Feb 2-4, 2027 | Las Vegas
Feb 2-4, 2027
Las Vegas

Best of IBS™ Awards 2026 Winners

Congratulations to our Best of IBS Awards Winners

#BestofIBS | #IBS2026

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.

Check out which 2026 IBS Exhibitors wowed the judges!
Muddskip Revolutionary Drywall Finishing Technology
Muddskip Revolutionary Drywall Finishing Technology
Muddskip Revolutionary Drywall Finishing Technology

Here's what the judges had to say about our Best in Show winner:

'Muddskip wall coating represents a potential game-changing drywall mud additive that could upend the entire building industry for consumers, builders and tradespeople. The judges were very impressed with the re-hydration technology that allows for wet-on-wet application, reducing cycle times between coats, and also complete removing the sanding step. 



With drywall being on the critical path for nearly every remodel or new construction project, Muddskip has far reaching applications across the industry. Not only will this save time and labor expenses for the drywall stage, but the closed-cell technology also saves time for painters and other downstream trades for an impact multiplier.'

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2026 Best of IBS Category Winners

Adaptive
adaptive by adaptive

Adaptive is the construction financial system that transforms job costing, draw prep, and margin control. With AI-powered workflows, real-time WIP reporting, and labor tracking, Adaptive gives builders unparalleled financial clarity and control helping them run more profitable projects, faster.

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SPAN Panel MLO 24 with SPAN Current Transformers
span panel mlo 24 with span current transformers by span

SPAN developed their Smart Neighborhood project with Habitat for Humanity to research how smart technologies, in combination with energy-efficient equipment, help create affordable, resilient housing. SPAN Panel provides visibility into homeowners’ energy use, helping customers manage energy consumption.

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Liv EZ Filtered Water Dispenser by Elkay
liv ez™ filtered water dispenser by elkay by zurn elkay water solutions

LIV EZ™ is a powerful example of sustainable design brought into the everyday home. By delivering premium filtration certified to reduce PFAS, lead, microplastics and more, helping families choose cleaner, safer water without relying on single-use plastic bottles.

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Flood Smart
Flood smart™ by pro-flash building products

Flood Smart™ is a smart home protection system that detects leaks and backups early and can automatically shut off the water supply to your home - preventing costly damage and giving you peace of mind.

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Martel From E
martel™ from e by emser tile

Martel is an enchanting collection of scallop tiles. Each tile features a special glazing that gives the appearance of a handmade tile ensuring that each piece is truly unique. No two pieces will be alike and reflects the artisan’s individual touch and attention to detail.

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Aquor Hot + Cold Residential Mixing Valve
Aquor hot + cold residential mixing valve by aquor water systems

The Aquor® Hot + Cold Residential Mixing Valve provides precise temperature control in any climate, offering both frost protection and a modern profile. Compatible with existing Aquor products and other frost-free hydrants, it brings year-round performance and easy installation to both retrofit and new-build outdoor water systems.

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Avante Door with C-Power Enabled Click-To-Conceal Panels
avante® door with c-power™ enabled click-to-conceaL™ panels by Clopay Corporation

Clopay's Avante® garage door with C-Power™ enabled Click-to-Conceal™ Panels features dynamic glass that switches from clear to opaque with a wireless remote. It's a smart solution for homeowners using their garage as flexible space, offering daylight and outdoor views when desired, and privacy and security when needed.

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Muddskip Revolutionary Drywall Finishing Technology
muddskip revolutionary drywall finishing technology by muddskip reolutionary wall coating

Muddskip is an innovative construction material that solves a problem, brings tremendous value add by saving time eliminating the bottleneck in construction (the drywall process) reducing the time it takes to finish walls by 50% (depending on your climate the times vary).

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Muddskip Revolutionary Drywall Finishing Technology
muddskip revolutionary drywall finishing technology by muddskip reolutionary wall coating

Muddskip is an innovative construction material that solves a problem, brings tremendous value add by saving time eliminating the bottleneck in construction (the drywall process) reducing the time it takes to finish walls by 50% (depending on your climate the times vary).

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