Explore the distinct but interconnected roles of building codes and industry standards, and learn how they combine to ensure safety, quality, and legal compliance in construction.

The awards were presented during a ceremony held on the final day of the show.

The housing market will continue to face several headwinds in 2026, including economic policy uncertainty as well as a softening labor market and ongoing affordability problems.

The NAHB Leading Suppliers Council, in collaboration with Professional Builder magazine, has unveiled the official show homes of the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS): The New American Home 2026 and The New American Remodel 2026.

Joan O’Neil introduces the ICC-AI Navigator, a specialized tool designed to provide engineers with rapid, authoritative code information while eliminating the accuracy risks and "hallucinations" common in mainstream AI platforms.

Nicholas Hipp explores how collaborative engineering is solving the challenge of shrinking restaurant footprints through space-saving wall-mounted booster pumps and creative water volume solutions.

Aaron Bock, PE, breaks down the complex plumbing demands of hospital Sterile Processing Departments, emphasizing why precision in water purity, temperature, and system redundancy is vital for supporting life-saving surgical workflows.

Louis van Belle, PE, combines his passion for homebrewing with professional expertise to explain how the core ingredients of beer shape the unique mechanical and plumbing demands of a modern brewery.

Integrated automation is shifting plumbing design from simple equipment selection to a vital role in building intelligence, requiring engineers to bridge the gap between mechanical layouts and digital control strategies.

Jill Imig draws on lessons from her grandfather’s Dairy Queen corner booth to illustrate why meaningful human connection and visibility remain the most powerful tools in a leader’s arsenal.