National Association 2024 IBS Show Guide

19 Budget Control: How to Manage Costs, Decrease Variances & Grow Margins With massive fluctuations in building costs over the past few years and equally volatile market demand and conditions, budget control hasn’t been more relevant since 2008. This program delves into creating budgets and controlling costs through best practices in estimating, purchase orders and invoice management. Learn direct, tactical principles you can implement immediately, and get your questions answered as to how to best apply these principles to your specific business needs. Build More Custom Homes Using Offsite Construction Material prices and labor shortages are two of the industry’s biggest concerns. Even though modular construction can mitigate both issues for custom builders, most aren’t familiar with the offsite building method. If they are, they hold significant misconceptions about what it is. Uncover the design flexibility and efficiencies modular construction offers both builders and clients in this dynamic presentation. Topics include an overview of modular construction, adapting custom home plans, pre-construction processes, managing onsite delivery, and addressing unique finishing aspects like mate lines and utility hook-ups. See examples of homes from 600 to 10,000 sq. ft. and take advantage of a time for Q&A at the end of the program. Free Estimates Are Too Expensive: Add Value with Pre-Construction Agreements If you’ve been in the building business for any length of time, you’ve experienced the hamster wheel of free estimating. Join us for an interactive discussion that explores why free estimates are negatively affecting your bottom line and devaluing your services, and how you can utilize pre-constructions agreements to charge for services, price your projects and close deals faster. Share experiences with free estimates vs. pre-construction agreements, ask questions, and learn from your peers on how to best elevate your business. Custom Building Central is a great place to connect with other building professionals and high-end custom builders. The lounge setting is ideal for a quick break and happy hours*. Engage in informative programs about best practices in business management and construction. IBS CUSTOM BUILDING CENTRAL WEST HALL, LEVEL 2, ROOM W209 | OPEN TO ALL IBS REGISTRANTS highlights TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday | 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM Presentations current as of 12/1/2023; subject to change Scan code FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE. SPONSORED BY SG2419 *While supplies last, must be at least 21 years of age with a valid government issued ID. Construction Staffing Solutions