Running a successful home building business takes more than keeping up with the latest products. You need smarter solutions, stronger industry connections, new ideas and strategies to build better, work more efficiently and improve your bottom line.
The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) brings it all together.
Returning to Las Vegas February 2–4, 2027, IBS is the largest annual light construction show worldwide, bringing together 75,000+ building professionals and 1,700+ exhibitors for three days of product discovery, industry education, networking and inspiration.
Whether you’re looking to streamline operations, improve profitability, explore new building technologies, find innovative products or prepare your business for what’s next, IBS 2027 gives you the tools and connections to move forward.
Use this builder’s guide to plan your experience, prioritize what matters most and get more value from every day at the Builders’ Show.
Discover Products to Improve Your Builds
Find the products, materials, tools and technologies shaping residential construction on the Builders’ Show exhibit floors.
With 1,700+ exhibitors across the Las Vegas Convention Center, you can explore solutions for virtually every stage of the building process.
What can you accomplish?
- Find new products that can improve residential construction quality and performance.
- Compare materials, tools and technologies before making investment decisions.
- Discover solutions that could reduce labor, save time or control costs.
- Meet manufacturers and suppliers to explore new business relationships.
- Find products that can help differentiate your homes in a competitive market.
Start with the New Product Zone
Want to see what’s new before hitting the entire show floor? Make the New Product Zone one of your first stops. This dedicated area debuts new products from IBS Exhibitors, helping you discover innovations and identify solutions worth exploring.
Check out the Start-Up Zone
Meet emerging companies and discover new technologies that could change how residential construction gets done.
Builder tip: Make a list of the products, materials and business challenges you want to address before arriving. Use the IBS Exhibitor search to identify companies you want to visit, then build your show floor route around your priorities.
Find Practical Strategies to Improve Your Business
Building more homes doesn’t automatically mean building a more profitable business. The right systems, processes and business strategies can make a big difference.
IBS Education* offers 120+ sessions to choose from, covering the challenges and opportunities facing residential construction professionals. Explore topics such as business management, construction technology, building science, sales and marketing, workforce development and more.
Choose from multiple learning formats to find the insights that fit your goals and learning style.
Education experiences to put on your schedule:
- Game Changers: Each day, pair a high-profile voice from business, sports or culture with a C-Suite home-building executive to create a cross-industry conversation tackling critical builder issues. Get a fresh perspective on the business and housing issues shaping the industry from prominent business thought leaders who challenge conventional thinking and offer new ways to approach complex issues.
- Spotlight Sessions: New for IBS 2027, these sessions complement the big-picture perspectives of Game Changers, taking a deeper dive into the ideas, challenges and opportunities shaping home building. Featuring the industry’s most influential leaders and experts, these sessions deliver practical insights and actionable strategies to help you think bigger, make smarter decisions and stay ahead of what’s next.
- Building Knowledge Sessions: Get focused, 60-minute education on relevant industry topics across nine tracks. From improving profitability and cash flow to strengthening your sales process and managing business growth, IBS Education helps you turn industry knowledge into business results.
Builder tip: Start with your biggest business challenge. Are you trying to improve margins, manage growth, find and retain employees or streamline operations? Search IBS Education by topic and build your schedule around the information you can put to work immediately.
Note: An IBS Expo+Education Pass is required to attend IBS Education sessions.
Explore AI & Technology to Give Your Business an Edge
Technology is changing how builders estimate, design, sell and manage projects. IBS 2027 gives you opportunities to explore the tools and strategies that can help your business work smarter.
Make time for the AI & Tech Studio, making its Las Vegas debut at IBS 2027.
Explore how artificial intelligence, automation and emerging technologies are being applied to real-world home building and remodeling challenges. Discover ways to reduce administrative work, improve decision-making, strengthen customer experience and gain better visibility into your projects.
Look for sessions and exhibitors covering:
- Artificial intelligence and automation.
- Construction and project management software.
- Estimating and financial management tools.
- Customer relationship management and online sales.
- Building Information Modeling (BIM).
- 3D visualization and design technologies.
Why it matters: The right technology can help your team spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time building relationships, managing projects and growing the business.
Builder tip: Identify one or two processes that slow your business down and look for technology tools that could make them faster, easier or more effective.
See Building Products & Techniques in Action
Sometimes the best way to evaluate a product or technique is to see it in action.
IBS offers live demonstrations and hands-on learning experiences that bring residential construction products, performance solutions and craftsmanship to life.
Make time for these two show-floor experiences:
- Construction Performance Zone: Discover construction techniques, building science and performance solutions through expert-led demonstrations.
- Craft Techniques Zone: Watch skilled professionals demonstrate construction techniques and share practical knowledge you can bring back to your projects.
These experiences offer a valuable opportunity to see how products perform, learn new techniques and discover approaches that could improve quality and efficiency.
Builder tip: Bring your questions. Ask demonstrators about installation, performance, labor requirements and how a product or technique could fit into your projects.
Connect with Builders Who Understand Your Business
Some of the most valuable takeaways come from conversations with other industry professionals.
IBS brings together builders, remodelers, manufacturers, suppliers, designers and other residential construction professionals from across the country and around the world.
Take advantage of the opportunity to exchange ideas, compare experiences, build relationships and learn how other companies tackle similar challenges.
Visit Centrals for specialized conversations and connections in:
- Custom Building.
- Design.
- Multifamily.
- Remodeling.
- Sales.
Each Central offers opportunities to connect with professionals who share your interests and understand the unique challenges of your specialty.
You can also make connections during show-floor conversations, education sessions and special networking events.
Builder tip: Set a networking goal before the show. Identify the types of people you want to meet, schedule conversations when possible and follow up with new contacts after you return home.
Get Inspired by The New American Home & The New American Remodel
Want to see what’s possible in residential construction? Make time to explore the official Builders’ Show homes.
The New American Home® (TNAH) and The New American Remodel® (TNAR) illustrate innovative design, products, construction techniques and building technologies in real-world residential projects.
See how emerging products and ideas come together in completed spaces.
Look for inspiration and practical takeaways in areas such as:
- Innovative architectural and interior design.
- Energy efficiency and building performance.
- Smart home technology.
- Advanced construction materials and techniques.
- Indoor-outdoor living and functional spaces.
- Sustainable building solutions.
Builder tip: Pay attention to the products, systems and construction details behind the design. Consider which ideas translate to your own projects and customers.
Both homes offer tours during IBS 2027, making them valuable additions to your show schedule.
Make Time for the Experiences Beyond the Show Floor
The Builders’ Show is about more than products and presentations. It’s also about connecting with the people who make the residential construction industry what it is.
Design & Construction Week® brings the industry together for three days of discovery, collaboration and networking. IBS registration also includes access to the KBIS exhibit floors, giving you even more opportunities to explore products, trends and design inspiration.
Consider adding these special experiences to your plans:
- DCW Opening Ceremonies featuring Kevin O’Leary: Kick off the week with the industry’s opening celebration.
- IBS House Party Sponsored by SRS Distribution*: Connect with industry peers during an evening of networking and entertainment.
- IBS Young Pro Party*: Allow the next generation of residential construction professionals to connect and build relationships.
- IBS Closing Concert featuring Counting Crows*: Wrap up the week with live entertainment and fellow Builders’ Show attendees.
Build Your IBS 2027 Plan
Three days can go quickly when you’re exploring 1,700+ exhibitors, attending education sessions and connecting with industry professionals.
A little preparation can help you make every minute count.
Before You Go
- Register for the right pass. Decide whether you want access to the exhibit floors only or the full education experience.
- Set your business goals. Identify what you want to learn, discover or accomplish.
- Search exhibitors. Create a list of manufacturers and suppliers you want to visit.
- Build your education schedule. Search IBS Education and select sessions that address your business priorities.
- Review the show floor. Familiarize yourself with the exhibit halls, product and demo zones.
- Plan your networking. Identify people, companies and industry groups you’d like to connect with.
- Download the IBS App (in mid-January when it’s available). Use it to navigate the show, find exhibitors and keep your schedule organized.
During the Show
- Start each day with your top priorities.
- Leave time to explore unexpected products and innovations.
- Ask questions and take notes during demonstrations.
- Connect with exhibitors and industry professionals.
- Capture ideas and identify potential solutions for your business.
- Take photos of products and booth information you want to revisit.
After the Show
- Follow up with manufacturers, suppliers and new industry contacts.
- Review your notes and prioritize the ideas worth implementing.
- Share relevant product discoveries and education takeaways with your team.
- Revisit recorded IBS Education sessions through Education On Demand.
- Turn your best ideas into specific next steps for your business.
The goal isn’t to see everything. It’s to come home with the products, knowledge and connections that can make a difference in your business.
Choose the Right IBS 2027 Registration Pass
Your registration determines which Builders’ Show experiences you can access. Choose the pass that aligns with your business goals.
IBS Expo Pass
Explore the IBS and KBIS exhibit floors, discover new products, visit IBS Centrals, experience live demonstrations and connect with industry professionals.
IBS Expo+Education Pass
Get everything included with the Expo Pass, plus choose from 120+ IBS Education sessions and the post-show library of recorded education sessions.
If professional development, business strategies and industry insights are priorities, the Expo+Education Pass gives you more ways to make your time at IBS count.
Both passes include three-day access to the IBS and KBIS exhibit floors, including IBS Zones and Outdoor Exhibits.
Ready to build a better business?
Register for the NAHB International Builders’ Show, February 2–4, 2027, in Las Vegas.
*IBS Education requires an Expo+Education Pass.
**Requires separate tickets and fees from your IBS registration.