Dive Brief:
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The second annual Design & Construction Week begins today in Las Vegas as the International Builders’ Show and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show open at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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IBS, the world’s largest annual light construction show, will be joined this year by the International Window Coverings Expo, the International Surface Event and the Las Vegas Market.
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More than 1,300 manufacturers and suppliers have set up booths in 750,000 square feet of exhibit space. In addition, the show will feature more than 100 educational seminars.
Dive Insight:
The National Association of Home Builders, which hosts the event, has said the combined five shows could attract 125,000 industry professionals. The super-sized show reflects optimism from homebuilders and trades that the market is on its way up.
Construction Dive is in Las Vegas this week attending the NAHB International Builders’ Show. We'll be bringing you the latest and most important news from the week's events. Visit ConstructionDive.com for updates from the show.