The 2019 NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS) and the National Kitchen and Bath Association's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) are fast approaching. The co-located shows will be held during the Design & Construction Week event in Las Vegas from February 19-21.
With so much action packed into just a few days, attendees need to use their time wisely. Our editors combed through over 100 education sessions at the show, and highlighted a few that caught our attention.
Here are a few sessions that piqued the interest of the BUILDER editorial team. Head to the IBS and KBIS Education pages to see a full list of sessions offered at the shows.
Tuesday
#MicroSizeMe Designing for Downsizing
Tuesday, February 19, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
A kitchen designer will discuss ways to design for downsizing clients, and how to meet their housing needs with a product that is timeless.
Learn more here.
Should You Build Urban Mixed-Use in a Suburban Market?
Tuesday, February 19, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A panel of community designers and builders will discuss strategies for building energized communities with an urban vibe and a variety of housing types, densities, and price points.
Learn more here.
How Small & Mid-Sized Builders Can Successfully Compete With the Giants
Tuesday, February 19, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In this session, you’ll explore best practices used by large national builders that you can imitate and adapt to fit your business and also what you must do differently in order to successfully compete for market share.
Learn more here.
The Latest Trends for Housing from the Consumer Electronics Show
Tuesday, February 19, 12:30 - 1:30 PM
In this session, a panel will discuss the latest technology, electronics and smart home trends they uncovered during their visit to the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas—held shortly before IBS!
Learn more here.
How to Use Virtual Reality to Market & Sell Homes
Tuesday, February 19, 12:45 - 1:15 PM
Potential buyers can do their best to visualize from 2D plans and finish samples, but this often leads to blank stares, confusion and lost sales. Fortunately, you now have virtual reality (VR) at your disposal. During this Tech Bytes session, you’ll learn how to deliver the ultimate home buying experience using VR that will turn your shoppers into buyers.
Learn more here.
The Five Levels of a Smart Home
Tuesday, February 19, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Learn about the current state of smart home technology with Brad Hintze from Control4 as he explains the five levels of a smart home and what that means to you in design. You’ll learn the difference between limited integration and whole-home integration, the art of automation orchestration, and where the future of smart home is going.
Learn more here.
Wednesday
Designing A Healthy Home (and We Don't Mean Emotionally)
Wednesday, February 20, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Be enlightened regarding some of the most harmful elements we put into our designs and learn preventatives. You'll also learn about lighting (including daylighting), planning for aging, and water solutions for a healthy home.
Learn more here.
Building Resilience & Performance Into Your Next Home
Wednesday, February 20, 10:15 - 11:15 AM
This session will explore the importance of resiliency in home building and design, and take a closer look at current industry data and trends.
Learn more here.
Design Trends: What’s New, Now & Next
Wednesday, February 20, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
See how larger trends are shaping our business and customers’ needs, desires, and expectations in the kitchen and bath, and beyond.
Learn more here.
Wisdom from the Zen Builder: Five Keys for Building Happy Homeowners
Wednesday, February 20, 1:45 - 2:45 PM
In this session, the “Zen Builder” will share his 30 years of wisdom gained from working with homeowners on a variety of construction projects.
Learn more here.
Thursday
Drones for Planning, Construction & Marketing
Thursday, February 21, 9:30 - 10:00 AM
Drones are everywhere, and the home construction site is no exception. Learn how to automate the creation of 3D models, expedite the entitlement process and document and monitor your construction with state-of-the-art drone technology.
Learn more here.
Balancing Luxury + Budget
Thursday, February 21, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
This is a practical nuts and bolts seminar on how to create award-winning designs without breaking the bank. You'll learn how to guide your high-end clients into making the right choices with their money.
Learn more here.
Smart Technology for the Everyday Home
Thursday, February 21, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
During this session, the panel will discuss the value of smart technology and how to incorporate it into current and future projects. The right approach can increase profits, save production time and result in satisfied clients, more referrals and trend-setting impressions.
Learn more here.