Attending the Int'l Builders Show in Las Vegas?

The 2009 International Builders Show is just days away (January 20-23 in Las Vegas). The Web site for Builder magazine has some interesting stories for any one planning to attend the show, as summarized below.

I will be attending this year on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to cover the show for Builder & Developer magazine, so if you see me please feel free to introduce yourself and say hello.

• How Green Is the Valley?

  The Southern Nevada Green Building Partnership might be a catalyst for reviving the Las Vegas market.

• Show Home Tour

  Two very different show homes for the 2009 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas.

• Information Age

  IBS '09 offers 250 educational programs during show week. These caught our attention.

• Hot Products

  The exhibit floor is sure to be chock-full of good ideas. Here are a few to look out for.

• First Time?

  The IBS will offer an orientation to first-time attendees and an a la carte fee structure to attract builders to the show.

• Green Day, Take Two

  The NAHB follows up last year's successful launch of green building initiatives will a full slate of activities in 2009.

• Coached Up

  Lou Holtz headlines the show as this year's keynote speaker.