Did You Know? You Can See Residential Construction Innovation in Action in the IBS Demo Zones

Presenters speak to a crowd in the Construction Performance Zone at IBS

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,...

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Did You Know? You Can Add Pre-Show NAHB Courses to Your IBS 2027 Experience

Education presenter speaks to a crowd at IBS

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...

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6 NAHB | IBS Education Webinars Designed for Residential Construction Professionals

NAHB | IBS Education Webinar Series

UPDATED August 10, 206

The NAHB | IBS Education Webinar Series is back with another lineup of timely, practical conversations designed to help residential construction professionals sharpen skills, strengthen businesses and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. Featuring past and future speakers from the NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS), the series brings trusted IBS-caliber education directly to attendees throughout the year, long...

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2026 Best Residential Construction Summer Reads

BuilderBooks Beach Reads

UPDATED July 9, 2026

Looking for the best residential construction books to read in 2026? Whether you're a home builder, remodeler, sales professional, project manager or business owner, the right industry resources can help you improve operations, increase profitability, strengthen customer relationships and stay ahead of industry trends.

NAHB BuilderBooks titles offer practical insights you can put to work immediately. As a special treat, our...

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Top 5 Reasons to Speak at IBS 2027

IBS Speaker addresses crowd at an education session.

Speaking at the 2027 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is your chance to step onto one of the biggest stages in residential construction. As the world’s largest annual light construction show, IBS brings together tens of thousands of industry professionals looking for fresh ideas, real-world insights and proven strategies.

If you’ve got expertise to share, this is your moment to raise your voice above the noise and into a room full of industry...

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10 Most Popular IBS 2026 Education Sessions

Presenter talks to crowd at IBS 2026

At the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), registrants with an Expo+Education Pass could choose from 130+ education sessions spanning everything from AI and affordability to leadership strategy. And here’s the secret sauce: those same registrants can revisit sessions or catch what they missed on-demand* through June 30, 2026, turning three packed days into months of learning on replay.

Top 10 IBS 2026 Education...

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IBS 2026 Meet the Speaker: Amy Druhot

IBS Speaker Amy Druhot

The 2026 IBS Education* lineup for the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is packed with bold ideas, real-world expertise and strategies you can put to work right away. With 130+ sessions to choose from, IBS is where residential construction professionals come to sharpen their skills, challenge their thinking and build smarter for what’s next.

Meet Amy Druhot

Among this year’s experts is Amy Druhot, Vice President of Sales...

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IBS 2026 Meet the Speaker: Bobby Mink

IBS Speaker Bobby Mink

The 2026 IBS Education* lineup for the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is packed with practical insights, hard-earned experience and strategies builders can put to work immediately. With 130+ sessions to choose from, IBS is where residential construction professionals come to strengthen their leadership skills, refine operations and improve profitability in a changing market.

Meet Bobby Mink

Among this year’s seasoned and...

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IBS 2026 Meet the Speaker: Leah Fellows

IBS Speaker Leah Fellows

The IBS Education* lineup for the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is packed with new ideas, real-world expertise and fresh strategies you can put to work right away. With 120+ sessions to choose from, the Builders’ Show is where pros across the industry come to sharpen their skills, challenge their thinking and prepare for what’s next in a constantly evolving industry.

Meet IBS Education Speaker Leah Fellows

Among...

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IBS 2026 Meet the Speaker: David Hagan

IBS Speaker David Hagan

The 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) Education* lineup is packed with fresh ideas, real-world expertise and strategies you can put to work immediately. With 120+ sessions to choose from, the Builders’ Show is where industry pros come to sharpen their skills, challenge their thinking and build smarter for what’s next.

Meet IBS Education Speaker David Hagan

One of the pros sharing his expertise is David Hagan, founder...

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