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NAHB International Builders' Show Returns to Orlando in 2022 The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) officially opened online registration for the 2022 NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS), the largest annual light construction trade show in the world. I BS WILL TAKE place in person at the Ora nge Cou nt y Convention Center i n Orlando, FL., Feb. 8-10, 2022, where it will again co-locate with the National Kitchen & Bath Association's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® for Design & Construction Week®. The two shows are expected to host more than 1,000 exhibiting brands spanning over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space, for the largest annual gathering of the residen- tial design and construction industry. " We lo ok for w a rd t o welc om i n g ou r attendees back to Orlando for the housing i ndu s t r y 's prem ier event ," sa id NA H B Chairman Chuck Fowke, a custom builder from Tampa, FL. "This show offers all the top products, connections and education opportunities in one place. IBS 2022 gives attendees a front seat to the latest trends, business solutions and industry connections and is an event that you won't want to miss." Attendees with an All-Access Pass reg- istration will have access to 110+ education sessions led by renowned experts on a wide range of industry topics. For a deeper dive into specific industry topics, attendees can participate in Pre-Show Master Workshops, in-depth, three-hour intensive programs held on Feb. 7, t he day before t he show officially kicks off. These workshops are part of pre-show education and will be open to all registered attendees for an additional fee. IBS attendees will have the opportunity to experience new show floor destinations, including the New Product Zone, featuring the latest products and cutting-edge market solutions; the Home Tech Zone, featuring in-demand tech products and interactive demos; and innovative emerging solutions in the IBS Start-Up Zone. Attendee favorites, the High Performance Building Zone, the IBS Jobsite Safety Zone and the IBS Home Technology Solutions Pavilion in collabora- tion with CEDIA will return in 2022. The 2022 show will kick off on the morn- ing of Feb. 8 with Opening Ceremonies and that evening will host the Official IBS House Party. Other events throughout the week include the Young Pro Party Wednesday night at Ole Red, followed by the IBS Closing Concert Thursday night. At t ende e s w i l l a l s o h ave t he opp or - tunity to tour NA HB's off icia l IBS show homes, The New American Home® and The New American Remodel®. The homes are designed to showcase innovative building technologies, emerging design trends and the latest building products. " I h a v e n e v e r m i s s e d t h i s e v e n t i n 28 yea rs," sa id Bet t y Moore, P ublisher, Builder+Architect magazine. " I love being a pa r t of a l l t he event s, seei n g t he new products and friends." n 4 2 | BOSTON.BUILDERARCHITECT.COM Builder+Architect GREATER BOSTON, CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS