|
|
|
|
10/22/2008 | Washington, DC | National Housing Center
|
Overview
Get the facts, insight and analysis you need straight from the voice of the housing industry. This semi-annual gathering of the country’s leading economists and finance experts is your best resource for the latest forecasts on housing starts, project budgets and other economic bellwethers of the housing industry. The Construction Forecast Conference is also available via webcast for those unable to attend in person. For more information on the webcast, click on the "Education" tab above. NOTE: If you participated in the 2008 Spring Construction Forecast Conference (either by attending in person or watching via webcast) and are interested in locating the webcast in NAHB's archives, please call Kate Carrigan at 202-266-8244, or contact her via e-mail, kcarrigan@nahb.com, for access instructions.
|
Who Should Attend: |
- Developers
- Builders (Single and Multifamily)
- Remodelers
- Architect/Designers
- Attorneys
- Consultants
- Financial Representatives
- Land Planners
- Marketing/Advertising Executives
- Market Researchers
- Real Estate Professionals
- Manufacturers
- Suppliers
|
Education
CONSTRUCTION FORECAST CONFERENCE WEBCAST Watching the Construction Forecast Conference Webcast is Easy! If you can't attend the Construction Forecast Conference in person, you can still participate through the CFC Webcast. Curious if your computer is capable of running a webcast? So long as you have Java or Windows Media Player installed--you will have no problems! Approximately one week before the Construction Forecast Conference, you will receive an e-mail from NAHB with set-up instructions and a link to conference handouts. This e-mail will also include a mock webcast which will help you tune your computer to the right settings and alert you if updated or or additional software is needed (which can easily be downloaded from the web). Contact numbers for technical questions will also be included. Once the conference begins at 9:00 AM EST, you will see it as it happens live, including all presentation slides. You can even participate in Q & A sessions and have your questions answered live by using the convenient on-screen links. Ten business days after the conference you'll have full access to the video archive of all of the presentations for convenient on-demand viewing for three months. Full indexing will allow you to jump immediately to any presentation. We want to hear from you! Please help us improve the conference by completing your online evaluation. Your Feedback + The NAHB University of Housing = New Ideas! |
Hotel & Travel
| About Washington: |
As the nation's capital, Washington, DC is the ideal location for the semi-annual Construction Forecast Conference. The Conference is held at the National Housing Center, just blocks from The White House and a number of government agencies. There are many activities taking place in the fall which you'd like to enjoy--ranging from special exhibits at museums and the newly opened Newseum. Enjoy the neighborhoods and sample cuisine from various popular restaurants.
Hotel
Book your room as soon as possible for the Fall Construction Forecast Conference!
A block of rooms at a special rate has been arranged for Fall Construction Forecast Conference attendees at the Washington Plaza Hotel (conveniently located across the street from the National Housing Center). To make reservations, call the Washington Plaza's reservation department at (202) 842-1300 or (800) 424-1140. In order to receive the special rate, reference NAHB and the Construction Forecast Conference.
The Washington Plaza: $199
10 Thomas Circle, NW
202-842-1300
|
| Transportation: |
Airports Washington, DC is conveniently located near three major airports. Reagan National Airport is located approximately 4 miles from the NAHB Housing Center (accessible via Metro), Washington Dulles International Airport (25 miles from the National Housing Center) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (accessible via Amtrak). American Airlines
For reservations and ticketing information, please call American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 800-433-1790, and refer to authorization number A1438SS from 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM Central Time. Reservations for the hearing and speech impaired are available at 800-543-1586.
Metro The NAHB Housing Center is located within walking distance of several Metro stations, the two closest being: McPherson Square (orange/blue line) and Farragut North (red line). Train Washington, DC is accessible via Amtrak by way of Union Station. Union Station is less than two miles from the National Housing Center and is also accessible via Metro. |
Registration Information
| Registration Deadlines: |
Early Bird Deadline: 5:00 pm EST, August 14, 2008.
Advance Registration Deadline: 5:00 pm EST, October 8, 2008.
|
| Fees: |
Early NAHB Member Fee: Early: $350.00 Regular: 400.00 Early Non-member Fee: Early: $400.00 Regular: $450.00 Webcast: $250.00 |
| Online Registration: |
|
| Fax/Mail Registration: |
Office of the Registrar
The NAHB University of Housing
1201 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Fax: 202-266-8501 |
| Onsite Registration: |
Onsite registration will be available in the front lobby of the National Housing Center the morning of the conference. To register for the webcast the day of--please call the Registrar at 1-800-368-5242. |
| Cancellation & Refund Policy: |
All requests for cancellation/refund must be in writing to the NAHB University of Housing no later than 5:00 pm EST, October 15, 2008 . An administrative charge of $100.00 will apply. After this date, no refunds will be issued. Substitutions are allowed.
|
|
 |
|
 Whether you are new to the industry or a veteran ready to advance your career to the next level, The NAHB University of Housing can assist you in your educational pursuits. Serving as the facilitator of all NAHB educational products, including 15 national conferences and tours, The NAHB University of Housing and our sponsor, Countrywide Home Loans, National Builder Division, are committed to helping our members and the building industry "Reach Higher and Work Smarter."
|
|
_225200894837AM.gif){kind=logo}
