FEB 17-19, 2026 | ORLANDO, FL

NAHB Professional Women in Building

NAHB Professional Women in Building (PWB) Headquarters is your best opportunity to network and access resources—in one location—that support and promote professional women in every industry niche and at every career stage. Thought leaders, executives and industry experts will focus on women’s leadership abilities and perspectives that transform the way we design, build, operate and support the home building industry.

Plan a visit for daily networking opportunities, professional development sessions and access to industry leaders. Enjoy insightful presentations designed to inspire and elevate your career, along with light refreshments. It's the perfect place at IBS to connect with women across all sectors of the industry.

NAHB Professional Women in Building (PWB) Headquarters
West 305

All Days

Tuesday, February 17

Wednesday, February 18

Thursday, February 19

Select a Day:

Tuesday, February 17

8:45 - 9:15 AM

Iron Sharpens Iron – Local Council PWB Leaders Meet-Up

OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

9:30 - 10:00 AM

Using AI to Lighten Your Workload—And Build Your Bottomline

OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Legislative Days for Women in Building

OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

12:00 - 12:30 PM

Lead the Team Through Change: The SHIFT Model™ + TRUST Formula™, for High-Stakes Moments

OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

2:30 - 3:00 PM

How Women Can Pivot From One Career to Another Within the Construction Industry

OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

3:30 - 4:00 PM

Performance Evaluations in an AI-Powered Workplace: How to Fairly Evaluate Employees Using AI Tools in Residential Construction

OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

Wednesday, February 18

7:30 - 8:15 AM

Breakfast and Innovative Approaches to Skilled Trades Training Workshop

OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

8:45 - 9:15 AM

Reignite, Refresh, Rebuild: Peer Solutions for Council Success

OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

9:30 - 10:00 AM

Stop Being the Glue. Start Leading With Visibility

OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

10:15 - 10:45 AM

Constructing Confidence: Mastering Communication & Assertiveness in Leadership

OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Radical Kindness & Leadership: Building High Performance Teams Through Kindness

OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

12:00 - 12:30 PM

Why Speaking Up Feels Risky

OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

12:45 - 1:15 PM

Bridging the Gap: Can Women Fill the Gap as Baby Boomers Retire? Shop Talk Live

OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

1:45 - 2:15 PM

This Sh! Is Bananas

OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

2:30 - 3:00 PM

PWB BINGO: Build Your Network

OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

4:15 - 4:45 PM

Built for This: Being a Great Leader in a Male Dominated Industry

OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

Thursday, February 19

8:45 - 9:15 AM

Beyond the Launch: Building a Thriving PWB Council

OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

10:15 - 10:45 AM

Join the Conversation: Get Engaged with the Professional Women in Building Council

OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

Tuesday,
February 17

8:45 - 9:15 AM Iron Sharpens Iron – Local Council PWB Leaders Meet-Up OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

9:30 - 10:00 AM Using AI to Lighten Your Workload—And Build Your Bottomline OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

11:00 - 11:30 AM Legislative Days for Women in Building OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

12:00 - 12:30 PM Lead the Team Through Change: The SHIFT Model™ + TRUST Formula™, for High-Stakes Moments OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

2:30 - 3:00 PM How Women Can Pivot From One Career to Another Within the Construction Industry OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

3:30 - 4:00 PM Performance Evaluations in an AI-Powered Workplace: How to Fairly Evaluate Employees Using AI Tools in Residential Construction OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

Wednesday,
February 18

7:30 - 8:15 AM Breakfast and Innovative Approaches to Skilled Trades Training Workshop OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

8:45 - 9:15 AM Reignite, Refresh, Rebuild: Peer Solutions for Council Success OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

9:30 - 10:00 AM Stop Being the Glue. Start Leading With Visibility OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

10:15 - 10:45 AM Constructing Confidence: Mastering Communication & Assertiveness in Leadership OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

11:00 - 11:30 AM Radical Kindness & Leadership: Building High Performance Teams Through Kindness OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

12:00 - 12:30 PM Why Speaking Up Feels Risky OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

12:45 - 1:15 PM Bridging the Gap: Can Women Fill the Gap as Baby Boomers Retire? Shop Talk Live OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

1:45 - 2:15 PM This Sh! Is Bananas OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

2:30 - 3:00 PM PWB BINGO: Build Your Network OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

4:15 - 4:45 PM Built for This: Being a Great Leader in a Male Dominated Industry OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

Thursday,
February 19

8:45 - 9:15 AM Beyond the Launch: Building a Thriving PWB Council OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

10:15 - 10:45 AM Join the Conversation: Get Engaged with the Professional Women in Building Council OCCC - West 305 - NAHB Professional Women in Building HQ

PWB Sponsors

Check out information about the Professional Women in Building sponsors.

Become a Sponsor

Become a Sponsor

To learn more about engagement opportunities in PWB Headquarters and throughout the year, contact Kim Friedman at 202-266-8059 or [email protected].

SPONSORS

Sashco Sealants

Hyphen Solutions

Andersen Windows

Pacific InterWest

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