The International Building Materials Show (IBS) is one of the most influential construction industry events in the world. It is held annually and is hosted by the National Association of Home Builders, the largest construction association in the United States with 300,000 member units. The American Building Materials Show (IBS) provides an important trading platform for the construction and building materials industry to enter the United States and North American markets.
1. Exhibition information
Held period: once a year
Exhibition history: Founded in 1963
Exhibition evaluation: The world’s most influential building materials exhibition
Sponsor: National Association of Home Builders
Exhibition organizer: Guangzhou Huatuo Exhibition
2. The exhibition is large-scale and has strong international influence.
Extensive exhibition area: IBS’s exhibition area has exceeded 100,000 square meters in recent years, providing exhibitors with ample display space.
There are many exhibiting companies: Many companies from all over the world participate in the exhibition every year. For example, in 2024, there will be 1,800 companies from 29 countries participating in the exhibition, of which 250 are international exhibitors.
Gathering of professional visitors: The exhibition attracted builders, architects, architectural designers, developers, suppliers, distributors, importers and exporters and other professionals from the United States and other countries, providing exhibitors with a broad international market perspective and Opportunities for collaboration.
3. A wide range of exhibits and high technical level
Building materials: wood, flooring, aluminum-plastic panels, PVC, doors, windows, curtain walls, glass, awnings (umbrellas); decorative panels; steel, composite materials, etc.; cement, concrete, gypsum, sealing materials; roof, wall materials ; Thermal insulation, waterproof and fireproof materials; stone, ceramics, ceramic tiles, carpets; courtyard facilities, landscaping furnishings, etc.;
Building hardware: faucets, plumbing equipment, HVAC pipes, PVC pipes and accessories, sanitary ware hardware accessories, doors (including cabinets and closet doors), windows and door and window hardware accessories, valves, fasteners, standard parts, nail wire mesh, etc. ;
Construction and building materials machinery: construction engineering machinery, processing equipment, glass door and window machinery, construction machinery, electric and manual tools, special vehicles, transportation equipment, construction site protective supplies, construction site facilities, etc.;
Ventilation system: heating and air conditioning, central vacuuming, ventilation ducts, bathroom equipment, water heaters and supporting equipment, kitchen equipment, architectural lighting, lighting fixtures, other residential appliances, etc.; Home automation: courtyard, balcony railings, etc.
4. Strong professionalism and rich supporting activities
Professional forums and seminars: During the exhibition, a number of professional forums, seminars and technical exchange activities will be held, inviting industry experts, scholars and business leaders to conduct in-depth discussions on current hot issues.
Technology display and exchange: Exhibitors can showcase their latest building materials, smart solutions, etc. through the exhibition to arouse the interest of exhibitors. At the same time, visitors can get close contact with the latest building materials products and technologies here, and learn about industry development trends and cutting-edge developments.
5. Market opportunities
The strong demand for construction and building materials products in the U.S. market shows the huge growth potential of trade in intermediate products, including construction and building materials. Intermediate products have become a new driving force for China’s foreign trade development due to their long industrial chain, high product added value, strong risk resistance, and strong industrial driving ability.
American families repair and remodel their homes every few years. Bank of America has estimated that the average American household spends $3,000 per year on home improvement, with the highest on the West Coast and the northern East Coast reaching $3,500. In addition, more than 90% of U.S. home sellers make repairs and renovations to increase the value of their home before selling. These demands for updates to home interiors, exteriors, indoor and outdoor appliances, etc. have created a market for home improvements. After a century of development, the home decoration industry in the United States has formed the world’s largest retail market for home building materials.
The 2025 American Building Materials Show IBS will still be held concurrently with the American Kitchen and Bathroom Show KBIS. It is the most influential Design and Construction Week in the United States and will be held in Las Vegas, USA. The IBS exhibition and the KBIS exhibition will continue to use different areas in the same exhibition hall, allowing more companies to share the same excellent professional merchant resources, and the exhibition passes and visitor passes of any exhibition can be used interchangeably. It is particularly pointed out that the National Hardware Show (NHS) will join the exhibition in 2025. The linkage of the three exhibitions will bring more market opportunities to exhibitors.