The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) floor is always abuzz with activity and excitement. Pavilions & Zones are one of the biggest draws to the show floor, where you get up close and personal with the most in-demand products in the industry.
Since the #1 show for the residential construction industry happens once a year, discover what’s happening on the show floor so you can see it all.
Show Floor Segmentation
The 2024 indoor exhibits are organized into six product segments, so you can find and compare the products and services that best fit your needs more easily and quickly. Groupings enable you to spend less time searching and more time interacting with industry-leading exhibitors that offer innovative and effective solutions.
Demos, Demos & More Demos
See products, techniques and more in action with live demonstrations in different zones on the show floor. Learn about new products, how they work and new ways to use them. Interact with suppliers and manufacturers to get answers to your burning questions and more.
Construction Performance Zone
Gain insight from industry experts for building more durable, energy efficient, higher-quality homes. The Construction Performance Zone has three distinct areas:
- Demonstration Stage: Features a series of 30-minute interactive demonstrations that show the practical steps for constructing various building components using the latest techniques, tips and tricks in high performance construction.
- Presentation Stage: Industry experts host interactive talks that dive deeper into the best practices addressed on the Demo Stage and the latest research and growing trends in building and construction efficiency.
- Building Display Area: Take a closer look at the mock-ups created in the demos to see how various components are built and how products and techniques translate to real-world application.
Craft Techniques Zone
Discover best practices, tips and how-to craft building techniques and skills through 30-minute interactive demonstrations. While our Construction Performance Zone focuses on the structural and performance-related aspects of building, this zone explores the details, updates and finishes that complete the home – covering everything from carpentry/fine woodworking, stair building and home tech to roofs, decking and outdoor living (and everything in between).
New Product Zone
The New Product Zone is one of the most popular places on the show floor and your chance to get up close and personal with the hottest, newest and most innovative products to hit the industry as they debut at the show.
Outdoor Exhibits
Network while touring demonstration homes and experiencing interactive programming and new products in the Outdoor Exhibits, which includes Pro Builder Show Village. Show Village is celebrating 30 years as an IBS Exhibitor at IBS 2024. Spend some time outdoors exploring this unique exhibit area!
Jobsite Safety Zone
See the latest products, technologies and techniques to make your jobsites and workplaces safer and more productive. Find exhibitors who specialize in providing cutting-edge construction safety products and educate residential construction professionals on the latest workplace safety solutions in the IBS Jobsite Safety Zone.
The Pavilions & Zones are designated areas on the Builders’ Show floor and are open to all attendees during the three-day show. Learn more about these can’t-miss spaces.
