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Mid-America Lumbermens AssociationMarch 9-10, estimating seminar, Oklahoma City, Ok.; (8OO)747-6529.

North American Building Material Distribution AssociationMarch 9-ll, executive management conference, Eden Roc Resort & Spa, Miami Beach, Fl.; (888)747-7862.

Charlotte Woodworking ShowMarch 10-12, The Merchandise Mart, Charlotte, N.C.; (800) 826-8257.

Southeastern Green Building ConferenceMarch 13-15, Crove Park Inn Resort, Asheville, S.C.; (919) 851-82144.

Center for Forest Products Marketing & ManagementMarch l6-17, 7th annual workshop, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Va.; (540) 231-5876.

RemodelAmericaMarch l6-18, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nv.; (703) 575-l 100.

Texas Home & Garden ShowMarch 17-19, Fort Worth, Tx; March 3l-April2, Austin, Tx.; (800) 654-1480.

Tigers of AsiaMarch 19-22, hardware & tool expo, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, Fl.; (305) 445-3788.

Hardwood Plywood & Veneer AssociationMarch 22-24, spring convention, Savannah, Ga.; (703) 435-2900.

Wood Products Manufacturers AssociationMarch 22-26, annual meeting, Orlando, Fl.; (978) 874-5445.

Houston Hoo-Hoo ClubMarch 23, meeting, Allen Park Inn, Houston, Tx.; (281) 485-1855.

Southern Cypress Manufacturers AssociationMarch 23, annual meeting, Tampa Hyatt Regency West, Tampa, Fl.; (4t2) 829-0770.

Hardwood Manufacturers AssociationMarch 23-25. annual conference, Hyatt West Shores, Tampa, Fl.; (412) 829-0770.

National Hardwood Lumber AssociationMarch 23-25, drying course, Memphis, Tn.; (800) 933-0318.

GlobalShopMarch 25-27, Chicago, Il.; (800) 646-009 l.

Vinyl Siding InstituteMarch 26-28, spring meeting, Coral Gables, Fl.; (888) 367-8741.

Construction Suppliers' AssociationMarch 29, Art of Getting Paid seminar, McDonough, Ga.; (770) 751-6373.

International Mass Retail AssociationMarch 29-31, marketing conference, Orlando, R.; (703) 841-2300.

National Wood Flooring AssociationMarch 3l-April 3, convention, Adam's Mark Hotel, Dallas, Tx.; (314) 391-5161.

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American Institute of Timber ConstructionApril l-4, annual meeting, Hyatt Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, Tx.; (303) 792-9559.

National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Assn.April 2-5, legislative conference, Washington, D.C.; (800) 634-8645.

Southern Building Material AssociationApril 5, engineered wood seminars, Charlotte, N.C.; April 19, Murtieesboro, Tn.; (704) 376-tso3.

Ace Hardware Corp.April 6-10, spring show, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga.; (630) 990-7662.

Kitchen & Bath Industry ShowApril 7-9, McCormick Place, Chicago, ll.; (908) 852-0033.

Long-Lewis HardwareApril 8-9, spring hardware market, Birmingham Civic Center, Birmingham, Al.; (205) 322-2561.

American Hardware Manufacturers AssociationApril 912, Hardlines Technology Forum, Marriott Marco Island Resort & Golf Club, Marco Island, Fl.; (847) 605-1025.

National Hardwood Lumber AssociationApril 10-May 20, six week grading course; Memphis, Tn.; (800) 933-03 | 8.

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DW Distribution has lelocated its Dallas, Tx., headquarlers and warehouse lo a new 2fl),000-sq. tt, facility in DeSoto, Tx., soulh of Dallas.

Cameron Ashley Draws Bidding

Weeks after agreeing to b€ acquired by an investment group that includes members of its own senior management, Cameron Ashley Building Products, Dallas, Tx., has drawn bids from two other suitors.

In January, Cameron Ashley accepted the initial offer of $15.10 a share or $132 million. The deal includes a $5 million breakup fee.

Soon after, Bradco Supply Corp. proposed acquiring a 6OVo stake in Cameron Ashley for $16.25 a share, after Bradco owner Barry Segal, who is also a Cameron Ashley shareholder, called the first deal "inadequate."

Days later, insulation manufacturer Guardian Industries Corp. and its affiliate Builder Marts of America, Greenville,

S.C., made an unsolicited offer of $17 a share. or about $170 million.

Wickes Sells Builders Via Internet

Wickes Lumber's Pensacola, Fl., and Pascagoula, Ms., stores are the first to begin using BuildscapePRO, a password-protected Internet site for professional homebuilders.

Developed by Buildscape, Inc., Jacksonville, Fl., the system helps builders procure materials from sales reps and suppliers they know and have established credit with. For local retailers, it combines their physical inventory with BuildscapePRO's huge virtual inventory.

New services coming online in the next few months include wireless ordering from the job site and communications capabilities to help manage subcontractors and customers.

The pilot program is expected to expand to other chains, betbre rolling out nationally in the summer.

International Building Godes

Builders nationwide are reviewing the new 2000 International Building Codes as created by The International Conference of Building Officials, Whittier, Ca.

The single, comprehensive set of model codes reportedly regulates every aspect of building design and construction, enabling contractors and builders to use one set of codes that will apply to most, if not all their jobs, even those in different cities or states.

"This brings national consistency and economy to code enforcement and code compliance," asserts Roy Fewell, v.p. of public policy.