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American Housing Conference, Chicago

This is a high-level event targeted to building product manufacturers and their advertising agencies, as well as the country's top builders and remodelers. The day-and-a-half conference will serve as the launch of the annual Hanley Wood Construction Forecast and will provide construction professionals with the economic and industry information needed to strategically plan for and profit from the next wave of market changes. Contact: www.americanhousingconf.com.

NLBMDA/PROSALES Industry Summit, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The second NLBMDA/ProSales Industry Summit will focus on winning partnerships. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and plenty of networking opportunities, attendees will learn strategies to optimize supply chain integration and new techniques to build stronger relationships with customers and suppliers. Contact: www.dealer.org.

Building Component Manufacturers Conference, Milwaukee

BCMC is the premier trade show for the structural building component manufacturing industry and the largest gathering of component manufacturers in the world. Contact: www.bcmcshow.com.

Remodeling Show 2005, Baltimore

Now in its 15th year, this show is the only national event that brings remodelers, custom builders, residential architects, and designers together to preview innovative products, information, tools, and services. In addition to more than 350 exhibiting companies involved in every major product category, the show offers the most specialized learning opportunities for the remodeling industry. Contact: www.theremodelingshow.com.

Sunbelt Builders Show, Grapevine, Texas

Presented by the Texas Association of Builders and the NAHB, this year's show will include more than 300 exhibitors and more than 45 education sessions. Not-to-miss events include the Excellence in Leadership Dinner; the Achieving Excellence Leadership Conference; NAHB designation courses; and the 2005 Star Awards, recognizing the best in the Southwest in Builder achievement. Contact: www.sunbeltbuildersshow.com.

Tilt-Up Concrete Association Annual Convention, Atlanta

The theme of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association's first annual convention is “Tilt-Up 4 Today: Energy, Environment, Economy, Efficiency.” The gathering features intensive training and education seminars for contractors and engineers, as well as a trade show, building tour, and focused sessions on marketing and architectural design. Contact: www.tilt-up.org.

Polyurethanes Technical Conference and Trade Fair, Houston

More than 80 companies from around the world—including raw material producers, finished-product manufacturers, and equipment providers—are expected to exhibit their newest products and services at this, the world's largest polyurethane event. Contact: www.polyurethane.org.

Fall 2005 Construction Forecast Conference, Washington, D.C.

This semiannual conference provides an outstanding opportunity to learn about economic trends, government policies, and developments in the housing industry. Panels of nationally recognized experts will discuss the outlook for the economy and housing, the regional housing outlook, and the results from the NAHB's recent surveys. Contact: www.nahb.org/conference.

StonExpo 2005, Las Vegas

This annual event is the only one that brings together everything the stone industry needs to be successful: more natural stone and machinery, more resources and suppliers, a comprehensive conference program, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Contact: www.stonexpo.com.

Backyard Living Expo, Orlando, Fla.

The Backyard Living Expo is a new trade show and conference serving all facets of the backyard living industry. Visit hundreds of national and international exhibitors showcasing the full range of the latest products, services, and equipment. Attend the educational conference featuring a multi-track, solutions-driven curriculum to learn about the latest techniques and issues in the industry. Build a professional network to expand your resources. Contact: www.backyardexpo.com.

International Pool & Spa Expo, Orlando, Fla.

The International Pool & Spa Expo has the most-comprehensive selection of pool, hot tub, and backyard living resources in the world. You'll find all the latest trends, the newest products, and innovative ways to increase sales and profits. The event will include the International Awards of Excellence Banquet, which recognizes the most beautiful and creative installations of pools and hot tubs across the United States and around the world. Contact: www.poolandspaexpo.com.

Big Builder '05, Las Vegas

This conference is the only event focused specifically on the needs, concerns, and opportunities that face top-volume builders. Only at Big Builder '05 can manufacturers and suppliers connect this intimately, this directly, with the decision-makers for the top U.S. home building firms. Bring your entire management team. Discussions will be of interest to C-level executives, regional and local managers, and marketing, design, construction, purchasing, and finance directors. Contact: www.bigbuilder.com.

Third International Housing Conference of the Americas, Mexico City

The NAHB and Mexico's National Industry Chamber for the Development and Promotion of Housing present a forum for the U.S. and Mexican housing industries to exchange ideas, information, and technology to help meet the needs of both countries. The conference will feature educational panels, networking events, and valuable insights from industry leaders and government officials. Contact: www.nahb.org/mexicoconference.

Building Systems Council's SHOWCASE, New Orleans

The Building Systems Council's SHOWCASE features educational sessions, trade show exhibits, award ceremonies, and considerable networking opportunities tailored to manufacturers, builders, dealers, suppliers, and associates in the concrete, log, modular, and panelized home building industries. Attendees will have the chance to see cutting-edge technology, supplies, and products and to gain the knowledge that is needed to succeed in the industry. Contact: www.nahb.org/conference.

The Construction Users Roundtable National Conference of Construction Owners, Naples, Fla.

This year's annual conference is focused on “The NEW Construction Industry: Today's Realities, Tomorrow's Vision” and will offer nearly 25 interactive presentations and breakout sessions. Presentations will address safety, workforce, quality, technology, best practices, and other valuable information. Contact: www.curt.org.

Custom Builder Symposium, New Orleans

Attend the best educational event for custom builders. Every educational session, every event, and every single detail at the symposium is designed by custom builders, for custom builders. Attendees will receive a workbook loaded with inexpensive marketing ideas, management tips, the latest in design trends, and tricks for improving production. Contact: www.nahb.org/conference.

Reinvention 2005 Symposium, Coral Gables, Fla.

“Greening the American House” is the theme of residential architect's second annual symposium. Learn from expert practitioners how to design site-sensitive and environmentally responsible houses. Tour some of South Florida's cutting-edge residences. Don't miss this opportunity to network with the leaders in sustainable and site-responsive residential design. Contact: www.reinventionconf.com.

Luxury Kitchen and Bath Collection, Miami

Sponsored by Custom Home, residential architect, and The Kitchen + Bath Designer magazines, this event integrates the needs of the high-end designer with the products and services of the high-end manufacturer. Conference topics cross over multiple industries, with an emphasis on design, marketing and sales, technology, and business-related issues. Contact: www.luxurykbcollection.com.

World of Concrete, Las Vegas

As the leading marketplace for the $84 billion industry, World of Concrete is the largest annual international construction trade show, attracting 70,000-plus industry professionals. In addition to a notable seminar program, the event features the largest array of concrete and masonry construction products and equipment in the industry. This mega-event also features the World of Masonry, the premier event of the masonry industry. Contact: www.worldofconcrete.com.

Technology for Construction, Las Vegas

Part of the 2006 World of Concrete conference, Technology for Construction (formerly A|E|C Systems) showcases the technology, tools, and solutions for seamless collaboration and communication across the project life cycle. The reformulated multitrack education conference specifically addresses the technology issues of upper-level management. Contact: www.worldofconcrete.com.

Surfaces, Las Vegas

The premier event for the world's floor-covering professionals, Surfaces provides attendees an opportunity to connect with big manufacturers in every major product category. The comprehensive educational program and “how-to” training sessions focus on increasing profitability and productivity, and have helped establish Surfaces as the industry leader. Contact: www.surfaces.com.

International Roofing Expo, Las Vegas

If you are serious about improving your productivity and your company's bottom line, join other top industry professionals at the International Roofing Expo. This is the must-attend event for commercial and residential roofing construction and maintenance professionals to stay abreast of market directions, trends, and cutting-edge technology while attending educational events on the latest issues and networking with colleagues. Contact: www.theroofingexpo.com.