NAHB Announces Finalists for Best of IBS Awards
This post has been updated.
NAHB announced the finalists for its ninth annual Best of IBS Awards for the 2022 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Orlando. More than 200 product entries in eight categories were judged by 24 industry and media representatives. Finalists were evaluated on criteria such as innovation, functionality and design. Winners in each category, as well as a Best Overall winner, will be named at the conclusion of the show on Thursday, Feb. 10.
Here are the finalists for the 2022 Best of IBS Awards:
Best Energy Efficient Product
- HALO/Cooper Lighting Solutions with HALO Home QuickLink Low-Voltage LED Lighting System (Booth W5945)
- Rheem Manufacturing Co. with Rheem® ProTerra® Hybrid Electric Water Heater (Booth W2970)
- SPAN with SPAN Gen 2 Smart Panel (Booth W7251)
Best Home Technology Product
- Aerus LLC. with Guardian Air Home (Booth S313)
- Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators LLC. with Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators (Booth W5291)
- SPAN with SPAN Drive (Booth W7251)
- SPAN with SPAN Gen 2 Smart Panel (Booth W7251)
- SPAN with SPAN Meter Panel (Booth W7251)
Best Kitchen & Bath Product
- BlueStar with BlueStar Electric Wall Oven (Booth W3153)
- Murphy Door Inc. with Flush Mount Closet French Door (Booth W4261)
- Murphy Door Inc. with Flush Mount Hamper Door (Booth W4261)
- Murphy Door Inc. with Flush Mount Pantry Door (Booth W4261)
- Swidget Corp. with Swidget 20/40/60 Control Switch (Booth W6362)
- SZKILNIK DESIGN/Medica Karolina Kabot with Pearl Collection (Booth S1634)
- Whirlpool Corp. with JennAir® 30” Panel-Ready Built-In Column Refrigerator (Booth W2554)
- Whirlpool Corp. with Whirlpool 5.0 cu. ft. Smart Single Wall Oven with True Convection Cooking (Booth W2554)
Best Indoor Product
- Genuwine Cellars Inc. with Lumina Cable Wine Display (Booth W5953)
- HALO/Cooper Lighting Solutions with HALO Direct Mount Slope LED Downlight (Booth W5945)
- Murphy Door Inc. with Flush Mount Closet French Door (Booth W4261)
- Murphy Door Inc. with Flush Mount Pantry Door (Booth W4261)
- Viewrail with Stratus Wave (Booth S2606)
Best Outdoor Product
- Barrette Outdoor Living with Decorative Screen Panels (Booth W2784)
- CAMO Fasteners with CAMO ClipDRIVET (Booth W5758)
- Feeney Inc. with DesignRail® Top Rail in Wood Grain Finish (Booth S3440)
- Genie Garage Door Openers/Wayne Dalton Garage Doors with BenchSentry by Genie (Booth W7479)
- Mbrico Tile Decks with Mbrico Rooftop Deck Systems (Booth W7951)
- Unilock with U-Cara® Multi-Face Wall System (Booth W5177)
Best Window & Door Product
- Endura Products Inc. with Endura FusionFrame (Booth W3670)
- Endura Products Inc. with Panolock Multi-Point Lock (Booth W3670)
- UNILUX GmbH with FineLine Facade System (Booth S2027)
Most Innovative Building Material
- Evolve Stone with Evolve Stone (Booth W7789)
- Huber Engineered Woods LLC. with AdvanTechT X-Factor (Booth W3652)
- Modern Mill with ACRET by Modern Mill (Booth W4347)
- Novoform by Schauenburg with Novoform (Booth S1534)
- Trusscore with Trusscore Wall&CeilingBoard (Booth S606)
Most Innovative Construction Tool
- CAMO Fasteners with CAMO ClipDRIVET (Booth W5758)
- Canvas by Occipital with Canvas (Booth W6941)
- GAF Energy with Timberline Solar Energy Shingles (ES) (Booth W4033)
For more information on the Best of IBS Awards, visit BuildersShow.com/bestofibs.
Latest from NAHBNow
Oct 10, 2025
Fighting the Stigma of Mental Health in ConstructionFriday, Oct. 10, is World Mental Health Day, an annual observance from the World Health Organization to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
Oct 09, 2025
The Hidden Jobsite Multiplier: How Installer-First Design Unlocks EfficiencyProduct innovation is largely driven by aesthetics and material costs, with the installer often being the last consideration. It's time for a paradigm shift. We must start evaluating products through an "installer-first" lens, prioritizing ease of installation on par with design and price.
Latest Economic News
Oct 10, 2025
Vinyl Surpasses Stucco as Most Used Principal Exterior Wall MaterialIn 2024, vinyl siding was the most used principal exterior wall material for homes started. It holds just over a quarter share of homes, slightly surpassing stucco for the first time since 2018.
Oct 09, 2025
Remodeling Market Sentiment Improves in Third QuarterIn the third quarter of 2025, the NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 60, up one point compared to the previous quarter. With the reading of 60, the RMI remains solidly in positive territory above 50, but lower than it had been at any time from 2021 through 2024.
Oct 08, 2025
Refinancing Activity Surges in SeptemberRefinancing activity surged in September, marking the largest monthly increase since the COVID-era of ultra-low interest rates. This increase followed mortgage rates dropping below 6.5% for the first time since October 2024 in anticipation of rate cuts that ultimately materialized.