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NAHB Research Center at the 2007 International Builders' Show
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
February 7-10, 2007
Educational Programs:
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY, 7, 2007
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Quality Idols --
Best Practices of National Housing Quality Award Winners (4.5MB)
Track: Organization & Business Management
Orange County Convention Center, South 320 E-H, Level III
The National Housing Quality (NHQ) Award is the highest recognition for quality
achievement in home building. Come hear from top small/medium volume builders
about increases in profitability and reductions in callbacks as a result of
their award-winning practices.
Moderator:
Frank Alexander, NAHB Research Center, Upper Marlboro, MD
Speaker(s):
Kevin Estes, Estes Builders, Sequim, WA
Jeff Rutt, Keystone Custom Home, Willow Street, PA
Tom Schoedel, Atlantic Builders, Fredericksburg, VA
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Creating the Most
Energy-Efficient Community in the World -- A Builder's Journey
(Windows Media Video, 72 minutes, 328 MB)
Track: Green Building
Orange County Convention Center, South 331D, Level III
Find out what motivates an Arizona builder to build the zero energy homes that
have garnered him a lot of buzz and a great reputation among consumers in his
market. Also learn how he creates these homes and if they're an option for you.
Speaker(s):
John Wesley Miller, John Wesley Miller Companies, Tucson, AZ
Joe Wiehagen, NAHB Research Center, Upper Marlboro, MD
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
The Best Online
Resources for Building Technologies
Track: Computer Lab
Orange County Convention Center, West 310, Level III
Are you looking for the next new product or building practice that will improve
your business? Do you have limited time to seek that information? This session
will show you how to hone in on the most innovative product information
available online.
Speaker(s):
Shawn Martin, NAHB Research Center, Upper Marlboro, MD
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, 8, 2007
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Customer Satisfaction Secrets of Top National Performers
Track: Organization & Business Management
Orange County Convention Center, South 320 EFGH, Level III
Hear how Pulte Homes and Centex Homes, the two highest ranked multidivisional
companies in the U.S., have succeeded in delighting their customers and
reducing warranty costs through documented quality assurance systems. As shown
through their public customer satisfaction rankings, building it right the
first time pays off. Learn the secrets to become #1.
Moderator:
Frank Alexander, NAHB Research Center, Upper Marlboro, MD
Speaker(s):
Paul Cardis, NRS Corporation, Madison, WI
Joe Donahoe, Centex Homes, Elgin, IL
Scott Himelhoch, Pulte Homes, Scottsdale, AZ
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Attention! Current Opportunities in Military Housing
Track: Diversified Builder and Remodelor
Orange County Convention Center, South 330 EFGH, Level III
Today's military is changing, including the way it houses its soldiers and
their families. Restructuring is creating military housing privatization and
other DoD program opportunities for home builders. Find out more from Army,
Navy, & USAF speakers.
Speaker(s):
Debbie Reynolds, U.S. Army, Crystal City, VA
Major Daniel
Guinan, Centex Homes, Elgin, IL
William Pearson,
Pulte Homes, Scottsdale, AZ
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Focus on Moisture: Findings from the Consortium of University Housing Research
Centers
Track: Construction, Codes & Energy
Orange County Convention Center, South 331D, Level III
This session will discuss recent findings of housing research centers across
the country, focusing on hidden sources of water intrusion and moisture in
homes.
Speaker(s):
Marilou Cheple, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
Rose Geier Grant, State Farm Fire Insurance Companies,
Bloomington, IL
Patrick Huelman, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
Michael A. Mullens, Ph.D., P.E., University of Central
Florida, Orlando, FL
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
We Want That! Top 10
Innovative Building Technologies
Track: Construction, Codes & Energy
Orange County Convention Center, South 330ABCD, Level III
Builders always hear about the "next big thing" in building innovation-fuel
cells, next-gen insulation, high-yield PV. Where are these technologies today?
Find out about top products and practices available now, and get a reality
check on what's next.
Moderator/Speaker(s):
Shawn Martin, NAHB Research Center, Upper Marlboro, MD
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Maximize the EnergyValue of Your Homes
Track: Construction, Codes & Energy
Orange County Convention Center, South 310 EFGH, Level III
Now in its 12th year, the EnergyValue Housing Award has recognized builders
willing to go the extra mile to provide a comprehensive energy package that
sells. Hear from 2007 award winners about their innovative approaches to energy
efficient design.
Moderator/Speaker(s):
Mark
Ginsberg , U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, DC
Tony
Grahame , Yavapai College, Chino Valley, AZ
Rob Sabin
, Aspen Homes of Colorado, Inc., Loveland, CO
Gary
Zajicek, Veridian Homes, Madison, WI
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY, 9, 2007
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
What's New Under the Sun? It's Time to Look at Solar Again
Track: Green Building
Orange County Convention Center, South 330 EFGH, Level III
New solar technologies are ready for prime time, and future products promise
even more increased efficiency and lower cost. At the same time, solar programs
and incentives have upped the value of going solar. Find out if solar is right
for you.
Moderator:
Joseph Wiehagen, NAHB Research Center, Upper Marlboro, MD
Speaker(s):
Michael C. Baechler , Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
Portland, OR
Robert Hammon, Ph.D., ConSol, Stockton, CA
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
The Formula for Success with Steel Framing
Track: Construction, Codes & Energy
Orange County Convention Center, South 330 EFGH, Level III
Cold-formed steel is gaining market share across the country. Find out how to
design, specify, and construct residential structures with steel and how to
market the increased durability.
Speaker(s):
Ernie S. Casados, Steel Framing Alliance, Mandeville, LA
Nader Elhajj, NAHB Research Center, Upper Marlboro, MD
Danny Feazell, Premium Steel Building Systems, Roanoke, VA
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Building Braced
Walls for the IRC
Track: Construction, Codes & Energy
Learn about bracing locations as required by the IRC including corners, garages
& interior walls. The various methods & materials that are permitted by
the code to provide adequate bracing for the resistance of forces from
earthquakes & wind.
Speaker(s):
Vladimir Kochkin, NAHB Research Center, Upper Marlboro, MD
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 10, 2007
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Clearing
Insurance Hurdles through Quality Assurance Programs (117KB)
Track: Organization & Business Management
Orange County Convention Center, West 314, Level III
Home builders and contractors continue to face challenges regarding the
availability and affordability of general liability insurance. Hear from
insurance professionals what steps they recommend to reduce the burden of these
costs.
Moderator:
Don Carr, NAHB Research Center, Upper Marlboro, MD
Speaker(s):
Toni Johnson, Marsh, Inc., Phoenix, AZ
Mike McMichael, Zurich Residential Risk Engineering, Clemson,
SC
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