The 2018 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) will be held Jan. 9-11 in Orlando, Fla., in conjunction with the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). Between the two, registered IBS attendees will have well over 100 education sessions and master classes to choose from. To help you narrow it down, here are a few sessions that piqued the interest of the BUILDER editorial team.
Gauging the Generations: Millennials to Boomers
Tuesday, Jan. 9 → 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Marketing professionals offer advice on understanding your buyers, their generational preferences, and how to reach them.
The Latest Innovations & Trends in Smart Home Products
Tuesday, Jan. 9 → 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
A crash course in current and future technology trends for kitchens, energy management, aging in place, and more.
Labor Shortage Solutions: Leading Trade Organizations Share Strategies to Attract & Support Women in Building
Tuesday, Jan. 9 → 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Find out how you can combat the industry’s labor shortage by providing training opportunities and leadership paths for women.
Balancing Luxury + Budget
Tuesday, Jan. 9 → 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Learn how to satisfy your high-end customers without breaking the bank.
Why Housing is Long Overdue for Disruption
Tuesday Jan. 9 → 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Discover the five forces that are about to transform the industry, and actions you can take to prepare for the changes ahead.
NAHB Meeting of the Members
Wednesday, Jan. 10 → 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Get a firsthand perspective on NAHB priorities, learn about member benefits, and network with like-minded professionals.
Adaptive Housing in a Box: How Modular Construction Can Meet Your 55+ Needs
Wednesday, Jan. 10 → 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Prepare for the “silver tsunami” with this breakdown of the benefits of modular construction for the 55+, age-in-place market.
How to Elevate Your Designs with Thoughtful Lighting
Wednesday, Jan. 10 → 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Take your designs to the next level by understanding the types of lighting and where they work best.
Density Done Right
Wednesday, Jan. 10 → 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Urban planning experts share creative design strategies that maximize space and privacy in dense, narrow lots.
Niche Markets: A Small Builder’s Guide to Urban Infill
Wednesday, Jan. 10 → 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Learn how to identify valuable infill sites and set yourself apart from larger builders through creative land planning and innovative design.
#Visions: 10 Innovations That Sell More Homes!
Thursday, Jan. 11 → 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Three builders share the latest consumer research on home design, space, and technology to help you maximize home sales in 2018.
The 8 Most Wasteful Building Practices: Get Lean & Build Better, Faster & More Profitably
Thursday, Jan. 11 → 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
A breakdown of the eight wasteful areas that could be impacting your building operations, and solutions that can help you do more with less.
