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The New American (Concrete) Home Ready for Show
In the exclusive Lake Nona golf course community, adjacent to the eastern boundary of Orlando International Airport, the 2008 New American Home is ready for its debut. For the 5th consecutive year, the home, which serves as the official Show Home of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the International Builders’ Show, is relying on concrete for its structural elements. More
Concrete Pavilion to Celebrate 20 Years
The Concrete Pavilion celebrates its 20th year at the
2008 NAHB International Builders’ Show in the Orange County Convention
Center, Orlando, Florida. Hosted by the Portland Cement Association, the
Pavilion has grown to a record 13,630 square feet, featuring PCA and 32
Pavilion Partners. More
2nd Annual Concrete Countertop Industry Conference a Hit
The Concrete Countertop Industry Conference (CCIC), October
25–27, 2007 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North
Carolina, drew over 400 people from throughout the United States, Canada
and as far away as Australia.
Conference highlights included: More
ICFA Excellence Award Winners Announced
The Insulating Concrete Form Association held the second annual ICFA Excellence Awards September 25, 2007, in conjunction with ICFA's Annual Meeting and Expo, recognizing the best ICF projects throughout North America. More
Understanding ICFs and Building Science Seminar at WOC
The ICF Industry has the opportunity to be a cornerstone
for the whole house, sustainable building solution. Energy Star, Net-Zero,
Green Building—call it what you may—ICFs can be the fundamental
component that puts these goals within reach. Designed with good building
science, ICF construction can offer a level of energy savings, comfort
and durability afforded by only a handful of homes today. More
Train the Trainer Course Returns to World of Concrete
For the second year in a row, the Concrete Home Building Council will host the National Association of Home Builder's “Train the Trainer” class at World of Concrete on Monday, January 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Room S228. More
CHBC to Raffle Most Sought-After Toy
Comfortable, durable, secure, cost-efficient and environmentally friendly—concrete delivers what today’s homeowners want. Interested in learning more? Stop by the Concrete Home Building Council booth at World of Concrete and enter to win a Nintendo Wii. More
CHBC to Host Free Luncheon at Builders' Show
The residential concrete industry is booming—advances in concrete
have made it one of the fastest growing sectors of the industry. Concrete
is cost-effective and green. It’s efficient, versatile and environmentally
friendly. It’s also something your clients want. More
- World
of Concrete, Las Vegas, Nevada, January 21-25, 2008
Click here for free registration
- Manufactured Concrete
Products Expo, Denver, Colorado, February 7-9, 2008
- ICPI Annual Meeting,
Denver, Colorado, February 9-11, 2008
- International
Builders' Show, Orlando, Florida, February 13-16, 2008
- Hardscape North America, Nashville, Tennessee, February 28-March 1, 2008
Our next issue will take a closer look at the 5 most influential people
in the residential concrete industry.
Building Homes With Removable Concrete Forms
This comprehensive manual, produced by the Concrete Homes Council of the Concrete Foundations Association, introduces contractors and builders to the concept and methods of building with Removable Concrete Forms (RCFs). The manual is also designed to help existing foundation contractors transition into above-grade concrete construction.
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