Promoting a Secure Environment in the Residential Construction Industry

Make safety a top priority at every jobsite.

June is National Safety Month - a time dedicated to prioritizing safety within the residential construction industry and fostering a secure working environment for construction professionals and homeowners alike.

In honor of the month, we’re sharing safety tips and practices to emphasize the benefits of maintaining a safety-conscious mindset in the residential construction industry.

The Importance of Safety in the Residential Construction Industry

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NAHB Recognizes Plantd Materials as Most Innovative Start-Up

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Meet carbon-negative structural wall and roof sheathing for new homes. Meet Plantd Materials, named the Most Innovative Start-Up in the 2023 IBS Start-Up Zone. ARX City and BotBuilt were the two runner ups.

Plantd Materials, ARX City and BotBuilt were three of the 20 companies that shared their revolutionary products in the Start-Up Zone at the Builders’ Show. See all the innovative start-ups that came together at IBS 2023.

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Tour the IBS Official Show Home

While The New American Home® (TNAH) was not exempt from industry supply chain issues forcing the build to be out of a normal sequence, the delays did not derail the overall timeline, nor did it diminish the impressive qualities of the finished home.

Discover some of the highlights of the home and how to tour TNAH during its official debut at IBS 2023, Jan 31 - Feb 2.

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Start Your Learning Before IBS Begins with Master Workshops

With a lot happening at the 2023 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) — education sessions, the show floor, special events, LIVE demos and the activity goes on and on — it can be a challenge to experience it all.

Master Workshops to the rescue. As part of pre-show education, Master Workshops are Monday, Jan 30. Since they take place the day before the show officially starts, you can see and experience the show.

Pre-show Master Workshops provide best...

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Top 10 Best-Selling NAHB Titles at 2020 IBS

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The IBS Store, powered by NAHB BuilderBooks, was a key destination for attendees to pick up publications to help build their business during the NAHB 2020 International Builders’ Show® (IBS). Here were the most popular titles from the show. All titles are available as e-books, so you can purchase your copy and get right to learning, wherever you are.

2018 Home Builders’ Jobsite Codes
This is the pocket-sized companion to the International Residential Code discusses the...

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Tech Bytes: A Practical, How-To Experience

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When Tech Bytes sessions debuted at NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) 2017, they quickly became a must-attend component of IBS Education. At IBS 2020, this series will expand to include two stages running at the same time—allowing for the addition of many more sessions during the three-day show. In total, nearly 40 programs will be available for you to choose from.

The vision of Tech Bytes programing is simple: Less theory, more how-to demonstrations. With interactive sessions...

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Meet the IBS 2020 Scholarship Recipients (Part 2)

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The IBS Scholarship Program offers NAHB members between the ages of 21-35 the opportunity to attend the building industry’s biggest event. This is part two of a three-part series.

Twenty-two ambitious young professionals have been awarded a scholarship to attend the 2020 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas this coming January. Many have never attended before. All are eager to learn more about the building industry by exploring new products, connecting with...

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Meet Our Speakers Series: Todd Gamboa

Tom Gamboa

Todd* Gamboa is a radio show host, public speaker and president of Building Trust LLC. He has been in the building industry for more than 30 years managing private and public home building companies. As a building science expert sales trainer and public speaker, he has educated thousands of builders, architects, contractors, code officials, appraisers and REALTORS® across the country. His “High Performance Homes” trainings are offered by state and federal energy programs, large utility...

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