{"id":6966,"date":"2023-02-13T12:18:49","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T20:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/?p=6966"},"modified":"2024-07-11T16:24:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T00:24:58","slug":"2023-international-builders-show-ibs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/2023-international-builders-show-ibs\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 International Builders Show Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-1.png\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"IBS\" class=\"wp-image-6970 lazyload\" width=\"355\" height=\"473\" title=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-1.png\" alt=\"IBS\" class=\"wp-image-6970\" width=\"355\" height=\"473\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The International Builders Show (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buildersshow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBS<\/a>) was back in Vegas and it was the biggest Builders show since 2008! Thank you to all 134 Master Builders Pierce members who attended and helped make the 2023 Builders Show a success. A special shout out and thank you to Bob Camp who was conference chair and planned the entire show this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Attendance Records Were Set<\/strong> <strong>at IBS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearly 70,000 residential construction professionals hit the ground running at the Builders\u2019 Show. From the Central Hall to the new West Hall and everything in between, they rocked tens of thousands of residential construction professionals with 1,300+ exhibitors, 100+ <a href=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/embracing-sustainable-building-practices-future-of-builders\/\">education<\/a> sessions, events, parties and so much more \u2013 all to take your business to the next level!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The week was charged with amazing energy, incredible new products, inspiring education sessions, demonstrations, fantastic networking events and awards celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design &amp; Construction Week<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year also marked the 10th anniversary of Design &amp; Construction Week<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/designandconstructionweek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DCW<\/a>), the co-location of IBS and the National Kitchen &amp; Bath Association\u2019s (<a href=\"https:\/\/kb.nkba.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NKBA<\/a>\u2019s) Kitchen &amp; Bath Industry Show (<a href=\"https:\/\/kbis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KBIS<\/a>). DCW drew nearly 110,000 attendees and nearly 2,000 exhibitors occupying more than one million square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-3.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-3.png 800w, https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-3-480x360.png 480w\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"6972\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6972 lazyload\" title=\"\"  sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"6972\" src=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6972\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-3.png 800w, https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-3-480x360.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-4.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-4.png 800w, https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-4-480x360.png 480w\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"6971\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6971 lazyload\" title=\"\"  sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"6971\" src=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6971\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-4.png 800w, https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-4-480x360.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-11.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-11.png 800w, https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-11-480x360.png 480w\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"6973\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6973 lazyload\" title=\"\"  sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"6973\" src=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6973\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-11.png 800w, https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-11-480x360.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Discover Some of the Highlights of IBS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IBS kicked off with the country\u2019s leading advocate for skilled labor and the CEO of the\u202fmikeroweWORKS Foundation, Mike Rowe, who set the story straight to debunk the myths and misperceptions about the trades and to help close the skills gap during the DCW Opening Ceremonies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1000s of attendees filled education sessions so they were standing room only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrations in the Construction Performance Zone and the NEW Craft Techniques Zone were hot, hot, hot places to be to gather innovative ideas and information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tours of The New American Home\u00ae\u202f\u2013 the official show home of IBS \u2013 welcomed thousands of visitors to its luxurious, innovative and energy-efficient home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New in 2023! Experiential learning in our IBS Education Super Sessions and Learning Labs provided attendees with a new learning experience, including lively debates, free-flowing town halls, live demonstrations, one-on-one interviews with industry leaders super-charged educational\u202fsessions during interactive and informal sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attendees were excited to share their fun experiences, so the exhibit floor popped up all over social media buzzing with demos, talks, firepits, a tequila tasting, snacks, the foldable house (yes, you read that right) in the Outdoor Exhibits in Pro Builder Show Village and so much more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2023 Best of IBS&#x2122; Awards were announced Thursday afternoon, with Door Stud by Door Stud LLC winning Best in Show.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plantd was named Most Innovative at the Start-Up Zone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Niche <a href=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/value-of-a-local-builders-association\/\">industry professionals<\/a> discovered new solutions and made new connections during daily networking breakfasts, coffee chats and discussions in the IBS Centrals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-2.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-2.png 800w, https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-2-480x360.png 480w\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6975 lazyload\" title=\"\"  sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6975\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-2.png 800w, https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-2-480x360.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Official networking events included the U40 &amp; Young Professional Meet-up and evening events like the IBS House Party, The Nationals<sup>SM<\/sup>&nbsp;Awards, the Best in American Living&#x2122;\u202fAwards and the Young Professionals Party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The DCW Closing Concert Sponsored by LG, featured singer\/songwriter Sheryl Crow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sold-out Pro Builder &amp; Remodeler\u2019s U40 Leadership Summit pumped up young up and comers in the industry to get them ready for the IBS experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The House That She Built continued to make an impact with book signing events, education sessions and more with the author and real-life women who inspired the children\u2019s book<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NAHB Members enjoyed exclusive perks at NAHB HQ during doughnut &amp; coffee mornings, happy hours, enrichment sessions, giveaways and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-12.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-12.png 800w, https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-12-480x360.png 480w\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6974 lazyload\" title=\"\"  sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6974\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-12.png 800w, https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MBA-IBS-12-480x360.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\"><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested in attending or being an exhibitor for 2024\u2019s IBS, save the dates of February 27-29 in Las Vegas. If you have any questions about the International Builders Show, please contact Communications Director Bailee Butcher with <a href=\"https:\/\/masterbuilderspierce.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master Builders Association<\/a> at <a href=\"mailto:bwicks@masterbuilderspierce.com\">bwicks@masterbuilderspierce.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Builders Show (IBS) was back in Vegas and it was the biggest Builders show since 2008! Thank you to all 134 Master Builders Pierce members who attended and helped make the 2023 Builders Show a success. 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