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IBS PREVIEW 2015 / STORM & SECURITY PROTECTION 11 Wednesday, January 21 Fire Sprinkler Mandate Woes? The Ideal Multipurpose Solution Is Here 11:15 - 11:45 am Booth C6908: Uponor Fire sprinkler mandates are continuing to expand, and builders and contractors are looking for a reliable, cost-effective and sustainable solution for their projects. Eric Skare, a Certified Fire Protection Specialist, will discuss the benefits of multipurpose fire sprinklers that combine with a home's cold-water plumbing system. This system is an ideal solution for home builders, homeowners, water authorities and contractors alike. Know Your Decking Material 11:15 - 11:40 am Booth C7137: Westech Building Products Different decking materials vary greatly in installation method, code compliance and design options. Different materials also have different substructure considerations and finishing options. Take a look at wood, PVC and TruGrain bio-based decking, and review design, install and finishing options for each. It's Not Just About the Price! Negotiating with Suppliers & Trades 11:15 a.m. -12:00 pm Booth S1000: Builder Partnerships Ed Hauck will discuss 20 items, other than price, you should consider when negotiating a successful deal with manufacturers, suppliers and trade contractors. Alan Hubbell, DuPont/Tyvek, will then provide insights into different programs manufacturers can offer directly to builders beyond just providing product at a discounted price. Social Media as a Business Tool: Ideas & Best Practices 12:00 -12:35 pm Booth C4536: Sherwin-Williams Company Social media provides connections unheard of a decade ago, but it can be challenging for builders and contractors to determine how to get started and leverage its many benefits. Learn the basics of social media, including where your customers and potential customers are engaged and how to best interact with them. Review best practices and examples of effective social media strategy and how to prioritize activities for greatest impact. Weather Tight & Right 12:00 -12:45 pm Booth C5034: DuPont Watch a standard door installation, in this live demonstration, utilizing DuPont FlexWrap and DuPont StraighFlash VF, sill pan installation using an upright model and optional high-wind skirt installation. You'll also hear about the importance of utilizing flashing in door installations. STEP RIGHT IN Registrants for the 2015 IBS can learn something new and gain valuable insight without ever leaving the exhibit hall. Thursday, January 22 Know Your Decking Material 11:15 -11:40 am Booth C7137: Westech Building Products Different decking materials vary greatly in installation method, code compliance and design options. Different materials also have different substructure considerations and finishing options. Take a look at wood, PVC and TruGrain bio-based decking, and review design, install and finishing options for each. Fire Sprinkler Mandate Woes? The Ideal Multipurpose Solution Is Here 11:15 -11:45 am Booth C6908: Uponor Fire sprinkler mandates are continuing to expand, and builders and contractors are looking for a reliable, cost-effective and sustainable solution for their projects. Eric Skare, a Certified Fire Protection Specialist, will discuss the benefits of multipurpose fire sprinklers that combine with a home's cold-water plumbing system. This system is an ideal solution for home builders, homeowners, water authorities and contractors alike. Social Media as a Business Tool: Ideas & Best Practices 12:00 -12:35 pm Booth C4536: Sherwin-Williams Company Social media provides connections unheard of a decade ago, but it can be challenging for builders and contractors to determine how to get started and leverage its many benefits. Learn the basics of social media, including where your customers and potential customers are engaged and how to best interact with them. Review best practices and examples of effective social media strategy and how to prioritize activities for greatest impact. Learn from the Best: Management Strategies of High Profit Builders 12:00 -12:45 pm Booth S1000: Builder Partnerships Take an inside look at the financials of some of the leading private builders in the industry and learn what they are doing to achieve higher than average profitability. Using the results of the 21st Annual Financial and Operations study conducted by Emma Shinn, Stephen Crouch will walk through a detailed analysis of the findings, highlighting trends and areas in which builders can focus to improve their own financials. Weather Tight & Right 12:00 -12:45 pm Booth C5034: DuPont Watch a standard door installation, in this live demonstration, utilizing DuPont FlexWrap and DuPont StraighFlash VF, sill pan installation using an upright model and optional high-wind skirt installation. You'll also hear about the importance of utilizing flashing in door installations.