2018 Design & Construction Week Press Conferences and Events Tuesday, Jan. 9 Orange County Convention Center, Room W208B

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1 2018 Design & Construction Week Press Conferences and Events Tuesday, Jan. 9 Orange County Convention Center, Room W208B 8 10 a.m. Breakfast 8 9:15 a.m. IBS Grand Opening Ceremonies West Concourse - Level IV, Valencia Ballroom Don t miss Keynote Speaker Terry Bradshaw, the only NFL player with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The four-time Super Bowl champion quarterback (Pittsburgh Steelers) and current award-winning broadcaster on Fox NFL Sunday will kick off the 2018 show at the DCW Opening Ceremonies. 10:30 11:30 a.m. The 2018 Housing and Economic Outlook Where will the economy go in 2018? This advanced session will focus on the state of the nation's economy and its impact on housing. As the housing market continues its upward trajectory, shortages of labor and lots along with increasing mortgage rates and building material prices will present both challenges and opportunities in the next few years. Nationally-recognized economists will discuss the outlook for employment, housing prices and starts (for single-family and multifamily) and remodeling. An analysis of the strength of the housing sector will be provided, incorporating findings from NAHB's recent surveys and models, along with the credit markets and their impact on builders and buyers revealing market strengths by region. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist, NAHB David Berson, SVP and Chief Economist, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio Frank Nothaft, SVP and Chief Economist, CoreLogic, Vienna, Va. 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Lunch

2 1 1:45 p.m Remodeling Market Forecast A panel of professional remodelers and industry experts will discuss current market conditions and the future outlook for the remodeling sector. Local and national remodeling market data and trends will be highlighted. Paul Emrath, Vice President for Survey and Housing Policy Research, NAHB Dan Bawden, CAPS, GMB, CGR, CGP, Legal Eagle Contractors, Co., Houston, TX Steve Cunningham, CAPS, CGP, Cunningham Contracting, Williamsburg, VA 3 4 p.m Kitchen and Bath Market Outlook and the 2018 Design Trends Report Join The National Kitchen & Bath Association for an overview of the latest results of the association's industry-leading research from the Kitchen and Bath Market Outlook and the 2018 Design Trends Report. NKBA Industry Relations Manager Elle H-Millard, CKD, will preside over the press conference, addressing the key findings from these extensive research studies. Elle H-Millard, CKD, Industry Relations Manager, NKBA 4 5 p.m. BSH Home Appliances Afternoon Mixer (LOCATED IN BSH EXHIBIT BOOTH W1749)

3 2018 Design & Construction Week Press Conferences and Events Wednesday, Jan. 10 Orange County Convention Center, Room W208B 8 10 a.m. Breakfast 8 8:45 CMG Financial press only event (LOCATED IN CMG FINANCIAL EXHIBIT BOOTH S2640) CMG Financial will demonstrate their new mobile application and Affinity portal. 9 9:45 a.m. Multifamily Press Conference A top regional multifamily developer and NAHB s AVP of Forecasting will discuss the changes in the overall economy and how it is impacting the multifamily industry with a focus on the affordable sector. Multifamily production peaked at 460,000 starts at the beginning of 2017; however, starts continued to decrease throughout the year. The panel will discuss what this decline in production means, its impact on the industry and what the future holds. Michael Neal, AVP, Forecasting and Analysis, NAHB Steve Lawson, President, The Lawson Companies, Virginia Beach, VA 9:45 10:30 a.m. The New American Home 2018 and The New American Remodel 2018 Modern Tuscan: Designed for today with tomorrow s technology The New American Home 2018 is a stunning display of building innovation that skillfully blends traditional and modern architecture to create a transitional design. Located in the Bella Collina golf community on the outskirts of Orlando, this modern Tuscan style home will feature a floor plan with two levels, each designed to have a unique identity. The design-build team from Legacy Custom Built Homes is using a variety of earthy textures to create a sophisticated comfort for everyday living. Mike Rowen, President, Legacy Custom Built Homes, Winter Park, FL Drew Smith, Energy & Green Building Consultant, Two Trails Inc., Sarasota, FL Tom Swartz, The New American Home 2018 Chairman, 5 Star Builders Advantage, Marcos Island, FL

4 Honoring tradition, built for the future The New American Remodel 2018 demonstrates the countless possibilities for a 1930s home to be completely transformed using today s products and building techniques. The two-story, traditional style home will maintain much of its original design, while the team from Farina & Sons, Inc. integrates a comprehensive renovation to enhance the home s beauty, comfort and efficiency. Victor Farina, President, Farina & Sons Inc., Orlando, FL Mark Nasrallah, AIA, Principal Architect, Nasrallah Architectural Group Inc., Orlando, FL Grant Gribble, FASID, Gribble Interior Group, Orlando, FL William Owens, The New American Remodel 2018 Chairman, Owens Construction Powell, OH 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Anticipate What They ll Want: The Changing Dynamics of Home Trends & Buyer Preferences Based on new consumer surveying conducted by NAHB and Better Homes and Gardens and Traditional Home, this advanced session will take a close look at the changing dynamics of homebuyer demand in the mass and luxury markets. The panel will address changing priorities in space, design and lifestyle, and offer valuable insight into buying habits and demands of prospective buyers, regardless of your client's budget. Rose Quint, Assistant Vice President for Survey Research, NAHB Jill Waage, Editor, Traditional Home, Des Moines, IA Amy Panos, Home Design Editor, Better Homes & Gardens, Des Moines, IA 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Lunch Sponsored by BSH

5 5 6:30 p.m. NAREE's Winter Cocktail Reception (Located at Hyatt Regency Orlando - Rock Spring room) NAREE s Media Cocktail Reception will run from 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in the Rock Spring room, across the street from the Orange County Convention Center. Journalist-to-journalist back-stories on covering Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and the aftermath impact on the housing market will be part of this lively, informative networking event. All media and NAREE members are invited. Join fellow journalists for lightning-fast, first person accounts. Plus you can find out what other journalists are saying about what they've seen at IBS as you re-charge for the evening over drinks and light bites. Nowhere else can you sit down and relax with media colleagues and find a story. Moderator: NAREE Board Chairman Michelle Jarboe, The Plain Dealer Speakers: Dion Haynes, The Washington Post; Cait Dixon, Bisnow; John McManus, Hanley Wood; Ralph Bivins, Realty News Report. Managing Editor Cati Dixon of Bisnow and John McManus, editorial and digital content director for the Residential Group at Hanley Wood, and Ralph Bivins of Houston-based Realty News Report are among those speaking. NAREE President Dion Haynes, The Washington Post Real Estate Editor, will offer opening remarks. NAREE Board Chairman Michelle Jarboe, The Plain Dealer will moderate. RSVP: NAREEPrograms@gmail.com

7 2018 Design & Construction Week Press Conferences and Events Thursday, Jan. 11 Orange County Convention Center, Room W208B 8 10 a.m. Breakfast 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Lunch

Conference Highlights

Pre Conference Workshop 3:30 5:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Sacramento Conference Highlights Registration for the Pre Conference Workshop is included in your full conference attendee registration. Don t miss