IBS 2018 Closing Spike Concert: Everything You Need to Know

Plan to cap-off a phenomenal experience at the 2018 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) by attending the IBS Closing Spike Concert with Chicago.

When: Thursday, January 11 | 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Where: West Concourse—Level IV, Valencia Ballroom
Cost: $40 per ticket

About Chicago
Chicago was hailed as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era”...

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Meet Our Speakers Series: Burk Moreland, GMB, CGB

With nearly two decades of experience and success in the
homebuilding industry as an executive and entrepreneur, Burk Moreland works
with and coaches motivated business owners, sales managers, teams,
professionals and entrepreneurs who want to take their business to the next
level.  

At the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in
January, Burk will present, “Delegation
& Expectations: How to Motivate Your People to Do What You Need...

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Meet Our Speakers Series: Deryl Patterson, AIA

Deryl Patterson is an award-winning architect with more
than 30 years of experience and is the president and founder of Housing Design
Matters, Inc., specializing in residential architecture. As a frequent
contributor to trade publications, Deryl stays on the forefront of current
trends and innovations and is often a speaker at industry events. 

At the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in
January, Deryl will present two sessions,...

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Spotlight on Pre-Show Education: Sunday’s Line-Up

Fourteen Pre-show courses will be offered before the start of the 2018 International Builders’
Show® (IBS). These one- and two-day
courses give you a chance dive deeper into specific industry topics and to
increase your skill set. 

Here
are the Pre-show courses offered on Sunday, January 7: 

Design Concepts for Livable Homes and Aging
in Place (CAPS II)
| 9:00 AM –
5:00 PM

There is an increased desire among...

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Meet Our Speakers Series: Kate Good

Kate Good is a 28-year sales and marketing veteran for the multifamily industry. She is the Sr. Vice President of Multifamily Development and Operations with Houston-based Hunington Residential. When she is not at the job site, she is traveling the country sharing her expertise with 15,000 industry professionals each year on the topics of new construction, improving underperforming assets and her unique approach to everything related to leasing,...

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Spotlight on IBS 2018 Education: The Hottest & Most Relevant Building Industry Topics

NAHB’s International Builders’ Show® (IBS) has always been the place for building professionals to
get information on the latest trends, the newest techniques and the most
forward-thinking business strategies. The Show takes place January 9 – 11, 2018
in Orlando,
and we’ve managed to pack even more into those three days. Here’s what to
expect: 

Pre-Show
Education

Fourteen Pre-Show courses will be held...

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Meet Our Speakers Series: Evan Carroll

Evan Carroll operates at the intersection of people and technology to make online and offline customer experiences more personal, emotive and efficient. Evan is a frequent speaker on all things digital and has presented to SXSW Interactive, the Library of Congress and the American Marketing Association, just to name a few audiences.

At the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in January, Evan will present, “Creating #FOMO: Your Secret to...

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The Builders’ Show from an Exterior Contractor’s Perspective

Why would an exterior contractor from Minnesota make
attending the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) a priority year after
year? Isn’t the Builders’ Show for
builders? 

Meet Tom Bennis. Tom is the owner of Minnesota Exteriors, a home exterior
improvement company, and North Country
Distributors, an exterior building products distributor, located in Osseo,
Minnesota. Minnesota Exteriors is a third-generation family-owned company...

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The ROI of Attending IBS: Is It Worth It?

When considering whether or not to attend the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), one of the first things you (and your boss) look at is the expense. The Builders’ Show is not terribly expensive, but between registration, airfare and accommodations in a resort destination, the costs can add up.

And if you haven’t attended IBS before you may wonder, “Is attending this particular trade show really worth it?”

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Get the Most Fun and Best Deals at IBS 2018

Plan ahead to get the best deals and most fun out of IBS
2018! 

The Best Registration and
Hotel Deals

The best deals on registration happen only in August, and
it is also the best time to secure a hotel room. 

Registration
Deals: Register in August
to take advantage of the best deals on IBS
registration. An IBS expo pass is FREE for NAHB members and only $50 for
non-members. You can also save $100 on a full...

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