The largest annual light construction show in the world, welcoming 78,000+ building professionals
Every year, several awards programs are held in conjunction with the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS).
Best of IBS Awards
Thursday, | Time TBA
In the Best of IBS Awards, exhibiting companies compete for the title of the best products in their respective categories. Enjoy learning about the products and services while you walk the show floor.
Best in American Living™ Awards
Wednesday, February 20 | 6:30 – 9:00...
Sam Rashkin is the author of the book, Retooling the U.S. Housing Industry: How It Got Here, Why It’s Broken, and How to Fix It. In the book, Sam presents a comprehensive strategy for transforming the new homebuyer consumer experience. He brings the lessons from this book to housing executives across the country with workshops and collaborative meetings that help them accelerate innovation.
Apart from this work, Sam has also served as national director of voluntary labeling...
The Design & Construction Week® (DCW) Opening Ceremonies are sure to be entertaining for everyone in attendance at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) as Emmy-award-winning actor and comedian Dana Carvey takes the stage!
When: Tuesday, February 19, 8:00 – 9:00 AM
Where: Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino – Paradise Event Center
Cost: Free for registered attendees
About Dana...
With over 12 years in sales and marketing for new home builders, Jen Barkan brings additional frontline experience as an online sales coach for Do You Convert. Jen developed and managed the online sales program for Rose & Womble Realty's New Homes division in Hampton Roads, Virginia which grew to represent 20 builders and over 45 communities. Jen has earned multiple national awards, including being the recipient of Professional Builder magazine’s 40 Under 40 Award in...
Plan to cap-off a phenomenal experience at the 2019 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) by attending the IBS Closing Spike Concert with the Goo Goo Dolls.
When: Thursday, February 19 | 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Where: Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino – Paradise Event Center
Cost: $40 per ticket
About the Goo Goo Dolls
Close out IBS with American rock band and GRAMMY® Award-nominated Goo Goo...
Nineteen pre-show courses will be offered before the start of the 2019 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). These half-, one- and two-day courses give you a chance to dive deeper into specific industry topics and to increase your skill set.
The Pre-show Courses offered on Sunday, February 17 are as follows:
Principles of Residential Marketing: Research & Analysis Classroom | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Developing a new home community that is...
New for 2019! These twice-daily keynotes feature thought leaders who are transforming their companies and the way we think about and address issues critical to the housing industry.
How Game Changers Came About
Every year IBS attendees are surveyed, and it is through this most recent process that a handful of topics were discovered as being especially high in demand.
Game Changers were born out of a desire to create a special series of sessions around those highly...
Norb Slowikowski is a Productivity Consultant who has been working in the construction industry for over 30 years. Prior to starting his consulting business, Norb served as Director of Manpower Development for McDonald's Corporation. He has assisted over 450 contractors in improving productivity and maximizing profitability. He is also the author of the book, Hard-Hat Productivity: The 9 Critical Factors for Maximizing Profits.
At the 2019 NAHB International Builders’ Show®...
Nineteen pre-show courses will be offered before the start of the 2019 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). These half-, one- and two-day courses give you a chance to dive deeper into specific industry topics and to increase your skill set.
The pre-show courses offered on Saturday, February 16 are as follows:
Building It Right: Quality Construction | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This half-day course is geared toward improving the quality of construction by identifying...
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...