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“IBS 2026 was very successful for mash. The exposure in the Start-Up Zone is significant, especially given its central location on the exhibit floor. For an early-stage company looking to get in front of decision-makers in the building industry, it is a highly efficient and visible platform. The traffic we received was highly relevant, including builders specifically looking for new solutions. It brought exactly the right audience to our booth, and we generated dozens of meaningful...

Check out the 18 companies with 18 innovative solutions, the Start-Up Zone exhibitors at the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show^® (IBS), in Orlando, Feb 17 – 19.

18 of the most innovative companies expected to be the most transformative in the industry were chosen to exhibit in the Start-Up Zone on the Builders’ Show floor. Here’s a glimpse into the companies, what they do and what they have to offer the industry.

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“Muddskip wall coating represents a potential game-changing drywall mud additive that could upend the entire building industry for consumers, builders and tradespeople. The judges were very impressed with the re-hydration technology that allows for wet-on-wet application, reducing cycle times between coats and also completely removing the sanding step.

With drywall being on the critical path for nearly every remodel or new construction project, Muddskip has far-reaching applications...

In the world of home building and residential construction, standing out from your competition matters. Recognition for craftsmanship, innovation and leadership propels your business forward. The NAHB Industry Awards are the most prestigious in the industry. Being nominated and winning elevates your reputation, puts your work on a national stage and opens new doors for your career and your business.

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JobTread streamlines estimating, project management and financial tracking as an all-in-one construction management software.

It’s the 2025 winner of the Best of IBS™ Award for Best Business Solution Software.

Trusted by contractors nationwide, it empowers businesses to operate efficiently and profitably with customizable tools, robust reporting, and seamless integrations. JobTread continues to set the standard for innovation and excellence in the construction...

Meet the construction tools revolutionizing the industry. The ClearLOC™ by Legend Valve & IQ Vise System by Work IQ Tools, the winners of the 2025 Most Innovative Construction Tool Best of IBS™ Award.

ClearLOC™ revolutionizes plumbing with its transparent push-to-connect fittings, allowing contractors to easily verify connections without measuring or marking insertion depths. This innovation reduces installation time by 50%, cuts labor costs, and offers...

The winner of the 2025 Best Indoor Product Best of IBS™ Award is the FRS200HT w/ 30-200 CFM Smart Sensing Supply Fan Humidity & Temperature Control by Delta Electronics (Americas), Ltd.

The FRS200HT is a DC-powered fresh air supply fan, offering 30 to 200 CFM of quiet, energy-efficient airflow. Ideal for home builders, contractors and developers, it provides supply, balanced and filtration ventilation options. The digital control panel displays airflow, runtime, temperature,...

TYPAR^® Clear Acrylic Flashing by MAGNERA allows the installer to see the pattern on window nail/screw fins to save time in properly installing windows. It also makes it easier for inspectors to approve work.

With nothing else like it, TYPAR^® Clear Acrylic Flashing by MAGNERA won the 2025 Most Innovative Building Material Best of IBS™ Award.

“Every now and then, a company comes out with a product that begs the question, "How has nobody done this before?"...

ADORN^® Stone ECO2LUXE™ Powered by CaptureCrete^® by NCP Industries is a mortarless stone siding system that elevates design versatility and champions environmental stewardship like no other product in the market does.

Engineered from post-consumer, recycled materials, ADORN Stone ECO2LUXE is a testament to sustainable manufacturing. By repurposing waste materials, it reduces landfill dependency and conserves natural resources and actively captures and permanently...

The winner of the 2025 Best Kitchen & Bath Product Best of IBS™ Award is The Acrylic Haven Hammock Bath by Hammock Bath Co. The Acrylic Haven Hammock Bath has a unique curvature that cradles the back and legs, reminiscent of lounging in a hammock with the perfect depth to provide a relaxing soaking bath experience.

“The design is super innovative, there is nothing on the market like it. I like how they have different material options for different budgets and price points.”...