UPDATED October 7, 2024
Networking and opportunities to connect face-to-face with industry professionals from across the country is one of the top reasons residential construction professionals attend the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS).
With 70,000+ industry professionals at the Builders’ Show, it is your chance to create new business partnerships, solidify old ones and connect with peers as passionate about their business and industry as you are.
Discover some of the largest and hottest networking and connection opportunities happening at the 2025 Builders’ Show.
DCW Opening Ceremonies
Feb 25 | 8 – 9 AM | Westgate Paradise Event Center
Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor and comedian, David Spade, best known for his iconic roles on NBC’s Saturday Night Live and the hit sitcom Just Shoot Me is the headliner for the Design & Construction Week® Opening Ceremonies. A New York Times best-selling author and stand-up comic, Spade brings his signature wit and charm to the stage to kick off the Builders’ Show. Doors open at 7 AM. Limited general seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Official IBS House Party
Feb 25 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Brooklyn Bowl
The Official IBS House Party is the largest official networking event at the Builders’ Show. Happening on the first official night of the show, it’s the perfect way to continue networking and connecting long after the show has ended for the day.
Socialize, reunite with long-time acquaintances and forge new friendships and business relationships. Enjoy music, savor delightful appetizers and sip from an open bar. Tickets to this event sell out every year! Add your ticket to your registration!
IBS Young Pro Party
Feb 26 | 8 – 11 PM | Ole Red
The IBS Young Pro Party is the largest and hottest networking event for residential construction professionals under 40. Happening after the show ends on Wednesday, it’s a great way to keep the momentum going as you socialize, connect, make new friends and business contacts while enjoying music, drinks and more.
This event sells out every year, so don’t wait to get your ticket. Add your ticket to your registration!
IBS Closing Concert
IBS Closing Concert | Westgate | Paradise Event Center
Feb 27 | 5 – 7:30 PM
Close IBS with a private concert and live performance featuring Grand Ole Opry member and multi-platinum singer and songwriter Chris Janson. It’s the perfect way to close your time at the Builders’ Show. Come early, grab a drink and get your last bit of networking and connecting in before you head back home and work after IBS ends. Doors open at 5 PM and the concert begins at 6 PM.
Tickets to the Closing Concert sell out every year, so add your ticket when you register!
The NationalsSM Featuring the Best of 55+ Housing Awards & Global Innovation Awards
Feb 25 | 5 – 10 PM | Caesars Palace Ballroom
The Nationals pay tribute to superior sales and marketing achievements by individual sales and marketing professionals, home builders and associates and sales and marketing councils. It’s the nation’s largest competition for new home sales and marketing professionals and communities. Awards are presented at The Nationals Awards Gala during the Builders’ Show.
Tickets to The Nationals sell out fast so add yours when you register for the Builders’ Show!
Best in American Living™ Awards (BALA) Featuring Design, Multifamily, Offsite Construction & Remodeling Awards
Feb 26 | 5 – 8 PM | Caesars Palace Ballroom
Join us at the building industry’s premier awards ceremony recognizing Design, Remodeling, Multifamily and Offsite Construction, where this year’s most creative and skilled residential projects are honored. Tickets to BALA sell out fast so add yours when you register for the Builders’ Show!