Students

Learning Experiences at IBS

The NAHB International Builders' Show^® (IBS) provides an unforgettable learning experience for nearly 1,000 students and their instructors.

NAHB hosts annual student competitions for students in graduate degree programs, four-year degree programs, associate degree programs and secondary programs. For two days, more than 50 teams participate in the NAHB Student Competition.

In addition to the competition, students network with industry professionals, meet talent recruiters from top home building companies and suppliers, attend professional development sessions and explore the show floor at a discounted rate.

Each competition has its own rules and guidelines, problem description and applicable supporting materials. To view the competition details for your program, register and submit project submittals, go to the NAHB awards portal. From the dropdown menus select "Student Chapter Awards - Competition Entry" and the corresponding program level.

Student NAHB Member: $30 per person
Student Non-Member: $55 per person

Faculty NAHB Member: $60 per person
Faculty Non-Member: $80 per person

Select the Student & Faculty option on the registration welcome screen.

The National Housing Endowment and NAHB recognize the need to provide students with financial assistance to attend the NAHB International Builders’ Show^® (IBS). The National Housing Endowment IBS Scholarship helps offset travel expenses related to attendance and participation in activities surrounding the IBS. Hundreds of students benefit from the program each year.

Application opens on September 4, 2026.

The NAHB Student Chapters program helps to enrich the educational experience of students enrolled in construction-related fields such as construction management, engineering, architecture, real estate and the trades.

Students

Learning Experiences at IBS

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