Know The Show | The NAHB International Builders' Show

The 2016 International Builders’ Show® (IBS)
may be over, but the Bookstore @ Design & Construction Week® remains in the
minds of attendees who made the bookstore their key destination spot to pick up
publications to help build their business. Attendees know that knowledge is
power. 

Here are the Top 10 Best Sellers from IBS 2016:

1.  
2015 Home Builders’ Jobsite Codes...

It’s a wrap! Thousands attended NAHB’s International Builders’ Show^® (IBS), January 19-21 in Las Vegas! Building industry professionals discovered an expansive universe of products and innovative concepts designed to enhance their businesses moving forward.

The Builders’ Show, as part of Design & Construction Week^® (DCW), featured the co-location of IBS and the National Kitchen & Bath...

As you make plans to attend the International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas next week, you’ll also want to make time to take in a few attractions outside of the show.

We’ve researched and found some lesser-known attractions that go beyond the casinos and nightlife to provide you with a unique list of possibilities to make your time in Las Vegas memorable and fun.

1. The Mob Museum | TheMobMuseum.org
For true crime...

Thea Dudley is the Vice President of Financial Services and Customer Care at Guardian Building Products and a credit advice columnist for ProSales Magazine. With more than 30 years of credit and collection experience, she’s heard more than a few far-fetched reasons for non-payment. With so many entertaining stories to share, it’s no wonder that she is one of IBS’s highest-rated returning speakers.

We recently caught up with Thea to ask her a few...

Innovative builder/designer Marnie Oursler will be participating at a variety of events during the International Builders’
Show® (IBS) at the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 19-21, 2016. 

Known as one of today’s most innovative and
thought-leading builders, Marnie is revolutionizing the industry with her fresh
approach to building and processes. She is currently the national spokesperson
for 84 Lumber’s “We Build American”...

Dennis O’Neil is the President of O’Neil Interactive, a website design
and digital marketing firm for the residential industries. With over a decade
of experience of using the internet to sell and market new homes, he has a
tremendous understanding of how shoppers interact with technology and how the
industry can use it to bring buyers and builders together. 

We recently caught up with Dennis to ask a few questions
and get his fun...

Lisa Trosien of Apartment
Expert is one of IBS’s best-known authorities in the multifamily sector,
and her funny (and a bit sarcastic) speaking style always makes her sessions
well-attended events. We caught up with her a few weeks ago to ask a few
questions. 

NAHB: What is
the one thing you are looking forward to the most while at IBS?

LISA: I always
love the trade show floor! There are always so many new and exciting...

There is no question that in the last five years, there has been a dramatic shift in what the customer expects from their new home shopping experience. This is why it is so important that your online and onsite sales programs work hand-in-hand. After all, a unified team will always deliver better results than any number of individuals.

In this Master Session, “From Online to Onsite: Mapping Out Sales Success in 2016 & Beyond,” industry...

In an era of increasing energy codes and amplified concerns about performance, insulation is one of the most controversial yet important topics affecting modern housing construction. While there is plenty of information available, making heads-or-tails of what is actually the “best practice” for your particular conditions and goals can be difficult.

The Master Session, “Don’t Eat Your Sweater: Building Science & Best Practices for...