FEB 17-19, 2026 | ORLANDO, FL

Custom Building Central

Expand Your Custom Building Knowledge

OCCC - West 303A
Feb 17-18 | 7 AM - 5:30 PM
Feb 19 | 7 AM - 2 PM

A multitude of fine details sets custom-built homes apart from the norm; Custom Building Central offers networking with other high-end custom builders, architects and other building professionals who cater to this unique market, as well as specialized seminars, activities and opportunities for you to gain perspective from experts on these details. Swing by and focus on the many unique challenges that come with building custom homes.

The NAHB Custom Home Builders Committee represents builders who specialize in the planning and design of custom homes. The committee creates strategic alliances that educate builders in areas related to custom homes and reviews proposed NAHB resolutions and policies as they specifically relate to custom home building.

Explore New Ideas

Explore new ideas, network with other custom-building professionals, gain perspective from experts and focus on the unique challenges of building custom homes in the Custom Building Central.

What's Happening at Custom Building Central?

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All Days

Tuesday, February 17

Wednesday, February 18

Thursday, February 19

Select a Day:

Tuesday, February 17

7:45 - 8:15 AM

Planning Your IBS Week: Highlights for Custom Builders

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

8:45 - 9:15 AM

Shop Talk: AI for Custom Builders - What It Is, Where It Works & What to Ignore

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

9:30 - 10:00 AM

How Custom Builders Can Gain Visibility Into Project Costs for Construction Success

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

10:15 - 10:45 AM

Shop Talk: Change Orders Without the Chaos - Custom Builders Share Best Practices

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Sculpted in Style: The Future of Luxury Interiors in Modern Living

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

12:00 - 12:30 PM

Project Profile: Where Design Meets Technology at The New American Home

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

12:45 - 1:15 PM

Shop Talk: Are Your Processes Meeting Today's Clients Demands?

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

1:45 - 2:15 PM

From Builder to Developer: Turn Construction Profits into Generational Real Estate Assets

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

2:30 - 3:00 PM

Shop Talk: 10 Strategies to Reboot Your Trade Relationships

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

3:30 - 4:00 PM

Advancing Fire-Resistant Construction in Wildfire-Prone Regions

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

4:00 - 5:30 PM

Custom Building Central Tuesday Happy Hour

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

Wednesday, February 18

7:45 - 8:15 AM

Service Upgrade Avoidance: Flexibility For Today’s Custom Homes & Tomorrow’s Needs

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

8:45 - 9:15 AM

Shop Talk: From Startup to Stability - Custom Building Keys to Success

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

9:30 - 10:00 AM

Nail Your Niche: How to Stand Out, Scale Up & Sell More

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

10:15 - 10:45 AM

Up Close with Dawn Duhamel: Design & Product Trends for Custom Homes

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Beyond the Punch List: Smarter Aftercare to Protect Margins & Build Loyalty

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

12:00 - 12:30 PM

From Builder to Industry Influencer: Leverage NAHB to Grow Your Business & Your Impact

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

12:45 - 1:15 PM

Shop Talk: Why Builders Who Discuss Technology Early Are More Successful

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

1:45 - 2:15 PM

How to Build Value & Differentiate in Custom Home Sales

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

2:30 - 3:00 PM

Up Close with Custom Builder of the Year Finalists: Inside Custom Design Trends

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

3:30 - 4:00 PM

Design Meets Functionality: Waterproofing & Finishing Tiled Showers

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

4:00 - 5:30 PM

Custom Building Central Wednesday Happy Hour

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

Thursday, February 19

8:45 - 9:15 AM

Shop Talk: A Custom Builder’s Approach to 55+ Housing Builds

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

9:30 - 10:00 AM

Exit Smart: Building a Strategic Business Plan for Your Future Transition

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

10:15 - 10:45 AM

Shop Talk: Beyond the Build - What Customer Experience Strategies Matter Most?

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

11:00 - 11:30 AM

No Margin, No Mission: Finding Balance While Building Big

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

12:00 - 12:30 PM

How to Build a Construction Company That Runs & Grows Without You

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

Tuesday,
February 17

7:45 - 8:15 AM Planning Your IBS Week: Highlights for Custom Builders OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

8:45 - 9:15 AM Shop Talk: AI for Custom Builders - What It Is, Where It Works & What to Ignore OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

9:30 - 10:00 AM How Custom Builders Can Gain Visibility Into Project Costs for Construction Success OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

10:15 - 10:45 AM Shop Talk: Change Orders Without the Chaos - Custom Builders Share Best Practices OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

11:00 - 11:30 AM Sculpted in Style: The Future of Luxury Interiors in Modern Living OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

12:00 - 12:30 PM Project Profile: Where Design Meets Technology at The New American Home OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

12:45 - 1:15 PM Shop Talk: Are Your Processes Meeting Today's Clients Demands? OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

1:45 - 2:15 PM From Builder to Developer: Turn Construction Profits into Generational Real Estate Assets OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

2:30 - 3:00 PM Shop Talk: 10 Strategies to Reboot Your Trade Relationships OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

3:30 - 4:00 PM Advancing Fire-Resistant Construction in Wildfire-Prone Regions OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

4:00 - 5:30 PM Custom Building Central Tuesday Happy Hour OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

Wednesday,
February 18

7:45 - 8:15 AM Service Upgrade Avoidance: Flexibility For Today’s Custom Homes & Tomorrow’s Needs OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

8:45 - 9:15 AM Shop Talk: From Startup to Stability - Custom Building Keys to Success OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

9:30 - 10:00 AM Nail Your Niche: How to Stand Out, Scale Up & Sell More OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

10:15 - 10:45 AM Up Close with Dawn Duhamel: Design & Product Trends for Custom Homes OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

11:00 - 11:30 AM Beyond the Punch List: Smarter Aftercare to Protect Margins & Build Loyalty OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

12:00 - 12:30 PM From Builder to Industry Influencer: Leverage NAHB to Grow Your Business & Your Impact OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

12:45 - 1:15 PM Shop Talk: Why Builders Who Discuss Technology Early Are More Successful OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

1:45 - 2:15 PM How to Build Value & Differentiate in Custom Home Sales OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

2:30 - 3:00 PM Up Close with Custom Builder of the Year Finalists: Inside Custom Design Trends OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

3:30 - 4:00 PM Design Meets Functionality: Waterproofing & Finishing Tiled Showers OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

4:00 - 5:30 PM Custom Building Central Wednesday Happy Hour OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

Thursday,
February 19

8:45 - 9:15 AM Shop Talk: A Custom Builder’s Approach to 55+ Housing Builds OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

9:30 - 10:00 AM Exit Smart: Building a Strategic Business Plan for Your Future Transition OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

10:15 - 10:45 AM Shop Talk: Beyond the Build - What Customer Experience Strategies Matter Most? OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

11:00 - 11:30 AM No Margin, No Mission: Finding Balance While Building Big OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

12:00 - 12:30 PM How to Build a Construction Company That Runs & Grows Without You OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

Custom Building Sponsors

Check out information about the Custom Building Central sponsors.

Become a Sponsor

For more information on how you can partner with the NAHB Custom Home Builders Committee, please contact Mike Sutton at [email protected] or 202-266-8690.

DuPont Performance Building Solutions

Schluter Systems

Andersen Windows

Schneider Electric

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