Date: January 20-23, 2009

Venue: Las Vegas, Nevada

The International Builders' Show is the largest annual light construction building industry trade show in the world and also includes the largest number of construction related meetings, seminars and workshops. There are more than 1,600 individual manufacturers and suppliers who exhibit at the show, with over 1 million gross square feet of exhibit space. The show offers the largest display of residential and commercial building industry products and materials in more than 200 construction product categories and attracts more than 105,000 professionals from nearly 100 countries For more information on the IBS 2009 event, please check the show's website: International Builders' Show 2009

A) Seminars, Educational Sessions and Tours

IBS 2009 will offer more than 200 educational programs, workshops and seminars focusing on the business of residential and light commercial construction and current building industry trends. Attendees can also learn about new construction techniques by visiting demonstration areas located on the Show floor. These demonstrations will include the newest installation techniques and tools for steel and wood framing as well as concrete buildings, structures and foundations. A wide range of tours will be offered at IBS 2009, showcasing the latest product technologies, design ideas and building techniques. For more information on the seminar, educational sessions and tours, please check the show's website: International Builders' Show 2009 

B) The nextBUILD Show

nextBUILD will highlight the latest generation of products, services and solutions in automated home management, communications systems, computing, and more. nextBUILD high-tech focus will extend to special workshops held throughout the Show. For more information on TecHOMExpo, please check the website: International Builders' Show 2009 

C) The Builders' Virtual Trade Show (VTS)

Attendees will also have access to the Builders' Virtual Trade Show (VTS). Accessible online, information about the products and services of every show exhibitor is available for review 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The Builders' Virtual Trade Show (VTS) will be searchable by product category and sub-category, will give attendees the ability to search exhibitor internet sites for specific products or services, and will even allow attendees to view broadcasts of educational seminars, new product launches and exhibitor interviews.

If you are interested to attend the event, please complete and return the attached response form to mark.wells@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov or access the official show website at International Builders' Show 2009