Student Competition

Student Chapters
Contact: Sarah Weber
[email protected]
Senior Director, Workforce Development & Student Chapters
(202) 266-8654

The annual NAHB Student Competition is one of the highlights of the International Builders’ Show (IBS). The competition gives students the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to a real construction company by completing a management project/proposal. Proposals are submitted to a group of construction company executives who act as judges.

The 2026 NAHB Student Competition will be held live at the 2026 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Feb. 17-19, 2026. Schedules will be made available soon. Keep in mind that these schedules are subject to change.

Click on the programs below to view 2026 competition details and past winners.

2025 Student Competitions