January 2026 Monthly Briefing: International Builders’ Show 2026: What’s Ahead
Posted On 14, January 2026
In this month's monthly briefing newsletter...
With the countdown to IBS 2026 underway, we're extending an invitation to our 20th Annual IBS Networking Reception on Monday, February 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the Rosen Plaza Hotel. We hope you will stop and see us in booth S7065. Mark your calendars for a highly relevant NAHB Building Knowledge Session featuring Ed Hauck, senior consultant at Shinn Group: Smarter Value Engineering: Teaming with Trades to Cut Costs, Not What Sells on Wednesday, February 18, at 8:15 a.m. Our trusted partner, GAF, shares information about their new color collection of Timberline HDZ shingles. Our Builder Spotlight celebrates Classic Homes' continuing partnership with Home for HOPE and their recent generous contribution of more than $117,000. Our Consultant's Corner features an article by Mike Welty on how inventory pressure has rewired onsite sales behavior.