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It's Showtime for The New American Home
The New American Home 2007, the official Show Home of the National Association of Home Builders, is complete and ready to be displayed at the International Builders’ Show, which takes place February 7–10 in Orlando, Florida. More
Concrete Pavilion Growth Continues
The 2007 NAHB International Builders’ Show will
spend its third year in Orlando, Florida, and for the 19th year, the
Portland Cement Association will host the annual Concrete Pavilion. At
12,910 square feet, the Concrete Pavilion surpasses last year’s
Pavilion as the largest in the history of the International Builders’ Show.
PCA will be joined by 32 Pavilion Partners at the Orange County Convention
Center in Orlando. Attendance in 2006 was estimated at 105,000, and the
2007 crowd is expected to equal that number. More
VanderWerf Wins ICFA Ritche Scott Award
Pieter Vanderwerf, President of Building Works, Inc., was recently awarded the 2006 ICFA Richie Scott Award. The award honors the individual who distinguished himself as leader in the ICF industry over the past year. More
Weber Named One of Ten Most Influential People in Concrete Industry
The United States has had a long love affair with wood-frame houses, even though the benefits of living in concrete homes outweigh wood in almost every way. This is especially true now when energy savings and reducing greenhouse gases have become worldwide issues. More than any other person today, Mike Weber is responsible for marketing and promoting cement-based building systems and products. More
California Features Small Development of Big Homes
A high-end custom home development is being constructed in Monterey, California. The development consists of three custom homes: an 11,000 square foot home for the owner/developer and two 6,200 square foot "spec" homes. The homes are in a gated cul de sac above the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey. More
Kate Driscoll Named CHBC Senior Program
Manager
Catherine Driscoll is the new senior manager of the Concrete
Home Building Council, one of several building systems councils of the
National Association of Home Builders. More
- World of Concrete
Las Vegas, Nev., January 23-26, 2007 More
- International Builders' Show
Orlando, Fla., Feburary 7-10, 2007 More
- Manufactured Concrete Products Expo (MCPX)
Orlando, Fla., February 22-24, 2007 More
- Hardscape North America
Nashville, Tenn., March 7-10, 2007 More
- NAHB's Green Building Conference
St. Louis, Mo., March 25-27, 2007 More
Our next issue will feature a Maryland subdivision that utilizes stamped
concrete on the sidewalks and driveways.
Concrete Ideas for Living
Truly a book celebrating the history and endless artistry that concrete offers in creating a strong, environmentally safe, and personalized home, no matter where in the world you live. 2005
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