Meet Our Speakers Series: Liz Reuth

At Neal
Communities and Neal Signature Homes in Southwest Florida, Liz Reuth
creates and manages digital campaigns encompassing all facets of online media.
She has also led website design projects that focus on user experience and
online lead conversion. Liz will be speaking at IBS 2017; we caught up with her
earlier this month to ask her a few questions.

NAHB: What is
the one thing you are looking forward to the most while attending...

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The 2017 New American Remodeled Home Phase 2 Update

An interesting nuance when remodeling homes is the story
the home tells when you look behind the walls. The 2017 New American Remodeled
Home (TNARH) renovation in the Lake Nona community in Winter Park, Florida held
a big surprise of its own. When the team of Phil Kean Design Group (PKDG)
tore down the walls, they discovered the home had experienced a traumatic fire—“one
that burnt it basically to the ground,” explained John Taylor, project...

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The New American Home 2017 Phase 2 Update

As of late July, Phase 2 of The New American Home (TNAH) was
nearly complete. It is during this phase that the home really starts to take
shape because the framing and wiring is complete. 

This is the second TNAH for Phil Kean Design Group
(PKDG)—a one-story home being built in the Lake Nona community in Winter
Park, Florida.

One of the biggest challenges—but also a fun aspect—is
that there are many first-time products...

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Spotlight on Pre-Show Education: Business Management for Building Professionals

Pre-show courses at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) give you the chance to become completely immersed in a specific topic. There will be 27 pre-show courses offered at IBS. Nowhere else during the year will you find all of these courses available in one place, at one time. Pre-show courses are offered January 6 – 9, 2017 in Orlando.

Business Management for Building Professionals is a one-day course designated for builders,...

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IBS Centrals: 6 Questions Answered About This Fun, Informative Hangout

Even though the Centrals have been a part of the NAHB
International Builders’ Show® (IBS) since 2011, many attendees still haven’t stopped
in to experience the buzz. This is why we’re answering the six most common
questions we hear about the Centrals—some of the most fun and informative
hangouts at the Builders’ Show. 

1. What are the
IBS Centrals?

The IBS Centrals are a little bit of everything rolled
into one fun,...

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Plan Ahead for the Best Deals and Most Fun at IBS 2017

If you’ve attended NAHB’s International Builders’ Show®
(IBS) in the past, you probably will be surprised to learn that registration is
already open. That’s right! As of August 1, you can register for IBS 2017. 

The decision to open registration earlier this year is a
result of the Builders’ Show occurring just days after the holiday season.
Shifting registration to open in August allows you ample time to plan your...

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How to Gain More Value from Your Trade Show Visit

Getting the most value out of attending a trade show or convention, like the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), begins with a plan. Before you ever set foot inside the Orange County Convention Center, use the five Ws as a guide for planning what you want to accomplish during your 2017 IBS stay.

WHO
Identify who you need to meet with, seek out and/or get in front of while you are there. This can range from meeting with...

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Spotlight on IBS 2017 Education: Exciting, Interactive & Full of Value

NAHB’s International Builders’ Show® (IBS) has always been the place for building professionals to get information on the latest trends, the newest techniques and the most forward-thinking business strategies. But this year, the learning opportunities are even more exciting, interactive and full of value.

The Builders’ Show will be held January 10-12, 2017 in Orlando, and we’ve managed to pack even more into those three days. In addition...

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Announcing: Best Registration Deals Happen in August

If you are looking for the best deal for attending the NAHB
International Builders’ Show® (IBS) next January in Orlando, you can find it
now. That’s because, the best Builders’ Show registration deals happen only in August. 

With more than 1,300 suppliers in the industry in one
place, you already recognize that the Builders’ Show is the place for you to see the latest products in home innovation...

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2017 IBS Education Sneak Peek

The 2017 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) plans are well underway. Be prepared to learn, connect and grow with these amazing educational offerings:

  • 125+ Education sessions offered in 8 education tracks: 55+ Housing, Building Performance & Techniques, Business Management & Operations, Custom Building & Remodeling, Design, Land Development & Community Planning, Financial...
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