Mark your calendar: important upcoming events

Custom Home, April, 2005

May 3-6, Coverings Tile, Stone, and Flooring Expo. Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. For information call 866.285.3691 or visit www.coverings.com. * May 9-12, Kitchen/Bath Industry Show. Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas.

For information call 800.933.8735 or visit www.kbis.com. * May 16-18, Building for Boomers and Beyond: Seniors Housing Symposium. Westfields Marriott Resort, Chantilly, Va. For information call 800.368.5242, ext. 8338, or visit www.nahb.org. * May 17-19, National Hardware Show. Las Vegas Convention Center and Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas. For information visit www.nationalhardwareshow.com. * May 19-21, AIA 2005 National Convention and Design Exposition. Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas. For information call 800.242.3837 or visit www.aia convention.com. * May 31-June 3, Greening the Heartland. The Palmer House Hilton, Chicago. For information call 215.428.9655 or visit www.greeningtheheartland.com. * June 13-15, Design Institute for Builders. Westin Tabor Center, Denver. For information call 800.368.5242, ext. 8338, or visit www.nahb.org. * Sept. 7-11, CEDIA Expo 2005. Indianapolis Convention Center, Indianapolis. For information call 800.669.5329 or visit www.cedia.net. * Oct. 11-13, NAHB Custom Builder Symposium. Sheraton New Orleans, New Orleans. For information call 800.368.5242, ext. 8338, or visit www.nahb.org. * Entry form deadline: July 5, 2005 CUSTOM HOME Pacesetter Awards for excellence in the business of custom home building. Nomination binder due July 25. For information call 202.736.3407 or e-mail shutchins@hanleywood.com.