Students

The International Builders Show' provides an unforgettable learning experience for nearly 1,000 students and their instructors. NAHB hosts annual student competitions for students in four-year degree programs, associate degree programs and secondary programs. For three 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. View the competition details for your program. Registration and project submittals will take place on the NAHB awards portal. From the dropdown menus select "Student Chapter Awards - Competition Entry" and the corresponding program level.

This year's industry premier residential construction management competition is resuming a fully in-person format.

IBS Registration Rates for Students & Faculty

Select the Student & Faculty option.

COST

Student NAHB Member: $30 per person
Student Non-Member: $55 per person
Faculty NAHB Member: $60 per person
Faculty Non-Member: $80 per person

About NAHB Student Chapters

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.