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<strong>2022</strong> STATE OF<br />
RESIDENTIAL<br />
CONSTRUCTION<br />
INDUSTRY (SORCI)<br />
REPORT REVEALS<br />
SOLUTIONS FOR U.S.<br />
RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS<br />
DURING AN INFLATION<br />
PERIOD<br />
Report indicates key trends in US residential home building<br />
marked by inflation, supply chain disruption and surge in<br />
demand<br />
HOUSTON, TEXAS— (March 28, <strong>2022</strong>) The Association<br />
of Professional <strong>Build</strong>ers (APB), a leading business coaching<br />
service for custom home builders, with members in the United<br />
States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, today announced<br />
the findings from its annual State of Residential <strong>Construction</strong><br />
Industry (SORCI) Report for <strong>2022</strong>. The report, compiled<br />
annually, surveys hundreds of residential home builders<br />
operating in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New<br />
Zealand. The sponsors for this report include <strong>Build</strong>ertrend,<br />
CBUSA, <strong>Build</strong>xact, Xact Accounting and <strong>Build</strong>a Price.<br />
Key findings in the <strong>2022</strong> SORCI report for the United States<br />
indicated:<br />
• A sharp rise in the cost of materials, in particular, with<br />
lumber prices increasing as much as 142 percent as a result<br />
of increased demand and supply chain distributions.<br />
• A surge in home building demand fueled by record low<br />
interest rates and increased disposable income among<br />
consumers who were unable to spend their money on<br />
overseas vacations and entertainment.<br />
• At the start of <strong>2022</strong>, inflation had hit 7 percent in the<br />
United States. This trend is likely to continue upwards until<br />
interest rates are increased, at which point it is likely that<br />
demand for new homes may start to drop.<br />
Despite the supply chain disruptions, increased demand and<br />
inflation, builders in the United States protected their margins<br />
by using allowances for lumber from mid-2020 onwards. The<br />
SORCI Report indicated that 49.1 percent of builders know<br />
their fixed expenses per job, per day, an increase from 43.1<br />
percent the year prior.<br />
The SORCI <strong>2022</strong> report also revealed that the industry is<br />
continuing to become more systemized and more professional<br />
year over year. Professional builders continue to implement<br />
new ideas and structures that enable them to become better<br />
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operators and deliver a better experience for their clients, with<br />
37 percent of building companies investing more in training<br />
during 2021 than what they invested in 2020.<br />
<strong>Build</strong>ers are looking ahead to <strong>2022</strong> with confidence with<br />
almost half (46.8 percent) of all builders surveyed intending to<br />
surpass $120,000 in annual salary. It’s important to note that<br />
these figures all relate to owners’ drawings and do not include<br />
any retained profits left in the company.<br />
“While the residential home builders we talked to faced many<br />
challenges this past year, their resilience is to be applauded,”<br />
said Erik Cofield, U.S. Executive Business Coach, Association<br />
of Professional <strong>Build</strong>ers. “Residential Home <strong>Build</strong>ers have been<br />
willing to invest in their education to systemize their business<br />
processes. This has enabled them to forecast jobs and schedule<br />
revenue more accurately, which has resulted in increased profit<br />
margins.”<br />
More than 700 builders globally participated in the survey<br />
to provide deeper insights into the residential construction
With professional builders running more concurrent projects<br />
than ever before in 2021, the report also indicated that<br />
builders were utilizing dedicated project management software<br />
to manage the process efficiently. In 2021, 30.3 percent of<br />
U.S.-based home builders used <strong>Build</strong>ertrend as a project<br />
management software.<br />
Other findings include:<br />
• 74.6 percent of the U.S.-based home builders do not have<br />
a business plan covering the next 3 years.<br />
• 51.6 percent of builders in the United States delivered their<br />
projects on time in 2021.<br />
• 46.7 percent of the U.S.-based home builders recognize<br />
generating quality leads as their biggest marketing<br />
challenge.<br />
• 40.2 percent of builders in the United States paid<br />
themselves $60K - $120K in total drawings in 2021.<br />
The comprehensive report also dives into trends in sales,<br />
contracts, social media, marketing and advertising within the<br />
industry. Data from the report also covered insights from<br />
residential builders for lead generation, team building, project<br />
management, planning, owner’s remuneration, financials and<br />
self-development.<br />
APB’S WORK IN THE INDUSTRY<br />
APB has worked with thousands of builders, coaching<br />
residential building companies to systemize their business,<br />
including Rick Champlin of Simple Group based in Utah.<br />
industry. Data from the report also revealed that 55.7 percent<br />
of U.S.-based survey participants signed more contracts in<br />
2021 than 2020. From all countries, 71 percent of builders<br />
take on less than 13 projects a year. Additionally, 63.9 percent<br />
of U.S. builders take on less than 13 projects and 36.1 percent<br />
take on more than 13 projects per year, which is significantly<br />
more than other countries. An important consideration<br />
however, is that more builders in the United States tended<br />
to focus on smaller projects with an average contract value<br />
falling between $100,000 - $299,999 compared to Australian<br />
builders.<br />
“We always look forward to the opportunity to survey the<br />
residential homebuilding community,” said Russ Stephens. “Our<br />
annual SORCI report not only provides key data points that<br />
help show us where the industry is headed, but also allow us<br />
to adapt our offerings to the needs of the residential home<br />
builders we have the opportunity to work with daily. We also<br />
look forward to helping interested residential home builders<br />
we haven’t yet worked with learn how to better systemize their<br />
businesses, grow their margins, sales revenue and ultimately,<br />
transform this industry.”<br />
“One of the main reasons we joined APB was to improve our<br />
margins, have accountability, and not reinvent the wheel,”<br />
Champlin said. “One of the first things we did was look at our<br />
accounting. We were able to figure out why our reports weren’t<br />
accurate and then fix our accounting systems so that we could<br />
quickly pull reports, which had been a big problem. We used<br />
APB’s “Pricing For Profit’ model along with our KPI spreadsheet<br />
to understand what our overhead numbers were and made<br />
sure those got added to our pricing to help increase the net<br />
profit on our jobs.”<br />
You can read more about Rick’s business growth success story<br />
as well as others at https://associationofprofessionalbuilders.<br />
com/success-stories/. To find out more about the state of the<br />
residential construction industry, a free PDF of the report can<br />
be downloaded at https://go.associationofprofessionalbuilders.<br />
com/sorci-download.<br />
ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL<br />
BUILDERS<br />
The Association of Professional <strong>Build</strong>ers is a leading<br />
business coaching service for custom home builders in<br />
the United States of America, Australia, New Zealand,<br />
and Canada. It provides tested and proven systems for<br />
builders to scale and succeed, based on data, experience,<br />
and results. For more information, visit:<br />
https://associationofprofessionalbuilders.com.<br />
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GBHA BUILDING THE FUTURE OF THE RESIDENTIAL<br />
HOMEBUILDING INDUSTRY<br />
by Aimee Bertrand<br />
The Greater Houston <strong>Build</strong>ers Association (GHBA) welcomes<br />
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The past 12 months have been opportunities for reengagement<br />
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In partnership with our members, the GHBA continues its<br />
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Older buildings with Hicks LPS Lighting can pose Protection other | challenges; Business Development<br />
especially if a<br />
structure is equipped The with purpose antiquated of this presentation lightning is protection to provide components<br />
electrical<br />
(twisted cable, tripod engineers, rods, architects, deteriorated and grounds, contractors etc.), with or the iftraining<br />
no record<br />
exists regarding when necessary the system to understand was installed. the fundamentals of facility<br />
electrical protection related to Commercial & Industrial<br />
applications.<br />
In addition to routine maintenance inspections, lightning protection<br />
This 1 hour presentation provides an overview of electrical<br />
systems should be inspected grounding, whenever bonding, and any lightning alterations, protection. repairs, re-roofing<br />
or modifications are made to a protected structure. A certified LPI<br />
lightning<br />
Learning<br />
protection<br />
Objectives:<br />
specialist can take care of needed repairs or<br />
modifications. • Discuss the design principles of lightning protection<br />
• Define what a lightning protection system is<br />
• Explain how lightning is formed<br />
Industry recommendations • Identify the different call for ways a one visual can inspection be struck by tolightning<br />
be performed<br />
annually, • withUse anand in-depth understand inspection the Risk and Assessment follow-up in NFPA® quality780<br />
assurance<br />
• List the various lightning protection standards<br />
certification<br />
•<br />
or<br />
Understand<br />
report provided<br />
the inspection<br />
every<br />
and<br />
three<br />
maintenance<br />
to five years<br />
of a lightning<br />
and order a<br />
follow-up inspection protection tosystem<br />
ensure continuity of the system and continued<br />
compliance • with Discuss industry UL and safety LPI Inspection Standards. Process<br />
Target Audience: Architects, Engineers, and Contractors<br />
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SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS<br />
All Seminars at the <strong>Build</strong> <strong>Expo</strong> are FREE to attend!<br />
Keynote Speakers<br />
(ALL KEYNOTE CLASSES WILL BE IN THE KEYNOTE AREA ON EXHIBIT FLOOR)<br />
Scott Beebe<br />
Founder & Head Coach | Business on Purpose<br />
Material And Pricing Clarity: 3 Steps Every Homebuilder And Remodeler<br />
Owner Can Implement To Restore Business F.I.T.ness In A World Of Chaos<br />
Wednesday, June 8 | 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Keynote Area<br />
Windows that used to take 7 days in 2020 now take 7 months…maybe. Plywood that costs $11 now demands over $70!<br />
Volatility is the new certainty, and contractors must create the discipline to develop a different level of fitness in their<br />
business in order to navigate these new waters, with a more robust ship.<br />
This life-changing and engaging 45 minute talk won’t waste your time in empty market predictions, but instead will provide you the tools to<br />
build a better business that allows you to navigate a new business reality.<br />
You will be equipped to beat chaos with predictability, and to build a business that weathers volatile changes, and makes time for what matters<br />
most.<br />
Target Audience: Homebuilders, Remodelers, Contractors<br />
Recruiting And Hiring: The 4 Systems Every Homebuilder And Remodeler Owner Needs To<br />
<strong>Build</strong> The Right People That <strong>Build</strong>s The Right Business<br />
Thursday, June 9 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Keynote Area<br />
People, people, people! How do we find the right people to hire? How do we find ANY people to hire?<br />
The Boomers retired early, and the emerging generations are much more selective in the work they choose. How can you find the right people,<br />
recruit them the right way, share the right vision, and then onboard them the right way that aligns with the right mission?<br />
This life-changing and engaging 45 minute talk pulls from our work with hundreds of contractor owners that led to our proprietary and proven<br />
roadmap.<br />
This roadmap will equip you to beat chaos with predictability, and to build the team that will build the business to make time for what matters<br />
most.<br />
Target Audience: Homebuilders, Remodelers, Contractors<br />
Tom Woodcock<br />
President | Seal the Deal<br />
Selling Thru a Tough Economy<br />
Wednesday, June 8 | 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | Keynote Area<br />
We’re seeing volatile pricing formats, supply chain interruption and rising interest rates. This usually ends in tough<br />
economic conditions, resulting in construction industry challenges. Knowing the best way to stay ahead of these changes<br />
and keep your business moving forward is difficult. We’ll look at the methods successful contractors use to weather<br />
shifting economic conditions. We’ll cover:<br />
Sponsored by 1. Increasing your portion of the market pie<br />
2. Getting a competitive advantage<br />
3. Managing customer expectations<br />
4. Structuring your sales effort<br />
5. How to balance sales and marketing efforts<br />
You’ll come away from this session with a better understanding of what it will take to grow in both revenue and<br />
profitability in these times. Sales is the most important aspect of your business. Everything else simply follows that lead.<br />
Target Audience: Architects, General Contractors, Subcontractors, <strong>Build</strong>ers & Remodelers<br />
Networking & Association Use<br />
Thursday, June 9 | 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | Keynote Area<br />
Many contractors never join relevant associations that can produce revenue for them. Even worse they spend the dues money and don’t<br />
maximize the effectiveness of the association. We will layout how to determine what associations to join, how to work them and get business<br />
from your involvement. The single greatest way to find grouped customers and network contacts is right in your backyard association!<br />
Work them to the fullest and you’ll never make a cold call again!<br />
Target Audience: Architects, General Contractors, Subcontractors, <strong>Build</strong>ers & Remodelers<br />
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Workshops & Classes | Wednesday, June 8, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Sponsored by<br />
Beating the Price Objection<br />
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Room 604<br />
Tom Woodcock<br />
President | Seal the Deal<br />
Stop letting price be the determining factor in winning projects! This topic deals specifically with the pressure to always<br />
be low. Learn the sales tools necessary to get the inside track in the bidding process. The goal being to consistently win<br />
projects and raise profitability on those projects. The most common mistakes made in bidding are revealed and countered.<br />
Target Audience: Architects, General Contractors, Subcontractors, <strong>Build</strong>ers & Remodelers<br />
Don’t Kill your Golden Goose-Lawsuit Protection, Tax Reduction & Estate<br />
Planning Strategies to Protect & Perpetuate your Business<br />
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 602<br />
Larry Oxenham<br />
Speaker, Trainer | American Society for Asset Protection<br />
Discover the tools you can use to become invincible to lawsuits, save thousands in taxes, and achieve financial peace of<br />
mind.<br />
Target Audience: Architects, General Contractors, Subcontractors, <strong>Build</strong>ers & Remodelers<br />
Google Partner Teaching: Generate More Online Leads With a SEO Driven<br />
Website<br />
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 603<br />
Joshua Ramsey<br />
Marketing & Communications Strategist | Strategic Point Marketing<br />
Google recently updated a 12yr old algorithm. If you don’t learn about this update your website will be obsolete.<br />
This Class offers Live training, Q&A, and unfiltered discussions on how to…<br />
• Increase your lead flow<br />
• <strong>Build</strong>ing your website properly<br />
• INDEFINITELY rank higher on Google<br />
Attendees will receive access to free marketing tools and reports. To get the maximum out of this class, bring your laptop or<br />
username and passwords to your Analytics, Google Tools, website or anything similar.<br />
Target Audience: All building and construction professionals<br />
• Break through the clutter of competitors and increase<br />
sales<br />
• Ad Agency / marketing company tricks to watch out for<br />
Introduction to <strong>Construction</strong> Cost Estimating<br />
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 605<br />
Saleh Mubarak<br />
Author, Public Speaker & Trainer<br />
Cost estimating is arguably the most important function in construction project management. It may be indeed the difference<br />
between winning and losing. The seminar briefly covers the principles of construction cost estimating, direct vs indirect<br />
costs, detailed vs approximate estimates, and more.<br />
Target Audience: <strong>Build</strong>ers and Contractors<br />
Make Your Business a Lead Generation Machine<br />
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 606<br />
Joshua Erazo<br />
CEO | Vital Utility, LLC.<br />
Free Tips how to generate leads from your website, social media & much more.<br />
Target Audience: All Businesses<br />
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Manage Your Jobs More Profitably - From Estimating to Job Costing and<br />
Invoicing<br />
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 600<br />
Eric Fortenberry<br />
Founder and CEO | JobTread<br />
In today’s highly competitive market, it’s more important than ever to be on top of your numbers. If you can’t price your<br />
jobs accurately and don’t have a great process for managing your costs throughout the job, you’re setting yourself up for<br />
failure. During this presentation, we’ll discuss common pitfalls, cover lessons learned from real-world experiences, and<br />
provide actionable takeaways to improve your processes for everything from estimating to bidding, job costing, purchase<br />
orders, vendor bills, customer invoicing, and more.<br />
Target Audience: <strong>Build</strong>ers, Contractors, Remodelers, Specialty Contractors, Business Owners<br />
Green Business Certifications and Programs - 1.0 GBCI General CE Credit<br />
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 608<br />
Sarah Andrews<br />
LEED AP BD+C, USGBC Faculty<br />
This workshop provides LEED practitioners, project teams, service providers, and developers an overview of the expanding<br />
suite of tools offered by the Green Business Certification Inc. Learn about the tools for market transformation: LEED, Arc,<br />
WELL, SITES, PEER, Parksmart, TRUE, and LEED for Cities. Receive an overview on each of the green building offerings<br />
that builds upon your knowledge of LEED. Discover tools and resources for advancing green buildings, communities and<br />
cities as part of your green business strategy. No matter the type, size, scope, or life-cycle phase of your project, GBCI has a<br />
system than can work for you.<br />
Target Audience: Architects, General Contractors, Subcontractors, <strong>Build</strong>ers, and Remodelers<br />
Lightning Protection System Design - 1.0 PDH/CEU HSW Credit<br />
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 605<br />
Chuck Cooley<br />
Hicks Lighting Protection | Business Development<br />
The purpose of this presentation is to provide electrical engineers, architects, and contractors with the training necessary to<br />
understand the fundamentals of facility electrical protection related to Commercial & Industrial applications.<br />
This 1 hour presentation provides an overview of electrical grounding, bonding, and lightning protection.<br />
Target Audience: Architects, Engineers, and Contractors<br />
From Amateur to Unforgettable<br />
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 607<br />
Tabitha Thomas<br />
General Manager | BoxBrownie.com<br />
In this 1 hour presentation General Manager of BoxBrownie.com, Tabitha Thomas, will walk you through the ways to<br />
harness the power of visual marketing to increase interest and sell properties faster!<br />
BoxBrownie.com is fast, reliable, and provides an affordable convenient service to help clients achieve professional photos<br />
in no time at all. The system is easy to use and with a 24-hour guarantee, top-quality edited photos are within reach.<br />
Target Audience: <strong>Construction</strong> Business Owners<br />
Electronic Payments 101<br />
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 609<br />
Tony DeBruno<br />
V.P. Strategic Partnerships, Score Processing | Score Financial Services<br />
An inside look and accepting electronic payments - Credit Cards, Debit Cards, E-Checks, ACH, etc.<br />
Using technology to simplify paying vendors and suppliers electronically.<br />
Target Audience: Business Owners, Operations, Financial Managers<br />
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Overview of LEED v4.1 Toolkit - 1.0 GBCI General CE Credit<br />
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Room 608<br />
Sarah Andrews<br />
LEED AP BD+C, USGBC Faculty<br />
This presentation will provide participants an insight into LEED v4.1 BD+C, ID+C, O+M and the information needed to<br />
pursue certification. The focus will be on understanding the goals and outcomes of the newest update to the LEED rating<br />
systems, LEED v4.1, which incorporates lessons learned from LEED v4 project teams to update performance thresholds<br />
and reference standards.<br />
Target Audience: Architects, General Contractors, Subcontractors, <strong>Build</strong>ers, and Remodelers<br />
Lighting Control Illuminated - 1.0 AIA Credit<br />
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Room 605<br />
Luis Cortes<br />
CEO | Echo Workshop<br />
Lighting control has become a standard in new construction and existing retrofit solutions…those who have it love it<br />
and wonder how they ever lived without it! Participants will walk away with a basic understanding of lighting control<br />
terminology, and the benefits and solutions related to lighting control- presented in simple, easy to understand language.<br />
Additionally, attendees will be active participants in discussion surrounding common misperceptions, features and lighting<br />
control design considerations.<br />
Target Audience: Architects and Engineers<br />
Under 10 Minutes – Chief Marketing Officer will give you a Step-By-Step<br />
Marketing Plan<br />
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Room 603<br />
Joshua Ramsey<br />
Marketing & Communications Strategist | Strategic Point Marketing<br />
In under 10 minutes Fractional CMO, Joshua Ramsey, will give you a marketing plan that he guarantees, if followed, will<br />
boost your business over the next 90 days!<br />
Target Audience: All building and construction professionals<br />
QuickBooks for Contractors - Beginner<br />
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Room 601<br />
Sam Hallburn<br />
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor | PBS Accounting and Tax Solutions<br />
This class is an overview of how contractors can utilize the QuickBooks functionality to facilitate job costing, payroll,<br />
receivables and the overall benefits of either the online or desktop applications.<br />
Target Audience: Contractors, Subcontractors, and anyone curious about the features & benefits of QuickBooks.<br />
A Better Way to Manage Your Jobs From Start to Finish - JobTread Demo<br />
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Room 600<br />
Eric Fortenberry<br />
Founder and CEO | JobTread<br />
JobTread brings your entire business together in one software. It’s the easiest way to get organized, win your time back,<br />
and increase your profits. JobTread is packed with many powerful features you’ll love to improve the way you manage your<br />
business. Now is the time to take your business to the next level. Come learn why so many builders and contractors have<br />
given JobTread 5-star reviews and consider adding JobTread to your toolkit.<br />
Target Audience: <strong>Build</strong>ers, Contractors, Remodelers, Specialty Contractors, Business Owners<br />
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3 Quick Ways To Overcome Current Supply Chain Issues & Avoid Costly<br />
Delays<br />
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Room 604<br />
Max Mayes<br />
President | Contractors Code<br />
3 Proven ways for construction professionals to avoid supply chain issues they currently face without being overwhelmed,<br />
experiencing slow downs, or overspending on jobs.<br />
1. How to defeat supply chain issues before they defeat you, so you don’t lose profit, jobs, or time<br />
2. How to leverage the supply chain climate as a competitive advantage, so you can stand out from other contractors in<br />
your market<br />
3. How to leverage other construction professions to help you overcome this unpredictable climate, so you don’t have to<br />
waste your resources<br />
Target Audience: Remodeling or new construction contractors that are facing supply chain issues or want to figure out<br />
how to leverage their new skill to defeat the supply chain issues as a market advantage<br />
Retaining Good Employees: How Homebuilders, Remodelers, and GC’s Can<br />
Can Implement A Predictable Process To Keep The Right Team<br />
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Room 602<br />
Scott Beebe<br />
Founder & Head Coach | Business on Purpose<br />
1 out of every 4 employees left their jobs in 2021…most voluntarily. The talent squeeze that contractors feel is predicted<br />
to continue well into the future.<br />
What is true for sales, namely that repeat customers are far easier to come by than new customers, is also true for<br />
employees; retaining and growing existing employees is far easier and more effective than trying to find new ones.<br />
This life-changing, 45 minute workshop will equip your leadership toolbelt with practical, take-home tools to provide for<br />
your team that allows each person to thrive in their role, grow to new roles, and align with the mission that you have laid<br />
out.<br />
You will be equipped to beat chaos with predictability, and to build a business that weathers volatile changes, and makes<br />
time for what matters most.<br />
Target Audience: <strong>Build</strong>ers, Contractors, Remodelers, Specialty Contractors, Business Owners<br />
ERC a CARES Act stimulus - has your business qualified?<br />
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Room 606<br />
Hawley Woods<br />
Managing Vice President | ERC Specialist and Appreciation Financial<br />
The ERC program was created under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) as part of the<br />
federal government’s relief program to encourage and reward business owners that retain employees during the COVID-19<br />
pandemic. Recently the policy was amended to enable business owners to qualify for ERC tax credits even if they received<br />
PPP loans. The time-period the program covers was also extended from March 22, 2020, to December 31, 2021. Small<br />
businesses with less than 500 employees may qualify for up to $26,000/employee<br />
Target Audience: Business Owners, Managers, Payroll and HR Managers, Businesses with less than 500 W2<br />
employees<br />
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HVAC Systems for High-Performance Homes - 1.0 AIA Credit<br />
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Room 607<br />
Voya Milasinovic<br />
Manager, Performance <strong>Construction</strong> | Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC<br />
Designing clean and efficient Home Comfort Systems for today’s home buyer. From indoor air quality, to zoned comfort,<br />
power backup, and incorporating renewable energy.<br />
Target Audience: Architects, Designers, Raters, and <strong>Build</strong>ers, Custom and Semi-Custom Specifically, as well as<br />
MultiFamily.
Workshops & Classes | Thursday, June 9, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Sponsored by<br />
Common <strong>Construction</strong> Sales Mistakes<br />
9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. | Room 604<br />
Tom Woodcock<br />
President | Seal the Deal<br />
Many in the construction industry consistently make the same mistakes that kill their opportunity. There are many common<br />
errors and mentalities that hinder sales success. We’ll put a light on these problems and give the behaviors that counter<br />
them. Make sure your approach to the customer base is the most effective possible. These errors are often made without<br />
the contractor even realizing they’re making them. This cripples their chances of winning profitable projects.<br />
Target Audience: Architects, General Contractors, Subcontractors, <strong>Build</strong>ers & Remodelers<br />
Contractor’s Cash Flow: Preparation and Management<br />
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 601<br />
Saleh Mubarak<br />
Author, Public Speaker & Trainer<br />
Preparing and managing the contractor’s cash flow. What’s important for the contractor is not only predicting “how much”,<br />
but also the timing of the expenses as well as the incoming payments. This helps the contractor both calculate the maximum<br />
expected debt (credit line) as well as the time-cost of the money (cost of borrowing). This seminar takes a glance at<br />
these topics with some important tips.<br />
Target Audience: <strong>Build</strong>ers and Contractors<br />
Offering Consumer Loans<br />
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 609<br />
Tony DeBruno<br />
V.P. Strategic Partnerships, Score Processing | Score Financial Services<br />
A look at ways to close more business by offering consumer loans for your residential projects.<br />
Target Audience: Business Owners, Operations, Financial Managers<br />
Does Your Website Communicate “The Sales Language”?<br />
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 606<br />
Joshua Erazo<br />
CEO | Vital Utility, LLC.<br />
No leads coming to your website. Why? Your website could lack this important step into Lead Generation. In my seminar we<br />
will go over the following:<br />
• Good content that communicates “The Sales Language” • Advertising Techniques On Google My Business &<br />
• Video Production that impacts your audience<br />
Facebook<br />
• Funnels that actually work<br />
• Google My Business Tips<br />
Target Audience: All Businesses<br />
Lightning Protection System Design - 1.0 PDH/CEU HSW Credit<br />
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 605<br />
Chuck Cooley<br />
Hicks Lighting Protection | Business Development<br />
The purpose of this presentation is to provide electrical engineers, architects, and contractors with the training necessary to<br />
understand the fundamentals of facility electrical protection related to Commercial & Industrial applications.<br />
This 1 hour presentation provides an overview of electrical grounding, bonding, and lightning protection.<br />
Target Audience: Architects, Engineers, and Contractors<br />
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Manage Your Jobs More Profitably - From Estimating to Job Costing and<br />
Invoicing<br />
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 600<br />
Eric Fortenberry<br />
Founder and CEO | JobTread<br />
In today’s highly competitive market, it’s more important than ever to be on top of your numbers. If you can’t price your<br />
jobs accurately and don’t have a great process for managing your costs throughout the job, you’re setting yourself up for<br />
failure. During this presentation, we’ll discuss common pitfalls, cover lessons learned from real-world experiences, and<br />
provide actionable takeaways to improve your processes for everything from estimating to bidding, job costing, purchase<br />
orders, vendor bills, customer invoicing, and more.<br />
Target Audience: <strong>Build</strong>ers, Contractors, Remodelers, Specialty Contractors, Business Owners<br />
Google Partner Teaching: Generate More Online Leads With a SEO Driven<br />
Website<br />
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 603<br />
Joshua Ramsey<br />
Marketing & Communications Strategist | Strategic Point Marketing<br />
Google recently updated a 12yr old algorithm. If you don’t learn about this update your website will be obsolete.<br />
This Class offers Live training, Q&A, and unfiltered discussions on how to…<br />
• Increase your lead flow<br />
• <strong>Build</strong>ing your website properly<br />
• INDEFINITELY rank higher on Google<br />
Attendees will receive access to free marketing tools and reports. To get the maximum out of this class, bring your laptop or<br />
username and passwords to your Analytics, Google Tools, website or anything similar.<br />
Target Audience: All building and construction professionals<br />
• Break through the clutter of competitors and increase<br />
sales<br />
• Ad Agency / marketing company tricks to watch out for<br />
QuickBooks for Contractors - Advanced<br />
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Room 601<br />
Sam Hallburn<br />
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor | PBS Accounting and Tax Solutions<br />
This class is an overview of how contractors can utilize the QuickBooks functionality to facilitate job costing, payroll,<br />
receivables and the overall benefits of either the online or desktop applications.<br />
Target Audience: Contractors, Subcontractors, and anyone curious about the features & benefits of QuickBooks.<br />
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Modern Materials for Traditional Neighborhoods - 1 LU, HSW/AIA 1 LU, APA<br />
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Room 602<br />
Fernando Pagés Ruiz<br />
Consultant | Vinyl Siding Institute<br />
The session involves a brief discussion of the basic how-and-why of traditional neighborhoods, including iconic platting<br />
elements like small front yards and public spaces, and the design of individual units with an eye on the block-face to achieve<br />
harmonious streetscapes. This program will touch on various elements of sustainability, Green, OSHA requirements, fire<br />
safety, wind load, and other general code matters associated with vinyl siding and trim.<br />
Target Audience: Architects and Developers
Introduction to Integrated Lighting Design - 1.0 AIA Credit<br />
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Room 605<br />
Luis Cortes<br />
CEO | Echo Workshop<br />
Lighting plays a key role in any room design, whether you’re considering how to showcase a piece of art or how to set<br />
a scene for an intimate dinner party - the ways in which lighting can affect the feel of the room are undoubtable. What<br />
many may not realize is how technology can enhance and even simplify a home’s lighting plan. Attendees will walk away<br />
from this course with an understanding of the variety of lighting design techniques that can be streamlined with the use of<br />
technology. Additionally, attendees will gain insight on how light quality is determined and how it plays into overall lighting<br />
design plans.<br />
Target Audience: Architects and Engineers<br />
How to create certainty in your sales process so you can predictability and<br />
profitably sell jobs<br />
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Room 604<br />
Max Mayes<br />
President | Contractors Code<br />
1. How to attract high-paying, high-quality customers without having to spend money on ads<br />
2. How to create a predictable and profitable sales system so you and your customers know what to expect<br />
3. How to leverage the construction and design experience to get the increase profit and customer satisfaction, so every<br />
job is as profitable as possible and the customer is as happy as possible<br />
Target Audience: Contractors, architects, designers, that want to create an improved sales experience<br />
A Better Way to Manage Your Jobs From Start to Finish - JobTread Demo<br />
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Room 600<br />
Eric Fortenberry<br />
Founder and CEO | JobTread<br />
JobTread brings your entire business together in one software. It’s the easiest way to get organized, win your time back,<br />
and increase your profits. JobTread is packed with many powerful features you’ll love to improve the way you manage your<br />
business. Now is the time to take your business to the next level. Come learn why so many builders and contractors have<br />
given JobTread 5-star reviews and consider adding JobTread to your toolkit.<br />
Target Audience: <strong>Build</strong>ers, Contractors, Remodelers, Specialty Contractors, Business Owners<br />
Payroll Credits - What is available and are you receiving the max credits<br />
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Room 606<br />
Hawley Woods<br />
Managing Vice President | ERC Specialist and Appreciation Financial<br />
Self Insured Medical Expense Reimbursement Program, our team will help your business find payroll taxes that you can<br />
redirect towards your employees’ benefits. The redirected funds can go into benefits such as life insurance, dental, vision,<br />
long-term care, cancer, and heart policies, and cafeteria/125 plans.<br />
Target Audience: Business Owners, Managers, Payroll and HR Managers, Businesses with less than 500 W2<br />
employees<br />
HVAC Systems for High-Performance Homes - 1.0 AIA Credit<br />
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Room 607<br />
Voya Milasinovic<br />
Manager, Performance <strong>Construction</strong> | Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC<br />
Designing clean and efficient Home Comfort Systems for today’s home buyer. From indoor air quality, to zoned comfort,<br />
power backup, and incorporating renewable energy.<br />
Target Audience: Architects, Designers, Raters, and <strong>Build</strong>ers, Custom and Semi-Custom Specifically, as well as<br />
MultiFamily.<br />
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Texas is the only state to run an isolated electric grid, operated<br />
by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). This system<br />
allows it to skirt federal regulations, but also makes it more<br />
difficult to import power from outside the system — and thus<br />
more vulnerable to the type of catastrophic failures that occurred<br />
in February. Lack of local weatherization regulation also left<br />
refineries and natural gas plants unprepared for cold temperatures,<br />
leading to disruptions along the energy supply chain.<br />
Six Retail Energy Providers in the Upper Gulf Coast (Houston) area<br />
are CenterPoint, 4Change Energy, Payless Power, Gexa Energy, Green<br />
Mountain Energy, and Champion Energy. I advise that you check for<br />
the providers in your area.<br />
Resilient Houston<br />
ELECTRICAL GRID / POPULATION<br />
GROWTH ISSUES PUSH LEED<br />
BUILDING, NEW GENERATORS &<br />
SOLAR SYSTEMS<br />
By John Whitcraft, PE, CLD, LEED AP BD+C,<br />
President of Whitcraft Engineering Solutions, Inc.<br />
Houston’s pivot to energy-efficient building has my attention.<br />
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a globally<br />
recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership. One<br />
Texas builder—Coventry Homes—clearly demonstrates green industry<br />
leadership with its LEED certified homes in Austin, Dallas and Fort<br />
Worth. They have instituted Environments for Living design in<br />
Houston. This building business trend will become more prominent<br />
as more people from environmentally-conscious California move to<br />
Texas.<br />
Statistics show that almost 700,000 Californians have relocated to<br />
Texas since 2010. The top destination for all Californians moving to<br />
Texas is Harris County. The Houston area was particularly popular<br />
among Los Angeles movers, who accounted for almost 40% of the<br />
Californians who moved to the city in 2019, joining nonnative Texans<br />
from throughout the United States.<br />
“In the past two years, installed solar capacity in Houston has more<br />
than quadrupled, as new homeowners are going solar,” according to<br />
Katie Watkins in a June 2021 blog on Houston Public Media.<br />
Loss of Power Revealed Vulnerable Electric Power Grid<br />
Extreme weather nearly devastated Houston—as well as much of the<br />
entire Lone Star state—during the infamous ice storm of February<br />
2021. American Oversight, a watchdog website, explains the dire<br />
situation in its May 12, 2021 post:<br />
The arctic blast hit Texas especially hard, triggering system-wide<br />
failures across the state’s energy infrastructure that left roughly<br />
4.4 million without power on the night of Feb. 15, with more<br />
than 500,000 Texans still lacking power days later. More than<br />
100 people died, and disruptions to water services continued for<br />
days. Some of those spared power losses later found themselves<br />
facing exorbitant energy bills.<br />
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To eliminate future power outage disasters, Houston Mayor Sylvester<br />
Turner, a former state legislator, has spearheaded “Resilient Houston,”<br />
a multi-billion-dollar initiative to fight the effects of natural disasters<br />
and climate change. Mayor Turner said he is also collaborating on<br />
projects to protect essential services such as the power grid and water<br />
treatment facilities. In addition, he is considering construction of a<br />
power microgrid to provide backup electricity in case of a major outage<br />
in Houston. City officials are researching potential updates to building<br />
codes to ensure greater protection for homes and apartments.<br />
Citing an example of recent environmental sustainability, Mayor Turner<br />
stated that renewable energy sources fully power all city facilities in<br />
Houston. However, he acknowledged some resistance from Houston’s<br />
fossil fuel corporations for a move to greener, cleaner energy sources.<br />
In a March 11, 2021, interview with the Texas Tribune, Mayor Turner<br />
responded:<br />
There’s probably some nervousness on the part of companies,<br />
but…moving forward with diversification of power sources and<br />
energy transition is necessary for the wellbeing of all residents<br />
and companies. You can’t talk about international, global trade<br />
and business investments without also being able to say to people<br />
around the country and around the globe that the city of Houston<br />
is genuinely focused on taking the necessary steps to build<br />
resilience and also to address climate change.<br />
Generating Emergency Power with a Generator<br />
Solar panels will not keep electricity working during a power outage.<br />
For safety reasons, solar panels actually do not send electricity to<br />
a house when the grid is shut down due to a storm or other power<br />
outage. In a February 8, <strong>2022</strong>, posting, Catherine Lane, blog writer for<br />
Solar Reviews, explains:<br />
Grid-tied solar panels send electricity to utility lines, and if they aren’t<br />
shut off during a power outage, they would continue to send electricity,<br />
posing a threat to utility workers fixing the lines. That means, in order<br />
to prevent any harm, your solar panels go out when the grid does. Solar<br />
panel inverters shut down during power outages, so homeowners need<br />
a backup power [generator or battery system] if they want to run their<br />
home without the utility.<br />
Lane reported that gas generators are the most popular form of backup<br />
power and can be installed at a home with solar panels as long as<br />
the panels and generator are wired properly so that the two do not<br />
interfere with one another. A solar installer or a certified electrician is<br />
best equipped to create a back-up power system. Check with your city<br />
and local requirements to identify if a permit is required.<br />
Even with a stand-by generator, a house’s solar panels will stay off<br />
during a power outage.<br />
To keep the panels on requires installation of a solar inverter-
compatible battery. “You can install... a battery [inverter] with your<br />
solar panels if you want to maximize the amount of backup power<br />
available to you,” states Lane in her Solar Reviews post. The battery<br />
system must have an electrical contactor, which is programmed to<br />
disconnect from the grid while the battery charges from the solar<br />
panels. The contactor is programmed to reconnect with the grid when<br />
the battery is completely depleted late at night.<br />
Choosing a home generator depends mainly on the size of one’s<br />
dwelling and what is needed to be powered, according to Popular<br />
Mechanics. The average house requires at least 5,000 to 7,500<br />
watts to run only the most critical equipment, such as a refrigerator,<br />
furnace, and hot-water heater. However, there are also systems that<br />
are equipped to power an entire house. Full power requires at least a<br />
20,000-watt generator.<br />
Stand-by generators are permanently installed with a transfer switch.<br />
Portable generators, sometimes called back-up generators, are used to<br />
provide temporary power. “Portable is a relative term; some are more<br />
portable than others,” explains Popular Mechanics. “While the smallest<br />
models can be picked up and carried, most have wheels and a handle<br />
to make transport easier.”<br />
Some inexpensive generators in the chart below are recommended by<br />
The Spruce in a February 2021 post titled, “The 7 Best Generators to<br />
Have if There is An Outage.”<br />
RATING MODEL PRICE<br />
Best Overall Generac Guardian 24000-Watt (LP) /21000-Watt (NG) Standby Generator $5,747.00<br />
Best Budget<br />
Best for Small Homes<br />
Best Standby<br />
Best Portable<br />
Best Battery<br />
Generac PowerPact 7500-Watt (LP) / 6000-Watt (NG) Standby Generator with<br />
Automatic Transfer Switch<br />
Cummins QuietConnect Home Standby Generator 13KW– 13kW, LP/NG, 120/240<br />
Volts, Single Phase, Model# RS13A Warm<br />
Champion 12.5-kW Home Standby Generator with 100-Amp Outdoor-Rated<br />
Automatic Transfer Switch<br />
Wen GN6000-Watt RV-Ready Portable Generator with Wheel Kit, CARB Compliant,<br />
Black<br />
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X Portable Power Station at Amazon Emergency Power Station,<br />
2000W, Portable AC Inverter Generator, Outdoor Portable Generator, Portable Solar<br />
Generator for Solar Panels<br />
$1,999.00<br />
$3,367.00<br />
Not Available<br />
$ 460.02<br />
$1,999.95<br />
Best Backup Generac Guardian 10KW Home Backup Generator WiFi Enabled $3,217.00<br />
To ensure the safety of use and installation, here are the National Electric Codes adopted by Texas and which apply to the safety of solar<br />
systems and generators:<br />
• NEC Article 690 - Solar Electric Systems<br />
• National Electrical Code Tips: Article 705, Interconnected Electric Power Production Sources<br />
Solar Becomes More Popular<br />
Wally Calaway, a retired scientist, selected solar to power his house. In<br />
fact, he installed 25 solar panels on his roof. “I’m concerned about the<br />
environment,” he told Houston Public Media reporter Katie Watkins. “I<br />
can hardly force the Texas grid to go any faster than it’s going to solar,<br />
renewable energy, but I can change my household.” Then, Calaway<br />
admitted another motive — an economic one: “I haven’t paid a bill. I’ve<br />
just been collecting a credit since they were turned on.”<br />
Installed solar capacity in Houston increased from 9.5 megawatts at<br />
the end of 2017 to 42.5 megawatts at the end of 2019 — enough to<br />
power about 8,400 homes, according to Environment Texas, which has<br />
been analyzing solar advancement in Texas cities for almost 10 years.<br />
series of recommendations for Houston to become carbon neutral by<br />
2050. The city aims to generate 5 million megawatt-hours from local<br />
solar projects per year by 2050.<br />
As Houston goes green, the city’s<br />
businesses and residents will need<br />
the services of a LEED-accredited,<br />
and licensed professional electrical<br />
engineer.<br />
“For the first several years, growth of solar and Houston was pretty<br />
slow, but in the last several years, it’s really skyrocketed,” said Luke<br />
Metzger, Executive Director of Environment Texas. Even during 2020,<br />
in the midst of the pandemic, Houston’s permitting office says it saw<br />
the number of solar permits more than double compared to the year<br />
before.<br />
Increasing solar power from local rooftops and community projects<br />
is one of the goals of the city’s Climate Action Plan, which outlines a<br />
If you need more information or an assessment of your<br />
next project, please email me at:<br />
john@whitcraftengineering.com, or call/text<br />
(858) 229-8722.<br />
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standard size pantry may become inadequate and<br />
constructing a secondary food supply storage<br />
may solve the issue. The kitchen technology has<br />
made huge leaps over the last years and smart<br />
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appliances, steam ovens, induction cooktops,<br />
and so on are all designed to ease the workload<br />
of food prep, cooking, and cleaning, so kitchen<br />
remodels from replacing the appliances to<br />
complete renovations will be on homeowners<br />
wish list. Bathroom remodels and updates<br />
will also make it to many homeowners’ project<br />
list. The project scope may vary from updating<br />
standard showerhead to rain shower head with<br />
handheld shower assembly to full remodels<br />
that include health and wellness-promoting<br />
fixtures such as steam showers, chroma therapy<br />
bathtubs, and so forth.<br />
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will be a change and shift how we conduct<br />
business when our new normal emerges. The<br />
design community must actively prepare for new<br />
strategies of conducting business and embrace<br />
changing project types and scopes to remain<br />
resilient in these uncertain times.<br />
Sari Karki-Rajabi, ASID, RID<br />
President, ASID Texas Gulf Coast<br />
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THE BENEFITS OF UTILIZING CGI ENVIRONMENTS FOR MARKETING IN<br />
THE BUILDING INDUSTRY<br />
Image Flexibility, Unlimited Possibility<br />
Hiring a reputable CGI-rendering or animation studio can<br />
help any marketing team both large and small achieve their<br />
marketing goals in a much more cost-effective manner.<br />
Computer-generated imagery services — whether still<br />
renderings or animations — have staggering advantages over<br />
traditional photography or videography for the construction<br />
industry and the companies that support them. Finding a<br />
suitable environment, tracking down the right furniture and<br />
fixtures, staging the location, hiring an appropriate team,<br />
and waiting for the optimal time of day or weather can be an<br />
extremely frustrating and costly experience. Renderings not<br />
only save money but provide an array of other benefits to the<br />
end client as well. Everything in your chosen scenes can be<br />
produced to your specifications. You select the lighting and<br />
detail that fit your needs and goals. And, if you decide to make<br />
a change, you won’t have to set up another costly photo shoot.<br />
Images are consistent across a group and calibrated to your<br />
vision, creating a turn-key process that provides your marketing<br />
teams more time to devote to other projects and endeavors.<br />
Complimentary Visual Interaction<br />
A product represents a conscious selection of design elements. Form,<br />
texture, and balance are carefully used, creating a beautiful end result<br />
from many considerations and decisions. The same thoughtfulness<br />
should extend to the 3D product environment. Digital Imaging<br />
Group in Houston (https://www.dig-houston.com) takes this process<br />
seriously, working with the utmost care to match the visual elements<br />
of a 3D environment to the product it will ultimately showcase. Using<br />
the unlimited possibility of CGI environments, the DIG team creates<br />
spaces that vary: from the rough brick walls in an urban loft to the soft<br />
pastel interior of a country home. Furniture, material, and the quality<br />
of light all come together to create an ideal environment.<br />
3D Environments and Focal Point, Details Matter<br />
Companies like Hunter fans create products that take form just as<br />
seriously as function. They deliver on both fronts to their customers.<br />
Ceiling fans are environmental objects that consumers see every<br />
day. They reflect the style and visual cues that each individual owner<br />
wants in their home. For that reason, Hunter goes to great lengths<br />
to create products that suit a wide range of aesthetic preferences.<br />
In a multitude of shapes, colors, materials, and applications, Hunter<br />
Fan Company is constantly providing new options and choices for its<br />
consumers. When that much care and attention is put into a product,<br />
the same level of thoughtful design and material choice must go into<br />
the environment in which it is displayed. Digital Imaging Group is<br />
proud to provide 3D-rendered environments for Hunter Fan Company<br />
that match their exacting visual standards. The image to the left is<br />
an example of how a 3D rendered environment and product can be<br />
carefully composited with real-world photography. Every element of a<br />
scene is created with the goal of ensuring visual harmony, unifying the<br />
space with the product being displayed.<br />
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3D Environments Create Lush Outdoor Product<br />
Settings<br />
3D environments offer the gold standard for displaying product<br />
imagery. These picture-perfect outdoor environments can be created<br />
with exact lighting. The amount of control a client can exercise over<br />
the environment is vastly greater — and less expensive — than that<br />
available in a physical setting. DIG works closely with clients to create<br />
an array of colors and compositions that enhance and display the<br />
product in a stunning CGI image. You put all your resources, time, and<br />
effort into creating the best possible product. Make sure your product<br />
imagery matches the same high level of work, care, and attention to<br />
detail.<br />
CGI Environments from Wide Shots to Closeups<br />
OZCO <strong>Build</strong>ing Products had a specific set of requirements for their<br />
CGI product photography, and that meant wide beauty shots along<br />
with up-close shots of specific hardware components. DIG worked<br />
closely with the OZCO team to provide these shots and maintained<br />
the consistent lighting and look that is critical across product imagery.<br />
DIG’s CGI staff leverages years of experience in 3D product rendering<br />
to deliver the results clients need and expect, creating CGI product<br />
images with real visual impact. With stunning 3D environments<br />
showcasing your products, they are sure to get noticed.<br />
The Sky is The Limit<br />
This is just a very small sampling of the benefits and uses in which<br />
CGI can benefit any marketing or product development team. Many<br />
companies are employing CGI to create dynamic product animations,<br />
technical animations, and also installation animations to aid in the<br />
training of staff to reduce product installation errors which ultimately<br />
increase end-client customer satisfaction and save the company both<br />
time and money. You are only limited to your imagination when it<br />
comes to using CGI on your next marketing project.<br />
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Booth # 406<br />
Structural Concrete Systems, LLC<br />
Industry Leaders Since 2001<br />
• Concrete Repair<br />
• Corrosion Control<br />
• Force Protection<br />
• Strengthening<br />
Come Visit With Us at the Houston <strong>Build</strong> <strong>Expo</strong><br />
& See What We Can do For You.<br />
281.583.7776 | info@scs.net | www.SCS.net | Booth # 406<br />
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Booth #509<br />
STAY SAFE,<br />
STAY CLEAN.<br />
Partner with USS to clean and sanitize your<br />
portable toilets multiple times per week and<br />
add hand hygiene stations to your site.<br />
Protect the health of your workers.<br />
Protect the health of your business.<br />
UnitedSiteServices.com / 1-800-TOILETS<br />
The Advantage Program for <strong>Build</strong>ers<br />
COOLING • HEATING • WATER HEATING • WATER TREATMENT • SMARTER HOME • REMOTE MONITORING & MORE<br />
Work With the Experts and<br />
Market Leaders<br />
We work with over a thousand <strong>Build</strong>ers, Property Managers,<br />
General Contractors and Developers who are already<br />
realizing the benefits of the Advantage Program.<br />
Booth #515<br />
www.advantageallianceprogram.com • 972-535-3909<br />
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Booth<br />
604<br />
Civil Engineering · Community Planning<br />
Landscape Architecture · Surveying<br />
Our Passion = Your Success<br />
(832) 585-0205 | landplan-pa.com<br />
SPECIAL HOUSTON SHOW EDITION <strong>2022</strong> 43
Get a Customized<br />
Financing Solution for<br />
Your Business<br />
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Lenders<br />
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profit<br />
Financing<br />
applications<br />
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A single unified login working with all the top lenders<br />
Simple app, easy to use<br />
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Booth #421<br />
See Score Financial<br />
Seminars on pages 28 & 31<br />
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Powered by<br />
Cell: 817-798-1425 • Fax: 817-421-1914 • Email: TDeBruno@scoreprocessing.com<br />
Booth #323<br />
Weather Barrier Coating<br />
Residential Interior and<br />
Exterior Protection<br />
Industrial and Warehouse<br />
Protection<br />
Concrete Walls & Roofs<br />
Roadway Columns & Overpasses<br />
Roadway Bridge Structures<br />
1-888-389-0628 info@thermacote.com<br />
www.thermacote.com<br />
RATED<br />
PRODUCT<br />
What’s in your<br />
building envelope?<br />
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Booth #734<br />
FRENCH<br />
INSPECTION<br />
A Texas-based company specializing in Inspection Services:<br />
Residential Phase · Energy · Commercial · Real Estate<br />
Industry Experience You Can Count On<br />
www.french-inspection.com | Booth # 123<br />
POWDER COATED<br />
ALUMINUM FENCES<br />
♦ Dog Park Fencing ♦ Pool Fencing & Deck Framing ♦ Balcony Rails<br />
281-888-1056<br />
pencoaccesscontrol.com<br />
Booth 317<br />
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ADVERTISING RESOURCE GUIDE<br />
CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT<br />
JOEY PIVOT LIFT<br />
EZ TURN SYSTEMS, LLC<br />
Platinum Sponsor<br />
Booth # 133 | See ad pages 8-9<br />
WWW.JOEYLIFT.COM<br />
1445 New Saratoga Rd., Anna, IL 62906<br />
(618) 833-6802<br />
ARCHITECTURAL CAST STONE AND CEMENTITIOUS PRODUCT<br />
MANUFACTURE<br />
AMERICAN STONECAST, LLC<br />
Gold Sponsor<br />
Booth # 445 | See ad page 12<br />
WWW.AMERICANSTONECAST.COM<br />
6109 w 34th St, Houston, TX 77092<br />
713-683-9640<br />
SOIL STABILIZING PRODUCT<br />
ECO-SOIL STABILIZERS<br />
Gold Sponsor<br />
Booth #422 | See ad page 13<br />
WWW.ECOSOILSTABILIZERS.ORG<br />
P.O. Box 2602, Canyon Lake, TX 78133<br />
(830) 964-2158<br />
FINANCIAL SERVICES - TAX ADVISING<br />
ERC SPECIALISTS<br />
Gold Sponsor<br />
Booth #414 | See ad page 3<br />
WWW.ERCSPECIALISTS.COM<br />
2485 Village View Dr. Ste 190, Henderson, NV 89074<br />
CUSTOM APPAREL, PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS, BANNERS,<br />
SIGNS<br />
ID SCREEN PRINT<br />
Gold Sponsor<br />
Booth #407 | See ad page 40<br />
WWW.IDSCREENPRINT.COM<br />
6743 Theall Rd, Unit B, Houston, TX 77066<br />
(346) 222-5080 | orders@idscreenprint.com<br />
We provide the Experience, People, and Tools for you to create<br />
incredibly Well-Designed & Branded Custom Merchandise<br />
FLOORING<br />
LINRON<br />
Gold Sponsor<br />
Booth #93 | See ad page 21<br />
WWW.LINRON.COM<br />
6110 Thomas Road<br />
Houston, TX 77041<br />
(866) 4LINRON<br />
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL HVAC MANUFACTURER<br />
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC TRANE, US, LLC<br />
Gold Sponsor<br />
Booth #201 | See ad page 2<br />
WWW.MITSUBISHICOMFORT.COM<br />
631 S Royal Lane, Suite 150,<br />
Coppell, TX 75019<br />
CONCRETE ARCHITECTURAL<br />
STRUCTURAL CONCRETE SYSTEMS, LLC.<br />
Gold Sponsor<br />
Booth #406 | See ad page 41<br />
WWW.SCS.NET<br />
20108 Imperial Oak Dr., Magnolia, TX 77355<br />
(281) 583-7776<br />
WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES<br />
WASTE CONNECTIONS OF TEXAS<br />
Gold Sponsor<br />
Booth #320 | See ad page Back Cover<br />
WWW.WASTECONNECTIONS.COM<br />
2010 Wilson Rd., Houston, Texas 77396<br />
(713) 304-7524<br />
SEPTIC INSTALLATIONS & REPAIRS<br />
BROWN AEROBIC SERVICE COMPANY<br />
Silver Sponsor<br />
Booth #244 | See ad page 48<br />
WWW.BROWNAEROBIC.COM<br />
17618 South Drive, Cypress, TX 77433<br />
(281) 858-1553<br />
2500 State HWY 159, La Grange, TX 78945<br />
(979) 966-7378<br />
REINFORCING STEEL AND CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION<br />
SUPPLIES<br />
FSC SUPPLY<br />
Silver Sponsor<br />
Booth #214 | See ad page 14<br />
WWW.BEFOREYOUPOUR.COM<br />
200 Lexington Ct., Conroe, TX 77385<br />
936-266-0662<br />
GATES & ACCESS CONTROL SERVICES: FENCES | STAIRCASES<br />
|RAILINGS | GARAGE DOORS |GATE CARDS &REMOTES<br />
GATEMAN, INC.<br />
Silver Sponsor<br />
BOOTH #124 | See add page 36<br />
WWW.GATEMANINC.BIZ<br />
5223 Schuler St, Houston, TX 7700<br />
713-977-7879<br />
PORTABLE TOILETS / FENCING / STORAGE<br />
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS<br />
Silver Sponsor<br />
Booth #327 | See ad page 17<br />
WWW.RENTNATIONAL.COM<br />
15319 Chatsworth St.,<br />
Mission Hills, CA 91345<br />
(800) 352-5675<br />
HVAC CONTRACTOR<br />
PRO COOL HEATING AND AIR LLC<br />
Silver Sponsor<br />
Booth #247 | See ad page 49<br />
WWW.PROCOOLHVAC.COM<br />
Tomball, TX 77375<br />
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FOUNDATION REPAIR<br />
RAM JACK FOUNDATION SOLUTIONS<br />
Silver Sponsor<br />
See ad page 43<br />
www.RAMJACKSYSTEMS.COM<br />
2765 W. Kingsley Rd.,<br />
Garland, TX 75041<br />
(972) 494-3800<br />
SIGNS<br />
SIGNCO AMERICA<br />
Silver Sponsor<br />
Booth #528 | See ad page 37<br />
WWW.SIGNCOAMERICA.COM<br />
7938 Wright Road, Houston, Tx 77041<br />
Whether you are looking for the way, or you have reached your<br />
destination, Signco America offers you options for finding the right<br />
way to reach your customers.<br />
SIGNS<br />
SPARKLE DESIGN FABRICATION<br />
Silver Sponsor<br />
Booth #528<br />
WWW.SPARKLEDESIGNFABRICATION.COM<br />
7938 Wright Road, Houston, Tx 77041<br />
We can get you noticed with design elements that speaks to your<br />
audience.<br />
ADVANTAGE ALLIANCE PROGRAM FOR YOUR HVAC<br />
EQUIPMENT<br />
ADVANTAGE ALLIANCE PRO. LLC<br />
Bronze Sponsor<br />
Booth #515 | See ad page 42<br />
WWW.ADVANTAGEALLIANCEPROGRAM.COM<br />
1840 N. Greenville Ave. Ste 128, Richardson, TX 75081-1874<br />
(972) 535-3909<br />
3D RENDERING AND ANIMATION SERVICES: 3D ANIMATION |<br />
3D RENDERING | 3D ENVIRONMENTS | AR/VR | VFX<br />
DIGITAL IMAGING GROUP<br />
Bronze Sponsor<br />
Booth #106 | See ad page 39<br />
WWW.DIG-HOUSTON.COM<br />
213 W. 18th Street, Houston, TX 77008<br />
713-485-0286<br />
INSPECTION SERVICES: RESIDENTIAL PHASE · ENERGY ·<br />
COMMERCIAL · REAL ESTATE<br />
FRENCH INSPECTION<br />
Bronze Sponsor<br />
Booth # 123 | See ad page 45<br />
WWW.FRENCH-INSPECTION.COM<br />
1420 Rudel Road, Tomball, TX 77375<br />
346.808.3575<br />
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDING PROTECTION &<br />
SAFETY<br />
HICKS LIGHTNING PROTECTION<br />
Bronze Sponsor<br />
Booth #229 | See ad page 19<br />
WWW.HICKSLP.COM<br />
7420 FM 2449 Ponder, Texas 76259<br />
940.479.2114<br />
FRAMELESS KITCHEN, CLOSET, AND BATH CABINETS – MADE<br />
IN THE USA.<br />
LETMOBEL CABINET LINE<br />
Bronze Sponsor<br />
Booth #121 | See ad page 45<br />
WWW.LETMOBEL.COM<br />
221 Barren Springs Dr, Suite 15 A. Houston, Tx 77090-5926<br />
ACCESS CONTROL<br />
PENCO ACCESS CONTROL<br />
Bronze Sponsor<br />
Booth #317 | See ad page 45<br />
WWW.PENCOACCESSCONTROL.COM<br />
service@pencoaccesscontrol.com<br />
4043 Hollister Rd Suite 120, Houston, TX 77080<br />
(281) 888-1056<br />
FINANCIAL-LENDING-PAYMENT PROCESSING<br />
SCORE FINANCIAL<br />
Bronze Sponsor<br />
Booth #421 | See ad page 44<br />
WWW.CUSTOMFIN.COM/SCORE<br />
tdebruno@scoreprocessing.com | 817-798-1425<br />
COATINGS MANUFACTURER<br />
THERMACOTE INC<br />
Bronze Sponsor<br />
Booth #323 | See ad page 44<br />
WWW.THERMACOTE.COM<br />
1369 Herrington Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044<br />
(770) 458-6877<br />
PORTABLE SANITATION SERVICES PROVIDER<br />
UNITED SITE SERVICE<br />
Bronze Sponsor<br />
Booth #509 | See ad page 42<br />
WWW.UNITEDSITESERVICES.COM<br />
118 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA 01581<br />
1.800.TOILETS<br />
BUSINESS ORGANIZATION<br />
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF GREATER HOUSTON<br />
Booth #434 | See ad page 16<br />
WWW.BBB.ORG<br />
1333 West Loop South, Suite 1200, Houston, Texas 77027 (713)<br />
868-9500<br />
STEEL FRAMING MANUFACTURER<br />
IHP STEEL<br />
See ad page 20<br />
WWW.IHPSTEEL.COM<br />
13151 Emily Rd. Ste 120<br />
Dallas, TX 75240<br />
214-715-1010<br />
Mail@Ihpsteel.com<br />
CIVIL ENGINEERING | COMMUNITY PLANNING<br />
LANDPLAN ENGINEERING PA<br />
Booth #604 | See ad page 43<br />
WWW.LANDPLAN-PA.COM<br />
25325 Borough Park Dr., Suite 130, The Woodlands, TX 77380<br />
(832) 585-0205<br />
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Booth #244<br />
SILVER<br />
SPONSOR<br />
Your Dirty Business is OUR Business!<br />
• Septic System Installations<br />
• OSSF Design & Permits<br />
• Septic Repairs & Pumping<br />
Brown Aerobic Service Company has been meeting the septic<br />
service needs of residents of Houston, TX and the surrounding<br />
areas for years. What was started as a locally owned and<br />
operated company founded on honesty, integrity, and quality<br />
work has turned into one of the most recognizable names in<br />
Houston, TX. Over the years, our plumbing services have<br />
grown considerably, and today, we offer much more than<br />
emergency septic repairs. Our technicians understand that<br />
your septic system in Houston, TX is one of the most important<br />
components of your home’s septic system and will do whatever<br />
needs to be done to ensure that it’s operating at its best.<br />
Serving the following Counties: Harris, Montgomery, Brazoria, Fort Bend,<br />
Galveston, Liberty, Waller, Walker, Fayette, Colorado, Lee & Bastrop Counties<br />
Serving our customers with professional and reliable septic services in Houston, TX.<br />
Se habla español.<br />
(281) 858-1553 | www.brownaerobic.com<br />
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Booth #247<br />
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