Getting ready for the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) starts long before you step onto the show floor. Already registered? To help you plan smarter and get more out of every day, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite IBS articles from NAHBnow. From education and special events to show floor highlights and pre-show learning opportunities, these reads will help you build your game plan for IBS 2026.
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2026 IBS PreShow Planner Spotlights Must-See Events
The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is where tens of thousands of residential construction pros from around the world come to see what’s new and what’s next in home building. See what to expect at the final Orlando show.
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Tech-Focused Strategies to Boost Your Business
If you’re heading to the Builders’ Show in Orlando, make tech a priority. The show is not only about materials and finishes; it’s about how you build smarter, operate better and deliver more value to customers. Here are three IBS tools to jumpstart your year.
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The Official Show Home Reaches the Finish Line
The official show home of the Builders’ Show, The New American Home® is almost complete. Find out how to tour the home when attending IBS 2025 and see the latest in product innovations, techniques, designs and more.
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3 Game Changers to Transform the Way You Do Business
IBS offers unmatched education tailored for residential construction professionals, with 120+ IBS Education sessions — including three Game Changer sessions to challenge how you think, lead and do business as building and business pros share insights.
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New American Home Enters the Final Phase
Watching The New American Home® 2026, one of two official show homes of IBS 2026, come to life in the final stages of construction is a satisfying experience — not just for the owners, but for the builder as well.
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Whether you’re mapping out your education schedule, scoping out can’t-miss events or getting a first look at what’s ahead at IBS 2026, your Builders’ Show planning starts here.
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