The NAHB International Builders' Show
One of the goals for The New American Home® 2019 was to build an extremely energy efficient home, and Daniel Coletti, owner and president of Sun West Custom Homes, noted that they have been able to accomplish this with the help of many talented folks.
“The entire engineering team at Owens Corning put together the energy and insulation package—which starts from the roof [and goes] all the way down to the slab edge insulation,” explains Drew Smith, Chief Operating Officer for Two...
Las Vegas is one of the best places in the world for entertainment. From concerts, shows, acrobatics and magical illusions, there is bound to be something for everyone to enjoy.
What are some of the entertainment options to see while in Las Vegas for the NAHB International Builders’ Show™ (IBS)? We’ve put together a short list to give you a taste of what’s available.
Come From Away | Smith Center: This hit Broadway musical makes its Las Vegas debut during the...
Lucy is the vice president of sales for new construction and has been with Zillow Group since 2007. She ran the West Coast sales team before moving to a national sales management role. In that capacity, Lucy led the media sales team, which sells to endemic advertisers and new construction clients. Following the acquisition of Trulia, Lucy has been dedicated to the new construction market, directing product strategy and sales execution.
At the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in...
Featuring Koda Wang & T. Luke Sherwin of Block Renovations
A common misconception is that branding is straightforward. You choose a name, create a logo, buy some matching shirts and that’s it. From there, your prospects will be able to tell you and your product apart from the builder across town.
That’s so not the case in today’s market.
Because of social media, ad blockers, review sites, increased competition and more, creating a brand that is relevant and...
Las Vegas is a great town for foodies: the culinary options are practically limitless! From buffets to breakfast and celebrity chefs to late-night snacks, you are bound find a restaurant (or two) in Vegas to match what you are craving.
Buffets
Las Vegas is famously known for their all-you-can-eat buffets. Known as “chuckwagons” in the 1940s, hotels created buffets to entice those who came to Las Vegas for easy divorces and legalized gambling. The price was low, and...
What makes you successful as a builder is not the number of homes you build in a year or even how much money you make on the initial sale—it’s the amount of profit that stays in your pocket. Profits and costs aren’t always finished accruing when you turn over the keys. The secret to maximizing your bottom line depends on how well you control your call-back costs.
In the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) Master Session, “Avoiding Poor Performing Homes & Profit-Killing...
After spending 21 years in the construction business, Shawn Van Dyke is committed to helping construction professionals change the way the world views the trades. His years of being “a numbers guy with a tool belt” gave him the skills and experience he now uses to help owners, executives and mangers grow and streamline their construction business.
At the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in February, Shawn will present two sessions, “3 Simple Numbers to Measure the...
Featuring Larry Webb—Chief Executive Officer for The New Home Company
When asked what they most wanted to learn about at The 2019 NAHB International Builders’ Show®, attendees placed leadership and best practices of leading builders at the very top of their lists. The two undoubtedly go hand-in-hand—and there are few better in our industry to address these topics than The New Home Company CEO, Larry Webb.
A 30-year home building veteran, Larry Webb has a history of...
The IBS Scholarship Program offers NAHB members between the ages of 21–35 with the opportunity to attend the building industry’s biggest event. This is the final installment of a 3-part series. You can also read Part 1 and Part 2 on the Builders’ Show blog.
Twenty-one ambitious young professionals have been awarded a scholarship to attend the 2019 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas this coming February. Many have never attended before, and all are...
This year’s New American Remodel® is a 1950s home in downtown Las Vegas where the focus lies in taking advantage of nature and sustainability.
“Everybody think sustainability is all of the technology, all of these products ... but that's just one part of it,” explains Michael Gardner, principle for Studio G Architecture & Luxus Design Build. “We're trying to bring that whole other part of sustainable living into the project.”
One challenge Luxus Design Build inherited...