NAHB Announces 2026 Best of IBS Finalists
NAHB announced the finalists for its 13th annual Best of IBS Awards for the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Orlando.
More than 300 product entries in nine categories were judged by 42 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. 19.
Here are the finalists for the 2026 Best of IBS Awards:
Best Business Solution Software
- Adaptive by Adaptive – Booth S6065
- Astro AI by New Home Star – Booth S2043
- AutoTranslate by Higharc – Booth S7071
- Hardline by Hardline – Booth S3074
- JobTread Software by JobTread Software – Booth S8017
- Prophetic by Prophetic – Booth S7059
- RENDR by RENDR – Booth S3071
Best Energy Efficient Product
- Carbon Heating Board by UNIONCT – Booth W8348
- EP Cube 2.0 Residential Energy Storage System by Eternalplanet Energy (USA) Inc. – Booth W7373
- Lennox SLP99VK 99% Efficient Fully Modulating Gas Furnace by Lennox – Booth W4767
- Savant Smart Budget by Savant – Booth S16065
- SPAN Panel MLO 24 with SPAN Current Transformers by SPAN – Booth S15058
- Streetleaf Solar, Energy-efficient, Outdoor Streetlights by Streetleaf – Booth P1805
- TEIA Suspended Vapor-Fire Fireplace by CF + D | custom fireplace design / VITA | Fireplaces – Booth S13023
Best Home Technology Product
- Allusion Edge Electric Fireplace by Hearth & Home Technologies – Booth S17023
- Lennox E40 Smart Thermostat by Lennox – Booth W4767
- Liv EZ™ Filtered Water Dispenser by Elkay by Zurn Elkay Water Solutions – Booth W5247
- PLACE by Gentex Corporation – Booth S8084
- Vacuum Elevators by PVE by Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators, LLC – Booth W6183
- VOSKER VKX by VOSKER – Booth S9179
- WaterCube 10 (WC-10) by Genesis Systems – Booth S11202
Best Indoor Product
- Chameleon Retractable Central Vacuum by H-P Products Central Vacuums – Booth S12078
- Flood Smart™ by Pro-Flash Building Products – Booth W6143
- Goguette 3 Zone Wine Refrigerator by Goguette – Booth S13059
- JascoPro Modular Lighting System by JascoPro – Booth S11071
- Kidde Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Ring (DC Version) by Kidde – Booth P1509
- Radiant® Smart Lighting with Wi-Fi by Legrand – Booth S908
- Recessed Handrail by Viewrail – Booth S17049
- Savaria Luma Through-Floor Lift by Savaria – Booth W6659
- Summum 140 BioEthanol Fireplace by Element4 Inc.– Booth S16071
- TEIA Suspended Vapor-Fire Fireplace by CF + D | custom fireplace design / VITA | Fireplaces – Booth S13023
Best Kitchen & Bath Product
- GE Proseo Undercabinet Fixture by Savant – Booth S16065
- ICON Porcelain Panels by Interior Logic Group – Booth S6031
- Lancaster Galley Outdoor Kitchen by Backyard Discovery | Range – Booth S2163
- Martel™ from E by Emser Tile – Booth S17059
- Navali™ by Emser Tile – Booth S17059
- Schluter® by DESIGN-NICHE by Schluter-Systems – Booth W2583
- Visual Comfort Designer Illuminated LED Mirrors by Visual Comfort & Co. – Booth S12005
Best Outdoor Product
- 12" Seamless Shadowline Wall Panel by ChamClad – Booth W2523
- Aquor Hot + Cold Residential Mixing Valve by Aquor Water Systems – Booth W5185
- Bison Level Up Paver Pedestal System by Bison Innovative Products - DAP Global – Booth S9026
- Della Terra® Porcelain Slabs by Arizona Tile – Booth S14095
- Eveook Fall Protection System by Ballantyne Gear – Booth S12171
- Ignite Evolve® Linear Electric Fireplace by Dimplex Electric Fireplaces – Booth S14022
- Ombra Smart Pergola by Letright Industrial CORP., LTD. – Booth S5163
- R-WEAVE™ by Azenco Outdoor – Booth S8118
- The Outer Limits® Aequa Series 2cm Porcelain Paver by Arizona Tile – Booth S14095
- TruExterior 5/8 Lap Siding by Westlake Royal Building Products – Booth W3743
- Visual Comfort & Co. Rechargeable Outdoor Lamps by Visual Comfort & Co. – Booth S12005
Best Window & Door Product
- Clopay Avante® Door with C-Power™ Enabled Click to Conceal™ Panels by Clopay Corporation – Booth W2950
- Custom Hurricane Rated Doors by HEXcores – Booth W7755
- FlowStop by FlowStop – Booth S2188
- Flush Mount Garage Door by Flush Mount Door Co. – Booth W6788
- MASTERGRAIN Large-Format Fiberglass Door by MASTERGRAIN – Booth W6053
- ODLs HVHZ-Approved Fiberglass Entry Doors by ODL, Inc. – Booth W3283
- Power Pet Roll-Up Automatic Pet Door by High Tech Pet Products, Inc. – Booth S2188
Most Innovative Building Material
- Forte™ Urethanized Acrylic by The Sherwin-Williams Company – Booth W3901
- Gator Guard by Gator Guard USA LLC. – Booth S9162
- HighFlow™ Structural Rainscreen Furring Strip by Highwood Timber – Booth W8293
- Insulair® by Advanced Building Products, Inc. – Booth W6590
- J'd Out Kickout by American Flashings and Accessories – Booth W5390
- LP BurnGuard™ FRT OSB by LP Building Solutions – Booth W3723
- LP SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding Naturals Collection™ by LP Building Solutions – Booth W3723
- MASTERGRAIN Large-Format Fiberglass Door by MASTERGRAIN – Booth W6053
- Muddskip Revolutionary Drywall Finishing Technology by Muddskip Drywall Disrupted – Booth W8189
- Papyrus Artforms by Belgard, an Oldcastle APG Brand – Booth W3467
- TruExterior® 5/8” Lap Siding by Westlake Royal Building Products – Booth W3743
- TYPAR FlangeFlash by TYPAR – Booth W2974
Most Innovative Construction Tool
- AutoTranslate by Higharc – Booth S7071
- Elevall Portable Smart Crane System by Evall USA – Booth S14166
- Eveook Fall Protection System by Ballantyne Gear – Booth S12171
- Guardia and Guardia Pro by Anatolia – Booth S9147
- Muddskip Revolutionary Drywall Finishing Technology by Muddskip Drywall Disrupted – Booth W8189
- Sampler by StopLossBags – Booth S9194
- THE SHARK CLIP by EXTERPARK – Booth S3153
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