This article first appeared in the November/December 2024 issue of Pro Builder.
Do you know where you’re going to be in late February 2025? Your competition does. They’ll be attending the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas.
IBS is the highlight of the home building industry calendar and is the largest annual residential construction show in the world. This year’s show, from Feb. 25-27, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is again expected to draw tens of thousands of attendees from around the globe.
The Builders’ Show is not only a big deal within our industry, it also sets the bar for trade shows across all industries. We bring together the best of the best, from product manufacturers and suppliers to designers and builders, and our show is planned by some of the most talented trade show experts in the field. Each year, the National Association of Home Builders’ team makes sure IBS showcases the latest trends in trade show experience as well as home building best practices. And, for the 12th year in a row, IBS will be co-locating with the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) for what’s now called Design & Construction Week.
Exhibits, Education, Entertainment—and More
Thousands of companies come together at IBS, with exhibits spread over more than a million square feet encompassing three halls of the convention center. One of the most popular changes we made at IBS 2024, and will continue for 2025, was segmenting the exhibit floor by interest area, such as construction tools and equipment, windows and doors, and HVAC systems. Now you can make the most of your time at the show by picking what’s most important to you and your business and fully immersing yourself in learning and exploring without worrying you’ll miss something.
Beyond the exhibit halls, IBS Education sessions are a big reason why so many attendees return year after year. With formats to fit all learning types, you’re guaranteed to take home knowledge that will push your business forward. And if your top session conflicts with something else on your schedule, you may get lucky and find that an encore session will be hosted on the last day of the show.
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No trip to IBS would be complete without actively engaging in the many networking opportunities the show offers. Residential construction professionals will take over Las Vegas for three days, so take advantage of the IBS parties, niche-specific Centrals, and NAHB HQ to find like-minded peers and grow your network.
This year will be one of the best Builders’ Shows we’ve ever had, and it will be even better if you’re there. Register for IBS at buildersshow.com.
For more information about the Builders’ Show and insider tips about how to make the most of your show experience, be sure to check out the IBS Preshow Planner. The planner provides details about IBS education, events, networking opportunities, and exhibits. There’s also a detailed map of the Las Vegas Convention Center and a full list of the IBS product segments, outdoor exhibits, and much more.
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- Visit the Centrals at IBS 2025. Open to all attendees, Centrals are the place to connect with like-minded housing pros for informal learning and networking with a focus on niche markets, including custom building, sales, design, remodeling, and 55+ housing.
- Take in some IBS Education sessions. Always an attendee favorite, IBS Education offers 120+ sessions in a variety of formats. Build your daily schedule for the show and take advantage of repeat sessions so you don’t miss the ones you really want to attend.