August 6, 2008

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  EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Insulating Concrete Form Association  2008 Annual Conference  Sept 29 - Oct 1, 2008, in Portland, Oregon.

New for 2008:

  • LOCAL Trade is invited!    A special Introductory package, including a 1 hr AIA/ CES session "Intro to ICFs" + access to the EXPO is available on Monday, Sept 29 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.   Only $25 with early registration.
  • NAHB full day course "Building with ICFs" - on Oct 1, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, immediately following the conference close.  $150 early registration.
  • Full ICFA Conference -   2 great keynote speakers, 8 education topics to choose, and LIVE demonstrations at the EXPO.  Full price for members only $250,   $375 for non-members.

This year's program is full of exciting topics:   Sustainability, Production Builders and ICFs, Combining with SIPS & Steel, and High Performance Buildings.   Not to miss Donn Thompson, PE, of PCA who will update us on the new Prescriptive method for ICF design.

 This is an event not to be missed!  For more info & registration, log on to www.forms.org or call Vera for additional promotional material.


Planning to attend the 2009 International Builders Show in Las Vegas, NV January 2009? 

If so, you are invited to attend the FREE Connect With Concrete Luncheon Thursday January 22, 2009 at 12 NOON

Enjoy complimentary lunch from NAHB’s Concrete Home Building Council and learn how to capitalize off the expanding residential concrete market.  Building with concrete offers solid, disaster resistant construction, greater comfort & security, lower energy bills, lower maintenance, as well as a home that's healthier to live in and easier on the environment.   More builders are diversifying their businesses by incorporating residential concrete options.

Don't wait in line or pay high Vegas prices when you can enjoy a free sit down lunch with the Concrete Home Building Council.  Over 500 RSVP'ed for our lunch last year, so reserve your spot today!  

For more information or to RSVP, please contact:  kdriscoll@nahb.com


World of Concrete Gears Up For 2009 Show

World of Concrete 2009 returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center, February 3-6; Seminars 2-6 for its 35th event, and will continue to build upon its reputation as the only annual international commercial construction show for the concrete and masonry industries.

The 2009 Space Draw resulted in more than 825,000 square feet of exhibit space booked by exhibitors from around the globe gearing up to display the latest products, tools, education, equipment, technologies, and more for attendees looking to sustain and grow their businesses in 2009.

Returning in 2009 the Concrete Home Building Council can be spotted at both #S12352, hosting various Education Sessions and offering NAHB’s official Train the Trainer class.  Stay tuned for more information.

View the latest show information at www.worldofconcrete.com

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