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National Association of Home Builders | 3 Edwin Cole once said, “Men are limited by the knowledge of their minds, the worth of their characters and the principles upon which they are building their lives.” For those whose professional lives are devoted to building, one trade associa- tion has served to ensure there are no limits, not only in term of knowledge, but also in regards to opportunities. For more than seventy years, this association has provided the advo- cacy, resources and educational programs that promote prin- cipals for achieving both success and sustainability. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., the Na- tional Association of Home Builders (NAHB) serves as the leading authority on America’s housing industry and since the 1940s, has consistently worked to enhance the national environment with respect to housing, home- ownership and practices within the field of residential building. As a federation comprised by more than 800 state and local associations, the NAHB collectively rep- resents more than 140,000 members nationwide, from home builders and remodelers to a range of associated enterprises relating to sales, financing, manufacturing or the providing of building supplies. The builders affili-