Wray Ward Design & Construction Week 2025

Insights from IBS and KBIS 2025. Bringing the future of homebuilding into focus.

Design & Construction Week brings together the best of the best in homebuilding and design, with the International Builders’ Show® and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® sharing the spotlight in one action-packed week. It’s the biggest event of the year, attracting hundreds of thousands of professionals from all areas of design and construction.

As creative leaders in home and building marketing, we attend Design & Construction Week to connect with industry professionals and gather valuable insights. We partner with our clients on booth design, production, media relations, content creation and more — ensuring their brands engage audiences in meaningful ways. On the ground, we capture emerging trends, actionable insights and standout moments that will influence what’s next in our market.

These industry conversations and connections also help us keep a pulse on the housing and remodeling markets, allowing us to develop effective marketing strategies for our clients.

Keep scrolling for our top takeaways, including exclusive interviews and blog content straight from the trade show floor.

Our partners are leading the way.

What We Heard

At Design & Construction Week 2025, we connected with top industry experts from The Farnsworth Group, Green Builder Media, Houzz and Zonda to explore the future of home and building. From shifting contractor mindsets to the key factors influencing homeowner decisions, here’s what’s driving the industry forward.

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What We Saw

Design & Construction Week 2025 was a whirlwind of innovation, inspiration and industry breakthroughs. Among the many standout moments, we were thrilled to see how our clients used their event booths to generate buzz and captivate attendees with their engaging designs and brand showcases.