Start Your Builders’ Show week early with in-depth courses designed for residential construction professionals. The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is known for bringing the residential construction industry together for three days of innovation, education and connection. But did you know your IBS 2027 experience can begin before the show floor opens?
Before you explore the latest products, attend education sessions and connect with thousands of industry professionals in Las Vegas, you can sharpen your skills with pre-show NAHB Courses designed to help you tackle today’s biggest building challenges.
When IBS 2027 registration opens Sept 1, you can add these courses to your Builders’ Show registration* to build a learning experience that begins before you hit the show floor or attend IBS Education sessions.
NAHB Courses to Add to Your Learning Opportunities
The pre-show NAHB Course lineup offers 21 learning opportunities to expand your knowledge, sharpen your skills and gain practical insights before IBS 2027 officially begins. From business management and construction best practices to legal considerations and emerging industry trends, there’s a course designed to help you meet your goals.
Here’s a preview of three courses being offered right before IBS 2027 begins, including two new offerings and one course that’s making a comeback in 2027 (but wasn’t offered in 2026). Explore the full NAHB Courses lineup so when registration opens Sept 1 you’re ready to make the most of your Builders’ Show experience.
The Anatomy of a Quality Home: Defining, Measuring & Delivering Lasting Value
New for IBS 2027
A quality home is more than great design or energy efficiency. Learn how to evaluate residential construction through a balanced approach that combines durability, livability, sustainability, efficiency and affordability. Discover how to deliver lasting value to residential construction customers while confidently communicating quality to buyers, lenders, insurers and other industry professionals.
Project Controls
New for IBS 2027
Run your residential construction projects like a well-tuned machine. In this course, learn how to use project controls as your daily command system to anticipate issues, keep teams aligned and guide every home from preconstruction to warranty with clarity and control. Walk away with practical tools you can use immediately to track progress, document decisions and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.
Using Contracts & Law to Protect Your Assets
Returning for IBS 2027
Back on the schedule for pre-IBS 2027, this course gives builders the knowledge they need to understand contracts, legal considerations and risk management strategies better. Whether you are reviewing agreements, managing relationships with partners and subcontractors or looking for ways to protect your business, this course provides practical insights to help safeguard your assets.
Make the Most of Your Time at the Builders’ Show
With so much to see and do during the three days of the Builders’ Show, adding a pre-show NAHB Course (or more) is a great way to maximize your week in Las Vegas. Arrive early, expand your expertise and start the show with new knowledge you can bring back to your business.
Registration opens Sept 1. Plan your total IBS 2027 experience early and consider adding a pre-show NAHB Course to your schedule.
Ready to learn more? Explore all the pre-show NAHB Courses to start building your complete education plan.
*Pre-show NAHB Courses require a separate registration and fee from your IBS registration.