Construction Performance Zone

NEW FOR 2023!

South Hall #SU844

Interact with and gather insights from industry experts in the Construction Performance Zone (CPZ) to discover tips, advice and techniques for building more durable, efficient and higher-quality homes — from basements, wall systems and roofs to use and types of materials, construction speed and cost. The CPZ brings together an unprecedented collection of experts for demonstrations and talks.

Ben Bogie, a second-generation high-performance builder from New England, along with Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook, co-owners of Catalyst Construction in Kansas City, are the demo leads. Leading builders and industry influencers like Ross Trethewey, Mark LaLiberte, Dave Cooper, Jordan Smith, Randy Williams join the hosts throughout the week.

Key Learning Topics:

• Insulation
• Air sealing
• High performance floors
• Advanced framing
• Offsite construction
• Outsulation
• House wraps
• Flashing
• Rainscreens
• Air barrier transition
• Indoor air quality and monitoring
• Healthy Homes
• Blower door testing
• Electrification
• Net zero construction
• IR testing

The Construction Performance Zone features three distinct learning areas to show and explain the processes for better performance and construction efficiency.

Demonstration Stage: Participate in a series of 30-minute interactive demonstrations using the latest techniques, tips and tricks in high-performance construction.

Presentation Stage: Hear from industry experts as they dive deeper into the best practices addressed on the Demo Stage and the latest research and growing trends in building and construction efficiency.

Building Display Area: Take a closer look at the mock-ups created during the demos to see how various components are built and how products and techniques discussed translate to real-world applications.

Demo Instructors:

Ben Bogie

BPC Green Builders
Ridgefield, CT

Travis Brungardt

Catalyst Constuction
Prairie Village, KS

Joe Cook

Catalyst Constuction
Prairie Village, KS

What's happening at IBS 2023 in the Construction Performance Zone?