BuildLinks Begins 2006 With Record-Breaking Sales; January Boasts Top Unit Sales in Company History; Success at 2006 International Builders Show.MORRISVILLE, N.C. -- BuildLinks, Inc. announced today that it experienced a record number of unit sales unit sales Sales measured in terms of physical units rather than dollars. Unit sales data are often used by financial analysts when evaluating the health of a company. in January, with a 36% increase over the same month last year, January 2005. This news comes on the heels of record revenue sales for December 2005, and an extremely successful presence at the 2006 International Builders Show (IBS IBS Irritable bowel syndrome, see there ) in Orlando on January 11-14, including award recognition and well-attended educational and customer relations events. "As a homebuilder, communicating with our customers, trade contractors, and employees is crucial to the overall success of a project - and can be challenging," said new customer Tom French, Vice-president, French Brothers Homes, Alamogordo, NM. "By engaging BuildLinks and integrating its technology into our processes, we will more efficiently manage that communication and leverage the power of the internet to build homes of the 21st century. Our contractors and employees will have the current status of each project at their fingertips "Fingertips" is a 1963 number-one hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach number-one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States. , and our customers will have the ability to actively participate in the building of their home." In addition to record sales, BuildLinks gained significant industry awareness at this year's IBS, as it was honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. as a finalist for an Innovative Housing Technology Award (IHTA IHTA I Have To Admit IHTA I Hasten To Add ) in the category of 'Integrated IT Solution'. The 2006 IHTAs, presented by the National Association of Home Builders The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is one of the largest trade associations in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the association organizes one of the largest conventions in North America, The International Builders' Show, which draws more than , NAHB Research Center The NAHB Research Center is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders. Established in 1964, the center is a source for objective information and research on housing construction and development issues. , and TecHome Builder Magazine, recognize exceptional technology innovations & best practices from suppliers, builders and integrators and are among the most prestigious housing technology awards in the homebuilding industry. BuildLinks also led two seminars, both of which exceeded seating capacity Noun 1. seating capacity - the number of people that can be seated in a vehicle or auditorium or stadium etc. commodiousness, spaciousness, capaciousness, roominess - spatial largeness and extensiveness (especially inside a building); "the capaciousness of Santa's , titled 'Using the Web to Dramatically Improve Scheduling, Change Orders, Selections & Homebuyer home·buy·er n. One who is in the process of buying a home. Communications'. The company's 22'x34' booth in the TecHomExpo area attracted large numbers of builders on a continual basis during all four days of the show. With six presentation kiosks and a small group demonstration area, there was a steady stream of show attendees learning about the improved operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction the BuildLinks solution offers. Additionally, BuildLinks hosted a customer appreciation reception attended by more than 50 current customers, who received a preview of the new features and custom reporting capabilities of BuildLinks latest 5.2 release. "The residential building industry is catching on to the power that Internet-based applications/solutions provide in creating a major competitive advantage and offering an exceptional experience to homebuyers," said Rick Corry, BuildLinks CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "Through BuildLinks, our customers are fulfilling that potential by simplifying and streamlining processes and communication. January's successes simply reinforce the fact that BuildLinks has become one of the leading technology solution providers for residential builders who recognize that potential." About BuildLinks BuildLinks is a web-based, collaborative, project management tool for residential builders that integrates project scheduling, online selections, and change order tracking into one single platform. BuildLinks can be accessed directly from a builder's website and enables 24/7 communication with employees, subcontractors and homebuyers. Developed by builders to meet their specific needs, BuildLinks streamlines the entire building process, ultimately reducing costly errors, increasing profits and sales, and delivering an exceptional homebuyer experience. To date, hundreds of builders have chosen BuildLinks to build thousands of homes annually. BuildLinks is headquartered in Morrisville, N.C. and supports builders throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . For more information please visit www.buildlinks.com. The BuildLinks name and the BuildLinks logo are registered service marks of BuildLinks, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks or service marks of the company with which they are associated. |
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