The largest annual light construction show in the world, welcoming 78,000+ building professionals
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...
UPDATED October 9, 2026
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...
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...
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...
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.