The Builders’ Show from an Exterior Contractor’s Perspective

Why would an exterior contractor from Minnesota make
attending the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) a priority year after
year? Isn’t the Builders’ Show for
builders? 

Meet Tom Bennis. Tom is the owner of Minnesota Exteriors, a home exterior
improvement company, and North Country
Distributors, an exterior building products distributor, located in Osseo,
Minnesota. Minnesota Exteriors is a third-generation family-owned company...

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The ROI of Attending IBS: Is It Worth It?

When considering whether or not to attend the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), one of the first things you (and your boss) look at is the expense. The Builders’ Show is not terribly expensive, but between registration, airfare and accommodations in a resort destination, the costs can add up.

And if you haven’t attended IBS before you may wonder, “Is attending this particular trade show really worth it?”

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Get the Most Fun and Best Deals at IBS 2018

Plan ahead to get the best deals and most fun out of IBS
2018! 

The Best Registration and
Hotel Deals

The best deals on registration happen only in August, and
it is also the best time to secure a hotel room. 

Registration
Deals: Register in August
to take advantage of the best deals on IBS
registration. An IBS expo pass is FREE for NAHB members and only $50 for
non-members. You can also save $100 on a full...

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Spotlight on Pre-Show Education: Saturday’s Line-Up

Fourteen pre-show courses will be offered before the start of the 2018 International Builders’ Show® (IBS). These one- and two-day courses give you a chance to take a dive deeper into specific industry topics and to increase your skill set. All courses also offer 6+ CE for NAHB Designations and other industry professional credentials. Click the course links for more details.

Here are the Pre-Show courses offered on Saturday,...

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3 Big Reasons Why Industry Pros Attend IBS

As the largest annual light construction show in the world,
every year The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) attracts more than 60,000
visitors from over 100 countries. Taking place alongside of the National Kitchen
& Bath Association’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS), no other
event can compare to this event’s magnitude and scope of products, trends and
innovations in the residential construction market. 

IBS...

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IBS 2018: 5 Must-Know Facts

Every year, the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS)
brings together 60,000 builders, general contractors, remodelers,
designers and more from around the world, and with so much information
available about the show, it can difficult to determine what things you should
know. This is why we came up with a list of the 5 must-know facts. 

#1: Early Registration
= Biggest Discounts

Without question, the best deals on IBS 2018 occur...

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Unsurpassed Deals on IBS 2018 Registration by 9/15

[Updated 9/1] The August-only deals have been extended until September 15! 

What’s the best business investment you can make that
will benefit you throughout 2018? Registering for the NAHB International
Builder’s Show® (IBS) now because the best registration deals happen only in August. 

The Builders’ Show brings together the industry’s most
important global manufacturers and suppliers in one place. See more...

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2018 IBS Education Sneak Peek

The 2018 NAHB International Builders’
Show® (IBS)  plans
are well underway. Be prepared to learn, connect and grow with these amazing
educational offerings: 

  • 105+ Building Knowledge sessions have been finalized, with more expected to be
    added in the coming months as emerging issues and topics develop. The 8
    education tracks include: 55+ Housing,

    Home Technology & Performance, Business Management &...

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Meet Best of IBS Webinar Speaker: Ed Earl

Ed Earl is the principal of Priority 1 Projects based in San Diego and offers more than 25 years of construction experience. He has been nicknamed the “Zen Builder” as a 20-year practitioner of Zen Buddhism and the project manager of the construction of a nunnery complex at Deer Park Monastery in San Diego.

Last fall, we caught up to Ed to ask him some questions about the show and where he thought the building industry was heading in...

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Best of IBS Webinar Series

New this summer: the Best of IBS webinar series, featuring speakers and topics from IBS 2017. The Best of IBS! We’ve asked the best speakers from January’s Builders’ Show for some fresh new content on the most talked about topics!

How to Hire for Attitude and Train for Skills
Wednesday, June 21, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) speaker, builder and success coach Burk...

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