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IBS 2026 Orlando - Products that drew the most attention

The International Builders' Show (IBS) 2026, held February 17-19 in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center, was the final edition in Orlando before moving to Las Vegas. It drew nearly 75,000 attendees (with IBS + co-located KBIS approaching 117,000 total for Design & Construction Week), showcasing innovations in residential construction, materials, tools, energy efficiency, and home tech.

The products that drew the most attention were often those recognized by the official Best of IBS Awards (judged on innovation, functionality, design, and user-friendliness from over 300 entries). These stood out as game-changers, with heavy coverage in press releases, recaps, and attendee feedback.

Here are the key highlights:

Best in Show (and multiple category wins): Muddskip Revolutionary Drywall Finishing Technology by Muddskip Revolutionary Wall Coating (Booth W8189).

This drywall mud additive was a massive standout, praised for its re-hydration tech enabling wet-on-wet application, drastically reduced cycle times between coats, and elimination of sanding. Judges called it a potential industry-upender for builders, remodelers, and tradespeople, as drywall is critical in nearly every project. It swept categories like Most Innovative Building Material and Most Innovative Construction Tool in some listings.

(Assuming search yields visuals of Muddskip application or booth demos—common for such viral products.)Best Energy Efficient Product: SPAN Panel MLO 24 with SPAN Current Transformers by SPAN (Booth S15058).

This smart electrical panel turns traditional breaker boxes into intelligent control centers for energy management, drawing buzz for modern homes and electrification trends.

Best Home Technology Product: Liv EZ™ Filtered Water Dispenser by Elkay (Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, Booth W5247).

A residential filtered water solution that impressed with seamless integration and user-friendly design.

Best Indoor Product: Flood Smart™ by Pro-Flash Building Products (Booth W6143).

Focused on water intrusion prevention, aligning with major attendee interest in durable, moisture-resistant building solutions.

Other notable mentions from recaps, YouTube tours, and media (e.g., top innovations lists):SPAN's smart panel (frequently highlighted in attendee videos for real-world problem-solving).

Various window/door innovations (e.g., Clopay's "click-to-conceal" concepts, though more prominent in prior years).

Emerging materials like advanced OSB panels or rainscreen systems for moisture control.

Software/tools like Adaptive for business solutions.

The show emphasized practical innovations addressing labor shortages, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. Muddskip dominated conversations as the most transformative.

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