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Learn About Multifamily Forecast, Marketing at IBS
 A multifamily economic forecast, a technical overview of fair housing accessibility requirements, a review of a dozen of the best examples of multifamily design and construction, multifamily in the 50+ market, adaptive reuse and a basic introduction to multifamily development are just some of multifamily education sessions available at the 2008 International Builders’ Show in Orlando next month.
The sessions offer valuable information for those already in the multifamily sector as well as those considering diversifying into multifamily.
Courses available in the multifamily track at IBS include:
Wednesday, Feb. 13
- “Adaptive Reuse: Same Place, Different Face”
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Orange County Convention Center, South 330 A-D
Developers are trying to conserve by finding alternative methods ― through adaptive reuse or rehabilitation of underutilized structures and land ― to build new buildings. Presenters will discuss how to approach adaptive reuse opportunities.
- “Green Building 101”
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 308
This session explores advanced techniques to ensure energy and resource efficiency, better water conservation and indoor air quality and environmentally sensitive site design.
- “It's a Mad, Mad Marketing World ― Everything's Changing ... Are You on Board?”
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 314
This session, presented by three national experts, features strategies to design, market and capture the attention of the constantly changing taste of the multifamily housing consumer.
- “Strategies to Build Community Relations Into Your Business Model and Balance the Challenges of NIMBYism”
10:30 a.m.-noon
Orange County Convention Center, South 320 E-H
This session reviews strategies and resources to combat Nimbyism by providing best practices, strategies and resources for dealing with opposition to a development project.
- “Multifamily Tax Credits 101”
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, South 320 E-H
Panelists will provide a Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program overview, including how credits are allocated and compliance requirements.
- “Active Adult Condominiums and Rentals: The Hot Trend in Real Estate”
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 311 A-D
Experts differentiate emerging trends and key success factors for mixed-use and stand-alone active adult condos. They discuss demand, buyer preferences, pricing, optimum unit mix, design features and changing trends in amenities.
Thursday Feb. 14
- “Multifamily Development 101 — What You Need to Know Before You Start”
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 304 E-H
Panelists review information on how to get started in rental and for-sale multifamily development, and the fundamentals to a successful project.
- “Multifamily Economic Forecast and State of the Industry”
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 304 E-H
An NAHB economist provides an overview of the market and economy and a panel of multifamily executives discuss the challenges builders and developers are facing and the strategies needed exceed in the market.
- “How to Turn Around a Stalled Multifamily Project”
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 304 E-H
Stalled projects are part of the nature of residential real estate, but missing the mark the first time does not mean ultimate failure. The panel discusses proven methods for finding turnaround solutions that address the needs of targeted customers.
Friday Feb. 15
- “Design and Construction Requirements of the Fair Housing Act: A Technical Overview”
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Orange County Convention Center, South 320 A-D
This presentation provides an in-depth overview of the technical standards and specifications that meet the accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing Act. This session is designed for stakeholders in multifamily design and construction.
- “Fair Housing Accessibility: Why Are Builders and Architects Still Getting Sued?”
10:30 a.m.-noon
Orange County Convention Center, South 320 A-D
An attorney who concentrates on the defense of fair housing cases, as well as representatives from the U.S Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development give a legal update on multifamily accessibility issues. The session also includes perspectives on key issues, preventive actions and future prospects for change.
- “Meeting the Challenge of the Multifamily Housing Construction Claim”
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, South 320 A-D
This session gives builders the information they need to handle and address construction defect claims in multifamily housing developments. The session focuses on high-rise condominiums.
- “Green Building, Defined”
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 314
In an effort to bring uniformity to sustainable building practices, the ICC and NAHB partnered to develop the first residential green building standard. The authors who developed this new industry benchmark explain what it means.
- “Mixed Use Communities: Challenges and Solutions”
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 308
This session takes a comprehensive look at the opportunities and challenges of mixed-use urban redevelopment and high-rise multi-use buildings.
- “The Capital Markets Financing Outlook and New Financing Products for Developers”
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, South 320 A-D
This session provides an update on the changes in capital markets financing during the past 12 months and looks at the expectations for the next 12 months as well as the new financing tools available at Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, conduits, commercial banks and FHA for multifamily financing.
Saturday Feb. 16
- “One Dozen Projects: Version 2008”
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 304 E-H
Four architects present in-depth studies on three multifamily projects each that include site selection, unit plans and construction costs.
Click here for a complete schedule of multifamily education sessions listed in the multifamily education track on the Builders’ Show Web site.
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