EXCITING But Exhausting

After a three-year absence, the International Builders' Show returned to Las Vegas from February 31 - February 2, 2023 and delivered as promised, "The biggest Builders’ Show since 2008", with lots of the latest cutting-edge products, services, inspiring education sessions, demonstrations, networking events and awards celebrations. Showcasing the latest and most in-demand products and services, the NAHB International Builders' Show is the largest annual light construction show in the world.

Bringing together top manufacturers and suppliers from around the world showcasing the latest and most in-demand products and services at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Featuring the co-location of the NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS) and NKBA's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, Surfaces Show, Hardware Show and World Market, the 2023 Design & Construction Week drew nearly approximately 200,000 building industry professionals from around the globe and nearly 2,000 exhibitors occupying more than one million square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibits.

by Judie Docs, CSP, MCSP, MIRM, CMP, CGP

My trip started on Sunday, February 29 with many Executive Officer sessions including the sharing of new ideas from other local associations across the country, forums from like sized associations as the NCBIA, Executive Officers Installation and many more opportunities to learn new ideas & network.

Other education sessions are always an attendee favorite, as you walk away with the latest trends, newest techniques, forward thinking business strategies and actionable items you can apply to your business right away. Some of the featured speakers included:

Seth Hart, DTJ Design, Seth's two-decade career of architecture and planning projects across the nation brought a fresh perspective and passion for lifestyle living and artistic design. He is the recipient of numerous award-winning projects as a result of his forward-thinking approach to residential architecture and is an ongoing contributor to Professional Builder Magazine.

Chelsey Keenan, Digital Marketing Director, Group Two Advertising, a full-service ad agency for homebuilders across the country. She is a seasoned speaker on topics such as online sales and social media at IBS, Builder 20 group meetings, NAHB Association Management Conference and recently was a finalist in NAHB's Young Professional Award and was selected to Professional Builder's 40 Under 40.

Deana Vidal, John Burns Real Estate Consulting, a leader at the New Home Trends Institute, she and the NHTI team focus on design, consumer and trend tracking nationally

CR Herro, CEO AR Homes, leads an innovative custom home company that established bestin-class standards in luxury home building. He is on the RESNET ANSI Standard Development Committee, technical committee for Leading Builders of America, and an active member in the Housing Innovation Alliance. He speaks nationally to advance the industry regulations, and associated stakeholders in adopting credible improvements to the function, performance, and value of new homes.