The National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders’ Show kicks off on Feb. 8 in Orlando — that’s just one week from today. Are you going? Over the past several years, a growing number of builders have answered, decisively, with ‘no.’ Industry reporters have lamented decreasing attendance aplenty the past handful of years, and builders [...]

If you didn’t have the chance to get to IBS this year, or you want to relive the memories, we have the solution! We’ve produced a tour of the Integrity and Marvin booth at IBS with information and commentary. It’s the next best thing to being there! The tour starts with information about our sister [...]

Now homeowners can combine the classic look of divided lites with the energy efficiency of double-paned glass. Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors has added a new spacer bar option to its Wood-Ultrex Series. The spacer bar gives the traditional appearance of authentic divided lites with modern energy efficiency. Simulated Divided Lite (SDL) bars are [...]

In our quest to find new and interesting products on display at IBS2011, we came across this nifty product from Kohler. Makes life a little easier, no? (Not to mention a bit more germ-free.)

Open up the beauty of coastal views with certified factory-mulled assemblies from the IMPACT Products line of Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors. IMPACT Products are designed to withstand life on the coast. Rated for winds up to 140 mph in Impact/Wind Zone 3, these tough and beautiful products are constructed of Ultrex®, a revolutionary [...]

We’re exploring the jungle that is the International Builders’ Show. Windows, doors and patio heaters, oh my. First up: the next generation in outdoor space heaters, Lava Heat.

As we roamed the show floor at the 2010 International Builders Show, talking with builders, reporting on the new products and key trends we found in Las Vegas, one thing was clear: The worst of the worst is likely behind us, and builders and suppliers are eagerly taking an “optimistic but realistic” approach to 2010. [...]

The energy-efficiency tax credit our federal government is offering homeowners will continue to be a driving force for much of the building and remodeling industry, and that’s evident from the focus on efficiency at the 2010 International Builders Show. The tax credit gives homeowners back 30 percent — up to $1,500 — when they install [...]

After spending the week with architects, builders and suppliers at the International Builders Show, Lou Manfredini files this report on the industry’s outlook for 2010. Kevin Morrow, senior program manager for NAHB, foresees growth in “green building” — perhaps no surprise, driven by consumers’ desire for green products. Susan Marvin, president of Marvin Windows, is [...]

Continuing his reporting from the International Builders Show, Lou Manfredini uncovers some of the more innovative products on the show floor. He meets with a representative from Bosch Appliances to learn about their new dishwasher, which operates with a focus on efficient use of energy and water. Lou also gets an introduction to a home [...]