The NAHB International Builders' Show
Check out the 18 companies with 18 innovative solutions, the Start-Up Zone exhibitors at the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), in Orlando, Feb 17 – 19.
18 of the most innovative companies expected to be the most transformative in the industry were chosen to exhibit in the Start-Up Zone on the Builders’ Show floor. Here’s a glimpse into the companies, what they do and what they have to offer the industry.
“Muddskip wall coating represents a potential game-changing drywall mud additive that could upend the entire building industry for consumers, builders and tradespeople. The judges were very impressed with the re-hydration technology that allows for wet-on-wet application, reducing cycle times between coats and also completely removing the sanding step.
With drywall being on the critical path for nearly every remodel or new construction project, Muddskip has far-reaching applications...
It’s a wrap! Nearly 75,000 people attended the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), our grand finale before the show moves permanently to Las Vegas, did not disappoint!
The energy was amazing! Incredible new products made their debut. 130+ inspiring education sessions provided industry knowledge you can’t find anywhere else. Live demos featuring new construction techniques and uses for products were packed! The show floor, education sessions,...
Originally built in the 1950s, The New American Remodel®, the official show home of the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), had been added onto and remodeled several times over the decades. Not always gracefully. Rooms felt chopped up. Rooflines competed. You could walk through it and clearly read the timeline.
The mission was to create one cohesive home with a single, unified vision.
When you bring the full force of a team together, something electric happens. For Alair Homes, The New American Home®, the official show home of the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), was exactly that kind of moment. Not just a build. A chance to demonstrate what is possible when vision, trust and craftsmanship all pull in the same direction.
This show home is not a spec home. It was built for a customer – a customer that leaned...
The 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) specialty zones are some of the most popular destinations on the show floor. These designated experiences are where ideas turn tangible, trends become touchable and conversations spark the next big breakthrough.
Since the #1 show for the residential construction industry only happens once a year, make sure these seven zone experiences are on your IBS 2026 schedule. Each one offers a unique way to explore...
UPDATED February 6, 2026
When you’re navigating a full day at the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), food is not a luxury. It’s fuel. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite between education sessions or sitting down to recharge before heading back to the show floor, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) offers plenty of convenient dining options onsite. And when the...
The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) 2026 is headed back to Orlando for one final Florida encore before the show’s permanent move to Las Vegas. And with IBS once again co-locating with the NKBA Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS) for Design & Construction Week® (DCW), it’s going to be amazing.
With 2,300+ combined exhibitors covering over 1.15 million net...
The 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) specialty zones are some of the most popular destinations on the show floor. These designated experiences are where ideas turn tangible, trends become touchable and conversations spark the next big breakthrough.
Since the #1 show for the residential construction industry only happens once a year, make sure these seven zone experiences are on your IBS 2026 schedule. Each one offers a unique way to explore...
The 2026 IBS Education* lineup for the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is packed with bold ideas, real-world expertise and strategies you can put to work right away. With 130+ sessions to choose from, IBS is where residential construction professionals come to sharpen their skills, challenge their thinking and build smarter for what’s next.
Among this year’s experts is Amy Druhot, Vice President of Sales...