Remodelers from around the world gather at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the premier annual event for the industry. For remodeling professionals, there is tailored networking, events and top-tier education at the show. It’s also your opportunity to discover innovative products and see live product and technique demonstrations for every facet of the remodeling process.
See what the Builders’ Show has for you as a remodeler.
Level Up Your Remodeling Business (Before IBS 2025)
Monday, Feb 24 (Day before the Builders’ Show)
Industry leaders like Vince Butler, J. Bradley Simons, Kaelen Gulbranson, Mark S. Hodges and Elliott Pike guide you through a day of growth and innovation for your business in the NEW Custom Building & Remodeling Symposium*. Spend the morning doing a business assessment, creating a strategic plan, setting business goals and identifying opportunities and the afternoon executing your plan.
Leave with a personalized outline to move your business forward! Learn more and add the symposium to your IBS registration.
See Remodeling Products & Techniques in Action
See new products and techniques in action as industry experts like Travis Brungardt, Ben Bogie, Jordan Smith Ross Tretheway, Walt Tomala, Kali Sudbrook, Aaron Butt and Casey Knips demonstrate in the two main specialty zones on the show floor**: Construction Performance Zone and Craft Techniques Zone.
Networking & Niche Learning
Focus on remodeling trends and issues and connect with other remodelers in Remodeling Central. Remodelers, architects and other building professionals like you go to Remodeling Central** to network, discover, learn and more.
Remodeling Central Highlights
Explore fun, new ideas, refine your skills, network, connect and gain business information from tailored seminars, workshops and discussions. Gain valuable knowledge and insightful perspectives and exchange ideas with other remodelers, architects and building professionals who cater to this niche market.
Here are a few education programs you can expect in Remodeling Central.
Profitability in Today’s Remodeling & Custom Building Market
Tuesday, February 25 | 9:45 – 10:15 AM
Uncover the critical areas where remodeler profitability is often compromised. Through real-life examples, explore how delays, miscommunication and missed details affect profits. Identify the impact of operating in silos, failing to close the feedback loop and lack of operations visibility. Discover best practices for budgeting, including change orders, while ensuring profitability and on-time delivery. Leave with takeaways you can apply to your business strategy and management to improve your bottom line.
How to Avoid Client Sticker Shock
Wednesday, Feb 26 | 12 – 12:30 PM
Have you ever had a sale going well and then you give the client your price and the sale falls apart? The simple truth is that most remodeling salespeople handle the investment discussion wrong. Hear real-world stories about salespeople’s struggles with clients on pricing and share your ups and downs during this interactive Shop Talk. Discover an easy-to-learn set of “magic” budget questions to use immediately to make the investment discussion the easiest part of your sales process.
7 Secrets to Selling More With A Story
Thursday, February 27 | 8 – 8:30 AM
Unlock the power of storytelling to elevate your remodeling or construction service business. With interactive discussion and personalized coaching, this Shop Talk teaches you how to craft compelling narratives that connect with your ideal clients, showcase your unique value and drive more profitable conversions. Discover the seven secrets to creating stories that resonate deeply, evoke emotion and inspire action, setting your business apart in a competitive market. Craft ideal elevator pitches and get real-time feedback on how best to share your story. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting, gain practical strategies to leverage storytelling, enhance your brand and boost your sales and marketing success.
View the complete Remodeling Central schedule.
Tailored Learning for Remodelers
In addition to Remodeling Central, IBS Education*** offers a range of sessions tailored to the needs of remodelers. Topics range from the 2025 remodeling market outlook to effective estimating for more remodeling profitability.
Expect IBS Education sessions like:
Punch List: 25 Marketing Mistakes Builders & Remodelers Make
AI in Custom Building & Remodeling: Revolutionizing Sales & Marketing or Crossing the Line?
Pricing Mastery: 5 Things You Must Know, 7 Mistakes to Avoid & 4 Ways to Increase Profit
View the complete schedule of Remodeling IBS Education and events.
100s of NEW Products on the Show Floor
The Builders’ Show is massive and spread out over three halls in the convention center. This year is the biggest show in 15 years with 1,800 companies, brands and exhibitors, 739 are new IBS exhibitors, spread over 720,000 net square feet. So you can quickly and easily find the products and services that interest you the most, the Builders’ Show floor is segmented into six main product categories.
Tailor your show floor experience to:
- Save Time: With the show floor separated into six segment categories, you can easily focus on the products that matter most to you and maximize your limited time.
- Find What You Need: Whether you’re seeking specific products or services, product segmentation makes it easier to find exactly what you’re looking for.
- Personalized Experience: Enjoy a more customized Builders’ Show by exploring the areas of the show floor that align with your interests for a smoother and more productive visit.
New Product & Service Zones**
Hundreds of new products are launched at the Builders’ Show, which you can find by walking the show floor and in specialty areas like:
Get a glimpse of products or services predicted to shake up the residential construction industry over the next few years in the Start-Up Zone only at the Builders’ Show. Discover how these emerging companies and their products can help you propel your business forward.
View the Start-Up Zone Exhibitors.
Step into one of the most popular spaces on the show floor for the debut of the hottest new products to hit the industry. Discover products your customers don’t even know they want yet. Be the first to see these innovative products in the New Product Zone only at the Builders’ Show.
View the New Product Zone Exhibitors.
NAHB Remodeling Awards Are Part of BALA
This year, the Remodeling Awards are part of the building industry’s premier awards ceremony, the Best in American Living™ Awards (BALA). These awards recognize the most creative residential projects and the skill of remodelers like you. It is a ticketed event that is separate from IBS registration.
Don’t miss out on the premier event for remodelers in 2025. Register today to attend IBS 2025 to unlock opportunities to network, learn and grow in the industry. We’ll see you @IBS 2025!
For insider tips on planning your Builders’ Show experience, check out our First-time Attendees Guide to Navigating the 2025 Builders’ Show (HINT: Valuable advice even if it is NOT your first time attending!)
*Requires a registration and fee separate from your IBS registration.
**Open to all IBS registrants.
***Requires an Expo+Education registration.