2025 Best of IBS Finalists Announced
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NAHB announced the finalists for its 12th annual Best of IBS Awards for the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas.
More than 300 product entries in nine categories were judged by 35 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. 27.
Here are the finalists for the 2025 Best of IBS Awards:
Best Business Solution Software Product
- Acres.com by Acres.com – Booth 4355
- Adaptive by Adaptive – Booth W4155
- Canvas Plan to CAD by Canvas – Booth W3667
- CompanyCam by CompanyCam – Booth W4267
- JobTread Software by JobTread Software –Booth W3555
Best Energy Efficient Product
- Blueskin® VPTech™ by Henry, a Carlisle Company – Booth C1819
- Dave Lennox Signature® Collection SL22KLV Cold Climate Heat Pump by Lennox – Booth C3315
- FRS200HT w/ 30-200 CFM Smart Sensing Supply Fan - Humidity & Temperature Control by Delta Electronics (Americas), Ltd. – Booth W4001
- GE Profile™ GEOSPRING™ Smart Hybrid Heat Pump Water w/ FlexCapacity by GE Appliances – Booth W2800
- Inverter Heat Pump Water Heater by LG Air Conditioning Technologies, LG Electronics USA – Booths W3643 and W2931
- Performance & Resilience: SPAN® Panel MAIN 40 +MID by SPAN – Booth W3411
- Whole Home Electrification: SPAN® Panel MLO 48 by SPAN – Booth W3411
Best Home Technology Product
- Automist by Plumis – Booth SU2240
- Enlight Open Hearth Fireplace by Stellar by Heat & Glo – Booth W2830
- Frontline Defense System 2 by Frontline Wildfire Defense – Booth P956
- Whole Home Electrification: SPAN® Panel MLO 48 by SPAN – Booth P3411
Best Indoor Product
- FR200HT w/ 30-200 CFM Smart Sensing Supply Fan Humidity & Temperature Control by Delta Electronics (Americas), Ltd – Booth W4001
- Kidde Smart Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm w/ Ring by Kidde Global Solutions – Booth P333
- Oil Plus 2C by Rubio Monocoat USA – Booth C2964
- QuietWarmth by MP Global Products, LLC. – Booth C9221
- RL Smart Wi-Fi Dual Zone Downlight by Cooper Lighting Solutions/HALO – Booth C3842
Best Kitchen and Bath Product
- 30-Inch Transitional Series Combi Wall Oven by Signature Kitchen Suite – Booth W2417
- 36-Inch Flex Induction Cooktop by Signature Kitchen Suite – Booth W2417
- The Acrylic Haven Hammock Bath by The Hammock Bath Co., LLC – Booth W5620
- LG Counter-Depth MAX™ Refrigerator with Zero Clearance™ by LG Pro Builder, LG Electronics USA – Booth W2931
- QuietWarmth by MP Global Products, LLC. – Booth C922
Best Outdoor Product
- ADORN® Stone ECO2LUXE™ Powered by CaptureCrete® by NCP Industries – Booth SU8025
- InstaDeck by MoistureShield, an Oldcastle APG Brand – Booth SU5015
- Lock Jaw Ladder Grip by Lock Jaw Ladder Grip – Booth SU3099
- Matte Black Hot+Cold Hydrant by Aquor Water Systems – Booth C7148
- Radiant™ from E by Emser Tile™ – Booth C6319
- Streetleaf Solar-Powered Streetlights by Streetleaf – Booth SU4157
- Thermacell LIV+ by Thermacell Repellents, Inc. – Booth SU5067
Best Window & Door Product
- Clopay® VertiStack® Avante® by Clopay – Booth C1825
- Roll-Up Power Pet Door - Wi-Fi Enabled by High Tech Pet Products, Inc. – Booth SU7138
- TYPAR® Clear Acrylic Flashing by Magnera – Booth C4915
- VUE Collection® Pivot Door by Weather Shield Windows & Doors – Booth C2508
- Zen Doorglass Line by Novatech – Booth C2646
Most Innovative Building Material
- Blueskin® VPTech™ by Henry, a Carlisle Company – Booth C1819
- eXact color by Sascho Sealants – Booth C3441
- FLIGHT Stack by Viewrail – Booth W3101
- Grove Collection™ by Westlake Royal Building Products – Booth C3819
- LP® SmartSide® Nickel Gap Siding by LP Building Solutions – Booth C3810
- Lumon Glazing Rectractable by Lumon – Booth SU9147
- TYPAR® Clear Acrylic Flashing by TYPAR – Booth C4915
- Westlake Royal Unified Steel™ Stone Coated Roofing by Westlake Royal Building Products – Booth C3819
Most Innovative Construction Tool
- ClearLOC™ by Legend Valve – Booth SU1139
- CompanyCam by CompanyCam – Booth W4267
- IQ Vise System by Work IQ Tools – Booth SU3126
- Lock Jaw Ladder Grip by Lock Jaw Ladder Grip – Booth SU3099
- Rheia Verify by RHEIA, LLC. – Booth W3071
For more information on the Best of IBS Awards, visit BuildersShow.com/bestofibs.
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