The NAHB International Builders' Show
At the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the global conversation returned and roared back to life.
After pausing in 2025, International Central made a comeback in 2026. The lounge filled quickly with handshakes, business cards and quiet, intense conversations that only happen when people from different markets gather around the same table.
And yes, we brought the presentations back, too.
A drywall additive so unique, it transforms any joint compound into a revolutionary product that reduces the time it takes to finish walls by 50% or more.
The Muddskip Revolutionary Drywall Finishing Technology by Muddskip Revolutionary Wall Coating is so revolutionary that it won 3 Best of IBS™ Awards at the Builders’ Show: Best in Show, Most Innovative Building Material and Most Innovative Construction Tool.
“This product is truly innovative. It is going to be the next best...
“IBS 2026 was very successful for mash. The exposure in the Start-Up Zone is significant, especially given its central location on the exhibit floor. For an early-stage company looking to get in front of decision-makers in the building industry, it is a highly efficient and visible platform. The traffic we received was highly relevant, including builders specifically looking for new solutions. It brought exactly the right audience to our booth, and we generated dozens of meaningful...
Check out the 18 companies with 18 innovative solutions, the Start-Up Zone exhibitors at the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), in Orlando, Feb 17 – 19.
18 of the most innovative companies expected to be the most transformative in the industry were chosen to exhibit in the Start-Up Zone on the Builders’ Show floor. Here’s a glimpse into the companies, what they do and what they have to offer the industry.
“Muddskip wall coating represents a potential game-changing drywall mud additive that could upend the entire building industry for consumers, builders and tradespeople. The judges were very impressed with the re-hydration technology that allows for wet-on-wet application, reducing cycle times between coats and also completely removing the sanding step.
With drywall being on the critical path for nearly every remodel or new construction project, Muddskip has far-reaching applications...
It’s a wrap! Nearly 75,000 people attended the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), our grand finale before the show moves permanently to Las Vegas, did not disappoint!
The energy was amazing! Incredible new products made their debut. 130+ inspiring education sessions provided industry knowledge you can’t find anywhere else. Live demos featuring new construction techniques and uses for products were packed! The show floor, education sessions,...
Originally built in the 1950s, The New American Remodel®, the official show home of the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), had been added onto and remodeled several times over the decades. Not always gracefully. Rooms felt chopped up. Rooflines competed. You could walk through it and clearly read the timeline.
The mission was to create one cohesive home with a single, unified vision.
When you bring the full force of a team together, something electric happens. For Alair Homes, The New American Home®, the official show home of the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), was exactly that kind of moment. Not just a build. A chance to demonstrate what is possible when vision, trust and craftsmanship all pull in the same direction.
This show home is not a spec home. It was built for a customer – a customer that leaned...
The 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) specialty zones are some of the most popular destinations on the show floor. These designated experiences are where ideas turn tangible, trends become touchable and conversations spark the next big breakthrough.
Since the #1 show for the residential construction industry only happens once a year, make sure these seven zone experiences are on your IBS 2026 schedule. Each one offers a unique way to explore...
UPDATED February 18, 2026
Check out the 18 companies with 18 innovative solutions exhibiting in the Start-Up Zone at the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Orlando, Feb 17 – 19. Be sure to make it part of your show plan to stop by and see what’s new and what’s next in our industry.
We chose the 18 most innovative companies expected to be the most transformative in the industry to exhibit in the Start-Up Zone on the Builders’ Show floor in the...