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Take a Free Test Drive of Latest Builder Software at IBS
 More than a dozen free, interactive computer labs, where attendees can “test drive” the latest builder software and decide whether a particular application or solution is a good fit for their business, are being offered at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla.
Fourteen labs — covering everything from financial management, CAD design, construction scheduling, getting the most resources from the NAHB Web site and more ― will be held Wednesday-Friday, Jan. 11-13, in the Orange County Convention Center. Each lab is 90 minutes.
No Registration Required, Seating Is Limited
No registration is required beyond regular registration for IBS. Sessions begin as early as 8:30 a.m. on all three days and seating is limited. To add the labs to your meeting schedule, use the My Show Planner tool on the IBS Web site to create an electronic calendar.
Computer labs include:
- Introduction to Intuit Master Builder
Wednesday, Jan. 11; 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Room: West 309
Speaker: Leslie C. Shiner
Learn how to move from spreadsheet, yellow-pad or QuickBooks to integrated Master Builder software. Learn how to use Master Builder to manage a project from start to finish, including estimating to project management.
- NAHB's Web Membership System (WMS)
Wednesday, Jan. 11; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Room: West 310
Speaker: Aaron Cluka
For state and local association executive officers and staff: Review all the functionality of the NAHB Web Membership System (WMS), the free Web-based reporting tool. WMS provides Internet access to member data.
- Sage Timberline Office and ePlan (Onscreen Takeoff) Computer Lab
Thursday, Jan. 12; 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Room: West 310
Speaker: Mark Reich
Learn about Sage Timberline Office, a fully integrated financial and operations software solution that helps automate key processes and provides instant access to project information. The lab will focus on ePlan (onscreen takeoff) using electronic plans.
- SoftPlan Interactive CAD Workshop: Take Your Design to a Whole New Level
Thursday, Jan. 12; 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Room: West 309
The SoftPlan interactive CAD workshop will take participants through the entire design process — from the creation of a simple floor plan to the automatic generation of elevations, cross sections, roof plans, framing diagrams, material lists and 3D renderings.
- Construction Imaging Systems ― Chameleon
Thursday, Jan. 12; 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Room: West 310
Speaker: Larry McAdams
Construction Imaging Systems' Chameleon entry-level imaging solution, or its traditional enterprise solution, allows any size home builder to implement imaging. This includes scanning, archiving, routing invoices for approval, job docs, equipment, tickets and HR.
- Increasing Efficiency and Profitability with Document Imaging
Thursday, Jan. 12; 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Room: West 309
Speaker: John Neidert
Test drive the OnBase document management solution that has enabled more than 5,000 organizations to improve operational efficiency by streamlining their processes and sharing information with employees, partners and customers.
- BuildLinks I: Using the Web to Dramatically Improve Scheduling, Change Orders, Selections and Home Buyer Communications
Thursday, Jan. 12; 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Room: West 309
Speaker: John Armstrong
Learn how hundreds of builders leverage the power of the Web to streamline operations, effortlessly schedule projects and have buyers approve selections and change orders online to create a competitive advantage and exceptional home buyer experience.
- Demo the Leading Warranty Management Program on the Market — SiteOne
Thursday, Jan. 12; 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Room: West 310
Speaker: Frank Sette
Take a hands-on interactive demo of the SiteOne, the Web-enabled, automated risk management system.
- Construction Technologies on the Web: Finding the Best Sources
Thursday, Jan. 12; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Room: West 310
Speaker: Shawn Martin
Find building techniques and technologies that can improve your business, save time, increase efficiency and improve durability in this session that teaches you how to go online to find useful resources.
- Software-Driven Workflow Management for Production Home Builders
Thursday, Jan. 12; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Room: West 309
Speaker: Tom Gebes
Role-based workflow is essential for builders to optimize the data available to them. This session will show how software that integrates with accounting can optimize margins and efficiencies.
- WMS User Forum
Friday, Jan. 13; 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Room: West 309
Speaker: Aaron Cluka
For state and local association executive officers and staff: The WMS User Forum will allow WMS users to network, ask questions, learn about new features and updates to WMS and discuss WMS with other users.
- Demo a Revolutionary Bid Procurement Platform
Friday, Jan. 13; 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Room: West 309
Speaker: Jovanna Dunham
Learn to streamline and manage your complete bidding process ― from bid preparation through bid collection and from plan distribution through contract — with bid procurement software that can save you time and money. To register, go to: http://www.bidhub.com/nahb/
- Learn How to Use www.nahb.org to Its Fullest
Friday, Jan. 13; 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Room: West 310
Speaker: Linda Keens
Take full advantage of the educational, networking and industry resources on the NAHB Web site ― www.nahb.org — and its more than 4,000 pages of valuable information. Learn how to log in and access NAHB's exclusive content as well as set content preferences so you can get what you need ― fast.
- BuildLinks II: Using the Web to Dramatically Improve Scheduling, Change Orders, Selections & Home Buyer Communications
Friday, Jan. 13; 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Room: West 309
Speaker: John Armstrong
Learn how hundreds of builders leverage the power of the Web to streamline operations, effortlessly schedule projects and have buyers approve selections and change orders online to create a competitive advantage and exceptional home buyer experience.
- Full Cycle Cost Control: Scheduling, Purchasing and Accounting — CDCI Computer Lab
Friday, Jan. 13; 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Room: West 310
Speaker: Maggie Geoffroy
Take a hands-on demonstration of CDCI’s full cycle cost control integrated scheduling, purchasing and accounting software, available to builders, regardless of volume.
For more information, follow the Computer Lab track in the Educational Seminars listing at www.buildersshow.com.
NAHB Has More Than 170 Resources to Help You Run Your Business More Profitably
Go to NAHB's Business Management Tools Web pages (available to members only) for instant access to more than 170 timesaving, moneymaking and cost-cutting business resources to help you run your business more profitably. Get guidance on accounting and financial management, business strategy, computers and information technology, customer service, human resources and more.
Resources are added weekly, so bookmark www.nahb.org/biztools to go directly to these vital business management resources.
Local and state home builders associations can link directly to www.nahb.org/biztools from their Web site and give their members instant access to these resources. It will make your HBA's Web site the place to go for the information and guidance that members need to succeed.
Subscribe to NAHB’s Business of Building e/Source
NAHB’s Business of Building e/Source is your monthly electronic guide to the hot issues and emerging trends in home building business management. You’ll find practical advice, tricks of the trade and sound business guidance — all delivered monthly, straight to your desktop, in a quick and easy-to-read format. Business of Building e/Source is available free to NAHB members and their employees. To subscribe, visit www.nahb.org/BoB on the Members Only side of the NAHB Web site.
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NAHB Launches Technology Solutions Directory
NAHB’s Business Management & Information Technology Committee recently launched the Technology Solutions Directory, an easy-to-use directory that will enable builders, remodelers, contractors and other industry professionals to find the information on software and IT solutions and services for their businesses.
Software and technology solutions providers interested in being listed can sign up for:
- Enhanced Listing — Listing includes company name, URL, e-mail address, mailing address, phone number, company/product description, company logo. Click here for more information.
- Standard Listing — Listing includes company name and phone number. Click here for more information.
For more information, e-mail Wil Heslop at NAHB.
The Technology Solutions Directory is solely for educational and informational purposes. Nothing in the directory should be construed as policy, an endorsement, warranty or guaranty by the National Association of Home Builders of the listed software, IT service or the software/IT vendor. The National Association of Home Builders expressly disclaims any responsibility for any damages arising from the use, application or reliance on any information contained in this directory.
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