Connect, Learn, and Grow at IBS Centrals
This article first appeared in the NAHB International Builders' Show 2025 Preshow Planner issue.
Meet like-minded professionals, refine your skills, explore new ideas and learn from experts in your field in the Centrals at the International Builders’ Show (IBS). Engage with experts and peers in your niche market for interactive and informal learning and networking opportunities and a chance to take a break from the action on the Show floor. Centrals are open to all IBS registrants.
55+ HOUSING CENTRAL (LVCC W308)
Discover new trends, identify what makes this fast-growing housing segment different and refine your strategies. Uncover the formula for attracting two generations of 55+ housing buyers, discover innovations in 55+ housing, learn how to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to sell more homes to these buyers, and more.
CUSTOM BUILDING CENTRAL (LVCC W209)
Open the custom home pre-construction playbook, hear from industry veterans about the effect of technology on the home life cycle, master the transition from remodeling to custom homes and more.
DESIGN CENTRAL (LVCC W213)
See the top outdoor living design trends, discover high-style bathroom fixtures and materials, learn how to embrace nature in kitchen and bath design and more.
MULTIFAMILY CENTRAL (LVCC W310)
how to use AI to optimize multifamily housing operations, learn about the dynamic demographic shifts driving rental housing demand, find out about the future of office conversions and more.
REMODELING CENTRAL (LVCC W212)
Learn six essential components for a successful remodeling business; how to build a blueprint to upskill workers; drive productivity and increase retention; ways to solve aging and disability home modification design challenges and more.
SALES CENTRAL (LVCC W311)
Uncover five essential tips to elevate the customer journey and increase your referrals, how to avoid customer sticker shock, seven secrets to selling with storytelling and more.
Other communities are set to host lounges for their groups as well, including:
NAHB’S PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN BUILDING (PWB) COUNCIL (LVCC N231)
Participate in workshops on professional development, trends in the industry and issues facing women in home building. This is the place to network, recharge and learn. Open to everyone.
BUILDING SYSTEMS COUNCILS’ LOUNGE (LVCC N242)
Whether you’re a systems-built construction veteran or just starting your journey toward off-site building techniques, you can take advantage of nearly 20 learning and networking opportunities tailored for the off-site construction industry.
PRODUCTION BUILDER EXECUTIVE CLUB (LVCC N259)
This high-end lounge and networking space features learning programs on topics such as economic forecasts, sales and marketing and financial market information. This space is exclusively for executives (director level and above) from the top 250 U.S.-based home builders. Access to this space is granted through an approval process; only executives from the top 250 single-family builders will be admitted. Request access here.
