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The 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) returns to Orlando, Florida, February 17-19, bringing together more than 70,000 building professionals and 1,700+ exhibitors for North America’s largest residential construction event. This year’s show promises to showcase the latest innovations in home building, from cutting-edge technology to essential safety solutions. About IBS 2026 IBS 2026 is…

The 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) returns to Orlando, Florida, February 17-19, bringing together more than 70,000 building professionals and 1,700+ exhibitors for North America’s largest residential construction event. This year’s show promises to showcase the latest innovations in home building, from cutting-edge technology to essential safety solutions. About IBS 2026 IBS 2026 is…

When is tornado season? You want a concise answer so you can plan weekends, set alerts, and stop worrying. But, unfortunately, it’s tricky, and something about the old answer no longer holds true. The old “spring-only” mental model misses too many real risks, including the kind of late night twister that arrives when no one…

Most successful community shelter projects integrate three streams—grants, financing, and local contributions—into a single budget. The reason? Federal mitigation grants rarely cover 100 percent. Loans and bonds cover gaps and timing. Local dollars can unlock the grant match and keep the project moving, so you aren’t waiting through another storm season while paperwork sits on…

Tornado risk is no longer limited to “Tornado Alley.” As severe weather expands into new regions, resilient home designs are becoming a smart differentiator and, increasingly, a buyer expectation.Strategies for Builders in an Expanding Tornado ZoneStorm resilience starts with the architecture and design phase, not as an afterthought. Builders who plan for safety from the…

Looking for a family tornado safety plan your kids can actually follow without spending all weekend on it? The goal is simple: when the threat of a tornado or severe thunderstorm looms, every family member knows where to go, what to grab, and how to communicate. There should be no debates, no scrambling, and no…

You want to know what tornado shelter liability for businesses really looks like–because leadership, insurers, or maybe even your gut is asking if the risk is worth the cost. What are your obligations? The short version: liability from tornadoes, or other severe weather events, flows through three channels: OSHA enforcement, employee injury systems, and civil…