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tecHOMExpo™ Will Help You Get Your Tech Together

tecHOMExpo™, the technology trade show that is part of the 2005 International Builders’ Show (IBS) on Jan. 13-16 in Orlando, FL, lets industry professionals get a closer look at all the technology available for every facet of the building industry — from what to put in homes to how to make businesses run more smoothly and efficiently. Registration to tecHOMExpo™ is included with the IBS registration.

Now in its fifth year, tecHOMExpo™ will feature more than 100 exhibitors who will demonstrate their technologies and enable attendees to compare and contrast solutions for their businesses and new homes. Plus, tecHOMExpo™ is offering specific technology-oriented education courses that will help attendees put the new technologies to their best use.

Among the technologies to see:

For new homes

• Air conditioning, heating and ventilating equipment (HVAC) — 20 companies
• Audio/visual
• Building materials and specialties — 28 companies
• Energy saving products — 43 companies
• Home automation — 25 companies
• Home networks
• Indoor air quality — 23 companies
• Internet services
• Lighting controls
• Security systems
• Structured wiring systems — 18 companies

For business

• Accounting systems
• Architectural design software — 20 companies
• Bidding/estimating software — 20 companies
• Business-to-business Internet applications
• Business-to-consumer Internet applications
• Computer software — 51 companies
• Construction management — 21 companies
• Marketing services — 23 companies
• Project management software — 20 companies
• Scheduling software/systems — 20 companies

Perot to Discuss Increasing Profits Through Technology

Ross Perot, Jr., the president and CEO of Perot Systems, will give the keynote address at tecHOMExpo™. He will discuss how to effectively use new technology in home building.

In his keynote address, Perot will discuss how to use technology-based, customized business processes to increase efficiencies, improve quality, build market strength and increase margins. The keynote address will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 14, in the West Hall of the convention center.

Tech Educational Courses Offered

tecHOMExpo also offers a wide range of educational courses specifically tailored to technology. The tecHOMExpo specific educational track and other technology-related courses at IBS will give attendees an opportunity to leverage technology to improve productivity, customer satisfaction and profits.

To register for the builders’ show/tecHOMExpo™ online, visit http://www.BuildersShow.com/register. Online registration is available until Dec. 17. After that, registration must be conducted on-site beginning Jan. 10.

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