Once again, the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) will
offer a fantastic variety of Thought Leader Sessions for the 2017 show. These
programs were introduced in 2016 with great success, and you can expect an
expanded line-up of these sessions for 2017. Featured will be innovators from
both within and outside of the industry who are transforming their companies
and the way we do business. Here’s a closer look at the Thought Leader...
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Plan Your IBS Experience with the Official IBS App
The official IBS app is the quickest and easiest way to
find information and get around at IBS 2017. Receive real-time IBS alerts and
plan your show experience with favorite sessions, events, meetings and
exhibitor booths.
You can download the app on your smartphone or tablet. Go
to the App Store and search “IBS 2017”.
To Set Up
Once you’ve downloaded the IBS 2017 app, log in...
Meet Our Speakers Series: David Miles
David Miles, MIRM, CSP, CAASH, is the 2016 Legend of
Residential Marketing Honoree President and Brand Strategist of Milesbrand. His career spans more than three
decades. During that time he has won numerous local, national and international
creative awards, including 103 Gold Nationals from the National Association of
Home Builders and more than 500 Silvers.
In December 2004, David was named one of the 50 most
influential people in the home...
Explore Advanced Techniques at the IBS 2017 Master Sessions
The Master Sessions at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) are in-depth, three-hour intensive sessions that dig deep into a specific industry topic. Full of tips, tricks and best practices, they will give you advanced skills to take your business to the next level.
Take advantage of one of five fantastic Master Sessions at IBS 2017.
Stop Being Out Negotiated: The Negotiation Skills That Protect Your Profits<br...
High Performance Building Zone: Where Efficiency Meets Practicality & Profitability
The NAHB International Builders’ Show’s® (IBS) High
Performance Building Zone (HPBZ) is where you’ll discover best practices for
improving efficiency in all areas of the home—from basements and roofs to
everything in between. The HPBZ features top building science experts who lead
a series of live, interactive construction demonstrations and a building
performance lab.
New Addition to
HPBZ for 2017: The Building Performance...
Meet Our Speakers Series: Scott Sedam
Scott Sedam is the president of TrueNorth Development and Contributing Editor for Professional Builder Magazine. A former
VP with a national builder, Scott launched TrueNorth in 1997 to serve the
process improvement, production enhancement and organizational needs of the
building industry. Scott is a frequent speaker at industry and builder events,
and a board member and volunteer pilot with Wings of Mercy, flying
patients-in-need to medical...
Builder Clinics & Tech Bytes: More Hands-on, How-To at IBS 2017
New for the 2017 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is a
pair of classrooms just off the show floor that will feature all hands-on,
interactive learning to host two new types of sessions: Builder Clinics and
Tech Bytes. These programs will be offered in short 20- to 30-minute segments
and will be repeated a few times throughout the week to allow for flexibility
in your schedule.
Builder Clinics: How-Tos to Take Your Homes from...
Discover Home Technology Solutions at the CEDIA Smart Home Pavilion
The value of the global smart home market will reach $43
million by 2020, according to research from Stratista, which is nearly triple
the value from 2014.1
It’s also no secret that consumer desire for smart home
technology has exploded. According to a recently published IoT Innovation
article, “Research by GfK shows that consumers worldwide are more excited about
smart home tech than 11 other new technologies, including the cloud,...
Meet Our Speakers Series: Luis Poggi
Luis Poggi, MBA is the senior director of Product
Management for Zillow Group. He has led the launch of several key ventures and
is instrumental in driving the product direction for Zillow Group’s new
construction homes. He will be presenting twice at the 2017 NAHB International
Builders’ Show® (IBS): a Building Knowledge session, “A
Builder’s Guide to Killer Content” and a Sales Central presentation, “Behavior
Data: What Are Your Buyers...
Spotlight on Pre-Show Education: Design/Build Solutions for Aging & Accessibility (CAPS II)
The maturing of the U.S. Baby Boomer population is a huge
opportunity for builders and remodelers. As this consumer group expands, more
and more are interested in remodeling their home to fit their new lifestyle and
abilities.
This Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) course
will help you understand the guidelines and requirements of accessibility, the
importance of doing an assessment with input from occupational and physical
therapists...