Insider Tips, Trends & Must-Sees for Custom Builders at IBS 2026

Custom Building Central

If you’re a custom builder looking to sharpen your edge, grow your business and stay ahead of where the industry is headed, register for the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). From education and networking to products, demos and inspiration you won’t find anywhere else, IBS is built to help custom builders connect, learn and level up.

Here are six ways to crush it as a custom builder at IBS 2026.

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IBS 2026 Meet the Speaker: Michael Berke

IBS Speaker Michael Berke

The 2026 IBS Education* lineup for the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is packed with bold ideas, real-world expertise and strategies builders can put to work immediately. With 120+ sessions on the schedule, IBS is where the industry gathers to sharpen skills, challenge your thinking and prepare you for what’s next in home building.

Meet Michael Berke

Among this year’s standout voices is Michael Berke, Founder of Tempo...

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IBS 2026 Meet the Speaker: Doris Pearlman

IBS Speaker Doris Pearlman

The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is the premier show for the residential construction industry. The 2026 IBS Education* elite speakers hit the Builders’ Show stage with bold ideas, real-world expertise and strategies you can put to work right away. Choose from 120+ sessions to sharpen your skills, challenge assumptions and design for what’s new and what’s next.

Meet Doris Pearlman

Among this year’s most...

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IBS 2026 Meet the Speaker: Donald Ruthroff

IBS 2026 Speaker Donald Ruthroff

The 2026 IBS Education* lineup for the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) brings together industry veterans and forward-thinkers who know how to read the long arc of change. With 120+ sessions to choose from, spark ideas and sharpen strategy, the Builders’ Show is where the residential construction industry gets ready for what’s new and what’s next.

Meet Donald Ruthroff

Among this year’s most respected design voices is...

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IBS 2026 Meet the Speaker: Melissa Morman

IBS 2026 Speaker Melissa Morman

The IBS Education* Speaker lineup for the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is packed with bold ideas, real-world expertise and strategies builders can put to work right away. With 120+ sessions to choose from, IBS is where industry leaders gather to sharpen their thinking, explore what’s next and prepare for a future shaped by rapid change and innovation.

Meet Melissa Morman

Among the 2026 leading voices is Melissa...

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Game Changers That Will Transform the Way You Do Business

IBS Game Changers

UPDATED February 10, 2026

Game Changers take the stage at the NAHB International Builders Show® (IBS) to challenge how you think, lead and do business. These experts and influential voices bring sharp insights, fresh strategies and real-world solutions that push you to rethink the status quo and build smarter, stronger and better than before.

NEW Game Changers Format Hits Orlando

We’re pairing an industry pro with an expert...

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IBS 2026 Meet the Speaker: Liza Hausman

IBS Speaker Liza Hausman

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 120+ sessions to choose from, IBS is where builders and remodelers come to sharpen their skills, challenge their thinking and build smarter for what’s next.

Meet Liza Hausman

Among this year’s leading voices is Liza Hausman, Vice President of Industry...

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6 Ways to Crush It as a Remodeler at IBS 2026

Remodeling Central at IBS

If remodeling is your business, the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is where your next big ideas, connections and opportunities are waiting. IBS 2026 brings together education, innovation and hands-on experiences designed to help remodelers work smarter, build better and grow stronger businesses.

From emerging trends and new products to live demos and networking with peers who get your challenges, here are six can’t-miss ways remodelers can...

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10 Reasons to Register for IBS 2026 Before Early Pricing Ends Jan 9

Attendees brows the show floor at IBS

Still debating whether to attend the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS)? Consider this your friendly nudge. Early pricing ends Jan 9, and once it’s gone, it’s gone.

IBS is the premier event in the residential construction industry, bringing together builders, remodelers, designers, developers and industry partners from across the globe. If you want smarter strategies, better products and stronger connections in 2026, the Builders’ Show is...

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IBS 2026 Meet the Speaker: Jim Schneider

IBS Speaker Jim Schneider

The 2026 IBS Education* lineup is full of expertise, sharp minds and actionable strategies. With 120+ to choose from, you can sharpen skills, spark ideas and fuel better building at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). Among this year’s standout voices is someone who has spent a lifetime in the field, the office, the trenches and the evolving heart of the industry: Jim Schneider of Schneider Construction LLC, Cape...

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