Concrete Home Building Council - 12/21/2004 (Plain Text Version)

CHBC Chairman
Michael Weber

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In this issue:
A Word From the CHBC President . . .
Successful Pilot Programs Bring Courses to NAHB in 2005
Concrete Homes Gain Significant Market Share
Look Out For Concrete at IBS
Portland Cement Excluded From Proposed OSHA Rule on Hexavalent Chromium
Affordable Home in Tulsa Able to Withstand Tornado-Force Winds
Moisture Issues: New Research from Reward Wall Systems
Dow to Make a Splash in Housing Market
ICPI Takes The Gold
Concrete Briefs . . .

Concrete Briefs . . .

2005 Residential Design Symposium in Orlando
The fourth annual Residential Design Symposium, sponsored by the National Concrete Masonry Association and Portland Cement Association is scheduled for Jan. 12, a day before the opening of the International Builders' Show in Orlando, FL. More

World of Concrete
Visit the Concrete Home Building Council in booth 551 in the Producer Center, at the 2005 World of Concrete in Las Vegas immediately following the International Builders Show. Come learn from the experts, the CHBC will be holding a one hour "Industry Insights" at the show on Tuesday, Jan. 18 from 2-3 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center in rooms N235 and N241.

An outdoor fire will bring a rustic charm and warmth to any backyard.
From creating an inviting conversation area, to a beautiful backdrop, to outdoor entertaining, an outdoor fireplace is a great addition to any outdoor living space. Integrating an outdoor fireplace to your landscape is easy to do, and it can quickly become the focal point to any outdoor setting. Read more

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