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BOOKIT will live tomorrow. This conference is tailored to meet the needs of today’s residential architects, landscape architects, building industry leaders, and thought leaders in the housing community. Attendees will earn 15.25 continuing education credits from AIA. AIA/CES Health, Safety, and Welfare registered seminars are available. Contact: www.Reinvention Conf.com. largest array of concrete and masonry construction products and equipment in the industry including 1,700 exhibiting companies in 800,000 net square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space. This mega-event also features the Producer Center, which focuses on the ready mix, precast, prestressed, and concrete pipe markets. Contact: www.Worldof Concrete.com. International Rooﬁng Expo, Las Vegas The International Rooﬁ ng Expo is the must-attend event for commercial and residential rooﬁ ng professionals to stay abreast of market directions, trends, and cutting-edge technology, as well as participate in educational events focusing on the latest issues. Attendees include 9,000 rooﬁ ng contractors, builders, remodelers, building owners, facility managers, consultants, architects, and designers from around the world. The comprehensive educational program features 45 sessions addressing a multitude of rooﬁ ng industry issues covering technical, business, and workplace safety topics with most sessions offering continuing education hours. Contact: www .TheRooﬁ ngExpo.com. JANUARY 2009 International Builders’ Show, Las Vegas With four exciting days full of ideas and products to help grow your business, this is the single most important building industry event that you will attend. This year’s IBS will have everything you need, offering exhibitors showcasing their latest products and services; education sessions and programs designed to help you stay current on industry trends and issues; and plenty of opportunities to network and have fun. With thousands of attendees and exhibitors, IBS is the best place to get the tools you need in this challenging market. Contact: www .BuildersShow.com. 3–5 20–23 FEBRUARY Surfaces, Las Vegas The premier event for the world’s ﬂoorcovering professionals, Surfaces provides an international marketplace for these products and gives more than 40,000 attendees from around the world an opportunity to connect with major manufacturers in every major product category. With 1,000 exhibitors ﬁ lling more than 500,000 net square feet with the latest ﬂoor coverings, you’re sure to ﬁ nd the products your project needs. And the comprehensive, expertled educational program and on-ﬂoor “how to” training sessions will equip you with the information you’re looking for. Contact: www.Surfaces.com. World of Concrete, Las Vegas As the leading marketplace for the $84 billion concrete industry, World of Concrete is where commerce and construction converge. In addition to a renowned seminar program, the event features the Circle 622 or http://builder.hotims.com 2–5 OCTOBER DeckExpo 2009, Indianapolis DeckExpo is the premier event in the construction industry dedicated solely to decks, docks, and railings. Now in its seventh year, DeckExpo connects you to the people and products geared at making your business grow. This year, DeckExpo will feature the new Deck Design Competition with leading manufacturers building decks from the ground up onsite. Contact: www.DeckExpo.com. 27–30 2–6 GOT AN UPCOMING EVENT? E-M AIL CL AIRE KOLTKO AT LE AS T 90 DAYS IN ADVANCE AT: ckoltko@hanley wood.com W W W.BUILDERONLINE.COM http://www.ReinventionConf.com http://www.WorldofConcrete.com http://www.ReinventionConf.com http://www.WorldofConcrete.com http://www.BuildersShow.com http://www.BuildersShow.com http://www.theroofingExpo.com http://www.theroofingExpo.com http://www.DeckExpo.com http://www.Surfaces.com http://kohlersmartpower.com http://kohlersmartpower.com http://builder.hotims.com http://www.builderonline.com

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