What is Design & Construction Week®?
What are the press registration policies for Design & Construction Week?
How can I register online for press credentials?
What are the show hours?
Whom should I contact to arrange an interview or ask about covering a specific convention event?
Where can I get information from exhibitors about new products on display?
Featuring the co-location of the NAHB International Builders’ Show and NKBA’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, Design & Construction Week will bring together more than 80,000 building industry professionals from around the globe.
Complimentary editorial press registration is available to qualified journalists (reporters, editors, freelance writers, bloggers, news photographers, producers and production companies taping for a show in current production and booked to air on a recognized network, etc.) who are solely covering the show in an editorial capacity and represent a recognized media outlet.
Attendee Registration is available for marketing, public relations, advertising, sales, publishers, book authors, book editors and other non-editorial employees of a media organization who plan to engage in any sales or marketing activities.
Please note that all press registrations will be reviewed and are subject to approval. Additional information or supporting verification may be required before press credentials will be provided. NAHB and NKBA reserve the right to deny any press applicant if sufficient credentials are not provided.
Print and Online Media:
Reporters, editors and other editorial staff from a print or online media outlet must be able to show either a masthead from a current print publication listing you as an editorial contact, or supply a bylined article published within the last quarter.
Freelancers:
Freelance writers must provide a bylined article that was published within the six months prior to registration. Additionally, to qualify for press credentials they must have written a minimum of three published articles within the last year in an accredited media outlet.
Bloggers:
Press registration for bloggers and other online media outlets will be considered on a case-by-case basis by NAHB and NKBA.
In-house Publication Employees:
In-house newsletter writers, book authors, book editors and publishers do not qualify as working press.
Publishers:
Publishers must register as IBS or KBIS attendees. However, publishers who also work in an editorial capacity for their publication may be considered for complimentary press credentials by demonstrating a regular history of bylined articles written for the publication. Publishers will be granted credentials at the discretion of NAHB and NKBA.
Public Relations Activities Prohibited:
It is the policy of NAHB and NKBA to require all persons requesting complimentary press credentials to disclose, in advance, whether they will be conducting any business other than reporting during Design & Construction Week. This includes, but is not limited to:
Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to, marketing and sales of satellite tours for or by on-air talent, producers and/or production staff, and marketing and sales of ad space for any publication of any kind by reporters, editors and/or photographers. It is an inherent conflict for a journalist to perform public relations work, paid or unpaid.
Anyone found conducting non-approved activities without prior, written consent from NAHB and NKBA may have their credentials revoked. Individuals solely engaged in sales, marketing or any type of "pay-for-play" activities, qualify as non-editorial press and must register for an attendee registration for IBS or KBIS.
If you have any questions about the policies included herein, or need specific information about IBS, please contact Liz Thompson or Stephanie Pagan. For questions specific to KBIS, please contact [email protected]
Tuesday, February 8 through Thursday, February 10, 2022 from 9:00 am-5:00 pm daily.
For questions about press at IBS or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Stephanie Pagan |
Liz Thompson |
For exhibitor events, please contact the exhibitor directly.
Prior to the Show, visit BuildersShow.com for a preview of exhibitors. Exhibitor press kits will also be available online beginning on the first day of the show.