Design and Construction Week Sets Attendance Record

LAS VEGAS — More than 147,000 visitors. More than 3,200 exhibitors. More than 1.7 million square feet of exhibit space.

Those are some of the numbers from this year’s National Kitchen and Bath Association’s KBIS and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)’s International Builders’ Show (IBS). The two shows combined create Design and Construction Week, which is billed as the largest kitchen and bath trade show in North America.

The event draws trades and design businesses looking for the latest products and desiring to keep up with trends in the field. Noted designers presented on the NEXTStage and in the Luxury Lounge — both sponsored by Ferguson — as well as on the show floor.

Booths hosted special appearances like Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay joining THOR to unveil its new collection. Nearly 700 exhibitors were featured at KBIS including Platinum Level Artika, a global manufacturer and retailer of high-quality lighting solutions, celebrated its first-ever  exhibition at KBIS by showcasing the company’s commitment to delivering innovative, stylish, and energy-efficient lighting solutions for residential and commercial projects.

Lighting-manufacturer Kichler return to KBIS after more than a decade, winning Best Booth in the medium category.

One new feature at the show was National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), Global Connect business development program. NKBA showcased new-to-North America products and services from more than 75 international member companies and four international pavilions.

Global Connect is designed to help international brands reduce their risk when expanding into the North American market, which is complex and large. The program offers access to industry advisors, NKBA proprietary market research and customized recommendations for entering the market.

The 2025 Best of IBS Award Winners Announced

The Builders’ Show recognizes outstanding building products and services from the companies exhibiting at the show. The judges awarded winners in nine categories.

Best in Show Winner: Clopay VertiStack Avante by Cloplay Doors

The VertiStack Avante from Clopay is a reimagined aluminum and glass residential garage door concept. The unique, compact design stacks panel sections on the wall above the opening, eliminating the need for overhead tracks, exposed hinges, track or cable to deliver a clean, modern aesthetic and maximize usable ceiling space and daylight.

Best Business Solution Software: JobTread Software by JobTread

Best Energy Efficient Product: SPAN Panel MLO 48 by SPAN

Best Home Technology Product: Frontline Defense System 2 by Frontline Wildfire

Best Indoor Product: FRS200HT w/ 30-200 CFM Smart Sensing Supply Fan Humidity & Temperature Control by Delta Electronics (Americas).

Best Kitchen & Bath Product: The Acrylic Haven Hammock Bath by Hammock Bath Co

Best Outdoor Product: ADORN Stone ECO2LUXE™ Powered by CaptureCrete by NCP Industries

Best Window & Door Product: Clopay VertiStack Avante by Cloplay Doors

Most Innovative Building Material: TYPAR Clear Acrylic Flashing by TYPAR

Most Innovative Construction Tool: IQ Vise System by Work IQ  and ClearLOC by Legend Valve