Pre-Show Education

More Education Before the Show

Start on your learning journey right before the show starts! Take advantage of these two main learning opportunities in the three days leading up to IBS 2026: NAHB Courses and the Building Science Symposium.

The 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show^® (IBS) will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, February 14 - 16. Be sure to add these courses to your plan when you register.

NAHB Courses

These one-day courses give participants the chance to increase their skill sets by delving deep into industry topics, all while earning NAHB CEUs. NAHB Education courses require a separate registration. You can add them when you register for the Builders' Show.

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Building Science Symposium

This in-depth, full-day intensive program features top high performance builders who are applying these techniques to their projects daily. In a small, informal setting, experts deliver actionable strategies and insights for high performance construction and design. All IBS registrants are eligible to purchase a seat in the pre-show symposium. The pre-purchase of a seat is required. If space allows, seats will be available for purchase before the start of the symposium. 

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Pre-Show education schedule

All Days

Saturday, February 14

Sunday, February 15

Monday, February 16

Select a Day:

Saturday, February 14

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Marketing and Communicating with the Aging in Place Client (CAPS I)

Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 17-18

Sunday, February 15

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Advanced High-Performance Building: Best Practices for Climate Zones

Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 27

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Design Concepts and Methods for Livable Homes and Aging in Place (CAPS II)

Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 17-18

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Estimating: The First Line of Defense for Profits

Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 25-26

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Land Development I: Getting Started, Business Management & Financing

Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 23-24

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Path to Gold: The Complete New Home Salesperson

Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 22

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Project Management

Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 19-20

2:00 - 5:00 PM

Land Development II: Strategic Innovation & Execution

Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 23-24

2:00 - 5:00 PM

The Project Schedule as a Planning and Communication Tool

Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 25-26

Monday, February 16

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Building Science Symposium

OCCC - TBD

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Business Accounting: A Road Map to Profitability

Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 19-20

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Business Management for Building Professionals

Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 23-24

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Details and Solutions for Livable Homes and Aging in Place (CAPS III)

Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 17-18

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Financial Management

Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 22

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

How to Craft a Winning Digital Marketing Strategy

Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 25-26

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Site Planning

Hyatt Regency Orlando - TBD

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Train the Trainer

Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 27

2:00 - 5:00 PM

Job Costing: The Road Map Continues

Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 19-20

2:00 - 5:00 PM

Website Best Practices for Maximum Lead Generation

Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 25-26

Saturday,
February 14

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Marketing and Communicating with the Aging in Place Client (CAPS I) Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 17-18

Sunday,
February 15

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Advanced High-Performance Building: Best Practices for Climate Zones Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 27

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Design Concepts and Methods for Livable Homes and Aging in Place (CAPS II) Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 17-18

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Estimating: The First Line of Defense for Profits Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 25-26

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Land Development I: Getting Started, Business Management & Financing Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 23-24

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Path to Gold: The Complete New Home Salesperson Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 22

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Project Management Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 19-20

2:00 - 5:00 PM Land Development II: Strategic Innovation & Execution Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 23-24

2:00 - 5:00 PM The Project Schedule as a Planning and Communication Tool Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 25-26

Monday,
February 16

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Building Science Symposium OCCC - TBD

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Business Accounting: A Road Map to Profitability Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 19-20

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Business Management for Building Professionals Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 23-24

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Details and Solutions for Livable Homes and Aging in Place (CAPS III) Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 17-18

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Financial Management Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 22

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM How to Craft a Winning Digital Marketing Strategy Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 25-26

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Site Planning Hyatt Regency Orlando - TBD

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Train the Trainer Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 27

2:00 - 5:00 PM Job Costing: The Road Map Continues Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 19-20

2:00 - 5:00 PM Website Best Practices for Maximum Lead Generation Hyatt Regency Orlando - Bayhill 25-26

Pre-Show Education

More Education Before the Show

NAHB Courses

Building Science Symposium

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