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More jobs should mean more revenue, not more chaos. But as a residential construction business grows, missed handoffs, scheduling breakdowns, communication gaps and jobsite delays can quickly chip away at productivity and profit.
At the 2027 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), Priscilla Hansen Mahoney will share practical strategies to solve everyday project management challenges in her session, More Jobs, Less Chaos: Build...
From headline-making speakers to hands-on workshops and deep-dive sessions, IBS Education delivers the insights, skills and strategies you need to move your business forward.
The 2027 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) returns to Las Vegas Feb 2–4, with more than 120 education sessions to choose from you can tailor your learning to your business needs.
But IBS Education isn't one-size-fits-all. You can hear big ideas from leading business voices,...
Can AI make your online sales team more effective without replacing the human touch? At the 2027 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), Jen Barkan will explore how residential construction companies can use AI to strengthen online sales, improve lead engagement and turn more prospects into buyers.
In her session, Are You Better Than a Bot? Expanding the Value of the Online Sales Specialist, Jen will tackle a question on...
At the 2027 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), Rich Kogelschatz will share proven strategies to help builders eliminate callbacks and create a more consistent, error-free construction process.
The session, Eliminate Callbacks: Proven Strategies for Error-Free Construction, focuses on two critical parts of successful home building: thorough pre-construction planning and effective construction...
Do you ever wonder where all your profits have gone? (Hint: It’s not where you think.)
You finished the job. The numbers are in. And somehow, the profit you expected to see isn’t there.
So, where did it go?
According to Meghan Billings, CMB, owner of Meg & Co. Designer Homes, the answer may not be the big project that went sideways. It could be hiding in the small stuff: an unsigned change order, a misunderstanding that costs two days or a...
What if your residential construction business could keep moving, growing and making decisions without everything running through you?
For Houston luxury custom home builder Erin Stetzer, that question became the blueprint for building a company that does not depend on the owner being on every jobsite or answering every question.
At the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) 2027, Erin will share the systems she uses to build a team...
A great custom home can go wrong long before the first nail is driven.
According to Danielle Yegge, Owner/CEO of Style & Structure, the biggest problems often happen in the handoffs between sales, design, estimating, the field and the customer. When critical information gets lost along the way, the result can be costly: missed details, avoidable change orders, wasted time and frustrated clients.
At the 2027 NAHB International Builders’ Show®...
UPDATED August 21, 2026
Whether you learn best by listening to industry leaders, participating in hands-on demonstrations, engaging in peer discussions or seeing real-world examples in action, IBS Education at the NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) is designed with you in mind.
At IBS 2027, you'll find 120+ education sessions and experiences created to help residential construction professionals stay ahead of industry trends, improve business...
When you step onto the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) floor, you’re stepping into the future of residential construction.
While residential construction product and technique discovery are a big part of the Builders’ Show experience, the show also gives you opportunities to see new ideas, tools and techniques come to life through live demonstrations in the IBS Demo Zones.
These hands-on spaces bring the latest innovations directly to you,...
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...