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August 2009

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News from the Texas Solar Energy Society

10th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair

Sunbelt Builders Show™ The Education Conference

Concrete Artistry

with Shellie Rigsby

Special Speaker Sneak Preview

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CONTENTS AUGUST 2009

2-3 Introduction

4-5 Contents/Staff

6-7 Chism Company

8-9 The Holes Companies™

10-13 Effects with Reactive Stains by Shellie Rigsby

14-15 Concrete Stain Designs

16-17 Beaed - Industrial Identification Products 18-19 QuickBooks© Made Easy for Contractors™

20-21 Build Texas Media Photography Services

22-23 Texas Solar Energy Society

24-25 PV System Design & Installation Workshop

26-29 Texas’ Largest Solar Project - Pearl Brewery

30-31 10th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair

32-37 Roundup Speaker Sneak Preview

38-46 Sunbelt Builders Show™ - The Education Conference

47 Special Offer - Register for the Sunbelt Builders Show™

48-49 Cobra Stone, Inc.

50 King Architectural Metals

Pages 26-29

Effects with Reactive Stains by Shellie Rigsby

There are unlimited opportuni-ties to create fabulous effects with reac-tive acid stains. Acid stains are most mutable from the time they are sprayed onto the concrete until the reactive color change

Shellie Rigsby, author of The Complete Guide to Stained Concrete, AIA coordinator for the Decorative Concrete Show, recently featured on Extreme Makeover Home Edition and consultant to Behr, Sherwin Williams & Valspar among others, is a regular speaker at World of Concrete with standing room only. As an award-winning artist in this industry with international presence, Shellie is a champion of the decorative concrete industry.

develops. During this reactive period, the greatest opportunity for color manipula-tion is while the stains are wet.Whether or not the

stain stays wet on the

surface throughout the entire reactive stage depends

on the ratio of stain volume to surface porosity, as well as

ambient factors such as temperature, hu-

midity and air

m o v e m e n t .

The stain

colors may

continue to

develop after

the concrete is sur-

face-dry. The wetter the stain-to-surface ratio,

the greater the color reaction. Volume equals

depth of color. This basic premise explains why,

in a finished product, we may see puddles from

heavy spray or “white” spots from surface

porosity. Let’s explore a few of the infinite op-

portunities available with stain colors.

Layering colorsWhen more than one stain color or concentration is sprayed simultaneously

or wet-to-wet, the various chemicals compete

for dominance. This application of various colors

from multiple sprayers results in areas where

each stain color develops or new colors blend

from the convergence. If the various colors were

all poured together and sprayed from a single

sprayer, the outcome would simply be one color

with the typical multitonal effect.

Similarly, spraying water during the application

stage changes the color concentration with a

phantom effect.

Take notice of the volume of stain applied with

these advanced techniques, as product manage-

ment can get tricky. You do not want the stain

flowing through or under the floor plate and

onto flooring not intended for stain.

Multiple colorsThe stains may also be sprayed wet-to-dry.

This technique produces variant color, but with

somewhat less organic movement and color

blending. Most applicators apply lighter colors

first, then darker. However, applying lighter

colors after darker creates surprisingly nice ef-

fects. Greens, tans and blues have striking

Pages 10-13

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2-3 Introduction

4-5 Contents/Staff

6-7 Chism Company

8-9 The Holes Companies™

10-13 Effects with Reactive Stains by Shellie Rigsby

14-15 Concrete Stain Designs

16-17 Beaed - Industrial Identification Products 18-19 QuickBooks© Made Easy for Contractors™

20-21 Build Texas Media Photography Services

22-23 Texas Solar Energy Society

24-25 PV System Design & Installation Workshop

26-29 Texas’ Largest Solar Project - Pearl Brewery

30-31 10th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair

32-37 Roundup Speaker Sneak Preview

38-46 Sunbelt Builders Show™ - The Education Conference

47 Special Offer - Register for the Sunbelt Builders Show™

48-49 Cobra Stone, Inc.

50 King Architectural Metals

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Steel CarportsConstructors and Associates, Inc.Frost Bank Data Center San Antonio, TX-Over 3 acres of steel carports

Fabric AwningsAlamo ArchitectsShops at La Cantera San Antonio, TX-Over 200 awnings produced, delivered & installed in 35 days

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Building quality projects drives our business. Delivering B2B solutions is our goal.

TGI FridaysAwnings- Seven-year partnership serving over 500 North American locations

Sea World of Texas San Antonio, TXFabric and Metal SolutionsGC: Texas Trident- Manufacture and installation of three acres of shade in 97 days

The Chism Company, est. 1951, is a full-turnkey manufacturing and fabrication firm specializing in awnings, canopies and pre-engineered structures. • We have built a reputation for quality® on the seamless integration of automated machinery, software systems and skilled employees. • Chism Company has hundreds of years of combined experience in manufacturing services, shade and protection products and B2B professionalism. • Experienced in scale of projects and product variety.

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Steel CarportsConstructors and Associates, Inc.Frost Bank Data Center San Antonio, TX-Over 3 acres of steel carports

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Holes Incorporated has been in business for over 30 years. We are the largest concrete cutting company in the area and our capabilities are unmatched in the industry. Holes Incorporated employs highly trained, safety conscious operators and retains veteran employees, which translates into superior problem-solving skills and an ability to provide innovative solutions to your concrete cutting, sawing, drilling, demolition and removal needs. We spend thousands of dollars each year to train and equip our team with the latest safety techniques and tools. Our OSHA recordables are far below industry norms. We are known as the best in the business and we vow to keep it that way.

Wall sawing is another “core” capability at Holes Inc. We have cut openings in just about every type of situation.

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Holes Incorporated has been in business for over 30 years. We are the largest concrete cutting company in the area and our capabilities are unmatched in the industry. Holes Incorporated employs highly trained, safety conscious operators and retains veteran employees, which translates into superior problem-solving skills and an ability to provide innovative solutions to your concrete cutting, sawing, drilling, demolition and removal needs. We spend thousands of dollars each year to train and equip our team with the latest safety techniques and tools. Our OSHA recordables are far below industry norms. We are known as the best in the business and we vow to keep it that way.

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There are unlimited opportunities to create fabulous effects with reactive acid stains. Acid stains are most mutable from the time they are sprayed onto the concrete until the reactive color changedevelops. During this reactive period, the greatest opportunity for color manipulation is while the stains are wet.Whether or not the stain stays wet on the surface

throughout the entire reactive stage depends on

the ratio of stain volume to surface porosity, as

well as ambient factors such as temperature, hu-


midity and air movement. The stain colors may

continue to develop after the concrete is sur-

face-dry. The wetter

the stain-to-surface

ratio, the greater the

color reaction. Vol-

ume equals depth

of color. This basic

premise explains

why, in a finished

product, we may see

puddles from heavy

spray or “white”

spots from surface

porosity. Let’s ex-

plore a few of the

infinite opportunities

available with stain colors.

Layering colorsWhen more than one stain color or concentra-

tion is sprayed simultaneously or wet-to-wet,

the various chemicals compete for dominance.



midity and air movement. The stain colors may

continue to develop after the concrete is sur-

face-dry. The wetter

the stain-to-surface

ratio, the greater the

color reaction. Vol-

ume equals depth

of color. This basic

premise explains

why, in a finished

product, we may see

puddles from heavy

spray or “white”

spots from surface

porosity. Let’s ex-

plore a few of the

infinite opportunities

available with stain colors.

Layering colorsWhen more than one stain color or concentra-

tion is sprayed simultaneously or wet-to-wet,

the various chemicals compete for dominance.

This application of various colors from multiple

sprayers results in areas where each stain color

develops or new colors blend from the conver-

gence. If the various colors were all poured to-

gether and sprayed from a single sprayer, the

outcome would simply be one color with the typ-

ical multi-tonal effect.

Similarly, spraying water during the application

stage changes the color concentration with a

phantom effect.

Take notice of the volume of stain applied with

these advanced techniques, as product manage-

ment can get tricky. You do not want the stain

flowing through or under the floor plate and onto

flooring not intended for stain.

Multiple colorsThe stains may also be sprayed wet-to-dry. This

technique produces variant color, but with some-

what less organic movement and color blending.

Most applicators apply lighter colors first, then

darker. However, applying lighter colors after

darker creates surprisingly nice effects. Greens,

tans and blues have striking impacts on black

stain.

(One of my favorite ways to correct a problem

area such as a drip of stain or an area that’s too

dark is to carefully apply a tan stain on the drip.

This will usually soften the spot and often elimi-

nate the problem altogether. Of course, I test an

inconspicuous area first.)


Color manipulationScattering dry products onto the floor prior to

the application of stains creates opportunity

for color or pattern play as well. We all know

about the wonders of Miracle-Gro fertilizer, but

I also love using coffee.

Dry-ground coffee (caf-

feinated or not) often

produces small black

specks in the stain. In-

stant coffee is even

more interesting. The

dehydrated concentra-

tion immediately begins

to dissolve upon stain

contact by sprouting “legs.”

When working with Miracle-Gro, I apply my stain

in my normal “wet short of puddles” method until

I reach an accumulation or slight mound. There,

I apply a greater volume of stain with enough

pressure to literally pick up the dry Miracle-Gro

and suspend it in the stain just a bit. As the

stain moves the dissolving product, it creates a

wonderful organic effect. Staining over absor-

bent materials such as sawdust or cereal results

in either a resist effect (where the stain color is

lighter or not at all) or a concentration of color.

You can achieve the opposite outcome with the

same material depending on the stain volume

and the absorbent-material ratio.

If the stain is applied lightly enough that the

material absorbs the stain but the concrete does

not get wet, no color develops. However, satu-

rating the material may cause the concrete color

to develop further, if it remains wet on the con-

crete longer than the balance of the floor.

ResistResists provide amazing artistic oppor-

tunities with controlled outcomes. Var-

ious types of resist include gel resists

such as LesCoat or laser-cut stencils.

During the wet stage, the stains are

impacted by external factors as well.

For example, anything that causes

the stains to move, if stain volume al-

lows, produces pattern. Blowing compressed air

at varying pressures is interesting. Spreading

thin sheets of plastic over the wet stain creates

unique pressure points and temporary vapor re-

tardation, resulting in stain pattern variance.

Effects with Reactive Stains by Shellie Rigsby continued


material absorbs the stain but the concrete does

not get wet, no color develops. However, satu-

rating the material may cause the concrete color

to develop further, if it remains wet on the con-

crete longer than the balance of the floor.

ResistResists provide amazing artistic oppor-

tunities with controlled outcomes. Var-

ious types of resist include gel resists

such as LesCoat or laser-cut stencils.

During the wet stage, the stains are

impacted by external factors as well.

For example, anything that causes

the stains to move, if stain volume al-

lows, produces pattern. Blowing compressed air

at varying pressures is interesting. Spreading

thin sheets of plastic over the wet stain creates

unique pressure points and temporary vapor re-

tardation, resulting in stain pattern variance.

Effects with Reactive Stains by Shellie Rigsby continued

See Shellie and attend her

workshops at

The Concrete Decor Show

& Decorative Concrete Spring Training

Phoenix March 16-19, 2010

www.concretedecorshow.com

Shellie Rigsby formed Acanthus Inc./Concrete Stain Designs, in Plano, Texas, in 1998. She offers AIA accredited courses and has been leading training for six years. Teaching and training are just part of her mission to advance the building industry with “uncompromising standards and unsurpassed craftsmanship.” Rigsby will offer several workshops at the event in March 2010: “Gorgeous, Graphic, & Green: Water-based Stains That Get Top-notch Results and Improve Your Bottom Line” is an introductory workshop suitable for all levels. Shellie will also lead “Advanced Graphic Techniques: Imaginative Stenciling and Artwork for Concrete Surfaces,” a Level 3 Workshop.

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Price includes the following: Textbook titled “Photovoltaic Systems” from American Techni-cal Publishers, Copyright 2007 by National Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee for the Electrical Industry (NJATC), workbook, CD-ROM of solar resource material, and lunches.

The CD-ROM features interactive resources for independent study and to enhance learning, including Quick Quizzes®, an Illustrated Glossary, Media Clips, several solar resources, and Reference Material. The Quick Quizzes® provide an interactive review of key topics covered in each chapter. The Illustrated Glossary is a helpful reference to textbook definitions, with select terms linked to illustrations and media clips that augment the definition provided.

The solar resources are electronic resources for evaluating potential installation sites and for sizing PV systems, and include the following:

• Solar Radiation Data Sets, which include the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s complete solar radiation data for 239 sites around the United States in easily printable PDF format. • Sun Path Charts, which are printable PDF charts of solar positions for selected latitudes. The related sun path chart spreadsheet can calculate additional charts as needed. • Forms and Worksheets, including a sample site survey form and a set of sizing work sheets, all in PDF format. The sizing worksheets are also included in a spreadsheet file that automatically performs sizing calculations. • Solar Time Calculator, which facilitates the conversion between standard time and solar time that is required for some solar analysis

PV System Design and Installation Workshop • 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM/Monday-Thursday, September 21st - 24th • 8:00 AM - Noon/Friday, September 25th • Optional NABCEP Exam 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM/Friday, September 25th

Cost: $1295.00 per person Presented by

TXSES/TREIA Sponsored Workshop 9/21/09 - 9/25/09

The solar array atop the Full Goods Building at the redeveloped Pearl Brewery is the largest com-pleted solar project in the state. Just how large is it:

* 704 photovoltaic panels * $1.35 million dollar price tag ($950,000 from Pearl, $400,00 from CPS Energy) * 200-kilowatt solar installation generating up to 30% or more of the 67,000 square-foot building’s total demand (peak operating conditions may yield excess electrical power sent back to CPS Energy)

Designed and installed by Meridian Solar, the PV systems are comprised of rooftop and canopy mounted

arrays, inverters and all conductors and in-terconnection equipment necessary to oper-ate the system. Watch the entire installa-tion unfold in the time-lapse video at right. The project includes an interactive display offering information about solar energy with real-time updates on the amount of power produced and environmental equivalents in terms of pollutants avoided. “This project gives us an opportunity to gather information right here in San Antonio’s climate, real information about what this size solar array can do to offset the energy

demands of a large building in our weather conditions,” said Milton Lee, CPS Energy CEO. “Texas should be a prime location for solar, but it currently generates a relatively small amount of solar energy,“ said Bob Sohn, senior advisor for Pearl planning. “Our hope is that our solar partnership with CPS Energy will serve to encourage furthur development of solar projects in Texas. Per an Express-News editorial, “It seems a bit odd that in a state as big and sun-drenched as Texas, this is the biggest solar project. Why haven’t other developers and entre-preneurs erected even larger arrays?” Per that same editorial, the answer is cost. The public-private partnership that enabled the Pearl project to suc-ceed is not common. House Bill 1937 amends state law to allow municipalities

Pearl Brewery - Texas’ Largest Solar Project

arrays, inverters and all conductors and in-terconnection equipment necessary to oper-ate the system. Watch the entire installa-tion unfold in the time-lapse video at right. The project includes an interactive display offering information about solar energy with real-time updates on the amount of power produced and environmental equivalents in terms of pollutants avoided. “This project gives us an opportunity to gather information right here in San Antonio’s climate, real information about what this size solar array can do to offset the energy

demands of a large building in our weather conditions,” said Milton Lee, CPS Energy CEO. “Texas should be a prime location for solar, but it currently generates a relatively small amount of solar energy,“ said Bob Sohn, senior advisor for Pearl planning. “Our hope is that our solar partnership with CPS Energy will serve to encourage furthur development of solar projects in Texas. Per an Express-News editorial, “It seems a bit odd that in a state as big and sun-drenched as Texas, this is the biggest solar project. Why haven’t other developers and entre-preneurs erected even larger arrays?” Per that same editorial, the answer is cost. The public-private partnership that enabled the Pearl project to suc-ceed is not common. House Bill 1937 amends state law to allow municipalities

Pearl Brewery - Texas’ Largest Solar Project

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pvBSC_Q0cw

Time-lapse video of the largest solar array install in the state of Texas. Designed and installed by Meridian Solar. Time-lapse video created by Jody Horton.

Pearl Brewery - Texas’ Largest Solar Project continued

Keeping cool at the Full Goods Building - Big Ass Fans, (Yes, their real name!), provide 25X more airflow than standard industrial ceiling fans.

and property owners to enter into agreements that ease the financial burden of renewable energy invest-ments to make it easier for owners to invest in large solar projects like the Pearl Brewery. The Full Goods Building, a former warehouse redeveloped as mixed-use office, retail, restaurant and residential space, is a “learning laboratory” for environmental initiatives. Built to meet LEED standards, the building features a Daikin mechanical system for cooling and heating that uses less energy than other systems and requires no chilled water to operate. Energy conservation measures include high-performance insulation, reflective roofing, high-perfor-mance glass, solar blocking screens and low-energy lighting. The building also includes a rainwater collection system featuring a 22,500-gallon capacity, with rainwater stored in recycled beer cisterns to supplement irrigation of the drought-resistant Xeriscaping at the site. “Pearl is committed to exploring and modeling all of the ways it is possible to revitalize and enhance urban spaces and demonstrate the “power” of sustainable development,“

Sohn said.

[Sources: San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio Business Wire, Meridian Solar, Republic of Austin, YouTube]

www.pearlbrewery.comwww.cpsenergy.comwww.meridiansolar.com

Pearl Brewery - Texas’ Largest Solar Project continued

Keeping cool at the Full Goods Building - Big Ass Fans, (Yes, their real name!), provide 25X more airflow than standard industrial ceiling fans.

and property owners to enter into agreements that ease the financial burden of renewable energy invest-ments to make it easier for owners to invest in large solar projects like the Pearl Brewery. The Full Goods Building, a former warehouse redeveloped as mixed-use office, retail, restaurant and residential space, is a “learning laboratory” for environmental initiatives. Built to meet LEED standards, the building features a Daikin mechanical system for cooling and heating that uses less energy than other systems and requires no chilled water to operate. Energy conservation measures include high-performance insulation, reflective roofing, high-perfor-mance glass, solar blocking screens and low-energy lighting. The building also includes a rainwater collection system featuring a 22,500-gallon capacity, with rainwater stored in recycled beer cisterns to supplement irrigation of the drought-resistant Xeriscaping at the site. “Pearl is committed to exploring and modeling all of the ways it is possible to revitalize and enhance urban spaces and demonstrate the “power” of sustainable development,“

Sohn said.

[Sources: San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio Business Wire, Meridian Solar, Republic of Austin, YouTube]

www.pearlbrewery.comwww.cpsenergy.comwww.meridiansolar.com

Online “Learning Laboratory”: http://pearl.kiosk-view.com

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10th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup

& Green Living FairSeptember 25-27, 2009 Fredericksburg, Texas

www.theroundup.org

Solar

Wind

Geothermal

Water Use & Reuse

Energy Conservation

Rainwater Harvesting

Green & Sustainable Building

Organic Growing

Alternative Transportation

Straw Bale Construction

Exhibits

Recycling

Composting

Eco Friendly Products

Natural & Organic Cooking

Demonstrations

Educational Family Activities

Veggie, Organic and Natural

Food Court

Over the past 10 years, this community and family oriented Green Living Fair has grown to be the largest “green show” in the South. It occurs at the end of September, every year, in historic Fredericksburg, Texas. You can see the latest in eco-friendly technologies. Learn how to save and create your own energy. Attend informative talks by the experts. Visit with our vendors to see contemporary green living and sustainability practices. Come test drive the next generation in personal transportation. It’s fun, environmentally friendly, and a great place to learn how you can make a difference!

Gate entry fee: $10 for Friday or Sunday, $12 for Saturday or $20 for a 3-day pass (children under 12 are free). General admission tickets sold at the gate only. Show Hours: Friday - September 25, Noon to 6 PM Saturday - September 26, 9 AM to 6 PM Sunday -September 27, 9 AM to 3 PM

There is still time to be an Exhibitor. The Roundup will feature four interest sectors: • Renewable Energy • Organic/Sustainable Growing • Green Building and Sustainable Living • Alternative Transportation

Exhibitor categories are Commercial, Governmental, and Non-Profit.If you’re interested in joining us as an exhibitor, please download the official exhibitor packet available below in PDF format (which requires Acrobat Reader). Click on the following links to download:

Exhibitor Invitation(500k PDF) Application/Contract(55k PDF) Exhibitor Services (4.2mb PDF) Exhibitor Hours, Policies & Rules (98k PDF) Fair Layout Click Here to view a list of our Exhibitors!

NEW! Pay for your Exhibit space online! Should you need further information, please contact Russel Smith at 512-345-5446 or Laura Rice at 877-376-8638.

10th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup

& Green Living FairSeptember 25-27, 2009 Fredericksburg, Texas

www.theroundup.org Over the past 10 years, this community and family oriented Green Living Fair has grown to be the largest “green show” in the South. It occurs at the end of September, every year, in historic Fredericksburg, Texas. You can see the latest in eco-friendly technologies. Learn how to save and create your own energy. Attend informative talks by the experts. Visit with our vendors to see contemporary green living and sustainability practices. Come test drive the next generation in personal transportation. It’s fun, environmentally friendly, and a great place to learn how you can make a difference!

Gate entry fee: $10 for Friday or Sunday, $12 for Saturday or $20 for a 3-day pass (children under 12 are free). General admission tickets sold at the gate only. Show Hours: Friday - September 25, Noon to 6 PM Saturday - September 26, 9 AM to 6 PM Sunday -September 27, 9 AM to 3 PM

There is still time to be an Exhibitor. The Roundup will feature four interest sectors: • Renewable Energy • Organic/Sustainable Growing • Green Building and Sustainable Living • Alternative Transportation

Exhibitor categories are Commercial, Governmental, and Non-Profit.If you’re interested in joining us as an exhibitor, please download the official exhibitor packet available below in PDF format (which requires Acrobat Reader). Click on the following links to download:

Exhibitor Invitation(500k PDF) Application/Contract(55k PDF) Exhibitor Services (4.2mb PDF) Exhibitor Hours, Policies & Rules (98k PDF) Fair Layout Click Here to view a list of our Exhibitors!

NEW! Pay for your Exhibit space online! Should you need further information, please contact Russel Smith at 512-345-5446 or Laura Rice at 877-376-8638.

Free filtered water at the Roundup this year, but there will be no water in plastic bottles for sale! Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

Speaker Sneak Preview - Final speaker schedule and full descriptions will be available on the Roundup website by September 1st.

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September 25-27, 2009 Fredericksburg, Texas

Location Time Speaker/Format TopicGreen Tent 1:00 - 2:00 PM Kindra Welch Natural Building: Old Fashioned Technology For Contemporary StructuresGreen Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Richard Walker Wind Energy Education Opportunities From The Texas Wind Energy InstituteGreen Tent 3:00 - 4:00 PM Natalie Yoder The Urban FarmerGreen Tent 4:00 - 5:00 PM Marla Camp Sustainable Agriculture at Risk -- Protecting Local Food Production Round Table DiscussionGreen Tent 5:00 - 6:00 PM Toby Hemenway Gaia’s Garden - Home-Scale Permaculture

White Tent 1:00 - 2:00 PM Tom Rowley Greening the Church - Engaging Christians in Environmental StewardshipWhite Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Colleen Dieter Maintain Your Native & Adopted Landscape QualityWhite Tent 3:00 - 4:00 PM Glen Trahan How We Did It: ContinuedWhite Tent 4:00 - 5:00 PM Hao Tran Basics of Home Energy Audits/Rating

Red Tent 1:00 - 2:00 PM Travis Brown Renewable Energy, Helping Rejuvenate Rural CommunitiesRed Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Dub Tayloris Stimulus Money RebatesRed Tent 3:00 - 4:00 PM Karen Hadden Why Efficiency & Renewables Are The AnswerRed Tent 4:00 - 5:00 PM Tanner Watt Sustainable Biodiesel Case for Certification

Blue Tent 1:00 - 2:00 PM David McMaster Fully Sustainable HomesBlue Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Tim Snyder Texas Ethanol Boom and BustBlue Tent 3:00 - 4:00 PM George Whitta Septic 101Blue Tent 4:00 - 5:00 PM Doug Cameron Design and Construction - Non-toxic Baby/kid Rooms

Friday, September 25th Keynote Speaker and Seminar Lineup

5:00 - 6:00 PMFeaturing Toby Hemenway, author of Gaia’s Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture. Toby’s book (for the past 6 years) has been the world’s best-selling book on permaculture, a design approach based on ecology for creating sustainable landscapes, homes, communities, and workplaces. He is also an adjunct professor in the School of Graduate Education at Portland State University, Scholar in Residence at Pacific University, and a biologist consultant for the Biomimicry Guild. Toby teaches, consults, and lectures on permaculture and ecological design throughout the US and other countries. His writing has appeared in magazines such as: Whole Earth Review, Natural Home, and Kitchen Gardner. He lives in Portland, Oregon, where he is developing sites and resources for urban sustainability. Make plans to purchase your copy of Gaia’s Garden at the Roundup.Toby Hemenway,

photo credit Kiel Henenway


Location Time Speaker/Format TopicGreen Tent 1:00 - 2:00 PM Kindra Welch Natural Building: Old Fashioned Technology For Contemporary StructuresGreen Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Richard Walker Wind Energy Education Opportunities From The Texas Wind Energy InstituteGreen Tent 3:00 - 4:00 PM Natalie Yoder The Urban FarmerGreen Tent 4:00 - 5:00 PM Marla Camp Sustainable Agriculture at Risk -- Protecting Local Food Production Round Table DiscussionGreen Tent 5:00 - 6:00 PM Toby Hemenway Gaia’s Garden - Home-Scale Permaculture

White Tent 1:00 - 2:00 PM Tom Rowley Greening the Church - Engaging Christians in Environmental StewardshipWhite Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Colleen Dieter Maintain Your Native & Adopted Landscape QualityWhite Tent 3:00 - 4:00 PM Glen Trahan How We Did It: ContinuedWhite Tent 4:00 - 5:00 PM Hao Tran Basics of Home Energy Audits/Rating

Red Tent 1:00 - 2:00 PM Travis Brown Renewable Energy, Helping Rejuvenate Rural CommunitiesRed Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Dub Tayloris Stimulus Money RebatesRed Tent 3:00 - 4:00 PM Karen Hadden Why Efficiency & Renewables Are The AnswerRed Tent 4:00 - 5:00 PM Tanner Watt Sustainable Biodiesel Case for Certification

Blue Tent 1:00 - 2:00 PM David McMaster Fully Sustainable HomesBlue Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Tim Snyder Texas Ethanol Boom and BustBlue Tent 3:00 - 4:00 PM George Whitta Septic 101Blue Tent 4:00 - 5:00 PM Doug Cameron Design and Construction - Non-toxic Baby/kid Rooms

Friday, September 25th Keynote Speaker and Seminar Lineup

5:00 - 6:00 PMFeaturing Toby Hemenway, author of Gaia’s Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture. Toby’s book (for the past 6 years) has been the world’s best-selling book on permaculture, a design approach based on ecology for creating sustainable landscapes, homes, communities, and workplaces. He is also an adjunct professor in the School of Graduate Education at Portland State University, Scholar in Residence at Pacific University, and a biologist consultant for the Biomimicry Guild. Toby teaches, consults, and lectures on permaculture and ecological design throughout the US and other countries. His writing has appeared in magazines such as: Whole Earth Review, Natural Home, and Kitchen Gardner. He lives in Portland, Oregon, where he is developing sites and resources for urban sustainability. Make plans to purchase your copy of Gaia’s Garden at the Roundup.


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Location Time Speaker/Format TopicGreen Tent 10:00 - 11:00 AM Michael Meyers The Structures Of Everyday Living: The Attic Was Hot Before I Got ThereGreen Tent 11:00 - 1:00 PM Laverne Williams Natural Passive Sustainability for Homes, Buildings & Building SitesGreen Tent 1:00 - 2:00 PM Karl Rabago Net Energy MarketsGreen Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Peter Pfeiffer TBDGreen Tent 3:00 - 4:00 PM Mary Mcleod Smart Home Improvements For A Hot ClimateGreen Tent 4:00 - 6:00 PM Wyane Jeansonne Building Green in Real WorldWhite Tent 10:00 - 11:00 AM Robert Foster International Renewable Energy DevelopmentWhite Tent 11:00 - 12:00 PM John Mann Solar Water Heating-Including Domestic Hot Water & Solar Pool HeatingWhite Tent 12:00 - 1:00 PM Amber Pearson Biodiesel: Fueling and Feeding TexasWhite Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Matt McCain Strategies for Improving Carbon Sequestration in GrasslandWhite Tent 3:00 - 4:00 PM Sherry Theisen Organic Foods - The Big PictureWhite Tent 4:00 - 5:00 PM Craig Egan Electric Vehicle TransportationWhite Tent 5:00 - 6:00 PM Bob McCranie Environmental Real Estate Options for Existing Homes

Red Tent 10:00 - 11:00 AM Jingi Willingham Landscaping Solutions With BambooRed Tent 11:00 - 12:00 PM Steve Wiese PV Incentive Programs In TexasRed Tent 12:00 - 1:00 PM Charlie Longberry Geothermal101Red Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Nathan Doxey Understanding Green Building Programs in Central TexasRed Tent 3:00 - 4:00 PM Tom “Smitty” Smith Creating New Energy Districts For TexasRed Tent 4:00 - 5:00 PM Chris Maxwell The Next Revolution in Household Water ConservationRed Tent 5:00 - 6:00 PM Howard Rogers A Very Successful Geothermal Project

Blue Tent 10:00 - 11:00 AM Craig Overmiller Texas Solar Power CompanyBlue Tent 11:00 - 12:00 PM Dave Pennington Aquaponics - The Farm Of The FutureBlue Tent 12:00 - 1:00 PM Julio Gonzalez Engineered Tax ServicesBlue Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Cathy Redson Site Assessment Productivity ToolsBlue Tent 3:00 - 4:00 PM Joe Wheeler Rain Filters of TexasBlue Tent 4:00 - 5:00 PM Charlotte Lovett Stain Concrete Floors & More in Half the TimeBlue Tent 5:00 - 6:00 PM Larry Williamson Earthco Building Systems

Saturday, September 26th Keynote Speaker and Seminar Lineup

1:00 - 2:00 PMNet Energy Markets Featuring Karl Rabago, Vice President, Distributed Energy Services Austin Energy: Karl brings more than 15 years experience in guiding electricity policy and regulation, emerging energy markets development and implementation of sustainability principles across a wide range of markets and sectors.

Karl Rabago


Location Time Speaker/Format TopicGreen Tent 10:00 - 11:00 AM Michael Meyers The Structures Of Everyday Living: The Attic Was Hot Before I Got ThereGreen Tent 11:00 - 1:00 PM Laverne Williams Natural Passive Sustainability for Homes, Buildings & Building SitesGreen Tent 1:00 - 2:00 PM Karl Rabago Net Energy MarketsGreen Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Peter Pfeiffer TBDGreen Tent 3:00 - 4:00 PM Mary Mcleod Smart Home Improvements For A Hot ClimateGreen Tent 4:00 - 6:00 PM Wyane Jeansonne Building Green in Real WorldWhite Tent 10:00 - 11:00 AM Robert Foster International Renewable Energy DevelopmentWhite Tent 11:00 - 12:00 PM John Mann Solar Water Heating-Including Domestic Hot Water & Solar Pool HeatingWhite Tent 12:00 - 1:00 PM Amber Pearson Biodiesel: Fueling and Feeding TexasWhite Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Matt McCain Strategies for Improving Carbon Sequestration in GrasslandWhite Tent 3:00 - 4:00 PM Sherry Theisen Organic Foods - The Big PictureWhite Tent 4:00 - 5:00 PM Craig Egan Electric Vehicle TransportationWhite Tent 5:00 - 6:00 PM Bob McCranie Environmental Real Estate Options for Existing Homes

Red Tent 10:00 - 11:00 AM Jingi Willingham Landscaping Solutions With BambooRed Tent 11:00 - 12:00 PM Steve Wiese PV Incentive Programs In TexasRed Tent 12:00 - 1:00 PM Charlie Longberry Geothermal101Red Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Nathan Doxey Understanding Green Building Programs in Central TexasRed Tent 3:00 - 4:00 PM Tom “Smitty” Smith Creating New Energy Districts For TexasRed Tent 4:00 - 5:00 PM Chris Maxwell The Next Revolution in Household Water ConservationRed Tent 5:00 - 6:00 PM Howard Rogers A Very Successful Geothermal Project

Blue Tent 10:00 - 11:00 AM Craig Overmiller Texas Solar Power CompanyBlue Tent 11:00 - 12:00 PM Dave Pennington Aquaponics - The Farm Of The FutureBlue Tent 12:00 - 1:00 PM Julio Gonzalez Engineered Tax ServicesBlue Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Cathy Redson Site Assessment Productivity ToolsBlue Tent 3:00 - 4:00 PM Joe Wheeler Rain Filters of TexasBlue Tent 4:00 - 5:00 PM Charlotte Lovett Stain Concrete Floors & More in Half the TimeBlue Tent 5:00 - 6:00 PM Larry Williamson Earthco Building Systems

Saturday, September 26th Keynote Speaker and Seminar Lineup

1:00 - 2:00 PMNet Energy Markets Featuring Karl Rabago, Vice President, Distributed Energy Services Austin Energy: Karl brings more than 15 years experience in guiding electricity policy and regulation, emerging energy markets development and implementation of sustainability principles across a wide range of markets and sectors.


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Location Time Speaker/Format TopicGreen Tent 10:00 - 11:00 AM David Franksik Off Grid Living: What Is It LikeGreen Tent 11:00 - 12:00 PM Tom Fitzpatrick TBDGreen Tent 12:00 - 1:00 PM Bob Dixon Pioneers of the 21st CenturyGreen Tent 1:00 - 2:00 PM Peter Bella Green Transportation - Texas StyleGreen Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Doc Jody Grenga Inexpensive Rainwater Capture Filtration/Purification System for Drinking & Cooking

White Tent 10:00 - 11:00 AM David Power Smart Meters & Net MeteringWhite Tent 11:00 - 12:00 PM Sandra Heffeman Moving Toward Sustainable Building & Design - Helping The Environment & Your Bottom LineWhite Tent 1:00 - 2:00 PM Ken Becker Positive Effects of Wind Development on a West Texas CommunityWhite Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Cas VanWoeroen 18 Years Off The Grid, A Case Study

Red Tent 10:00 - 11:00 AM Eric Brown Living Large On A Small Footprint - Panel DiscussionRed Tent 11:00 - 12:00 PM Mike Bates The Pecan Street Project: Net Zero CommunitiesRed Tent 1:00 - 2:00 PM John Knight Texas Rainwater Catchment AssociationRed Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Effie Brunson Weatherization & Beyond: Low-Cost Home Energy Retrofits

Blue Tent 10:00 - 11:00 AM Thomas Isaac Solar Water Heating For Home & BusinessBlue Tent 11:00 - 12:00 PM Don Ferrier Green Building: Past, Present, & FutureBlue Tent 1:00 - 2:00 PM Hunter Berry Solar Electric Systems: How they work & how homeowners can benefitBlue Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Noel Garcia Natural/ Sustainable Soil Testing For Organic Gardening

Sunday, September 27th Keynote Speaker and Seminar Lineup

NOON - 1:00 PMPioneers of the 21st Century Bob Dixson, Mayor of Greensburg Kansas. Presenting ‘Pioneers of the 21st Centruy’. Bob Dixson is a native Kansan, born and raised in NW Kansas and has been a resident of Greensburg since 1985. Dixson took office as Mayor of Greensburg in May 2008. Greensburg, KS is in the process of rebuilding after a May 4, 2007 tornado destroyed 95% of the town. Building back sustainable and “green” are the cornerstones of the recovery.

Bob Dixson


Location Time Speaker/Format TopicGreen Tent 10:00 - 11:00 AM David Franksik Off Grid Living: What Is It LikeGreen Tent 11:00 - 12:00 PM Tom Fitzpatrick TBDGreen Tent 12:00 - 1:00 PM Bob Dixon Pioneers of the 21st CenturyGreen Tent 1:00 - 2:00 PM Peter Bella Green Transportation - Texas StyleGreen Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Doc Jody Grenga Inexpensive Rainwater Capture Filtration/Purification System for Drinking & Cooking

White Tent 10:00 - 11:00 AM David Power Smart Meters & Net MeteringWhite Tent 11:00 - 12:00 PM Sandra Heffeman Moving Toward Sustainable Building & Design - Helping The Environment & Your Bottom LineWhite Tent 1:00 - 2:00 PM Ken Becker Positive Effects of Wind Development on a West Texas CommunityWhite Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Cas VanWoeroen 18 Years Off The Grid, A Case Study

Red Tent 10:00 - 11:00 AM Eric Brown Living Large On A Small Footprint - Panel DiscussionRed Tent 11:00 - 12:00 PM Mike Bates The Pecan Street Project: Net Zero CommunitiesRed Tent 1:00 - 2:00 PM John Knight Texas Rainwater Catchment AssociationRed Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Effie Brunson Weatherization & Beyond: Low-Cost Home Energy Retrofits

Blue Tent 10:00 - 11:00 AM Thomas Isaac Solar Water Heating For Home & BusinessBlue Tent 11:00 - 12:00 PM Don Ferrier Green Building: Past, Present, & FutureBlue Tent 1:00 - 2:00 PM Hunter Berry Solar Electric Systems: How they work & how homeowners can benefitBlue Tent 2:00 - 3:00 PM Noel Garcia Natural/ Sustainable Soil Testing For Organic Gardening

Sunday, September 27th Keynote Speaker and Seminar Lineup

NOON - 1:00 PMPioneers of the 21st Century Bob Dixson, Mayor of Greensburg Kansas. Presenting ‘Pioneers of the 21st Centruy’. Bob Dixson is a native Kansan, born and raised in NW Kansas and has been a resident of Greensburg since 1985. Dixson took office as Mayor of Greensburg in May 2008. Greensburg, KS is in the process of rebuilding after a May 4, 2007 tornado destroyed 95% of the town. Building back sustainable and “green” are the cornerstones of the recovery.

Education Conference - Introductory offer for first-time education registrants - see page 47

www.SunbeltBuildersShow.comOctober 29-31, 2009

Gaylord Texas • Grapevine, TX

Thursday, October 29th 8:00 - 9:30 AMBusiness Survival Plan

Presenter

If you have not already outlined a plan for how to wrestle your way through the current economic firestorm, then this seminar is a must! If ever there was a time that highlights the importance of a practical, working, executable Strategic Plan, that time is now! In these times of economic uncertainty, it is critical to not only think strategically but execute relentlessly. Making tough decisions throughout your organization is far more understandable when tied directly to a current Business Plan that demonstrates a baseline of definitive strategic adjustments and strategies.

John Evans, CSP

Tracks: Business Strategy

Thursday, October 29th 8:00 - 9:30 AMThe Austin Report: How the 81st Legislative Session Impacts the Residential Construction Industry

Presenter

During the recently completed legislative session, the Texas Legis-lature considered over 7,000 bills. More than 1,100 of these were somehow related to the residential development and construction industry. The bills that ultimately passed touch all aspects of the industry from new disclosure statements and energy efficiency requirements to homeowners association rules and water harvest-ing. This seminar will outline the new laws passed that affect your business to help keep you in compliance with Texas law and away from unintended mishaps.

Paul Cauduro, Director of Codes, Standards and Local Advocacy, Texas Association of Builders

Tracks: Business Strategy, Construction & Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Cutting Edge Trends, Green & Sustainable Building, Healthy & High Performance Homes

Education Conference - Introductory offer for first-time education registrants - see page 47

Thursday, October 29th 8:00 - 9:30 AMOverview and Discussion of EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting Regulation

Presenter

This session will include a background discussion and an overview of the requirements of EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting Regu-lation that becomes fully effective in April of 2010. The regulation requires firms whose work involves the disturbance of lead-based paint to be certified, for their employees to be trained, and for specific work practices to be followed to minimize the creation of lead hazards resulting from the work. This class is a must for anyone involved in the remodeling industry!

Michael Wilson, Environmental Specialist, Environmental Protection Agency

Tracks: Construction & Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Remodeler’s Corner

Thursday, October 29th 9:45 - 11:15 AMThe 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and Its Effect on the Construction Industry

Presenter

What provisions are there in the new law for builders? How are their expenses affected? How do they treat bad debts? Do they purchase new assets or not? If you want answers to these or other tax ques-tions, then you must attend this session. You’ll learn what recent changes to the federal tax code mean for you and your business.

Erick Edmisten, Senior Tax Specialist, Internal Revenue Service


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Thursday, October 29th 9:45 - 11:15 AM Beyond Trends: Great Kitchen and Bath Design for the Real Home Buyer

Presenter

Kitchens and bathrooms are the most important rooms to today’s real home buyers – women. Learn what appeals to women today from the best in the design business at this information packed ses-sion. Not only will you hear what the current trends are, but you’ll learn what is timeless in kitchen and bath design and construction.

Elizabeth Falconer, MIRM, Position By Design

Tracks: Architecture & Design, Customer Satisfaction, Cutting Edge Trends, Remod-eler’s Corner, Sales & Marketing

Thursday, October 29th 9:45 - 11:15 AM Understanding Margin and Markup: Key Wordsto Success

Presenter

Builders and remodelers tend to focus strongly on the construc-tion side of business. Financial management is overwhelming, complicated and pushed aside. Basic principles such as margin and markup can easily be misunderstood and misapplied – and the results can be costly. This seminar will focus on the definitions, dif-ferences and applications of margin and markup and will teach why this focus is critical to success.

Bill Shaw, William Shaw & Associates

Tracks: Business Strategy, Construction & Operations

Education Conference Register Today! Thursday, October 29th 11:30 AM - 1:00 PMRisk Management and Insurance Basics forBuilding Professionals

Presenter

Risk is a part of everyday life. Most people do not recognize that the decision they are making is the process of weighing a risk. Learn how to recognize risks in your business affairs and effectively man-age those risks by implementing the appropriate techniques. The seminar will offer insight into risk management strategies and programs as well as insurance basics and types of insurance coverages builders need.

Kaycie Berley, CBC, VP Association Relations, Hotchkiss Insurance Agency, LLC

Tracks: Business StrategyThursday, October 29th 11:30 AM - 1:00 PMLeap of Faith: Lessons Learned from Believers

Presenter

“Oh, the Times they are A-Changin’.” Remember that line? Bob Dylan’s 1964 release soared in popularity as the country regrouped and mended after the lingering effects of the depression era and devastating assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Once again, leaders and business owners rose to the occasion and built a strong and unified nation. Since that time, housing has both boomed and bottomed out. And with each cycle, new lessons and opportunities have surfaced. Learn how you can apply these lessons today to build a stronger business for tomorrow. Remember, with change always comes opportunity for those with open eyes.

Beverly Koehn, Beverly Koehn & Associates, Inc.

Tracks: Business Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Cutting Edge Trends, Sales & Marketing

Thursday, October 29th 11:30 AM - 1:00 PMThe Nuts & Bolts of Real Green Building

Presenter

This presentation addresses what “green” or “high performance” building is really about – not the mainstream media rhetoric. In these serious economic times, one approach to success is offering pragmatic, affordable and “buildable” green building expertise. Learn how to design and build high performance homes and small commercial buildings that are: healthier and more comfortable; less expensive to own, operate and maintain; and, about those that tread more lightly on the environment. Well thought-out planning decisions yield the best return on your investment – especially when it comes to implementing green building strategies.

Peter Pfeiffer, FAIA, Barley & Pfeiffer Architects, Inc.

Tracks: Architecture & Design, Building Science, Construction & Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Cutting Edge Trends, Green & Sustainable Building, Healthy & High Performance Homes, Sales & Marketing




Friday, October 30th 8:30 - 10:00 AM To Spec or Not to Spec: The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat.

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Is building a “spec house” right for you? What are the rewards and extreme risks of daring to embark on the adventure of building a home that is not sold? Will you make lots of money? Will this home propel your business to the next level? Will this spec house sit un-sold, keep you up at night and dash your hopes for success? Get a fresh perspective on whether building a spec is right for you from an experienced home builder who builds unsold houses as a significant part of his day-to-day business.

Jim Frankel, GMB, President, Frankel Building Group

Tracks: Business Strategy, Construction & Operations, Sales & Marketing

Friday, October 30th 8:30 - 10:00 AM The Rebirth of Operations: Adopting lean methods to survive a down market and prepare for the recovery.

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From 1991 through 2006, the U.S. home building industry experienced its “Golden Age.” Except in the rare hot market, it will be years before we again see rapid appreciation of land value or brisk increases in the price of product. The largest collapse in the history of U.S. home building has left builders, suppliers and trade contractors scrambling for answers as they continue to lose customers and profit. Builders are doing the same things the way they have always done them – they are just trying harder. There’s a new strategy for builders, a Lean Process operating philosophy and practice that focuses on the relentless identification and removal of waste. Lean Methods have revolution-ized industries from manufacturing to electronics to transportation to healthcare. It can revolutionize your business as well.

Scott Sedam, President, TrueNorth Development, Inc.

Tracks: Business Strategy, Construction & Operations, Cutting Edge Trends, Sales & Marketing

Education Conference Register Today! Friday, October 30th 8:30 - 10:00 AM Build It, Brand It, Sell It

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With a growing awareness of the benefits of energy efficiency, con-sumers are quickly driving the newest construction market toward increasingly efficient homes. In this session, we will cover the ben-efits of a third-party verified designation, how to use industry allies to educate potential consumers about your product, and provide you with free resources that are available to brand and market your energy-efficient homes. Learn how to build and market to tomor-row’s consumers…they don’t just want energy efficiency, they demand it!

Traci Synatschk, ICF International

Courtney Owen, ICF International

Tracks: Business Strategy, Construction & Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Cutting Edge Trends, Green & Sustainable Building, Sales & Marketing

Friday, October 30th 10:15 - 11:45 AM Survival of the Fittest: Lessons Learned

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History can be a powerful teacher and provide enormous opportuni-ties. Every economy and cycle provides windows. Understanding which ones to open is the secret. Learn how the best have captured these moments and forged forward when others have burrowed in the sand. Discover how these believers have created momentum, seizing unique market opportunities. Learn how to become one of the best in radically changing times.

Beverly Koehn, Beverly Koehn & Associates, Inc.

Martin Freehand The Berke Group

Tracks: Business Strategy, Cutting Edge Trends, Sales & Marketing

Friday, October 30th 10:15 - 11:45 AM Browsers to Buyers: Proven Strategies for Selling New Homes Online

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Are you looking for a competitive edge in a challenging market? Whether you have a commanding internet presence or you are stuck in the digital dark ages, learn proven methods that are necessary to develop or improve your online new home sales. This powerful semi-nar will provide an easy-to-follow roadmap leading to a successful online sales program that will help you attract and capture more qualified buyers. Learn the trade secrets that promise to explode your online sales and convert more of your browsers into buyers!

Mike Lyon

Tracks: Business Strategy, Sales & Marketing, Technology & Web Based Learning




Friday, October 30th 10:15 - 11:45 AM Green is Mainstream: Building Codes, Energy Efficiency and Best Practices in Green Building

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This workshop will educate the residential construction community on changes to the Texas Building Code and Energy Performance Standards that will take effect on September 1, 2009, and will include general information on the national green building program certifications available to residential construction as well as best practices for installation of energy efficient products.

Tracks: Architecture & Design, Building Science, Business Strategy, Construction & Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Green & Sustainable Building, Healthy & High Performance Homes

Friday, October 30th 1:45 - 3:15 PM Sales Excellence for Small Volume Builders & Remodelers

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Thousands of small volume builders, custom builders and remodel-ers sell their own jobs yet have never had any formal sales training. This puts them at a disadvantage when selling against competitors who have had sales training and at a significant disadvantage with their potential customer. Learn how easy it is to become a masterful sales person.

Mike Benshoof, SMA Consulting

Tracks: Business Strategy, Sales & Marketing

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Education Conference Register Today! Friday, October 30th 1:45 - 3:15 PM Affordable Green Design Concepts: Creating Value Effectively

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Builders, communities and buyers are recognizing the importance and value of going green, but many factors are keeping builders from the green market. Cost implications, design strategies and perceived value in the marketplace are all question marks for the production home builder. Product choices and design solutions each play a role in creating value in a green community – knowing the right ones to implement is key. This session will review the latest in green building design strategies – how to incorporate it in homes and communities and how to evaluate the value of green to buyers.

Dave Copenhaver, AIA, BSB Design

Tracks: Architecture & Design, Business Strategy, Construction & Operations, Green & Sustainable Building, Sales & Marketing

Friday, October 30th 1:45 - 3:15 PM TAB’s Texas Residential Construction Contracts Package Workshop

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The Texas Association of Builders’ (TAB) Contracts Package was pre-pared by a TAB committee for use by its members. The contracts and other forms are intended to encompass a variety of transactions that are typical in the field of residential construction and remodeling in the State of Texas. The residential construction industry is subject to a variety of laws concerning contract formation, disclosure of infor-mation, creation of liens to enforce payment obligations and similar matters. This class will take you through the dozens of standardized contracts that TAB has prepared and included in this subscription package.


Saturday, October 31st 10:30 - 11:30 AM Separating the Best from the Rest

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This presentation will shatter new home sales mythology. Research of hundreds of sales organizations demonstrates a huge disparity across sales performers. The top halves of sales organizations are responsible for nearly 75% of the sales. What happens to the neigh-borhoods where the bottom half of the sales teams “sit”? Identifying top producers will make sales results more predictable. This seminar will demonstrate what it takes to hire and develop top salespeople.

Bob Hafer, Robert E. Hafer & Associates LLC

Tracks: Business Strategy, Sales & Marketing

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Saturday, October 31st 10:30 - 11:30 AM Estimating for Builders and Remodelers

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Learn how to develop winning bids and use estimates as a powerful business management tool. This course addresses one of the tough-est topics in building today – estimating. Discussion includes insur-ance and profit, quantity takeoff for various materials, labor and equipment productivity issues and subcontractor bid considerations. Leave with information you can use in your business the very next day.

Joe Pullen, Home Builder Consulting Services; Shinn Consulting/Lee Evans Group

Tracks: Business Strategy, Construction & Operations, Customer Satisfaction

Saturday, October 31st 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM Build Green and Save: Protecting the Earth and YourBottom Line

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This insider’s guide to residential green building leads you through the actual residential construction process and details how you can apply green building techniques that will benefit your business, your relationships with your customers, your reputation and your bottom line. Matt shares his 30+ years of experience as a successful green builder to help you on your way to: Identifying and selecting green building materials; implementing green construction techniques; explaining the benefits of green housing to your customers; offering affordable green building solutions to your clients; creating healthier homes; and, marketing your environmentally sound practices.

Matthew Belcher, Belcher Homes

Tracks: Architecture & Design, Building Science, Business Strategy, Construction & Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Cutting Edge Trends, Green & Sustainable Building, Healthy & High Performance Homes, Sales & Marketing

Saturday, October 31st 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM Best Practices: Field Staff and Subcontractor Mgmt.

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We don’t plan to fail, but because we fail to plan – we fail. Field staff and subcontractors want to do a good job but may lack the ability or knowledge to execute the plan. In this session you’ll learn to: Plan away costly and wasteful errors; do a better job of dealing with dif-ferent personalities; and, properly equip and monitor field personnel and subcontractors. Learn new approaches to recurring problems – best practice job management tools and techniques that can be used to create winning situations for everyone.

Roger Casey, CEO, Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc.

Tracks: Business Strategy, Construction & Operations

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