2007 Attendee Evaluation

Attendee Evaluation
We hope you enjoyed the 5th Annual 21st Century Building Expo & Conference. As we make plans for 2008 we would greatly appreciate your feedback regarding the 2007 Expo. Please tell us what you liked, what you didn’t like, and what we can improve on… Your attendance is what makes our Expo successful and we want to make sure we offer the things that will benefit you the most.

Thank you for taking a few moments to complete this survey.

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First name 
Last name 
Company name 
Address 
Address 
City 
State  
Zip 
Phone 
Phone Ext 
Email 

Please check the classification which best describes your business.
   Single Family Builder
Multi-Family Builder
General Contractor
Remodeler
Subcontractor
Developer
Architect
Engineer
Building Inspector
Appraiser
Insurance Agent
Banker and/or Mortgage Lender
Designer
Licensing Agency
Supplier
Student
Local HBA Executive Officer
Other

If other, please describe:
How did you hear about the Expo?
   Check all that apply
Postcard
Brochure
Email
Website
North Carolina Builder Magazine
Phone Call
Previous Attendee
Local Home Builders Association meeting
Employer
Other

If other, please describe:
Did you find the website and brochures informative and easy to understand?
   Yes
No
Did you register online?
   Yes
No
How would you rate the registration process?
  
 ExcellentAverageFairPoorNot Applicable
Registration Rating
Do you have any suggestions on how we might improve the process?
  
Did you bring other co-workers and/or friends to the 21CBEC?
   Yes
No
Please indicate which of the following items influenced your decision to attend the 21CBEC?
   Check all that apply
Exhibits
Networking Events
General Session Topics
NCBI/NAHB Topics
Educational Conference Speakers
STARS Awards
Prizes
Other

If other, please describe:
What day(s) did you attend the Expo Floor?
   Thursday, September 13
Friday, September 14
Both
Did you find the products and services you were looking for at the Expo?
   Yes
No

If not, what would you like to see:
While in Charlotte for the Expo did you stay at a hotel, and if so, which one?
   The Westin
The Hilton Garden Inn
The Hampton Inn
The Omni Charlotte
Commuted
Other

If other, please describe:
If you attended a seminar, which did you find most beneficial?
   Check all that apply
GENERAL SESSION – A Builders Introduction to High Performance Building & ENERGY STAR
GENERAL SESSION – Back to the Future
GENERAL SESSION – Be Memorable or Be Gone
GENERAL SESSION – Builders Talk, Realtors Listen; Realtors Talk, Builders Listen
GENERAL SESSION – Building Codes
GENERAL SESSION – Building Environments of Trust
GENERAL SESSION – Construction Contracts and How to Avoid and Resolve Claims
GENERAL SESSION – Cost Effective Techniques for Green Building
GENERAL SESSION – Doing Business in a Soft Market
GENERAL SESSION – It’s In the Sauce!-Getting Gourmet Results in a Fast Food World!
GENERAL SESSION – Leading Possibilities
GENERAL SESSION – Mortgage Magic
GENERAL SESSION – Overhead Dilemma
GENERAL SESSION – Production Homebuilder Effective Technologies – Improving Overall Company Performance Regardless of Market Conditions
GENERAL SESSION – Real & Relevant Green Building
GENERAL SESSION – Reverse Rigor Mortis – Selling in Challenging Times
GENERAL SESSION – Secrets to Successful Moisture Management in the Building Envelope
GENERAL SESSION – Smarter, Faster, Better
GENERAL SESSION – Technology Tools for Profit and Control (for the Custom Home Builder)
GENERAL SESSION – Technology Tools for Profit and Control (for the Production Home Builder)
GENERAL SESSION – Technology Tools for Profit and Control (for the Remodeler)
GENERAL SESSION – Technology Tools for Profit and Control (for the Sub-Contractor)
GENERAL SESSION – Upselling Options – The New Profit Center
NAHB – Building with Insulated Concrete Forms
NAHB – Hiring, Training, & Supervising
NAHB – Increased Profits Through Effective Builder – Broker Cooperation
NAHB – Multicultural Sales
NAHB – Negotiating Skills
NAHB – On-site Project Management
NAHB – Planning & Scheduling
NAHB – Working With & Marketing to Older Adults
NCBI – BM201 Basic Business Planning
NCBI – BM203 Borrowing Bucks for Builders
NCBI – BM301 Charting Your Path to Success
NCBI – BM304 Estate & Retirement Planning
NCBI – CA201 Intermediate Computer Construction Management Applications
NCBI – CA202 Intermediate Level Internet, E-Commerce, & the Web
NCBI – CS201 Exceeding Your Customer Expectations
NCBI – CS202 Building Quality In – A Foundation of Quality Builders and Remodelers
NCBI – LD302 Ethics & Principles: Liabilities or Assets?
NCBI – MK102 Advertising New Construction
NCBI – MK202 Internet Marketing for the Building Professional
NCBI – PM102 Take-off to Higher Profits
NCBI – PM104 Job Safety
NCBI – PM105 Cost Control
NCBI – PM106 Trade Contractor Relationships
NCBI – PM107 Building Codes
NCBI – PM202 What Does It Really Cost?
NCBI – PM204 Fall Protection
NCBI – PM206 Getting the Best From Your Hispanic Workforce
What topic(s) would you like to see presented next year?
  
If you attended one of the Special Events at the Expo, please rate them here.
  
 ExcellentAverageFairPoorNot Applicable
Golf Tournament
SPIKE/Exhibitor Reception
STARS Awards Gala
What aspect of the 21st Century Building Expo & Conference was most valuable to you?
   Exhibits
Systems-Built Homes
Educational Conference/Seminars
Networking
Social Events
Other

If other, please describe:
Do you have other suggestions or ideas you would like to share which would be of benefit to the 21CBEC?