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SEBC 2013
JULY 11-13
LEARN.BUILD.GROW.

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"SEBC sends our heartfelt wishes for a speedy and safe recovery to the families of Moore, Okalahoma. May all those in the building industry take time to reach out and help those in need of rebuilding their homes."

Now celebrating its 35th Anniversary, the 2013 SEBC -July 11-13- will be located at the SOUTH BUILDING HALL B1 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. 

SEBC is "everything you need to build your business today."  We offer you the opportunity to reach over 3,500 builders, contractors and remodelors in the Southeast. And in 2013, SEBC will be the ONLY building industry trade show located in the Southeast United States.

We understand that our industry has undergone many changes over the last few years and during this downturn the SEBC has remained your partner. We are changing along with you. In 2013, SEBC's move to the South Hall prepares for our expansion and a New Hall...New Look. In addition, look for changes in our conference program and increases in dedicated show floor hours.

Sponsored by the Florida Home Builders Association, SEBC has a 35-year tradition of bringing builders and suppliers together under one roof. We offer many opportunities for networking, building your brand and building your client base.

Reach your core audience by exhibiting at the SEBC. Our marketing efforts promote to home building professionals from AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX and VA as well as the Eastern Caribbean.

Need more information. Contact Lynne Edwards at 800-261-9447 ext 109 or ledwards@fhba.com

 

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Southeast Building Conference, 201 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL, 32301 Contact Toll Free: 800/261-9447 * 850/224-4316

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Exhibiting at the SEBC
Exhibiting at the SEBC

LEARN. BUILD. GROW.

Celebrating our 35th Anniversary in July, 2013,  the SEBC has continuously been the number one regional trade show for creating face-2-face opportunities in the Southeast. Builders, Remodelers, developers, architects, general contractors, trades professionals, manufacturers and suppliers all converge in Orlando during the SEBC to talk housing.

Be there to meet and greet with these leading business decision-makers.

July 11-13, 2013 - Orange County Convention Center * Orlando - South Hall B1

Now more than ever before housing professionals are looking for ways to stand out among their peers. Exhibiting offers you the ability to showcase your latest products and techniques. Expositions offer you face-to-face opportunities with existing clients and potential new clients.

SEBC is sponsored by the Florida Home Builders Association; a building industry trade organization comprised of home builders, remodelers, trades professionals, business professionals, general contractors, architects and designers, and is located in Tallahassee, FL.

Facts on Reasons to Exhibit

  • 45% of attendees develop an emotional connection with a brand after interacting with it at a trade show
  • 63% of sales and marketing managers agree or strongly agree that exhibitions assist in gaining/regaining market share.
  • To identify a potential customer at an exhibition the average cost is $96; to identify a prospect by means other than a trade show the average cost is $443.
  • The cost of making a first face-to-face contact with a potential customer through an exhibition lead is $96 compared to $1039 without.
  • On average, an organization saves $914 per new customer by closing a sales call with a lead from an exhibition versus by non-exhibition means.
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LEARN. BUILD. GROW.

Celebrating 35 years of business-building opportunities, the SEBC has been a three-day southeast regional building industry trade show offering you the opportunity to make personal connections with leading industry professionals. SEBC is and continues to be the place where the building industry comes together to learn and to network. Our educational programs target the core issues driving businesses today. Choose from a variety of educational options, including continuing education (CEUs) and sessions that cover six important construction-related subject tracks and specialized pre-conference intensives on multi-family, residential and commercial construction, green building, Hurricane Mitigation and techniques, energy-efficient design, sustainability and leadership.


Visit the Virtual Floor Plan site for more details on 2013 exhibitors and to send an email message to an exhibitor.

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sebc 2013 newCo-Location Partners

icon-48-categorySEBC welcomes our 2013 co-location partners: the Florida Masonry Foundation and the Energy & Environmental Building Alliance. As the construction industry begins to rebound, SEBC still understands that exhibitors and attendees need to pick and choose where to showcase or what trade show to attend, and so our quest to bring like-trade organizations to the Southeast Building Conference continues. We know that oin 2013, both of these organizations bring a wealth of knowledge for prodcuts and services as well as outstanding educational sessions.

In doing so we are able to offer the homebuilding industry one trade show where attendees can see, learn and network with a larger variety of companies involved in all aspects of construction.

Join us July 11-13 in the SOUTH BUILDING HALL B1 as we welcome back the Florida Masonry Foundation with their full line-up of educational programs, live showfloor demonstrations and 2 statewide Masonry Competitions - Fastest Trowel and the Apprentice Program. Looking for Intensive Educaiton on selling energy efficient and green homes then check out our new partners 3-day lineup of programs that include the Houses That Work and Selling High Performance Homes.

 

 

 

 

 

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Meet a NEW 2013 Exhibitor:

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For more information on FGMC programs, contact Aaron Bacus at 904-305-9898 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


2007 irm ceaFULL-SERVICE MARKETING SERVICES
CEA Marketing  Group is a full-service marketing agency specializing in the homebuilding industry for over 15 years. We are a diverse, talented and efficient team of experts able to synergize your needs, goals and vision into productive, creative plans that will be sure to turn heads and increase your ROI.  Social Media, Web Design, Virtual Marketing, Direct Mail, Displays and Signage. 


For more information on CEA Marketing Group contact Kelly Bosetti at 727-523-8044 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Meet a New 2013 Exhibitor:

Economic Recovery Group, LLC focuses exclusively on representing businesses and professionals with economic loss claims under the Deepwater Horizon Court-Supervised Settlement Program. The firm represents businesses throughout the Gulf coast and across many market segments including construction-related businesses, retail stores, auto dealerships, physicians and real estate offices, restaurants, and many others.

For more information on the Economic Recovery Group, LLC please contact Daffnee Cohen at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
 

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RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Canam offers owners, real estate developers and general contractors an array of building systems, including Hambro D500™ composite floor2012hambro20d500 3d1 system, girders and transfer slabs, which can be combined in order to design buildings that are better adapted and more functional. Hambro products meet the needs of residential and multi-residential markets by providing optimized construction solutions.
For more information on HAMBRO, please call 800-546-9008 or visit www.hambro.com.

 

LET THE KING OF TUBS MAKE YOUR LIFE LUXURIOUS

When you think of re-doing a bathroom you may first think of going to a superstore. After all they have good prices and a good 2012preludeselection….right???

Well it is not always as good as you think. Once you have been to the “King of Tubs” you will never consider that superstore for anything more than nails.

No matter how big or small the job, Doug and Jayne welcome the opportunity to serve your decorating and remodeling needs. They stand behind their products and customer satisfaction is always #1.

For more information, regarding price and purchasing contact Tubs and More at 954 423 2250 or call

Doug at 954-275-8373.


building-a-safer-florida-inThe Following Three Products Promote Hurricane Safety and Preparedness.

STABILIZE YOUR FOUNDATION - “PROVIDING A SOLID FOUNDATION OF TRUST SINCE 1989!”2012-lre-shot
Whether it’s an existing structure or a pre-construction project, the Helical Pier System permanently stabilizes your foundation and provides an opportunity to lift your structure back to level without the expense and disruption of a full foundation replacement. L.R.E. installs the rugged steel piers by mechanically screwing them into the soil using small construction equipment or hand equipment. L.R.E. always installs to appropriate depths and capacities.


For more information on L.R.E. Ground Services, Inc. call 1-800-580-0229 or visit www.LREGSI.com.

 MAKE ROOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF GENERATORS.
In Florida, hurricanes are a serious reality. But when it comes to preparing for (and weathering) the storm, natural gas generators are a real2012generator ‘dream come true’. Not only do they turn on automatically to power homes within seconds of a power outage, homeowners never again need to scramble over fuel.
For more information, please contact FPU at 888.220.9356 or visit www.FPUC.com.


 

 2007 excelb2advertising logoBUILD YOUR BRAND WITH B-SQUARED ADVERTISING

They say that image is everything. How’s yours? If it’s old, tired, lacking pizzazz or just plain boring, perhaps it’s time you turned to B-Squared Advertising. We’re leaders in the homebuilding industry for branding and image building. Plus, traditional advertising services including online, print, broadcast, sales centers and more.

For more information on B-Squared Advertising, visit us at booth 217 at SEBC 2012 or online at www.b2ads.com or call 239-593-3600.


THE SMART CHOICE FOR HOME BUILDERS

YOU HAVE A VARIETY OF OPTIONS WHEN IT COMES TO HOME WARRANTY COVERAGE.2-10logo sm

But, making the choice is easy. With local representation and a strong backing of over 30 years in business, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty offers coverage that’s affordable, quick and convenient.Business Made Easy: 24/7 online registration and home enrollment;Reduce your liability with structural coverage from the day of closing;Complimentary marketing materials to help you sell your home;No exclusions for soil movement

DOWNLOAD A FREE WHITE PAPER TODAY: TOP 10 New Home Callbacks . Visit 2-10.com/Top10 to download.

For more information on 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty visit 2-10.com or call today 877.777.1344.



2012-fpu-water-heaterSAVE SPACE. SAVE WASTE. SAVE THE PLANET.
Natural gas tankless water heaters are most famous for saving homeowners money and energy. But from freeing up around 42012water-faucet-shower square feet of valuable floor space to cutting up to 3,000 lbs. of CO2 from the atmosphere every year, this builder-friendly technology also have plenty of benefits for you.
For more information, please contact FPU at 888.220.9356 or visit www.FPUC.com/Rebates and see how homeowners can get up to $675 cash back on their appliance purchase.



BUILD IN THE RANGE & OVEN THAT
HOMEBUYERS ACROSS FLORIDA ARE LOVIN'.

The kitchen is the centerpiece of the home and one of its biggest selling points. Ensure the right range takes center stage and include 2012-fpu-rangethe performance, efficiency and five-star flare of a natural gas cooktop/oven. The fact that it operates when the power goes out is icing on the cake.  
For more information, please contact FPU at 888.220.9356 or visit www.FPUC.com/Rebates and see how homeowners can get up to $200 cash back on their appliance purchase.


THE ‘H’ IN HVAC JUST GOT HOTTER, ‘COOLER’ & GREENER.
Natural gas fireplaces provide an impressive amount of functional heat, versatile design options and turn on with the touch of a button. But 2012-fpukfireplacejust in case all that wasn’t ‘cool’ enough, they also reduce a substantial amount of pollutants and improve indoor air quality (compared to traditional fireplaces).
 
For more information, please contact FPU at 888.220.9356 or visit www.FPUC.com/Rebates and see how homeowners can get up to $200 cash back on their appliance purchase.

 

 

 

NEW ONLINE COLOR TOOL TURNS IMAGES INTO PAINT PALETTES

 CHIP IT! from Sherwin-Williams is the first-of-its kind web-based tool

Builders can now work with clients to find the colors that inspire and turn them into paint palettes for any project with Chip It! from Sherwin-2012chip-it-bedroomWilliams. The web-based tool allows users to select any web image and instantly identify the Sherwin-Williams paint colors that correspond to the colors in the picture.

For more information, visit www.letschipit.com
 

 

 

START YOUR JOURNEY TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM

A Pillar To Post home inspection franchise could be in your future. Become a certified home inspector. Gain the flexibility and control over2012-pillar your time and financial goals. With over 400 locations in 44 states and 8 Canadian provinces, Pillar To Post is the largest home inspection franchise in North America – as recognized for the 12th year by Entrepreneur® Magazine in its annual Franchise 500® rankings.

For more information on franchise opportunities with a Pillar To Post Professional Home Inspection visit Pillartopostfranchise.com or contact 1-877-963-3128.

 

2012asilogo1hiresASI DOES IT ALL ON THE OUTSIDE!

ASI Building Products of Florida can provide you with all of your high quality exterior building materials to take your construction project to the next level. 

For more information on ASI Building Products, please visit www.asibp.com or contact “Cookie” Brinkman at 813-247-4667 ext 1321.  

 

THINK OUTSIDE THE HOUSE
& ADD UNFORGETTABLE FLAVOR WITH OUTDOOR KITCHENS.
A natural gas grill may be a staple in virtually every self-respecting Florida backyard, but it’s also just the beginning. Inspire visions of 2012-fpuoutdoorkitchen2barbeques, pool parties, midnight shindigs and more—and create an outdoor setup so decadent, it’ll make the indoor kitchen wince with envy.
For more information, contact your local natural gas utility or visit GetGasFL.com.


 

 
 

HANDSCRAPPED HICKORY FLOORING $ 2.99
FloorMax will be featuring a wonderful engineered hardwood. Hand scraped and distressed to imitate an aged flooring, constructed with the hickory bronze 2latest finish technology, it can be floated, stapled down, or glued. Retailing for over $ 7.99 per sq ft. For a limited time @ the SEBC this product will be $ 2.99 per sq. ft. Stop by our booth to see this incredible value live at the show . . .

For more information on FloorMax by visiting www.floormaxdirect.com or call 800-423-1823. Visit us at SEBC Booth 98.

 

EXOTIC WALNUTS, MAPLES, TEAKS, AND OAKS IN BEAUTIFUL HAND SCRAPPED PATTERNS
Floormax proudly presents the HOME WORN COLLECTION. This line of solid hardwood flooring is hand scraped and distressed to give off an antique worn look. Each plank is 4 3/4 to 5 " wide. Stained with beautiful earth tones colors and finished with the industries best finish, these are floors that add majesty to any home and will perform for years to come.
For more information visit floormaxdirect.com or contact Jason Stanley, V.P. Sales at
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Visit our SEBC booth 98 see these products and more at the SEBC this July!

BE PREPARED! HURRICANE SEASON IS ALMOST HERE.

The 12-fan Wall of WindTM at Florida International University (FIU) is a university research facility capable of simulating a Category 5 hurricane. Test services are supported by top experts in the field.

Wall of Wind Test Services include all areas of wind and rain as affected by:

  • Roofing materials
  • Wall cladding
  • Building rooftop equipment
  • Fenestration products (windows, doors)
  • Solar collectors
  • Building assemblages (housing, emergency shelters, tents)
  • Architectural features
  • Sustainable building envelope systems
  • Transportation structures (Bridges, road signs, light poles, traffic signals)
  • Electrical transmission structures
  • Research for product development

For more information on the Florida International University – International Hurricane Research Center, please contact 305-348-4392 / 305-348-1607 or visit our website: wow.fiu.edu.

 

Foundation Flood Vents

Smart Vent Products, Inc. is the worldwide leading manufacturer of foundation flood venting systems and takes pride in having a FEMA Accepted and ICC-ES Certified flood vent. The company staff consists of Certified Floodplain Managers and technical field representatives eager to assist you with any part of your floodplain project.
For more information on Smart Vent Products, please call Bruce Sherlock at (813) 382-7611 or visit
www.smartvent.com.

 

ABOUT 2-10 HOME BUYERS WARRANTY®

For more than 32 years, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty has offered customers and their homeowners the most comprehensive warranty program available. Whether you’re building, selling or buying a home, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty offers a complete line of warranty, service contracts and risk management products. Since 1980, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty has provided warranties and service contracts for more than 5.5 million new and pre-owned homes.

For more information about 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, please call (877) 777-1344, email Bill Flack at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.2-10.com.

 

HAMBRO FLOOR SYSTEM
Canam offers owners, real estate developers and general contractors an array of building systems, including Hambro D500™ composite floor system, girders and transfer slabs, which can be combined in order to design buildings that are better adapted and more functional.  Hambro products meet the needs of residential and multi-residential markets by providing optimized construction solutions.
Visit us at: SEBC Booth 814
For more information on Hambro Floor Systems please call 800-546-9008 or visit our website at
www.canam-construction.com/hambro.

 

BREAKTHROUGH INNOVATION. ZERO VOCS.

Sherwin-Williams Harmony Paint's formaldehyde reducing technology, available in flat and eg-shel sheens, helps improve indoor air quality by reducing VOCs from sources such as insulation and carpet. Also with odor eliminating technology, Harmony helps to reduce common indoor odors so rooms stay fresher, longer.

For more information on Sherwin-Williams Complete line of paints and coverings, please call 800-524-5979 or visit our website at sherwin-williams.com/home-builders/.

 

RAM COMMERCIAL TRUCKS

Today it’s all about working smart from the get-go. Ram Trucks put it all on the line, with maximized uptime, unquestioned capability from proven chassis and powertrains, and a razor-sharp focus on low cost of ownership.
For more information on Ram Commercial Trucks, stop by SEBC Booth 507 or visit
www.ramtrucks.com.

 

FROM CONCEPTION TO FINAL DESIGN, ONE STOP FIRM

Fieldstone A&E is a specialist design firm with a focus on Production Homes, Lifestyle Amenities and Commercial Structures. Our services include:

    • Product Development
    • Architectural Design
    • Structural Engineering
    • Value Engineering
    • Construction Documentation
    • Community Design Integration
    • Coastal / High-Wind Residential

Fieldstone's unique perspective can provide you with a fresh approach to the design and plan maintenance of your product catalog, saving you time and money.
For more information on Fieldstone A & E, please visit our website,
www.FieldstoneAE.com, to get started.

 

Streamline Your Cable Railings by the Cable Connection

Ultra-tec Cable Railing components are architecturally designed for a clean, streamlined look – some of which even hide inside your end posts. Tamper-resistant and requiring virtually no maintenance, our cable railing components are economical and easy to install. They complement your exterior deck view and preserve spaciousness for your interior application.

For more information on The Cable Connection’s line of products, please call Dan Nourse, The Cable Connection at 800-851-2961 or visit their website : http://www.thecableconnection.com


 

TILES, PAVERS, NATURAL STONE

Travertine Group Imports is a leading direct importer of travertine and marble tile, pavers, coping, mosaics, and medallions. Also, we produce custom coping with 1.25” and 2” pavers in a large variety of sizes and colors. Our Tampa warehouse is stocked with 1 million square feet of tile, pavers, and coping, with next-day delivery available. Our service area covers all of Florida and the Southeast U.S., and extends across the country. Contact us today for immediate sales support with all of your natural stone needs.

For more information regarding Travertine Group Imports, contact Sean at 813-810-4453 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

ERG- HELPING BUSINESSES ALONG FLORIDA’S WEST COAST

Economic Recovery Group is a high end law firm assisting businesses and professionals along the west coast of Florida navigate the new BP oil spill Settlement. With offices in Tampa, Orlando, St. Pete, Cape Coral, Naples, and Sarasota, we are fully equipped to handle your claim from start to finish with professionalism and confidentiality.

For more information on the Economic Recovery Group, please contact Daffnee Cohen,

Marketing Manager at (888) 270-6288 Ext. 109 or visit their website at ERGLawFirm.com.

 

Storm Catcher® Wind Abatement Hurricane Screen is proudly offered exclusively by Storm Smart, a division of the Smart Companies. Storm Catcher® is one of our most versatile products in terms of application options, and when it comes to dangerous storms, this highly innovative hurricane fabric provides serious protection.

For more information on the Smart Companies, visit our Storm Catcher® product page at http://getsmartcompanies.com/storm-protection/storm-catcher/.

 

CHAMPION COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES                                                                                                                                                                    

Our wide base of experience and consistent performance beating schedules is why so many of the Fortune 500® have trusted our company to provide their housing, hotel and commercial spaces.  We have several manufacturing centers located in the Southeast.  Please visit our web site to learn more about Champion Commercial Structures.

For more information on Champion Commercial Structures Company Contact: Debbie Doetsch

Phone: 877.523.2107

www.championcommercial.com


SCHLAGE LOCK

Strong has a name. It’s who we are; it’s what we do. And for more than 90 years, Schlage has brought uncommon strength to everything we design, build and test to keep you safe, sound and secure.

For more information please visit www.Schlage.com.

 

RECYCLED GRANITE FIRE PITS

Encore Stone’s 100% Recycled Granite Fire Pits are a great way to add a beautiful, permanent addition to your home’s outdoor living space.  Unlike normal metal fire pits Encore Stone’s will never fade, rust, or crack by the elements or through use.  Because all of our raw material is Recycled, each Fire Pit is unique and no two are the same!

 

RECYCLED GRANITE PAVERS

Encore Stone’s 100% Recycled Granite Pavers are a great way to add some life to your boring concrete patio, driveway, walkway etc.  Because Encore Stone’s Pavers are natural granite they are incredibly strong, while only being 1.25” thick so you can actually go right over existing concrete, making it simple to transform your existing Driveway, Patio, Walkway or Pool Surround into the beautiful outdoor living space you have always wanted!  Our Granite Pavers can also be installed the same as any normal brick paver.

 

 



 


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