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Industry Conferences Take Building America Research on the Road

March 2005

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Hear Brad Oberg speak on innovative building topics at upcoming conferences.

The coming months will offer several opportunities to learn more about energy-efficient methods in the residential homebuilding industry through participation at industry events. Building America partner IBACOS (Integrated Building and Construction Solutions) will present on several topics as part of their commitment to bring the results of research into real-world practice. Brad Oberg, Chief Technology Officer of IBACOS, will present at the events listed below. Oberg has led seminars at top industry events and has been featured on the television series Home IQ on The DIY Network.

Learn more about bringing increased energy efficiency and improved quality to the homebuilding process. These conferences offer the opportunity to gain hands-on training and professional development in innovative new technologies and processes.

Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) Annual Meeting and Conference

April 20 through April 22, Louisville, Kentucky

Brad Oberg will give a two-hour seminar on the proper sizing and design of HVAC. Please visit the SIPA Web site for more information.

Affordable Comfort

May 16 through May 21, Indianapolis, Indiana

"Lighting: Products, Quality, & Savings" with Brad Oberg and Judith Gregory will discuss energy standards for lighting and hardwired fixtures for new construction and identify opportunities for savings through the installation of efficient lighting measures. Please visit the Affordable Comfort Web site for more information.

PCBC

May 31 through June 3, San Francisco, California

"Top 10 Quality Risk Factors in Western Homebuilding," featuring IBACOS' sister company BuildIQ, will discuss the critical issues affecting residential construction in the western states and show how teams can learn to recognize, remediate, and prevent these problems. And, "Risk/Reward: Protecting Your Assets and Brand Integrity" with Brad Oberg, Michael Dickens and legal experts from Cox, Castle, Nicholson, LLP will present techniques and case studies that show how to be proactive in assessing risk and to integrate management strategies that protect your homebuilding business. Please visit the PCBC Web site for more information.

Visit the specified web site for each conference to find information about registration and travel. Register early to save your place at the show!

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