2012 International Builders' Show

Orlando, FL

February 8-11, 2012

"IBS Time" is four days of non-stop business and networking with the best and most successful in the home building industry.  With 50,000+ attendees, 1,000+ suppliers and 200 educational sessions, you'll get a year's worth of value in just 96 hours.

How To Get Started in Developing Apartments & Condos,

Part 1: Feasibility

Cindy Harvey

Wednesday, February 8 - 10am to 11:30am - West 315 B

The first in this three-part series will help you decide whether a project that works in concept is truly feasible on the ground. This session will help you understand how to address the most essential questions before moving ahead, such as: Is the demand for your apartments or condos sufficient, and what size units does the market require? What is the right price point? What is the approval process for building your project, how long will it take and how much will it cost? Will you need architectural design and engineering work done at this stage? How can you estimate revenue and expenses to determine whether the project will be profitable? In short, you'll leave with a comprehensive understanding of how to determine if a project is worth the time, effort and resources required to successfully move it forward.

NAHB/ASLA Interactive Land Planning Workshop

Chris Grady

Wednesday, February 8 - 1:30pm to 4:00pm - West 307 A-B

Bring your development ideas, project vision and/or base maps for a one-on-one design session with a nationally-recognized land planning and development professional. Each individual session will focus on alternatives for achieving development yields, utilizing developable land and exploring project design and branding ideas. The free exchange of ideas allows participants to explore design options and talk through the development process to achieve their project goals.

Design Trends and Solutions for Custom Builders

(Small Floor Plans)

Doug Van Lerberghe

Wednesday, February 8 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm - West 311 A

Learn which design features your targeted buyer desires and how to meet these requirements. Learn from national award-winning architects and interior designers, who will share design solutions and approaches for target markets and specific buyers, and provide you with insights into ways that smart design elements can help you make the sale. This session focuses specifically on small floor plans (less than 2,500 sq. ft.).

Design Trends Workshop

Jamie Goldman

Thursday, February 9 - 8:30am to 11:30am - Design Studio

Join us for the 2012 Residential Design Trends Workshop! During this three hour session attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the top five design trends that consumers are looking for in a home. Top architects and interior designers will be paired with product manufacturers to discuss each trend, provide design ideas and options for multiple styles, and distribute product information and examples to achieve the look.  Attendees will be given several handouts and reference information at the end of the session to use when they return to their business.

NAHB & AIA Plan Review Workshop 1

Doug Van Lerberghe

Thursday, February 9 - 1:30pm to 4:00pm - West 307 A-B

In this one-on-one workshop, an architect will spend 25 minutes reviewing your house plans and provide you with creative ideas for changing or expanding in order to meet the needs of today's home buyers. This multi-session offering is always a hit, so bring your plans and come early! Registration opens 30 minutes prior to session start time.

Ready for the New Renter Wave?

Cindy Harvey

Thursday, February 9 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm - West 307 C-D

The hottest new housing wave is the renter-by-choice market. This demographic group covers the age spectrum from Gen X to Empty Nesters - and not surprisingly, what they want in living environments is just as diverse. In this session, you'll see examples of the new communities that are being designed for this growing group, and learn how to capitalize on this very different type of housing consumer.

Making Mixed-Use Work: Real World Examples of What It Takes

Chris Grady

Friday, February 10 - 8:00am to 9:30am - West 307 C-D

Opportunities exist for both greenfield and infill developments to create successful mixed-use projects, but the path is challenging and the learning curve steep. Learn from successful, real-world case studies involving builders who combined residential, retail and office into the same buildings and site plans, from concept to completion and market.

Proven Strategies to Grow Your Company with 50+ Housing

Doug Van Lerberghe

Friday, February 10 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm - West 314 B

This session will give you proven insights into expanding your market share by diversifying into the 50+ housing market. Learn research techniques to identify the product that represents the greatest opportunity for builders in your marketplace, including properties for sale or rent. See floor plan designs which consumers have embraced that can ensure your successful entry into the 50+ housing market. Find out about marketing and promotional strategies that will attract qualified buyers and renters to your community as you enter this product arena for the first time.

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Be sure to join us at our Valentine's Day Open House and Thank You Party!

To celebrate everyone that has given us the inspiration and energy to take flight!

Thursday, February 16 

4:00pm to 8:00pm

2555 Walnut Street - Denver, CO 80205

No RSVP necessary

We look forward to seeing you!