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Multifamily Courses, Events at Builders' Show

NAHB Multifamily is offering an expanded set of courses and events at the 2005 International Builders' Show (IBS) The 16 course offerings on multifamily issues include design, development, the condo boom, working with the low-income housing tax-credit program and the economics of the multifamily market.

Free Pre-show Codes Seminar:

The International Codes Council (ICC) is providing a free seminar on Wednesday, Jan. 12 (your choice of morning or afternoon) on the design and construction requirements for accessibility mandated by the Fair Housing Act for multifamily construction. To register, e-mail Barry Johnson, of ICC, or call him at 800-977-2224 x220.

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Multifamily Schedule at IBS:

(Most events at the Orange County Convention Center, OCCC)

Mon., 1/10	Event	Location
5:30-7:00 p.m.	Multifamily Whirlpool Reception	Peabody Hotel, Bayhill I & II Mezzanine Level
Tues., 1/11
8:00-9:00 a.m.	Multifamily Issues & Strategies/Housing Credit Group (HCG)	OCCC 240B
9:00-10:30 a.m.	Registered in Apartment Management (RAM) Working Group	OCCC 230C
9:00-10:30 a.m.	Joint Federal Government Affairs Taxation Subcommittee/ Housing Credit Group
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Multifamily Finance/Housing Credit Group — Joint Meeting
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.	Multifamily HCG/Property Management Meeting	OCCC 240B
1:30-4:00 p.m.	Multifamily Housing Credit Group	OCCC 240B
4:00-5:30 p.m.	HFA Directors/Multifamily Finance and Housing Credit Group
4:00-5:30 p.m.	Registered in Apartment Management (RAM) Board of Governors	OCCC 230C
7:00 p.m.-TBD	Housing Credit Group Steering Committee Dinner (by invitation only)	Timpano Italian Chophouse
Wed., 1/12
8:00-9:00 a.m.	Multifamily Board of Trustees	OCCC 224E
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	HCG Planning Meeting	OCCC 240B
3:00-4:30 p.m.	Multifamily State & Local Council Meeting	OCCC 104B
Thurs., 1/13
8:30-10:00 a.m.	Ready Made Leasing & Resident Retention Strategies for Today’s Market	OCCC 330 E-G

Full Schedule of Multifamily Meetings at IBS

To view or download the full schedule of Multifamily Council meetings at the builders' show, click here. Meetings begin Tuesday, Jan. 11.

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Make Your IBS Plans by Dec. 24 — and Save

The new extended deadline for final advance registration for the 2005 International Builders’ Show  is Friday, Dec. 24. Register by Dec. 24 and save $25.

Follow these links to:

• Register — Advance registration will save you $25 dollars over the onsite registration fees.
• Find a hotel and check availability — Advance registration will give you access to discounted hotel rates through the NAHB Housing Block.
• Make airline reservations
• Reserve a rental car
• Get tickets to Orlando attractions

Advance registration will also enable you to receive your show credentials in the mail before you leave for IBS. For more information visit, www.BuildersShow.com.
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