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Register Today for MBA’s 2010 National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo
March 17, 2010 Posted by MBA
WASHINGTON D.C. - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — WHAT: Register today! MBA’s 2010 National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo will offer new and innovative technology solutions for the challenges facing the mortgage industry. Join industry technology professionals and learn about the most recent developments in:
2010 International Builders’ Show to Showcase the Industry’s Largest Product Display
January 19, 2010 Posted by NAHB
Las Vegas, NV - January 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Housing professionals from across the country and abroad will convene at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Jan 19-22, for the 2010 International Builders’ Show (IBS), the housing industry’s largest annual trade show and exhibition. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) event, held in one of the largest convention centers in the country, will feature the most cutting-edge designs, technologies, and products for all segments of the industry.
IBHS Annual Conference Focuses on Going Green and Building Strong
November 30, 2009 Posted by RealEstateRama
TAMPA, FL - November 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) today announced that its annual conference on property loss reduction, Going Green and Building Strong, will be held Dec. 1 and 2 in Palm Harbor,
USGBC Joins Green Building Councils from Around the World to Call Attention to the Important Role Sustainable Buildings Have in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
September 22, 2009 Posted by USGBC
WASHINGTON, DC - September 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) –In coordination with Green Building Councils all over the world, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is helping kick off the inaugural World Green Building Day on September 23 by leading a group of green building practitioners – including architects, engineers, builders, planners, contractors and building owners – to advocate for climate change legislation on Capitol Hill.
Former Vice President and Noted Environmental Advocate, Al Gore to Keynote USGBC’s Greenbuild Conference
August 20, 2009 Posted by USGBC
Washington, DC - August 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today announced former Vice President Al Gore as the opening keynote speaker for USGBC’s annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo being held Nov. 11-13, 2009, in Phoenix, Ariz
Advisory-White House hosts briefing on green economy opportunities
August 4, 2009 Posted by The White House
WASHINGTON, DC - August 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, the Obama Administration is scheduled to hold a briefing for members of Green the Block to discuss the need to involve vulnerable communities in the emerging green economy. Immediately following there will be a press avail at noon at the White House West Wing stakeout area to discuss opportunities in the new green economy and to announce the first major initiative of the Green the Block
U.S. Green Building Council to Participate in Energy Efficient Housing Dialogue to Discuss Critical Green Housing Legislation
July 7, 2009 Posted by USGBC
Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chairman to Urge Congressional Action on GREEN Act and Energy Efficiency Act of 2009. Washington, D.C. - July 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) President, CEO & Founding Chairman Rick Fedrizzi will present at the Energy Efficient Housing Dialogue hosted by Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) and U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). The discussion will focus on the GREEN Act (HR 2336) and the companion measure in the Senate, the Energy Efficiency Housing Act of 2009 (S. 1376).
USGBC’s Greenbuild Conference and Expo Three Time Recipient of IMEX Green Meetings Award
June 3, 2009 Posted by USGBC
Washington, DC - June 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today announced that it has been awarded the IMEX Green Meetings Award in recognition of the 2008 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, which took place in Boston, Mass. This is the third time that the USGBC has accepted this honor for demonstrating an unwavering dedication to minimizing the show’s impact on the environment. Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building, and convenes the building industry for three days of outstanding educational sessions, renowned speakers, green building tours, seminars and networking events.
NAHB National Green Building Conference Attendance Exceeds Expectations
May 12, 2009 Posted by NAHB
Washington, D.C. - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — More than 1,200 builders, remodelers, designers and other industry professionals attended the National Association of Home Builders’ National Green Building Conference in Dallas – the second-largest attendance yet and another sign that the industry is preparing to get back to work after the deepest recession in decades.
Media Advisory: NAHB To Host Media Teleconference On Claiming Energy-Efficiency Tax Credits
May 6, 2009 Posted by NAHB
May 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Newly expanded federal tax credits for energy efficiency are providing consumers with added incentives for upgrading their homes. Homeowners now can claim up to $1,500 in tax credits for remodeling their principal residence to reduce energy consumption through the enhanced Existing Home Retrofit (25C) tax credit. During a media teleconference next week, NAHB’s Director of tax issues will discuss how to take advantage of the credit, while three professional remodelers from around the country will provide examples of the types of projects that may qualify, such as adding insulation, replacing doors and windows, and updating heating and cooling systems
