Opening Ceremonies Featuring Keynote Speaker Peyton Manning

The Opening Ceremonies is sure to be a winning touchdown for everyone in attendance at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in January as legendary quarterback Peyton Manning takes center stage. 

During the 2015-16 NFL season, you watched him lead the Denver Broncos to a 24 – 10 win over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50—making him the first quarterback in NFL history to win a Super Bowl with two different teams. (His other...

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Meet Our Speakers Series: Peter Yost

Peter Yost is the principal
and vice president of technical services with BuildingGreen, Inc., located in Brattleboro, Vermont. The
company’s mission is “to bring about a healthier relationship between human
society and the natural world by helping building professionals create and nurture
high-performance, resilient, and inspiring buildings and communities.” 

At
the NAHB International Builders’ Show®, Peter will present “Field Testing...

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Announcing New Event for IBS 2017: NAHB Meeting of the Members

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is always striving to find unique ways to enhance the member experience at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), and this year is no exception. New for IBS 2017, a fun and informative event: NAHB Meeting of the Members. This is the perfect opportunity for you to connect with other members and learn a bit more about the inner workings of NAHB. 

Exclusive to NAHB members, this...

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Spotlight on Pre-Show Education: Construction Contracts & Law

Many construction and remodeling companies are not
equipped to have a full-time lawyer on staff or a law firm on retainer. This,
at times, can make handling your business from a legal perspective a bit tricky.
You have a deep desire to provide an amazing building experience for your
customers, yet you know you need to protect yourself, too. 

The NAHB course, Construction Contracts and Law, is
designed to help small builders and remodelers...

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IBS 2017 Master Session: Proactive Ideas for Solving the Labor Shortage Crisis

In a recent article published by Fortune.com, the
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) estimated that there are
approximately 200,000 unfilled construction jobs in the U.S.—a jump of 81% in
the last two years. “The labor shortage is raising builders’ costs—and workers’
wages—and slowing down construction,” according to the article.1

We all know that the construction labor shortage is a
real issue, but what are the...

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7 Things to Do in Orlando in 3 Hours or Less

Orange County Convention Center
UPDATED September 22, 2025

Orlando is known as “The Theme Park Capital of the World,” but there is so much more to do in O-town besides going to one of the theme parks. When you visit Orlando for the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in February, you’ll want to take advantage of the location and do some fun things; however, you may not want to spend an entire day away from the show floor....

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Meet Our Speakers Series: Bobby Tsui

Bobby Tsui started his career in music production and
recording engineering, but today he is a digital strategist and author with 5+
years consulting and running a successful digital agency. At the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS),
Bobby will tackle the topic of increasing website conversion in the advanced
session, “From
Content to Conversion: Building a Killer Website (No Matter How Big Your
Company).” 

We caught up with Bobby to...

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Spotlight on Pre-Show Education: Spokesperson Training

Are you someone who dreads talking to the media or giving a presentation? Perhaps you know what you want to say, yet the anxiety of making a formal pitch can trip you up. This is precisely why NAHB Spokesperson Training was developed: to help busy building industry professionals deliver their message in a thoughtful, effective way.

There are two parts to Spokesperson Training, and here’s how they break down:

Spokesperson...

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Meet Our Speakers Series: Ali Wolf

What do Millennials want in housing? This elusive
first-time home buyer is impacting housing activity across the country, and
while there have been lengthy discussions about this market segment, how many
times has a Millennial actually been a part of them? 

Ali Wolf is the Manager of Housing Economics for Meyers
Research, LLC, and she is a Millennial herself. In the town hall session at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS),...

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Spotlight on Pre-Show Education: Master in Residential Marketing (MIRM)

What is MIRM? The Master in Residential Marketing (MIRM) designation is the highest achievement for new home sales and marketing professionals. Earning the MIRM designation sets you apart from the competition and increases your marketability because it demonstrates commitment to continued industry knowledge and professionalism. It is the pinnacle of new home sales education.

Courses needed to earn your MIRM...

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