This milestone attendance, representing more than 100 countries and the highest level since 2009, reflects the bullish outlook of the residential construction industry.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) announced an agreement to extend the co-location of the International Builders' Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) for four years through 2030.

As the industry’s premier awards program, Best of KBIS, sponsored by Luxe Interiors + Design, recognizes the pioneers and trailblazers who are behind the most cutting edge and innovative products in the kitchen and bath industry.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Leading Suppliers Council, in collaboration with Professional Builder magazine, has unveiled the official show home of the International Builders' Show (IBS): The New American Home 2024.

This recognition celebrates Hoggatt’s outstanding contributions to revolutionizing construction practices, emphasizing efficiency, productivity, and innovation. 

Part 3 of this series covers applications and locations for various temperature controls, DHW control valves, temperature control valve standards, and how to protect yourself from liability if the owner refuses to install a control valve serving the hot water distribution system.

Facilities using smart plumbing fixtures can save time, manage facility workflow and improve efficiency and sustainability. Advanced sensors detect changes and track product performance, providing maintenance staff with real-time insights into the performance of the facility’s smart products.

Health care needs in rural areas may differ from urban areas, but facilities are usually sparse, and services are more limited and less specialized. Designing simple, maintainable and resilient plumbing systems helps avoid additional challenges to health-care facilities with limited resources.

By incorporating redundancies, zoning considerations, and efficient scheduling, healthcare facilities can improve their medical gas systems' safety, reliability, and efficiency. ASSE 6060, Medical Gas Systems Designer, has improved reliability, safety, and operational efficiency in healthcare facilities.

NIBS was established by Congress to support public and private building technology advancing the nation's structures.