket Wood Other Doors EXTERIORS Custom Abraxis Art Glass...

Product guide.(electrical and lighting accessories)(Directory)
April 15, 2005... 3.1 Electrical & Lighting Accessories Central Lighting Controls Dimmers/Switches/Outlets Lighting, Exterior Lighting, Interior Wire &. Cable Wire Management Systems Other Lighting/Electrical Accessories American Period Lighting ...

Product guide.(building materials)(Directory)
April 15, 2005... 4.1 Insulation & Infiltration Barriers INSULATION MATERIAL Cellulose Fiberglass Foam Mineral Wool Other Insulation Materials INSULATION TYPE Batts/Rolls Foundation Drainage/ Waterproofing Systems Housewrap Loose Fill Pipe Insulation...

Product guide.(5 FINISHES & SURFACES)
April 15, 2005... 5.1 Countertops 5.2 Flooring 5.3 Molding & Millwork 5.4 Paints, Caulks & Adhesives 5.5 Walls, Ceilings & Finishes 5.1 Countertops Ceramic Tile Concrete Cultured Marble Edging Glass Laminate Natural Stone Quartz Surfacing Solid...

Product guide.(appliances and pumbling supplies)(Directory)
April 15, 2005... 6.1 Appliances 6.2 Cabinetry & Storage 6.3 Faucets & Fixtures 6.4 Plumbing Supplies 6.1 Appliances Central Vacuuming Systems Cooktops Dishwashers Disposers Exhaust Vents/Range Hoods Hot-Water Dispensers Outdoor Grills Ovens Ranges...

Product guide.(building materials)(Cultec Inc.)(Directory)
April 15, 2005... Foundation Drainage Systems Gazebos Paving Retaining Walls Signage DECKING/RAILINGS Accessories Metal Plastic/Composite Trim/Lattice Vinyl Membrane Wood FENCING Metal Plastic/Composite Wood Other Site & Landscaping Products...

Product guide.(Directory)
April 15, 2005... 8.1 Fireplaces 8.2 Room Enclosures 8.3 Specialty Products 8.1 Fireplaces FUEL TYPE Electric Gas Pellet-Burning Wood-Burning VENTING TYPE B-Vent Direct-Vent Vent-Free STYLE Manufactured Masonry Outdoor...

Product guide.(building materials)(Directory)
April 15, 2005... 9.1 Concrete & Masonry Brick Cement Concrete Additives Concrete Block Concrete Cleaners, Sealers, Stains & Coatings Concrete Forms Concrete & Masonry Repair Products Decorative Concrete Gypsum Concrete Lightweight Concrete Masonry Products...

Product guide.(tools and equipment)(Directory)
April 15, 2005... 10 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 10.1 Hand Tools 10.2 Power Tools 10.3 Jobsite Equipment 10.1 Hand Tools Accessories Hammers Knives Levels Levels, Laser Measuring Devices Planes Saws Screwdrivers Staplers Surveying...

Association directory.(Directory)
April 15, 2005... A American Forest & Paper Assn./American Wood Council Ph: 202-483-4713 www.awc.org * American Gas Assn. Ph: 202-824-7000 www.aga.org American Hardware Mfrs. Assn. Ph: 847-605-1025 www.ahma.org American Institute of...