FEB 25-27, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV

Construction Performance Zone

BACK FOR 2025!

The Construction Performance Zone (CPZ) brings together an unprecedented collection of experts for LIVE demonstrations and talks in this unique space on the exhibit floor.

Experience Live Demos in Building Best Practices

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Get industry-best expertise for building more durable, efficient, higher-quality homes—from basements, wall systems and roofs to use and types of materials, construction speed and cost.

Key Learning Topics:

Advanced framing
Air sealing
Cladding
Exterior insulation
Floor systems
Footings
Foundations
Housewraps
HVAC
IAQ
Insulation
Moisture management
Roofing
Windows

The Construction Performance Zone features two distinct learning areas to illustrate and explain the processes for better performance and construction efficiency.

Demonstration Stage: Experience a series of 30-minute interactive demonstrations as industry experts guide you through hands-on steps, sharing the latest techniques, tips and tricks for incorporating high performance construction components.

Presentation Stage: Delve deeper with in-depth discussions led by industry thought leaders. Learn about best practices, emerging trends and the latest research in building and construction efficiency.

Stick around between presentations to take a closer look at the mock-ups created during the demos to see how various components are built and how products and techniques discussed translate to real-world applications.

What's happening at IBS 2025 in the Construction Performance Zone?

CONSTRUCTION PERFORMANCE ZONE
SOUTH HALL - SU1107

All Days

Tuesday, February 25

Wednesday, February 26

Thursday, February 27

Select a Day:

Tuesday, February 25

9:30 - 10:00 AM

Framing Study: Measuring How Trusses Speed MEP Installation

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Insulating Foundations: Slab, Crawlspaces & Basements [DEMO]

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

10:30 - 11:00 AM

Crawlspace Vapor Control

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Performance Starts at the Bottom: Air & Vapor Control [DEMO]

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

12:00 - 12:30 PM

Fast Under Foot: Floor Truss Options [DEMO]

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

1:00 - 1:30 PM

Modern Roof Trusses [DEMO]

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

1:30 - 2:00 PM

Sealed Roof Decks for Storm-Resistant Homes

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

2:00 - 2:30 PM

Framing a Truss Overlay [DEMO]

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

2:30 - 3:00 PM

Demystifying High Performance: Embracing Zero Energy Building

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Built for Speed: A Framing Race [DEMO]

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

3:30 - 4:00 PM

BS* + Beer Show LIVE! - Tuesday

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

Wednesday, February 26

9:30 - 10:00 AM

What Are You Breathing?

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Exploring Exterior Insulation Options [DEMO]

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

10:30 - 11:00 AM

What’s Wrong With This HVAC? Avoiding Comfort Complaints

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Pumping Heat [DEMO]

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

12:00 - 12:30 PM

Air Barrier Details [DEMO]

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

1:00 - 1:30 PM

WRB Details Done Right: From Walls to Windows [DEMO]

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

2:30 - 3:00 PM

Framing Safety

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Wicked Good Window Installs [DEMO]

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

3:30 - 4:00 PM

BS* + Beer Show LIVE! - Wednesday

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

Thursday, February 27

9:30 - 10:00 AM

Meeting the Energy Code

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Airtightness Testing with the Blower Door [DEMO]

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Interior Insulation Installation Details [DEMO]

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Building Better Without Adding Cost: Energy Star, ZER & the 45L

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

12:00 - 12:30 PM

I’d Flash That: Flashing Details for the Whole House [DEMO]

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

1:00 - 1:30 PM

Vanquish Vapor [DEMO]

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

1:30 - 2:00 PM

The Ins & Outs of ERVs

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

2:00 - 2:30 PM

Why You Need a Rainscreen [DEMO]

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

2:30 - 3:00 PM

Fire-Resistant Assemblies

LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

Tuesday,
February 25

9:30 - 10:00 AM Framing Study: Measuring How Trusses Speed MEP Installation LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

10:00 - 10:30 AM Insulating Foundations: Slab, Crawlspaces & Basements [DEMO] LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

10:30 - 11:00 AM Crawlspace Vapor Control LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

11:00 - 11:30 AM Performance Starts at the Bottom: Air & Vapor Control [DEMO] LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

12:00 - 12:30 PM Fast Under Foot: Floor Truss Options [DEMO] LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

1:00 - 1:30 PM Modern Roof Trusses [DEMO] LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

1:30 - 2:00 PM Sealed Roof Decks for Storm-Resistant Homes LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

2:00 - 2:30 PM Framing a Truss Overlay [DEMO] LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

2:30 - 3:00 PM Demystifying High Performance: Embracing Zero Energy Building LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

3:00 - 3:30 PM Built for Speed: A Framing Race [DEMO] LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

3:30 - 4:00 PM BS* + Beer Show LIVE! - Tuesday LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

Wednesday,
February 26

9:30 - 10:00 AM What Are You Breathing? LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

10:00 - 10:30 AM Exploring Exterior Insulation Options [DEMO] LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

10:30 - 11:00 AM What’s Wrong With This HVAC? Avoiding Comfort Complaints LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

11:00 - 11:30 AM Pumping Heat [DEMO] LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

12:00 - 12:30 PM Air Barrier Details [DEMO] LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

1:00 - 1:30 PM WRB Details Done Right: From Walls to Windows [DEMO] LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

2:30 - 3:00 PM Framing Safety LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

3:00 - 3:30 PM Wicked Good Window Installs [DEMO] LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

3:30 - 4:00 PM BS* + Beer Show LIVE! - Wednesday LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

Thursday,
February 27

9:30 - 10:00 AM Meeting the Energy Code LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

10:00 - 10:30 AM Airtightness Testing with the Blower Door [DEMO] LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

11:00 - 11:30 AM Interior Insulation Installation Details [DEMO] LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Building Better Without Adding Cost: Energy Star, ZER & the 45L LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

12:00 - 12:30 PM I’d Flash That: Flashing Details for the Whole House [DEMO] LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

1:00 - 1:30 PM Vanquish Vapor [DEMO] LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

1:30 - 2:00 PM The Ins & Outs of ERVs LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

2:00 - 2:30 PM Why You Need a Rainscreen [DEMO] LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

2:30 - 3:00 PM Fire-Resistant Assemblies LVCC - IBS Construction Performance Zone - SU1107

Construction Performance Zone Sponsors

Check out information about Construction Performance Zone sponsors.

Become a Sponsor

For more information on how your company can partner with the Construction Performance Zone, please contact Cheryl Lewis at [email protected] or 202-266-8208.

Sponsors

Andersen Windows

DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Huber Engineered Woods

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