The 2010 International Builders’ Show is behind us. The most common theme we heard sounded a lot like tepid optimism. Everyone is looking forward to what’s ahead, but with a cautious approach. Many of the exhibitors presented an enjoyable atmosphere so that the attendees could feel relaxed and enjoy themselves. This emotional connection created during hard times should be successful for these brands.
As we collect our thoughts and evaluate our strategies, here is some of the best coverage of IBS from around the Web (not including the large volume of Twitter updates). We’ve also highlighted some of the sights and sounds that caught our attention. If you read through this, you’ll find just about every product that was worth mentioning from the Show, as well as the top news stories that were released last week.
Comprehensive Coverage
Consumer Reports Home & Garden Blog
Home Construction & Improvement
Charles & Hudson
News
Homebuilders sticking with less-is-more approach
Homebuilding’s biggest CEOs to skip Show
Hard times show at builders’ expo
Remodeling activity forecast to pick up
Homebuilders hope to find financing
Photos
Video
Werner Ladder
LP SmartSide
Behr (Behr is an IMRE client)
Did we miss anything?
- The 2010 International Builders’ Show: Live Look from Las Vegas
- Weekly Intel: 2010 International Builders’ Show Primer
- Making the Most of the International Builders’ Show
- Product Manufacturers Look Ahead to 2010
- Builders Remodel Their Identity
