What is the International Builders' Show?

The International Builders' Show (IBS), hosted by the National Home Builder Association, is the world's largest annual light construction show. Last year, the show welcomed more than 76,000 visitors worldwide. 

IBS 2025 will be at the Las Vegas Convention Center February 25-27. 

This show connects, improves, and educates the residential construction industry and focuses on advancement. It serves as a central hub for unveiling new products, showcasing construction demonstrations, hosting sessions with industry thought leaders, conducting workshops, engaging in panel discussions, and much more. The insights, products, and expertise attendees acquire at this event will provide tangible ideas and practical solutions, empowering their teams to enhance and strengthen their business.

Preparing for the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas

For first-time attendees, the International Builders' Show can seem quite overwhelming. With numerous educational sessions, hundreds of exhibitor booths, and various networking opportunities, it's essential to research beforehand to make the most of your experience. The 2025  floor plans, event schedules, and exhibitor lists are all featured on buildersshow.com. 

At the show, attendees can interact with exhibitor booths, attend educational sessions, and network with industry professionals. By looking ahead, attendees can plan to visit interest-specific areas of the show to find products, learn about the latest industry trends, and expand their network. To stay organized, attendees can download the app. 

The Las Vegas Convention Center is a massive space, and there will be lots of walking. Comfortable shoes and attire are a must. Business casual is the standard dress code, but attendees can wear jeans or suits. 

When packing for this event, guests may want to bring a backpack for flyers and promotional items, a notebook, a pen to take notes, especially during the educational sessions, and a portable charger since cell service tends to be slower due to the many attendees.

Additionally, many of the sponsors, including New Home Star, tend to host after-parties. These events foster a more relaxed atmosphere for interacting with industry professionals and even signing business deals. The venues for the after-parties feature coveted views and some of the most prestigious locations.

How to Get to IBS 2025

Attendees from around the world will be flocking to fabulous Las Vegas to take part in this year’s International Builders’ Show. Regardless of if you are traveling from a neighobring state or the other side of the world, the show intends to make your travel to and from the show as smooth as possible. 

IBS 2025 Travel Discounts

NAHB has negotiated special airfare discounts for attendees of the 2025 International Builders' Show. Participating airlines include:

• Delta Air Lines
• United Air Lines
• Event organizers have also negotiated special rental car discounts for IBS attendees. Participating rental care companies include:
• Avis
• Budget 
• Hertz

Getting Around Las Vegas 

Parking is limited at the Las Vegas Convention Center so it is recommended that you take advantage of the numerous modes of transportation available in the city. Whethe you looking for daily transportation to the show or you’re venturing to one of the amazing restaurants to meet up with clients, these transport options will get you there safely. 

Driving and parking: The Las Vegas Convention Center is located at 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109. It is recommended that you avoid the Strip whenever possible and use Paradise Road as an alternate route to the parking lots. Parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in Bronze Lot 1 and Diamond Lot 2 only. Parking in these lots is $15 with daily re-entry. Only credit and debit cards will be accepted. Bronze Lot 1 is equipped with two Tesla charging stations. The DCW Parking Map is available but note that this map is subject to change.

Ride sharing: Both Uber and Lyft are available to pick up and drop off riders going to and from IBS 2025. Ride share pick-up and drop-off will be available at designated areas around the convention center. When ordering an Uber or Lyft, be sure to select the nearest pick-up location: Diamond Lot,  Bronze Lot, or Blue Lot. Pick-up and drop-off are also available at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), thoughsurcharges may apply.

Taxis: Taxi service at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) is available curbside at the designated taxi stands outside of main entrances of the West Hall, Central Hall (C2), and the South Hall.

Shuttle services: IBS attendees will have access to complimentary shuttle bus services between all official IBS partner hotels and the Las Vegas Convention Center from Febraury 25 – 27, 2025, from 6:30 am to 6 pm. The official IBS shuttle route map is currently available. 

Airport shuttle services are also available at Harry Reid International Airport for group and individual pick-ups. Rates are available for one-way transportation (starting at $15) and round-tip transportation (starting at $30). 

Las Vegas Monorail: WIth discounted rates for IBS 2025 attendees, the Las Vegas Monorail is one of the fastest (and cheapest!) ways to get to and from the event. The hours of operation during the show are 7:00 – 2:00 AM. Discounted rates are as follows and are subject to change:

• 24-hour Unlimited Ride Pass: $13.45
• 2-day Unlimited Ride Pass: $23.75
• 3-day Unlimited Ride Pass: $26
• 4-day Unlimited Ride Pass: $32
• 5-day Unlimited Ride Pass: $38
• 7-day Unlimited Ride Pass: $49

The monorail connects the convention center with several hotels located on the strip, including MGM Grand Station, Bally’s/Paris Las Vegas Station, Flamingo/Caesars Palace Station, Harrah’s/The LINQ Station, and SAHARA Las Vegas Station. 

Las Vegas Loop: For quick and conventient transport around the 200-acre Las Vegas Convention Center, you can take advantage of the free Las Vegas Loop. This system consists of two one-way, .8-mile-long tunnels built to accommodate all-electric Tesla vehicles driving at speeds of up to 35 mph. The Loop Map is available to help you find all pick-up stations.

IBS 2025 Hotels

Need a hotel room? You’re in luck. Hotel rooms for the International Builders’ Show are now open. They fill up quickly so book today! Rooms are available at the following hotels:

• Aria Resort & Casino Las Vegas - $309 varies nightly
• Bellagio Hotel & Casino - $304 varies nightly
• Caesars Palace - $256
• Courtyard By Marriott Convention Center - $279
• Cromwell - $289
• Encore (Co - HQ Hotel) - $299 Single/$289 Double
• Flamingo Las Vegas - $154
• Fontainebleau Las Vegas - $309
• Horseshoe Las Vegas - $172
• Las Vegas Marriott Convention Center - $314
• LINQ Hotel - $154
• MGM Grand Las Vegas - $199 varies nightly
• NOBU Hotel (at Caesars Palace) Las Vegas - $349
• Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - $213
• Park MGM Las Vegas - $169 varies nightly
• Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino - $178
• Renaissance Las Vegas - $245
• Residence Inn By Marriott Convention Center - $279
• Resorts World Conrad at Vegas Loop - $289
• Resorts World Hilton at Vegas Loop - $259
• Vdara Hotel & Spa - $265 varies nightly
• Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino - $199/$219/$249
• Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa - $241
• Wynn (Co - HQ Hotel) - $299 Single/$289 Double
• Las Vegas Convention Center
• Harrah's Las Vegas - $169 varies nightly

How Much Does it Cost to Attend IBS 2025?

Several attendance passes are available for those interested in attending IBS 2025. 

The Expo+Education Pass 

This pass grants attendees three-day access to 120+ education sessions, the IBS & KBIS exhibit floors, and the IBS Centrals. Pricing for the comprehensive pass include:

• First-time attendee special offer: $195
• NAHB member: $695 ($795 onsite) 
• Non-member: $895 ($995 onsite)
• Non-exhibiting supplier - NAHB member: $1,125 ($1,225 onsite)
• Non-exhibiting supplier - non-member: $1,295 ($1,395 onsite)
• Student - NAHB student chapter: $30
• Student - non-affiliated institution: $55
• Faculty - NAHB student chapter: $60
• Faculty - non-affiliated institution: $80

Expo Pass

This pass grants attendees three-day entry to the Centrals and the IBS & KBIS exhibit floors.

• NAHB member: $150 ($200 onsite)
• Non-member: $225 ($275 onsite)
• Non-Exhibiting Supplier - NAHB Member: $800 ($850 onsite)
• Non-Exhibiting Supplier - Non-Member: $900 ($950)

Spouse pricing includes the same registration access as the primary registrant and is also available at $50 for members and $75 for non-members.

Network with Leading Industry Experts And Engaging Through Social Media

It is recommended that you follow up with new connections and respond through social media after the show. One key tip is promptly following up (within 24 hours) with any contacts established during the conference. Don't miss out on valuable connections by waiting too long!

Another key tip is to share conference takeaways through social media posts at the event. Participants can create a post tagging the speaker and including the IBS's hashtag (#IBS2025). This fosters connections after the event and helps establish the attendee's presence as an influencer in the field.

What's New at the 2025 International Builders’ Show 

IBS strives to give its attendees the best possible experience at each show. This year’s show has new and exciting features that will meet the needs of the residential construction industry. 

• Custom Building & Remodeling Symposium: This full-day intensive program will allow home builders and remodeling professionals to explore business strategies in a small, informal setting. The symposium will go beyond traditional day-to-day business practices and instead focus on innovative ways to future-proof your company's trajectory.
• A new format for Game Changers: The Game Changers educational session has been a staple at IBS in the past, but in 2025, event organizers are revamping the session with an exciting new approach. This year’s Game Changers will pair an industry CEO with an expert outside the industry to tailor the latest techniques, strategies and approaches to the building industry.

Who is Exhibiting at IBS 2025

IBS 2025 is expected to be the largest show in 15 years, with over 1,700 brands, companies, manufacturers, and suppliers on the show floor. 

This year’s exhibitors fall into one of the following product segments: 

• Building Materials
• Business Management & Professional Services
• Construction Tools, Systems, Equipment and Safety
• Global Products
• Interior Finishings and Home Living 
• Outdoor Living, Leisure, and Modular Structures

The IBS 2025  exhibitors will specialize in the following product categories:

• Adhesives, Tapes, Nails & Fasteners
• Appliances
• Brick & Masonry
• Building Systems
• Cabinets
• Countertops
• Decks and Patios
• Design
• Door Accessories
• Doors
• Drywall
• Equipment
• Exterior Finishing
• Fencing & Gates
• Fire Safety & Home Protection
• Fireplaces
• General
• Glass, Steel, & Acrylic
• Home Technology
• Insulation
• Interior Decoration
• Kitchen & Bath Accessories
• Kitchen & Bath Fixtures
• Leisure Indoor/Outdoor
• Lighting & Fans
• Lumber
• Mechanical/Utility Systems
• Millwork
• Office Technology
• Outdoor Features
• Outdoor Structures
• Paints & Coatings
• Professional Services
• Roofing
• Safety
• Sales & Marketing
• Stairs
• Stone
• Storage Systems
• Tile
• Tools
• Walls & Ceilings
• Weather Proofing
• Window Accessories
• Windows

Explore the complete IBS 2025 exhibitor list.

Can’t-Miss Events at the 2025 International Builders’ Show

One of the best aspects of the International Builders’ Show is that it brings together the entire industry for three days under one roof to connect, collaborate, and celebrate. And celebrate they do! After the show has ended each day, the events are only getting started. From award galas to networking cocktail events and concerts, your after-hours calendar is going to be fully booked. 

Day 1: February 25, 2025 

The Nationals Awards Gala will celebrate the superior sales and marketing achievements of individual professionals, home builders, their associates, and sales and marketing councils. This black-tie event will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. in the Caesars Palace Ballroom at 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109. 

Day 2: February 26, 2025 

The IBS Young Pro Party will bring together residential construction professionals under 40 for a one-of-a-kind networking event featuring an open bar, small bites, and live music. The lively event will occur from 8 to 11 p.m. at Ole Red, 3627 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109.

Day 3: February 27, 2025 

The IBS Closing Concert will close the event on a high note with an exclusive performance by  Grand Ole Opry member and multi-platinum singer and songwriter Chris Janson. Tickets are $65 each and may be purchased online by adding them to your IBS registration. Those purchased between January 18 and February 25, 2025, must be picked up by the purchaser at the IBS Special Events Ticket counter in any IBS Registration area at the Las Vegas Convention Center, beginning Sunday, February 23, 2025. The concert is set to take place from 5 to 7:30 pm at the Westgate Paradise Event Center.

Make Sure to Visit the New Home Star Booth

We will attend  IBS 2025, participate in the educational sessions, and welcome private builders to an exclusive after-party. Our booth, Booth W2966, will be housed in the west hall.

Additionally, our very own Vice President, Keith McKinney, will make an exclusive appearance and participate in two can't-miss educational sessions during the show, including:

• Increase Operational Productivity by Elevating Your Workplace Culture: This session will explore practical strategies and offer actionable steps to elevate workplace culture to enhance productivity and foster a more cohesive and motivated divisional team. Through real-world examples and proven methodologies, attendees will gain valuable insights into creating a culture of innovation and creativity that produces high-level performance. This session will take place Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 12:30 - 1:30 PM in the Las Vegas Convention Center, West 217.

• The Super Sales Rally: Wheel of Success — Building Today’s Complete Sales Professional: During this interactive panel, attendees will “spin the wheel," leaving the panel of industry experts unsure of where it might land yet ready and eager to tackle any of the topics critical for sales and marketing success, including marketing integration, leveraging technology, advanced sales skills, and more. This session will take place Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 2:00 - 4:00 PM in the Spotlight Room of the Las Vegas Convention Center, West 326. 

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