Best of IBS™ Awards 2026 Finalists
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Each year, the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) recognizes the outstanding building products and services from exhibiting companies in nine categories with the Best of IBS Awards.
With over 300+ applications in nine categories, our 35 industry and media judges considered the products' innovation, functionality, design and builder/consumer friendliness to make this list.
Best of IBS Winners, including overall Best in Show, will be awarded on the final day of the show, Thursday, February 19, at 3:30PM, in the Construction Performance Zone (W5483).
Best Business Solution Software Finalists
(Also known as Best Home Software Product)
Adaptive
by Adaptive – Booth S6065
Astro AI
by New Home Star – Booth S2043
AutoTranslate
by Higharc – Booth S7071
Hardline
by Hardline – Booth S3074
JobTread Software
by JobTread Software – Booth S8017
Prophetic
by Prophetic – Booth S7059
RENDR
by RENDR – Booth S3071
Best Energy Efficient Product Finalists
Carbon Heating Board
by UNIONCT – Booth W8348
EP Cube 2.0 Residential Energy Storage System
by Eternalplanet Energy (USA) Inc. – Booth W7373
Lennox SLP99VK 99% Efficient Fully Modulating Gas Furnace
by Lennox – Booth W4767
Savant Smart Budget
by Savant – Booth S16065
SPAN Panel MLO 24 with SPAN Current Transformers
by SPAN – Booth S15058
Streetleaf Solar, Energy-efficient, Outdoor Streetlights
by Streetleaf – Booth P1805
TEIA Suspended Vapor-Fire Fireplace
by CF + D | custom fireplace design / VITA | Fireplaces – Booth S13023
Best Home Technology Products Finalists
Allusion Edge Electric Fireplace
by Hearth & Home Technologies – Booth S17023
Lennox E40 Smart Thermostat
by Lennox – Booth W4767
Liv EZ™ Filtered Water Dispenser by Elkay
by Zurn Elkay Water Solutions – Booth W5247
PLACE
by Gentex Corporation – Booth S8084
Vacuum Elevators by PVE
by Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators, LLC – Booth W6183
VOSKER VKX
by VOSKER – Booth S9179
WaterCube 10 (WC-10)
by Genesis Systems – Booth S11202
Best Indoor Product Finalists
Chameleon Retractable Central Vacuum
by H-P Products Central Vacuums – Booth S12078
Flood Smart™
by Pro-Flash Building Products – Booth W6143
Goguette 3 Zone Wine Refrigerator
by Goguette Wine Fridges/VintageView Wine Storage Systems – Booth S13059
JascoPro Modular Lighting System
by JascoPro – Booth S11071
Kidde Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Ring (DC Version)
by Kidde – Booth P1509
Radiant® Smart Lighting with Wi-Fi
by Legrand – Booth S908
Recessed Handrail
by Viewrail – Booth S17049
Savaria Luma Through-Floor Lift
by Savaria Concord Lifts – Booth W6659
Summum 140 BioEthanol Fireplace
by Element4 Inc.– Booth S16071
TEIA Suspended Vapor-Fire Fireplace
by CF + D | Custom Fireplace Design /VITA | Fireplaces – Booth S13023
Best Kitchen & Bath Product Finalists
GE Proseo Undercabinet Fixture
by Savant – Booth S16065
ICON Porcelain Panels
by Interior Logic Group – Booth S6031
Lancaster Galley Outdoor Kitchen
by Backyard Discovery | Range – Booth S2163
Martel™ from E
by Emser Tile – Booth S17059
Navali™
by Emser Tile – Booth S17059
Schluter® by DESIGN-NICHE
by Schluter Systems – Booth W2583
Visual Comfort Designer Illuminated LED Mirrors
by Visual Comfort & Co. – Booth S12005
Best Outdoor Product Finalists
12" Seamless Shadowline Wall Panel
by ChamClad – Booth W2523
Aquor Hot + Cold Residential Mixing Valve
by Aquor Water Systems – Booth W5185
Bison Level Up Paver Pedestal System
by Bison Innovative Products - DAP Global – Booth S9026
Della Terra® Porcelain Slabs
by Arizona Tile – Booth S14095
Eveook Fall Protection System
by Ballantyne Gear Fall Protection – Booth S12171
Ignite Evolve® Linear Electric Fireplace
by Dimplex Electric Fireplaces – Booth S14022
Ombra Smart Pergola
by Letright Industrial Corp., Ltd. – Booth S5163
R-WEAVE™
by AZENCO OUTDOOR – Booth S8118
The Outer Limits® Aequa Series 2cm Porcelain Paver
by Arizona Tile – Booth S14095
TruExterior 5/8 Lap Siding
by Westlake Royal Building Products – Booth W3743
Visual Comfort & Co. Rechargeable Outdoor Lamps
by Visual Comfort & Co. – Booth S12005
Best Window & Door Product Finalists
Clopay Avante® Door with C-Power™ Enabled Click to Conceal™ Panels
by Clopay Corporation – Booth W2950
Custom Hurricane Rated Doors
by HEXcores – Booth W7755
FlowStop
by FLOWSTOP – Booth S2188
Flush Mount Garage Door
by Flush Mount Door Co. – Booth W6788
MASTERGRAIN Large-Format Fiberglass Door
by MASTERGRAIN – Booth W6053
ODLs HVHZ-Approved Fiberglass Entry Doors
by ODL, Inc. – Booth W3283
Power Pet Roll-Up Automatic Pet Door
by High Tech Pet Products, Inc. – Booth S2188
Most Innovative Building Material Finalists
Forte™ Urethanized Acrylic
by The Sherwin-Williams Company – Booth W3901
Gator Guard
by Gator Guard Innovative Floor Protection – Booth S9162
HighFlow™ Structural Rainscreen Furring Strip
by Highwood Enterprises Pty. Ltd. – Booth W8293
Insulair®
by Advanced Building Products, Inc. – Booth W6590
J'd Out Kickout
by American Flashings and Accessories – Booth W5390
LP BurnGuard™ FRT OSB
by LP Building Solutions – Booth W3723
LP SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding Naturals Collection™
by LP Building Solutions – Booth W3723
MASTERGRAIN Large-Format Fiberglass Door
by MASTERGRAIN – Booth W6053
Muddskip Revolutionary Drywall Finishing Technology
by Muddskip Revolutionary Wall Coating – Booth W8189
Papyrus Artforms
by Belgard, an Oldcastle APG Brand – Booth W3467
TruExterior® 5/8” Lap Siding
by Westlake Royal Building Products – Booth W3743
TYPAR FlangeFlash
by TYPAR – Booth W2966
Most Innovative Construction Tool Finalists
AutoTranslate
by Higharc – Booth S7071
Elevall Portable Smart Crane System
by Evall USA, LLC. – Booth S14166
Eveook Fall Protection System
by Ballantyne Gear Fall Protection – Booth S12171
Guardia and Guardia Pro
by Anatolia – Booth S9147
Muddskip Revolutionary Drywall Finishing Technology
by Muddskip Revolutionary Wall Coating – Booth W8189
Sampler
by StopLossBags – Booth S9194
THE SHARK CLIP
by EXTERPARK DECKING REINVENTED – Booth S3153