Residential construction, home building, remodeling, and building materials industry

International Builders’ Show 2026

International Builders’ Show 2026

International Builders’ Show 2026

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Las Vegas

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NV

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US

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Las Vegas Convention Center

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Feb 17, 2026

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Feb 19, 2026

Island booth execution example in Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) with structural walls and product display counters.
Trade show booth layout designed for building materials and home construction product displays at LVCC, Las Vegas.
On-site installation details for an LVCC booth, including integrated graphics surfaces, demo counters, and power planning.

Custom Island Booth Installation at Las Vegas Convention Center

Island booth execution example in Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) with structural walls and product display counters.
Trade show booth layout designed for building materials and home construction product displays at LVCC, Las Vegas.
On-site installation details for an LVCC booth, including integrated graphics surfaces, demo counters, and power planning.

Custom Island Booth Installation at Las Vegas Convention Center

Island booth execution example in Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) with structural walls and product display counters.
Trade show booth layout designed for building materials and home construction product displays at LVCC, Las Vegas.
On-site installation details for an LVCC booth, including integrated graphics surfaces, demo counters, and power planning.

Custom Island Booth Installation at Las Vegas Convention Center

OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

International Builders’ Show (IBS) is a major residential construction trade show where brands and contractors evaluate building materials, tools, systems, and finish solutions—often through hands-on demos and full-scale mockups. Hosted in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), IBS spans multiple halls where execution requirements can change by hall layout, freight routes, and install windows.

At IBS, booth planning is rarely “just graphics.” Many exhibitors stage heavy product samples (tile, stone, flooring, roofing), build mock wall sections or framing displays, and run live tool demonstrations that require power planning, clear safety boundaries, and drayage-aware material handling. Whether you’re placed in LVCC Central Hall, West Hall, or North/South Hall, details like dock timing, forklift scheduling, and crate sequencing can directly affect how quickly you can assemble structural walls, set sample zones, and open demo areas safely—especially in a compressed move-in.

For construction exhibitors planning product-heavy layouts, a 20×20 trade show booth is a common footprint to balance display density (sample walls, shelving, and product staging) with practical aisle flow and meeting space for contractor conversations. Circle Exhibit supports IBS exhibitors with end-to-end execution aligned to LVCC workflows—from prebuild engineering and packing logic to onsite labor coordination and material handling. For local labor scheduling and LVCC-specific logistics, start with our Las Vegas trade show booth execution support reference.

If your IBS booth requires structural planning (rigidity, load, demo safety zones, and installation sequencing) before production begins, our design engineering for trade show booths workflow helps lock layout, elevations, and on-site build order early—reducing last-minute rework when heavy samples, mock walls, and demo counters arrive on the show floor.

International Builders’ Show (IBS) is a major residential construction trade show where brands and contractors evaluate building materials, tools, systems, and finish solutions—often through hands-on demos and full-scale mockups. Hosted in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), IBS spans multiple halls where execution requirements can change by hall layout, freight routes, and install windows.

At IBS, booth planning is rarely “just graphics.” Many exhibitors stage heavy product samples (tile, stone, flooring, roofing), build mock wall sections or framing displays, and run live tool demonstrations that require power planning, clear safety boundaries, and drayage-aware material handling. Whether you’re placed in LVCC Central Hall, West Hall, or North/South Hall, details like dock timing, forklift scheduling, and crate sequencing can directly affect how quickly you can assemble structural walls, set sample zones, and open demo areas safely—especially in a compressed move-in.

For construction exhibitors planning product-heavy layouts, a 20×20 trade show booth is a common footprint to balance display density (sample walls, shelving, and product staging) with practical aisle flow and meeting space for contractor conversations. Circle Exhibit supports IBS exhibitors with end-to-end execution aligned to LVCC workflows—from prebuild engineering and packing logic to onsite labor coordination and material handling. For local labor scheduling and LVCC-specific logistics, start with our Las Vegas trade show booth execution support reference.

If your IBS booth requires structural planning (rigidity, load, demo safety zones, and installation sequencing) before production begins, our design engineering for trade show booths workflow helps lock layout, elevations, and on-site build order early—reducing last-minute rework when heavy samples, mock walls, and demo counters arrive on the show floor.

Event Facts

Event Facts

Flagship Residential Construction Trade Show
Flagship Residential Construction Trade Show
IBS focuses on residential building, remodeling, and construction products—where buyers expect practical, build-ready demonstrations.
IBS focuses on residential building, remodeling, and construction products—where buyers expect practical, build-ready demonstrations.
Product-Heavy Booths & Hands-On Demos
Product-Heavy Booths & Hands-On Demos
Many booths feature real material samples, mock wall assemblies, and live tool demos—driving higher logistics and safety planning needs.
Many booths feature real material samples, mock wall assemblies, and live tool demos—driving higher logistics and safety planning needs.
LVCC Hall-Based Execution Complexity
LVCC Hall-Based Execution Complexity
Exhibitor execution varies by LVCC hall (Central/West/North/South), affecting freight flow, drayage staging, and installation sequencing.
Exhibitor execution varies by LVCC hall (Central/West/North/South), affecting freight flow, drayage staging, and installation sequencing.

Exhibiting Challenges

Exhibiting Challenges

Challenges 1

Heavy Material Samples & Crate Logistics

Heavy Material Samples & Crate Logistics

Building products like flooring, tile, stone, windows, and hardware often arrive in heavy crates—requiring early drayage planning, forklift timing, and safe on-site handling at LVCC.

Building products like flooring, tile, stone, windows, and hardware often arrive in heavy crates—requiring early drayage planning, forklift timing, and safe on-site handling at LVCC.

Challenges 2

Mock Walls, Framing, and Structural Stability

Mock Walls, Framing, and Structural Stability

IBS booths frequently include mock wall sections, framing demos, or anchored displays; the build plan must match LVCC install constraints and the booth’s load/stability requirements.

IBS booths frequently include mock wall sections, framing demos, or anchored displays; the build plan must match LVCC install constraints and the booth’s load/stability requirements.

Challenges 3

Live Tool Demonstrations & Safety Boundaries

Live Tool Demonstrations & Safety Boundaries

Tool and equipment demos need clear safety zones, power distribution planning, and durable finishes that withstand high touch and repeated use throughout show days.

Tool and equipment demos need clear safety zones, power distribution planning, and durable finishes that withstand high touch and repeated use throughout show days.

Challenges 4

Contractor-Focused Traffic Patterns

Contractor-Focused Traffic Patterns

IBS attendees often evaluate products quickly and practically; layouts must support fast product comparison, clear category zoning, and easy access to sample pickup points.

IBS attendees often evaluate products quickly and practically; layouts must support fast product comparison, clear category zoning, and easy access to sample pickup points.

Challenges 5

Multi-Hall Venue Variables at LVCC

Multi-Hall Venue Variables at LVCC

Central vs. West vs. North/South Hall placement changes freight routes, dock timing, and how you schedule labor for install—especially for product-heavy exhibits.

Central vs. West vs. North/South Hall placement changes freight routes, dock timing, and how you schedule labor for install—especially for product-heavy exhibits.

Challenges 6

Compressed Move-In with Union Labor Scheduling

Compressed Move-In with Union Labor Scheduling

When install windows are tight, missing a labor call or drayage slot can cascade into unfinished product displays; scheduling must be aligned to LVCC rules and on-site crew availability.

When install windows are tight, missing a labor call or drayage slot can cascade into unfinished product displays; scheduling must be aligned to LVCC rules and on-site crew availability.

Preparation Steps

Preparation Steps

1

Confirm Product Display Plan by Category

List your IBS product categories (materials, tools, systems) and define how each will be displayed—shelving load, sample access, demo counters, or mock wall sections.

List your IBS product categories (materials, tools, systems) and define how each will be displayed—shelving load, sample access, demo counters, or mock wall sections.

2

Lock Engineering & Build Sequence Early

Lock Engineering & Build Sequence Early

For heavy samples and structural elements, finalize shop drawings, packing logic, and install order so on-site crews can build efficiently within LVCC time windows.

For heavy samples and structural elements, finalize shop drawings, packing logic, and install order so on-site crews can build efficiently within LVCC time windows.

3

Pre-Show Logistics & Drayage Scheduling

Pre-Show Logistics & Drayage Scheduling

Plan crate counts, weights, and handling needs; align drayage delivery timing, forklift requests, and staging so product pallets don’t block installation flow.

Plan crate counts, weights, and handling needs; align drayage delivery timing, forklift requests, and staging so product pallets don’t block installation flow.

4

On-Site Install, Demo Readiness, and Walkthrough

On-Site Install, Demo Readiness, and Walkthrough

Complete install with safety zones, power checks, and sample replenishment points; do a final walkthrough to ensure contractor audiences can test, compare, and inquire smoothly.

Complete install with safety zones, power checks, and sample replenishment points; do a final walkthrough to ensure contractor audiences can test, compare, and inquire smoothly.

Local Execution Notes

Local Execution Notes

LVCC Drayage Staging for Product-Heavy Booths

LVCC Drayage Staging for Product-Heavy Booths

If your booth includes pallets of materials or heavy crates, plan LVCC drayage staging and timed deliveries so the install crew can place product displays in the correct sequence.

Union Labor Coordination & Install Windows

Union Labor Coordination & Install Windows

LVCC labor rules and show install schedules can compress build time; confirm crew calls, supervision needs, and contingency timing for late freight or rework.

Safety & Power Planning for Demonstrations

Safety & Power Planning for Demonstrations

For live tool demos and high-touch sample zones, plan power drops, cable management, and clear safety boundaries to support uninterrupted demonstrations during peak traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What booth sizes are common for IBS exhibitors?
IBS exhibitors often use 10×20 or 20×20 booths for product category displays, while brands showing multiple building material lines or mock wall sections frequently scale to 20×30 or larger—especially when heavy samples need dedicated staging space at LVCC.
Is IBS mainly residential construction or commercial construction?
IBS is primarily focused on residential construction and remodeling—where contractors evaluate building materials, tools, windows/doors, roofing, and interior finishes through hands-on demos and sample inspection on the LVCC show floor.
What products are typically displayed at IBS, and how does that affect booth execution?
Common IBS displays include flooring/tile samples, hardware systems, tool demonstrations, and mock wall assemblies; these require stronger load planning, organized sample access, and drayage-aware installation sequencing to keep product-heavy booths efficient during LVCC move-in.
What booth sizes are common for IBS exhibitors?

IBS exhibitors often use 10×20 or 20×20 booths for product category displays, while brands showing multiple building material lines or mock wall sections frequently scale to 20×30 or larger—especially when heavy samples need dedicated staging space at LVCC.

Is IBS mainly residential construction or commercial construction?

IBS is primarily focused on residential construction and remodeling—where contractors evaluate building materials, tools, windows/doors, roofing, and interior finishes through hands-on demos and sample inspection on the LVCC show floor.

What products are typically displayed at IBS, and how does that affect booth execution?

Common IBS displays include flooring/tile samples, hardware systems, tool demonstrations, and mock wall assemblies; these require stronger load planning, organized sample access, and drayage-aware installation sequencing to keep product-heavy booths efficient during LVCC move-in.

What booth sizes are common for IBS exhibitors?
IBS exhibitors often use 10×20 or 20×20 booths for product category displays, while brands showing multiple building material lines or mock wall sections frequently scale to 20×30 or larger—especially when heavy samples need dedicated staging space at LVCC.
Is IBS mainly residential construction or commercial construction?
IBS is primarily focused on residential construction and remodeling—where contractors evaluate building materials, tools, windows/doors, roofing, and interior finishes through hands-on demos and sample inspection on the LVCC show floor.
What products are typically displayed at IBS, and how does that affect booth execution?
Common IBS displays include flooring/tile samples, hardware systems, tool demonstrations, and mock wall assemblies; these require stronger load planning, organized sample access, and drayage-aware installation sequencing to keep product-heavy booths efficient during LVCC move-in.
IBS logo
IBS

International Builders’ Show

Event Time

Feb 17, 2026

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Feb 19, 2026

Venue

Las Vegas Convention Center

Organizer

NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)

Exhibitor Scale

Large-scale residential construction trade show

Audience Type

Home builders, contractors, developers, architects, construction suppliers

Typical Booth Size

20x20, 20x30, 30x30, 40x40

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