The NAHB International Builders' Show
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...
The SPAN® Panel MLO 24 with SPAN Current Transformers by SPAN is the 2026 winner of the Best of IBS™ Award for the Best Energy Efficient Product.
“SPAN Panel MLO 24 enables affordable, scalable home electrification, maximizes energy efficiency with circuit-level insights, reduces installation costs and delivers smarter, cost-saving energy management for homeowners.” – Best of IBS Judge
The SPAN® Panel MLO 24 with SPAN Current Transformers by...
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 LLC. 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 thing in Drywall and...
“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...