McAlister Construction at the 2010 International Builders’ Show

Greg, Josh, Miranda and Robin traveled to the 2010 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas in late January. IBS is the largest annual building industry tradeshow in the country. It is THE place to see and discuss the hottest products on the market. Last year, more than 61,000 people attended the show, and the exhibit hall included 1,100 exhibitors, about a quarter of whom were selling green homebuilding products. We also had the opportunity to attend educational seminars on design, green building, and a number of other topics. We picked up some great ideas, and are excited to implement them back in Oklahoma.

McAlister Construction gives a few pointers to Paul Dimeo from Extreme Makeover Home Edition.

Greg and Josh try out the power tools....

...and use protective eye gear, of course.

Then Josh and Greg play some games...

...and compete in some challenges.

Josh wins a miter saw during a green-light special...

...but Greg is robbed of a Lowe's gift card by the tall, scrawny guy who went right after him.

We also visited last year's fabulous show home. In order to truly get a feel for the place, Josh jumps from the left corner of the pool into the room with the chairs. He barely makes it. Then, Robin is ready to get out of there, pronto.

A look out window/door/hole in the living room.

Later, we hit the strip.

Viva Las Vegas!

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