The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is where tens of thousands of residential construction pros from around the world come to see what’s new and what’s next in home building.
The Builders’ Show is the place to see the newest and hottest ideas, products and technologies transforming the housing industry, and I can’t wait to welcome you to Orlando, Feb 17 – 19, for the industry’s must-attend event of the year.
Your customers expect it all and IBS helps you deliver. Explore the latest design trends, breakthrough materials and high-performance products that combine quality, innovation, and affordability. You’ll leave the Builders’ Show with insights and solutions that deliver results fast in today’s competitive market. From live demos and hands-on experiences to education sessions packed with actionable takeaways, IBS gives you the tools to grow your business, boost profits, and elevate customer experiences.
Discover cutting-edge construction technology, products, and techniques that help you build better, stronger, more efficient homes that last longer, look incredible and meet the ever-changing needs of today’s buyers.
An extensive IBS exhibit floor is organized into six dynamic product segments to help you manage your time. And don’t miss the Outdoor Exhibits, too, for a breath of fresh air! You can also make plans to tour the two official Builders’ Show homes, The New American Home® and The New American Remodel®, both just a short bus ride away!
IBS will again co-locate with the NKBA Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS) for Design & Construction Week® (DCW), the largest annual gathering of residential construction and design industry professionals in the world. Your 2026 IBS Expo Pass gives you access to all IBS and KBIS exhibit floors, while IBS Education sessions require an Expo+Education registration.
From the DCW Opening Ceremonies to the IBS Closing Concert and everything in between, IBS also offers exciting opportunities for you to connect with industry experts.
It is impossible to experience everything IBS has to offer in three days, so use this special preshow planner to preview the standout networking events, innovative products, top companies, education sessions, speakers and more waiting for you at IBS 2026. It’s your go-to guide to start building your Builders’ Show experience.
Learn more at BuildersShow.com. Then join me in Orlando in February, the last time the Builders’ Show will take place in that city before it moves permanently to Las Vegas in 2027. Let’s celebrate our industry’s achievements, look ahead to the future of home building and keep the spotlight on providing housing for all Americans.
Sincerely,
Buddy Hughes
2025 NAHB Chairman
About the Author
Buddy Hughes
Buddy Hughes is the National Associaation of Home Builders' 2025 Chairman of the Board of Directors. A Lexington, N.C.-based, third-generation home builder and developer with more than 45 years of experience in the home building industry, he opened Hughes Construction in 1985 as a general contracting business that specializes in home building and light commercial construction. He currently serves as a life delegate of the NAHB Leadership Council and has been a member of the NAHB Board of Directors for more than 20 years.