Countdown to IBS: Registration Opens September 4

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Mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 4—the day when registration opens for the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). Attracting more than 60,000 visitors from over 100 countries across the globe, this show is the largest annual light construction show in the world!

The best deals—and biggest discounts—on IBS registration only happen in September.

Some of the can’t-miss registration deals include:

  • FREE IBS expo pass for NAHB...
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Intern Chronicles: New Markets with New Knowledge

Mason Bray

This is part 3 of a 3-part series featuring Mason Bray, a rising senior from the University of Tampa. Mason worked with the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) International Builders Show® marketing team during NAHBs’ 9 week internship program.

It doesn’t really seem like time is up, but my nine weeks as an NAHB marketing intern has steadily come to a close. As the saying goes, “time flies when you’re having fun” and boy did the time go by faster than I...

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Top 10 Picks from 2018 IBS Education On Demand

IBS Education Session

IBS attendees from across the country are tapping into IBS Education On Demand* to gain knowledge and build stronger businesses. Here are the Top 10 picks from the 2018 IBS Education On Demand. Of the 140+ available, which one will be your favorite?

1. Double Play: Designs that Appeal to Boomers and Millennials
Because Boomers and Millennials make up the largest demographics in the nation, industries are taking notice and asking, “Can the same product appeal to two different...

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2019 Builders’ Show Ambassador Program

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Registration for the 2019 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) opens September 4, and NAHB is seeking IBS enthusiasts to join the IBS ambassador team.

Each year the IBS ambassador program offers NAHB members with the opportunity to share their IBS expertise to improve member engagement and experiences at the show. Currently representing more than 30 Home Building Associations (HBA) nationwide, the IBS ambassador program continues to be a vital component...

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Intern Chronicles: More Marketing for Mason

Mason Bray

This is part 2 of a 3-part series featuring Mason Bray, a rising senior from the University of Tampa. Mason will be working with the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) International Builders Show® marketing team during NAHBs’ 9 week internship program.

After what only seems like a couple days, I’m already entering my fifth week with NAHB….where has the time gone? But with all the time, I’ve become more adjusted with my routine and the overall pace of the...

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Enter the Best in Green Awards

NAHB Best in Green Awards

The NAHB Sustainability and Green Building Subcommittee has opened the application and nomination process for the 2018 NAHB Best in Green (BIG) Awards and is offering great savings for early applicants.

The prestigious BIG awards recognize projects and individuals on the front lines of high-performance and sustainable home construction. The awards include 13 categories, such as single-family custom, multifamily affordable, multifamily market rate and remodeling. There is also a BIG Young...

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Spotlight on Pre-Show Education: Advanced High Performance Building: Project Management

IBS Education Session

Pre-Show education provides home building professionals the unique opportunity to increase their skill-set by delving deep into industry topics, all while earning NAHB continuing education credits. These one- or two-day courses are offered the weekend before IBS.

One such course, Advanced High Performance Building: Project Management, is designed to give building professionals the knowledge to apply advanced green building practices to their new home, remodel, site development and...

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Introducing The New American Home (TNAH) 2019

The 2019 New American Home

The 2019 NAHB International Builders’ Show® will showcase a custom-built home, and it will be completed and open for touring during the Builders’ Show, February 19 – 21 in Las Vegas.

A Look Into The New American Home 2019

This year’s New American Home® is the 36th in a series. The IBS show home is one of NAHB’s most successful and visible programs, and is produced and presented by the NAHB Leading Suppliers Council (LSC) and cosponsored with...

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NAHB Awards Season Underway

Ladies and gentlemen, download your photos and start your engines: Entries are now being accepted for three of NAHB’s top awards programs.

The Best of 55+ Housing Awards honor the people, companies, projects and programs that showcase the innovative marketing, industry-leading design and construction and the community lifestyle features that appeal to all life stages in the 55+ housing sector.

“The achievements of the industry have pressured everyone to raise their game, to the...

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