The NAHB International Builders' Show
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 13, 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 19 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...
UPDATED February 6, 2026
When you’re navigating a full day at the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), food is not a luxury. It’s fuel. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite between education sessions or sitting down to recharge before heading back to the show floor, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) offers plenty of convenient dining options onsite. And when the...
The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) 2026 is headed back to Orlando for one final Florida encore before the show’s permanent move to Las Vegas. And with IBS once again co-locating with the NKBA Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS) for Design & Construction Week® (DCW), it’s going to be amazing.
With 2,300+ combined exhibitors covering over 1.15 million net...
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...
The 2026 IBS Education* lineup for the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is packed with bold ideas, real-world expertise and strategies you can put to work right away. With 130+ sessions to choose from, IBS is where residential construction professionals come to sharpen their skills, challenge their thinking and build smarter for what’s next.
Among this year’s experts is Amy Druhot, Vice President of Sales...
If you work in 55+ housing, the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) belongs on your calendar, Feb 17 – 19 in Orlando. This is where the industry gathers to connect, learn and level up. From emerging trends and must-see products to innovative strategies for designing appealing, sustainable and attainable 55+ communities, IBS 2026 delivers the insights and inspiration you need to stay ahead.
The 2026 IBS Education* lineup for the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is packed with practical insights, hard-earned experience and strategies builders can put to work immediately. With 130+ sessions to choose from, IBS is where residential construction professionals come to strengthen their leadership skills, refine operations and improve profitability in a changing market.
Among this year’s seasoned and...