Where does a new product in the residential construction industry get its big break? The IBSx Start-Up Zone.
The IBSx Start-Up Zone: Where Home Building Solutions Take Off

The NAHB International Builders' Show
Where does a new product in the residential construction industry get its big break? The IBSx Start-Up Zone.
The homes are being built in the Orlando area.
The IBS Jobsite Safety Zone at IBS 2020 was a hub of activity. Doubling in size from last year’s debut, the Safety Zone had a full slate of programs. During Ask the Safety Pros segments, nationally recognized safety experts were available to answer tough construction safety questions, and the latest construction safety products, gear and personal protective equipment could be viewed at the Job-Site Safety Institute (JSI) Learning Stage.
In addition to showcasing the latest products,...
Every year, the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) draws tens of thousands of building industry professionals to one location with this in mind: Seeing and learning about all of the new products that can be found in residential construction.
At IBS 2020, more than 1,400 top manufacturers and suppliers from around the globe showcased their products and services. Here are some of the categories that made this year’s show amazing.
IBS Pavilions...
The New American Remodel® (TNAR) is finished and ready for tours at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® 2020 in Las Vegas.
The original ranch-style home was built in 1977. It was 2,170 square feet and consisted of three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Additionally, the home was operated on a 1,200-gallon septic system that was powered solely by electricity since gas utilities were unavailable.
Today, the property has been transformed into a two-story home with 4,802 square feet of...
The 2020 New American Home®, The Official Show Home of IBS is complete! And like with every construction project, it had its own unique challenges. The biggest challenge involved the building schedule. Because the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) occurs a month earlier than in 2019, the schedule needed to be shortened by four weeks.
“Building The New American Home was a real adventure,” says Carl Martinez, president of construction for Sun West Custom Homes—this year’s...
Held at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), IBS Live is the place to explore the future of housing and the products, process and people disrupting home building.
IBS Live presentations will go beyond current trends. Programs will dive into major changes that will disrupt the home building industry as we know it. Industry leaders and futurists will discuss the tremendous shifts in design, construction techniques, sales, products and more that are expected to take place over...
Now in its 37th year, the New American Home® (TNAH) is the official show home of the annual International Builders Show™ (IBS). Sun West Custom Homes is again the design/build firm for this year’s edition, and when completed, it will be 7,623 square feet. The home will be designed and constructed to achieve National Green Building Standards “Emerald” certification, Energy Star and net-zero status.
Sun West Custom Homes built the 2019 edition of TNAH, and they learned a...
The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is more than just the show floor! Sign up to take one of these fabulous home tours available during the show. These beautiful and innovative homes are located throughout the Las Vegas region, and the tours provide a way for you to see the latest products and practices in context. Here are the tours available at IBS 2020.
55+ Housing Community Tour
Wednesday, January 22 | 8:15 AM – 1:30 PM
Experience Las...
Now in its 37th year, the New American Home® (TNAH) is the official show home of the annual International Builders Show™ (IBS). Sun West Custom Homes is again the design/build firm for this year’s edition, and when completed, it will be 7,623 square feet. The home will be designed and constructed to achieve National Green Building Standards “Emerald” certification, Energy Star and net-zero status.
Sun West Custom Homes built the 2019 edition of TNAH, and they learned a lot from...