IBS 2017 Master Session: The Ultimate Indestructible Blueprint for Maximizing Sales in 2017

The buyer’s journey was once straightforward, but in 2017
expectations have risen. Your buyers need, want and demand more: More
information. More attention. More value. How do you know what to focus on, and
how do you compete with larger builders who have bigger budgets, more staff and
a greater market share? The answer is to compete on the one thing you can
control: customer experience. 

In the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS)...

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IBS 2017 Closing Spike Concert: Everything You Need to Know

Close out a fantastic experience at the 2017 NAHB International Builders’
Show®

(IBS) by attending the Closing Spike Concert featuring Grammy Award
winners, Little Big Town! 

Plan to rock out with the 5-time CMA Vocal Group of the Year
winners known for history making single “Girl Crush,” #1 smash “Pontoon,” and
current single “Better Man” which is currently racing up the charts. Here’s
everything you need to know about the...

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Meet Our Speakers Series: David Haifleigh

David Haifleigh is president
of HaifleighBrandWorks and TheFutureWorks. He works nationally with small business
owners and home builders to enhance enterprise value by building their brands
and putting them in more effective, strategic and competitive business
narratives. He will be presenting “7 Fundamental Ways to Strategically &
Competitively Differentiate Your Home Building Company” at the NAHB International Builders’ Show®...

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Spotlight on Pre-Show Education: Residential Construction Superintendent Courses

Due to an overwhelming response from
attendees in previous years, the Home Builders Institute (HBI) Residential
Construction Superintendent (RCS) courses will be offered again the weekend preceding
NAHB’s International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Orlando. 

What is the RCS?

The Residential Construction
Superintendent courses are designed specifically for the promising site
superintendent who wants to further his/her career in the...

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Opening Ceremonies Featuring Keynote Speaker Peyton Manning

The Opening Ceremonies is sure to be a winning touchdown for everyone in attendance at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in January as legendary quarterback Peyton Manning takes center stage. 

During the 2015-16 NFL season, you watched him lead the Denver Broncos to a 24 – 10 win over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50—making him the first quarterback in NFL history to win a Super Bowl with two different teams. (His other...

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Meet Our Speakers Series: Peter Yost

Peter Yost is the principal
and vice president of technical services with BuildingGreen, Inc., located in Brattleboro, Vermont. The
company’s mission is “to bring about a healthier relationship between human
society and the natural world by helping building professionals create and nurture
high-performance, resilient, and inspiring buildings and communities.” 

At
the NAHB International Builders’ Show®, Peter will present “Field Testing...

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Announcing New Event for IBS 2017: NAHB Meeting of the Members

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is always striving to find unique ways to enhance the member experience at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), and this year is no exception. New for IBS 2017, a fun and informative event: NAHB Meeting of the Members. This is the perfect opportunity for you to connect with other members and learn a bit more about the inner workings of NAHB. 

Exclusive to NAHB members, this...

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Spotlight on Pre-Show Education: Construction Contracts & Law

Many construction and remodeling companies are not
equipped to have a full-time lawyer on staff or a law firm on retainer. This,
at times, can make handling your business from a legal perspective a bit tricky.
You have a deep desire to provide an amazing building experience for your
customers, yet you know you need to protect yourself, too. 

The NAHB course, Construction Contracts and Law, is
designed to help small builders and remodelers...

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IBS 2017 Master Session: Proactive Ideas for Solving the Labor Shortage Crisis

In a recent article published by Fortune.com, the
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) estimated that there are
approximately 200,000 unfilled construction jobs in the U.S.—a jump of 81% in
the last two years. “The labor shortage is raising builders’ costs—and workers’
wages—and slowing down construction,” according to the article.1

We all know that the construction labor shortage is a
real issue, but what are the...

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7 Things to Do in Orlando in 3 Hours or Less

Orange County Convention Center
UPDATED September 22, 2025

Orlando is known as “The Theme Park Capital of the World,” but there is so much more to do in O-town besides going to one of the theme parks. When you visit Orlando for the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in February, you’ll want to take advantage of the location and do some fun things; however, you may not want to spend an entire day away from the show floor....

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