I just got back from the International Builders Show put on by the NAHB in Las Vegas, it was my 9th show and continues to impress. The information that I gather at the show from the seminars that I attend to the vendors that are displaying is invaluable and make’s me a better homebuilder.
This year at the show energy efficiency had great focus. There were lots solar panel exhibitors including panels that will generate electricity for your home use or just for a water heater and even a solar power attic fan that was really cool. Insulation packages were huge including BIBS wall insulation, which we do a lot of, Foam Insulation and even a recycled wood batt type insulation from Germany. I will post another time with links to these items.
Again they brought in top notch speakers for the seminars. I always hit the seminars that Joe Stoddard is presenting, Joe is a technology expert and has great insight for seeing what is coming down the pike for builders. In addition to Joe there were several industry experts detailing what is coming in the future for builders and homebuilding in general. (Looking forward to the zero energy homes!)
Again, I will post links to the great finds at the show and the great products that we are including in out homes now that were represented there.
Looking forward to a great 2010!
