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October 11th, 2005
This issue of the Dispatchthis.com newsletter highlights the growing interest in Insulating Concrete Forms, and presents "7 Reasons to Attend the World of Concrete 2006."
Building Homes out of Concrete
Homes built out of concrete are starting to get noticed by the public--and that's good news for concrete pumpers. With the damage of this past hurricane season, more and more people are looking into insulating concrete forms (ICFs) for home building.
ICF homes are considered by many to be more resistant to natural disaster, more energy efficent, and faster to build. Though these benefits are debated by some, it's clear that ICF homes are becoming more popular--which means more opportunities to pour.
Recent media reports have featured the home of a Rhode Island family which believes that ICFs are the only way to build, touting their home's ability to withstand winds of up to 300mph. You can read more about his home here and see some pictures here.
Hoping to utilize ICFs resistance to winds, companies experienced with this type of building are opening offices in the Southeast with hopes of providing safer homes and buildings for residents of the area.
For more information on ICFs, please visit the Insulating Concrete Form Association. Click here for pictures of an actual ICF pour.
7 REASONS TO ATTEND WOC 2006
 World of Concrete 2006 returns to Las Vegas with all the products, resources and critical information you need to strengthen your operation. Don't forget to stop by and see DispatchThis at booth N2568!
7 Reasons to Attend, presented by the WOC:
- The 2006 show is on its way to being the largest WOC ever! With over 700,000 net sq. ft. sold, 1,600 exhibiting companies with thousands of products, services and technologies you need, and more outdoor space than ever before, this show promises to be more than you've ever experienced at WOC.
- Seminars! You want them and we've got them! This year, we have over 50% brand new WOC seminars to keep you current on industry standards and emerging technology. Our seminar program is unmatched in the construction industry!
- Special Events & Features! Women in Concrete Luncheon and Forum, Concrete Pumping and Residential Concrete Mega Demos, FREE Industry Insights and a FREE seminar on Co-Worker Safety on the Job with a Concrete Pump—just to name a few!
- The first CIM/World of Concrete Auction! CIM Patrons and Staff, along with the World of Concrete (WOC) Show Management, Hanley Wood Publications, and Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, are sponsoring a major one-time fundraising unreserved auction to be held during the 2006 World of Concrete show. Be part of the bidding action and witness this unique event!
- WOC will also offer collectible model mixer trucks to benefit CIM. Start your collection this year, as WOC will offer a new equipment model at each year's show!
- Returning Favorites! Action-packed arena-style Mega Demos, our largest ever Outdoor Exhibits area, Masons' Challenge, and Technology for Construction featuring the Executive Forum. Enter our Soar to More Contest and be entered to win a FREE trip to WOC including, air, hotel, entry to the show and MORE!
- MORE of everything—Don't miss THE event everyone in the industry will be talking about. Take this opportunity to grow your business and network with your peers.
Although there are many MORE great reasons to attend WOC 2006, these are just a few. For complete information on the above, go to www.worldofconcrete.com
Register for FREE to attend the World of Concrete
FREE WOC registration from the ACPA
Register for the World of Concrete for FREE! If you know of anyone who is planning on attending the World of Concrete have them use the ACPA registration form to get in for free! Save $55.00 if you register before December 30, 2005!
Click here to learn about registering for free! You don't even need to be a member of the ACPA to take advantage of this offer.
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