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Utah’s Economic Outlook
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Utah Builders Conference Guest Speaker
Kelly K Matthews, PH.D.
Executive Vice President
Economist Wells Fargo & Company
- Will the drop in home sales price improve affordability and revive the construction industry?
- Will unemployment continue to rise and for how long?
- How will bailouts ultimately affect the economy?
- What do falling gasoline prices mean for alternative energy development? Recession or inflation?
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5 Universal Laws of Business Success |
Utah Builders Conference Guest Speaker
Brett Harward
There are 5 laws that when combined predict the outcomes in life. People apply these laws in some fashion whether they know them or not.
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Bringing Projects to Market |
Utah Builders Conference Guest Speaker
Eric Allen
Timing the entrance of a new project into the market is always a nerve-racking undertaking. During periods of expansion when new housing is in great demand, speed to the marketplace is key.
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2009 International Residential Code
Common Code Violations |
Utah Builders Conference Guest Speakers
Paul Bauer, Layton City
Jody Hilton, Sunrise Engineering & Cottonwood Heights
The great duo Jody Hilton and Paul Bauer return to the Utah Builders Conference to bring you the latest information on the 2009 International Residential Code.
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Residential Wall Design |
Utah Builders Conference Guest Speaker
Georgia Harmon
iLevel by Weyerheauser
She will
provide specific design details for wood frame buildings for High Wind and Seismic Loadings as well as the design of shear walls and diaphrams using the 2006 IRC.
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"Build it and they will come"
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Utah Builders Conference Guest Speaker
Sam Rashkin, R.A.
Energy Star Program
“Build it and they will come” is officially over. The housing market across the country is reeling from unprecedented foreclosure rates, extremely tight credit, loss of consumer confidence in the search for bottom, volatile energy costs, and ripple effects through the entire economy.
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“Essential Closing Strategies” |
Utah Builders Conference Guest Speaker
Manny Schatz,
Professional Builder Services Inc.
In the course “Essential Closing Strategies” you will learn to build your sales results with proven closing strategies. Learn how to minimize common objections and win the confidence of prospective customers.
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The long road back, how do we find market stabilization? |
Utah Builders Conference Guest Speaker
Jason Eldredge
Newreach
In this course Jason Eldredge from Newreach will discuss the current state of our building industry and the road that we face in returning to a state of normalcy.
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Looking to build a competitive edge in a tough market?
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Utah Builders Conference Guest Speaker
Nikki Keye Rainey Homes
Dan Stuerer Sun West Development
Join us during the “Benefits of Energy Efficiency in a Competitive Marketplace” session to learn how building ENERGY STAR® qualified homes and installing energy-efficient equipment can benefit your business.
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Tools for Safety |
WCF
Mark Barksdale
When you hear about the Great Depression, you hear inspiring stories about how everyone made do with what they had. You can’t help but admire their ingenuity in making things last – clothes, food, tools, etc.
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Utah Home Builders Magazines |
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Nov. Dec. 2008 |
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July. Aug. 2008 |
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