Press FAQs

Featuring the co-location of the NAHB International Builders’ Show and NKBA’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, Design & Construction Week will bring together nearly 110,000 building industry professionals from around the globe.

All press registrations will be reviewed and are subject to approval. Additional information or supporting verification may be required before press credentials will be provided. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) reserve the right to deny any press applicant if sufficient credentials are not provided.

Complimentary Press Credentials are issued only to qualified journalists working for media outlets relevant to the housing industry.

Non-Editorial/Paid Press Passes are issued to publishers, marketing/public relations staff, advertising/sponsor content, sales representatives, book authors/editors and other non-editorial employees of a media organization who plan to engage in any sales or marketing activities. Satellite media tours (paid or unpaid) are strictly prohibited.

NAHB/NKBA will accept the following to qualify for press credentials:

Print & Online Media:

• Current publication masthead listing you as an editorial contact and
• A minimum of two bylined articles published within the last three months.

Freelancer Writers/Contributors:

• Bylined article related to the housing industry that was published within six months prior to registration.
• A minimum of three published articles within the last year in an accredited media outlet.

Photographers:

• Letter or email from the news organization they are representing stating that they are on assignment to cover the show. Emails must come from the assigning editor's corporate email account or on company letterhead. Generic/personal email addresses will not be accepted.

Bloggers:

• The blog must be independently hosted and regularly updated with original and relevant housing/design news for a minimum of one year. Company branded blogs and those affiliated with a service, product or other type of business will not be considered.
• The blogger must have posted a bylined industry news piece within three months prior to registering for DCW and be able to show a regular history bylined posts.

Podcasters:

• The podcast must be regularly updated with original and relevant housing/design news for a minimum of one year. Company branded podcasts and those affiliated with a service, product or other type of business will not be considered.

Production Companies/Broadcast Media:

Production companies and other media looking to film at the show must pre-register as press and complete the filming application. Onsite registration is not available. Local network news crews are the exception to this rule and may register on site.

In-House Publication Employees:

In-house newsletter writers, book authors, book editors and publishers do not qualify as working press but can register as Non-Editorial/Paid Press.

Prohibited Activities:

• Anyone requesting press credentials must disclose in advance whether they will be conducting any business other than reporting during Design & Construction Week. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Requesting/receiving any form of compensation in exchange for the promotion of products, goods or services at IBS or KBIS.
  • Discussing opportunities for exhibitors to advertise in the representing publication.
  • Conducting appointments between exhibitors and publication representatives for further on- or off-site business dealings.
  • Engaging in any sales, marketing or public relations capacity during the show.
  • Marketing, sales or production of satellite tours.
• It is an inherent conflict for a journalist to perform public relations work, paid or unpaid.

Anyone found conducting non-approved activities without prior, written consent from NAHB and NKBA may have their credentials revoked.

Individuals solely engaged in sales, marketing or any type of "pay-for-play" activities, qualify as non-editorial press and must register for a Non-Editorial/Paid Press Pass for IBS or KBIS.

For any questions about press registration or about IBS, please contact Stephanie Pagan or Liz Thompson. For questions specific to KBIS, please contact [email protected].

Tuesday, February 17 through Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 9 AM – 5 PM daily.

For questions about press at IBS or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Stephanie Pagan
Director, Media Relations
202-266-8254
[email protected]

Liz Thompson
AVP, Media Relations
202-266-8495
[email protected]

Prior to the Show, visit BuildersShow.com for a preview of exhibitors. Exhibitor press kits will also be available online beginning on the first day of the show.