Plan Your IBS 2025 Experience with the Pre-Show Planner
We are pleased to deliver the 2025 International Builders' Show (IBS) Pre-Show Planner, brought to you by Endeavor Business Media, the official media partner of NAHB
Issue highlights include:
- IBS 2025 Events
IBS offers so much — learning, networking, discovering — plus great entertainment. From David Spade to Chris Janson, IBS 2025 has it all! - IBS Education: Ideas and Inspiration
120+ education sessions in a variety of formats for all learning styles ensure your get the most out of your IBS Education experience. - IBS Exhibits Offer Something for Everyone
Get a first look at innovative new products and services and engage with exhibitors to get your questions answered. - Connect, Learn, and Grow at IBS Centrals
Explore new ideas in niche markets, refine your skills, and find like-minded professionals in the IBS Centrals. - The New American Home 2025
The official IBS exhibit home takes building innovations to a new level.
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Latest from NAHBNow
Workforce Development | Membership
Jul 11, 2025
Maine HBA Brings Real-World Training to State’s Future BuildersRecognizing an aging workforce and a critical need for new talent, the Association has partnered with the Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC) to prepare the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Through HBA-led instruction, high-school students are building homes from the ground up and gaining real-world experience.
Advocacy | Tax Reform
Jul 10, 2025
What to Know About Expiring Energy Tax CreditsPresident Trump recently signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, which significantly accelerates the termination date for federal energy tax incentives. Builders and remodelers using the credits should be aware of the new expiration dates and where necessary, consult with their tax professional for additional guidance.
Latest Economic News
Economics
Jul 11, 2025
Shrinking Lots: Spec Building New NormThe share of smaller lots remained record high in 2024, with two out of three new single-family detached homes sold occupying lots under 9,000 square feet (1/5 of an acre or less).
Economics
Jul 10, 2025
Remodeling Market Sentiment Dips in Second QuarterIn the second quarter of 2025, the NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 59, down four points compared to the previous quarter.
Economics
Jul 09, 2025
Mortgage Applications Picked Up in June as Rates EasedMortgage application activity picked up in June, supported by a slight decline in interest rates. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Market Composite Index, which tracks mortgage application volume, rose 5.4% from May on a seasonally adjusted basis. Compared to June 2024, total applications were up 21.1%.