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INDUSTRY NEWS
U.S. and Mexico Home Builders Sign Historic Agreement
Home builders from the U.S. and Mexico will work together to create more accessible trade channels and exchange technology and skills aimed at improving the quality, affordability and efficiency of the home building process, according to a landmark agreement signed last week.
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Narrowing the Freight Gap
Expect to see future writing and recommendations on what we term the Freight Gap. What is the Freight Gap? It is simply the difference between freight absorbed by the firm on both inbound and outbound shipments by non-proprietary carriers and freight charged to customers for inbound and outbound shipments by non-proprietary carriers.
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China to Host International Building Material Show in 2005
China Building Materials Industries Association, CCPIT Building Materials Sub-council, China Building Decoration Association and CIEC Exhibition Co. Ltd is sponsoring the 10th China International Exhibition for Building Materials, Building System, Construction Machinery & Architecture to be held from March 1 to 4, 2005. It is the largest scaled building show in China with the reported largest attendance.
With the upcoming 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing has come into its investment peak for municipal construction. The direct investment for the Olympic stadiums as
well as the related facilities is estimated to reach into the billions of dollars. Therefore,
Beijing has become one of the most attractive markets for the building materials industry in the world.
Potential building material exhibitors are currently being solicited. For more information, contact CIEC Exhibition Co. LTD. At (86)10 84600318 or visit
www.chinabuilding.cn
Register for the 2005 International Builders’ Show® Today
Registration
is now open for THE 2005 INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS’ SHOW® (IBS), to be held
January 13-16, 2005, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
Produced by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the home building
industry’s premier trade show is expected to attract more than 90,000 attendees from 100 countries, including builders, developers, remodelers and the media. The Show includes the residential construction industry’s
largest new product and services showcase, featuring 1,600+ exhibitors offering
products and services that encompass every facet of the residential building
industry. IBS also hosts more than 200 educational seminars on topics ranging
from construction codes and standards to land development and business management,
as well as home tours and special events.
To register for THE 2005 INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS’ SHOW and reserve housing
in Orlando, visit www.BuildersShow.com/register.
Attendees who register by October 9, 2004 are eligible for a discounted “early bird” registration
fee. Online registration closes December 17, 2004; after December 17, attendees
may register on site at the Orange County Convention Center. Back to Top
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