5 Top Reasons Young Industry Professionals Attend the Builders’ Show

Building professionals at the YP party

The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is the largest and one of the most influential trade shows in the residential construction industry. While it attracts attendees from diverse backgrounds and career stages, young industry professionals especially find this event invaluable.

Here are some of the top reasons young industry professionals make it a point to attend the Builders’ Show every year and are heading to IBS 2024 in Las Vegas, Feb 27...

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Discover Niche-Specific Ideas, Trends & Info in the Centrals

IB$ Centrals

Find your peers and experts in your industry niche at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) Centrals. While many different types of professionals gather for the show, it’s also nice to mix, mingle, share ideas, be inspired and learn from your peers. That’s what the Centrals do for niche audiences attending the show.

What is a Central?

The IBS Centrals are lounge-like rooms (one for each Central) in the convention center during the...

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Launch Your Start-Up at the Builders’ Show

Exhibitors showcase products at IBS

Cape Canaveral launched Apollo 11. The color TV, touchscreen, cherry cola, ice cream cone, telephone, Ferris wheel and Eiffel Tower launched at World’s Fairs.

IBS: Where Residential Construction Products Launch

Hundreds of new products and services launch every year at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). If you’re an emerging company with a revolutionary new product or service, your launch happens in the IBS...

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10 Ways to Dazzle Attendees with Your Booth at the Builders’ Show

Building professionals at IBS

Every year, businesses from all over the globe gather at events like the NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) to showcase their products and innovations and to network with potential clients. How can you make your company stand out from all the rest? Here are 10 ways to dazzle the IBS 2024 crowd with your event booth.

#1 Interactive Demos

The Builders’ Show is teeming with industry professionals looking for the next big thing....

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NAHBnow August – September Article Roundup

Building professionals at IBS

We’re sharing a roundup of some of our favorite NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) related NAHBnow articles to help you advance in your career and the industry.

What’s New for the International Builders’ Show

The Builders’ Show returns to Las Vegas on Feb 27-29, 2024, with exciting new features to enhance your experience, provide more learning opportunities and ensure that industry professionals get the maximum value...

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TWO Ways to Gain More Exposure for Your Hot New Product @IBS

Building professionals discuss new products at IBS

Once you book your event booth for the Builders’ Show, consider other ways to gain exposure for your hot new product. Here are TWO opportunities to reach more event attendees at the 2024 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS).

#1 New Product Zone

100s of products make their debut each year at the Builders’ Show. Debut your hot NEW product in the New Product Zone. The New Product Zone is where attendees...

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DCW Opening Ceremonies: Start Your Day with a Magical Experience

Mat Franco

Kick off your morning at the NAHB International Builders' Show® with Mat Franco headlining for the Design & Construction Week (DCW) Opening Ceremonies. Best known as “the first magician to emerge in the winner’s circle of America’s Got Talent” in 2014 and now the Las Vegas-based phenomenon Mat Franco — Magic Reinvented Nightly.

The Magic Begins with Mat Franco

Franco also produced and starred in the popular NBC special...

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The Future of Design Trends: Looking Ahead at IBS 2024

Elegant home furnishings

As we edge closer to the 2024 International Builders’ Show® (IBS), architecture and interior design continues to evolve. We’re expecting the release of groundbreaking design trends and inspiration at IBS in Vegas, Feb 27 - 29. We’re talking color palettes, materials and styles that will inevitably shape the aesthetics of tomorrow's residential construction projects.

Color Palettes: Earth Meets Tech

Color palettes for 2024 are...

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Register for IBS 2024 Because All Homes Start Here

Exhibitor shows off product at IBS 2023

The 2024 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is the biggest and best show in the residential construction industry. More than 67,000 visitors from over 100 countries and more than 1,400 manufacturers and suppliers attend each year. To top it off, the Builders’ Show is heading back to Las Vegas, Feb 27 - 29. Register now for the 2024 Builders’ Show is now OPEN.

IBS September Deals

NAHB Members enjoy the best deals and...

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4 Builders’ Show Networking & Special Events You Don’t Want to Miss

IBS 2023 House Party

One of the top reasons residential construction professionals attend the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is the networking and opportunities to connect face-to-face with industry professionals from across the country.

With tens of thousands of industry professionals at the Builders’ Show, it is your chance to form vital business partnerships and connect with peer professionals who are as passionate about their business and our industry as you...

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