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The winner of the 2026 Best Indoor Product Best of IBS™ Award is Flood Smart™ by Jasco Products.
“Really smart innovation with this product. Perfect for monitoring leak detection. Easy to install and quick shutoff response.” – Best of IBS Judge
Flood Smart™ is the home’s first line of defense against hidden leaks. It detects leaks under sinks, toilets, HWT, washing machines, in basements, etc., and sends an instant signal to trigger the alarm and/or water...
The 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), February 17–19 in Orlando, brought together nearly 75,000 residential construction professionals for three days of education, innovation and networking. With the exhibit floor packed with new products and industry ideas, digital content creators played an important role in sharing the experience on and off the show floor.
This year’s IBS content creators, Stephanie Dailey,...
The 2026 Best Home Technology Product Best of IBS™ Award Winner is Liv EZ™ Filtered Water Dispenser by Elkay Water Solutions.
Liv EZ™ Filtered Water Dispenser is a commercial-grade water filtration now designed for homes. Liv EZ offers the same water filtration technology trusted by schools, airports and more, but is now designed to be installed anywhere in any room imaginable.
Requiring just a water line and three AA batteries, it can be installed by a pro or a homeowner....
The Best in American Living™ Awards (BALA) were a standing ovation during the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). The Best in American Living Awards honored the very best in residential design — from breathtaking custom homes to forward-thinking multifamily communities and standout remodeling projects. These awards don’t just recognize buildings and celebrate the people who design them.
Adaptive provides residential construction professionals with a team of AI agents that automate manual accounting work, reconcile financials with field updates and deliver real-time financial control.
It’s the 2026 winner of the Best of IBS™ Award for Best Business Solution Software.
“Adaptive AI is changing the accounting side of the building industry through incredible AI. This new product will help remodelers and builders alike move into the future and focus on building...
The Aquor Hot+Cold Residential Mixing Valve provides convenient tempered water for homeowners. Having warm water outdoors (or inside garages) makes pet baths, car washes, outdoor showers and a variety of cleanup tasks easy. By turning the mixing valve's knob, the water temperature is adjusted.
“Outdoor living has evolved — and your water access should too. We built the Residential Hot+Cold Mixing Valve with the same marine-grade materials and precision engineering our customers...
The 2026 NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) may be over, and the IBS Store may be packed up, but the ideas, strategies, resources and business insights shared during the week are still going strong. One of the most popular stops at the show is always the IBS Store sponsored by Sound Capital, where builders, remodelers and industry professionals stocked up on books (and more) to help strengthen their businesses.
From leadership and workforce development...
A new era in garage door design so homeowners can change the glass panels from clear to opaque with the touch of a button. Perfect for homeowners using their garage as a flexible space, the door enhances natural light during the day while offering privacy and security when needed.
The Avante® Door with C-Power™ Enabled Click-to-Conceal™ Panels by Clopay Corporation is built with commercial-grade durability, making it ideal for high-traffic environments that demand both...
The New Product Zone at the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) not only showed up. It showed off.
Launched at IBS 2022 in Orlando, the New Product Zone returned to its birthplace this year at the Builders' Show and delivered its biggest performance yet. What started as a promising debut four years ago has grown into one of the most popular destinations at the Builders’ Show.
Midea Residential Air Conditioning was the...
The winner of the 2026 Best Kitchen & Bath Product Best of IBS™ Award is Martel™ from E by Emser Tile. Martel from E is a scalloped-shaped tile that adds depth, warmth and serenity to walls, creating a timeless, design-forward surface with endless creative potential.
“The unique ridges of this finished tile with depth changes are spectacular. This is a very unique tile.” -- Best of IBS Judge
Each tile features a handcrafted look enhanced by a...