Fees & Deadlines

The NAHB International Builders' Show^{^®} (IBS) is the largest annual light construction show in the world, every year attracting 80,000 visitors from more than 100 countries.

What types of registration are available?

Full Registration Package (3 days)

What does it include?

Admittance to 130+ IBS education sessions
Complimentary one-year subscription to IBS Education On Demand (student, spouse and exhibitor registrants are excluded).
Entry to the exhibit floors included in Design & Construction Week^{^®}—IBS and KBIS—dates and hours for each show are listed at BuildersShow.com/DCW

First-Time Attendee Special Offer (NAHB Members Only)

If you are attending your first NAHB International Builders' Show as an NAHB member, you are eligible for this special offer for an IBS full registration. If our records indicate you previously registered as an NAHB member, you will be charged the member full registration fee.

September
9/4-9/30
$150

Early
10/1-12/7
$150

Regular
12/8-2/16
$150

Onsite
2/17-2/21
$150

NAHB Member

September
9/4-9/30
$325

Early
10/1-12/7
$425

Regular
12/8-2/16
$475

Onsite
2/17-2/21
$575

Non-Member

September
9/4-9/30
$500

Early
10/1-12/7
$600

Regular
12/8-2/16
$675

Onsite
2/17-2/21
$775

Non-Exhibiting Supplier

Non-Exhibiting Supplier - NAHB Member

September
9/4-9/30
$700

Early
10/1-12/7
$800

Regular
12/8-2/16
$850

Onsite
2/17-2/21
$975

Non-Exhibiting Supplier - Non-Member

September
9/4-9/30
$825

Early
10/1-12/7
$925

Regular
12/8-2/16
$1,000

Onsite
2/17-2/21
$1,125

Student & Faculty

Student - NAHB Student Chapter

September
9/4-9/30
$30

Early
10/1-12/7
$30

Regular
12/8-2/16
$30

Onsite
2/17-2/21
$30

Student - Non-Affiliated Institution

September
9/4-9/30
$55

Early
10/1-12/7
$55

Regular
12/8-2/16
$55

Onsite
2/17-2/21
$55

Faculty - NAHB Student Chapter

September
9/4-9/30
$60

Early
10/1-12/7
$60

Regular
12/8-2/16
$60

Onsite
2/17-2/21
$60

Faculty - Non-Affiliated Institution

September
9/4-9/30
$80

Early
10/1-12/7
$80

Regular
12/8-2/16
$80

Onsite
2/17-2/21
$80

1-Day Education with Expo Pass Registration

What does it include?

Unlimited admittance to one (1) day of IBS education sessions. You must indicate which day of education you would like to attend
Entry to the exhibit floors included in Design & Construction Week^{^®}—IBS and KBIS—dates and hours for each show are listed at BuildersShow.com/DCW

NAHB Member

September
9/4-9/30
$250

Early
10/1-12/7
$250

Regular
12/8-2/16
$250

Onsite
2/17-2/21
$300

Non-Member

September
9/4-9/30
$325

Early
10/1-12/7
$325

Regular
12/8-2/16
$325

Onsite
2/17-2/21
$375

Expo Pass Registration

This is a non-refundable registration fee.

What does it include?

Entry to the exhibit floors included in Design & Construction Week^{^®}—IBS and KBIS. Dates and hours for each show are listed at BuildersShow.com/DCW

NAHB Member

September
9/4-9/30
$0

Early
10/1-12/7
$50

Regular
12/8-2/16
$100

Onsite
2/17-2/21
$150

Non-Member

September
9/4-9/30
$50

Early
10/1-12/7
$100

Regular
12/8-2/16
$175

Onsite
2/17-2/21
$225

Non-Exhibiting Supplier

Non-Exhibiting Supplier - NAHB Member

September
9/4-9/30
$550

Early
10/1-12/7
$600

Regular
12/8-2/16
$625

Onsite
2/17-2/21
$700

Non-Exhibiting Supplier - Non-Member

September
9/4-9/30
$600

Early
10/1-12/7
$650

Regular
12/8-2/16
$750

Onsite
2/17-2/21
$775

Spouse Registration

What does it include?

Same access to the IBS show floor and IBS education sessions as the primary registrant. Dates and hours for each show are listed at BuildersShow.com/DCW

All Registration Types

September
9/4-9/30
$0

Early
10/1-12/7
$35

Regular
12/8-2/16
$35

Onsite
2/17-2/21
$35

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Housing Deadlines

HBA Housing Deadline: The deadline to reserve rooms within your room block is Friday, December 7, 2018. After December 7, if there are any unreserved rooms in your block, they will no longer be exclusively accessible to your members.

NAHB Housing Deadline: January 18, 2019

Registration Deadlines

September: Sept. 4 - Sept. 30
Early: Oct. 1 - Dec. 7
Regular: Dec. 8 - Feb. 16
Onsite: Feb 17. - Feb. 21

*Register on or before January 18, 2019 to receive your badge in the mail (US and Canada only).

Have Questions?

3 Ways to Register & Reserve Housing

Online: BuildersShow.com | Fax: 301-694-5124 | Mail: International Builders' Show Registration and Housing Office 5202 President's Court, Ste. G100 Frederick, MD 21703

IBS pre-show courses require additional registration. You can either sign up for them when registering for the show or separately if only taking the courses.