The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) officially opened online registration today for the 2018 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS), the largest annual light construction trade show in the world. IBS will return to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., January 9-11, where it will again co-locate with the National Kitchen & Bath […]

The International Builders’ Show (IBS) ended last week in Orlando, Fla., and its sheer size provided compelling evidence that the housing rebound continues to grow. The show was huge. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), which puts on IBS, said about 80,000 people attended this year, up from 60,000 last year in Las Vegas. […]

The International Builders’ Show (IBS) wrapped up a three-day run in Orlando, Fla., this week, and one of the highlights was the debut of a major rebranding effort from an industry leader. Masonite introduced a new logo and visual identity at its large IBS booth. The company also announced the formation of a Trend Council […]

As 2016 rolls over into 2017, I’m looking back on another year of learning and growing as the editor of DWM. Yes, I’m still somewhat of a “fenestration newbie,” but not as much as when I joined DWM almost exactly two years ago. Heck, in late 2014, I didn’t even know what “fenestration” meant — and I’ve […]

PGT Innovations, formerly PGT Inc., will officially unveil its new brand name at the 2017 International Builders’ Show (IBS), scheduled for January 10-12, 2017 in Orlando, Fla. PGT Innovations combines the technological capabilities of three companies — CGI, PGT Custom Windows & Doors and WinDoor. PGT acquired WinDoor in February of this year and CGI in […]

Legendary NFL quarterback Peyton Manning will be the keynote speaker at the opening ceremonies for the 2017 International Builders’ Show, scheduled for January 10-12, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Manning, who retired after leading the Denver Broncos to victory in Super Bowl 50 in February, will share thoughts about his career and what it takes to be a leader. […]

Andersen Corp. is returning to the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in 2017. The company says it will use IBS, scheduled for January 10-12 in Orlando, Fla., to showcase its expanded product portfolio. “We’ve dramatically grown both our products and services in the last five years, we’re excited to show our builder customers the depth of our […]

Another International Builders’ Show is in the books, and many people hearkened back to the “good old days” to describe the show. You know, back in the day when housing starts were well more than a million and business was good all around. As new-home construction continues to climb toward that million mark, the aisles […]

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will host a forum involving Democratic and Republican presidential candidates during January’s 2016 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, right before the crucial Iowa caucuses and the start of election season. Presented by NAHB and the National Journal, “Building Opportunity: Solutions for the American Dream” will take place on January […]