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ECI Software Solutions at the 2025 International Builders' Show

The North American home construction community is gearing up for a significant event — the 2025 International Builders' Show (IBS) taking place from February 25 to 27 in Las Vegas. One of the standout contributors at this year’s show is ECI Software Solutions, a prominent provider of cloud-based business management software tailored specifically for the residential construction sector. ECI will present seven informative learning sessions that are aimed at helping professionals in the field improve profitability and optimize their operational efficiency using innovative technology and software tools.

What to Expect

With over 76,000 expected attendees and nearly 150 educational opportunities, IBS serves as a vital platform for industry networking, knowledge exchange, and showcasing new products and services. ECI's involvement underscores its commitment to equipping small- and medium-sized businesses in the construction industry with the essential knowledge and tools they need to thrive. The sessions will cover a broad range of relevant topics — from financial management to the latest advancements in technology — and will include four expert-led panels that promise to deliver actionable insights.

Key Sessions Offered:
1. Business Accounting: A Road Map to Profitability — This course lays the groundwork for effective financial management, covering everything from budgeting to job cost systems, and offers participants practical advice on tracking overhead and individual job costs.

2. Job Costing: The Road Map Continues — Attendees will gain insights into the various components of job costing and how to accurately measure costs associated with projects. Topics include pricing strategies and resource allocation.

3. Profitability in Today's Remodeling and Custom-Building Market — In this session, industry veterans will share their knowledge on how to maintain or enhance profitability while navigating the intricacies of custom building and remodeling work.

4. Best Practices for Profitability in Today’s Market — This program aims to break down common operational silos in construction and provides actionable steps for enhancing project management and overall profitability.

Expert Panels and Discussions:

• - Jam(b) Session: Tech-Driven Solutions for Online Sales Marketing — Participants will hear from award-winning online sales consultants (OSCs) on effectively leveraging technology to enrich communication between marketing and sales teams.
• - Shop Talk: How Technology is Reshaping Custom Home Building — A peer-to-peer roundtable hosted by Monica Wheaton, who will discuss real-world technology applications that support successful custom home building initiatives.
• - Super Session: Leveraging Tech for Exceptional Customer Experience (CX) — Tim Bailey will explore the intersection of technology and the homebuying experience—aiming to strike a balance between tech utilization and personal customer interaction.

Who Will Be Leading the Sessions?

Leading these educational initiatives will be several key figures from ECI:

• - Bob Cain, Business Unit Leader of BuildTools and Bolt, will direct critical sessions on business accounting and job costing.
• - Cori Masters, Customer Success Manager at Lasso CRM, will bring her expertise to the tech-driven solutions panel.
• - Monica Wheaton, Vice President of Customer Success, will share her insights on technology’s impact within the industry.
• - Tim Bailey, Director of Operations at Avid, will lead discussions on enhancing customer experience through technology adaptations.

Why Attend?

These sessions are not just an opportunity to learn, but a chance for residential construction professionals to gather insights that can directly influence their business performance. Participants will also earn continued learning credits, thus combining education with professional advancement. Furthermore, the interactive panels will provide ample networking opportunities with industry leaders and learning from their success stories.

The Las Vegas Convention Center will host all ECI-managed sessions, and attendees can register for individual courses or sessions through the IBS official website. With so many learning opportunities on offer, the 2025 IBS promises to be an essential event for those looking to elevate their understanding of residential construction’s future. Don’t miss out on the chance to gain knowledge from ECI's vast experience in the industry; it might just be the edge you need to enhance your business’s profitability and efficiency in 2025.