SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Build Show LIVE, the event connecting residential builders and remodelers with the people, products, knowledge, and ideas shaping the future of construction, returns to Texas for the third year at Henry B. González Convention Center, San Antonio, September 10-12. Build Show LIVE unites builders committed to excellence with the manufacturers, experts, and innovations driving the industry forward. The comprehensive session lineup delivers actionable best practices, advanced construction techniques, and building strategies that produce measurable high-performance results.

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Learn from the Experts

Created in partnership with The Build Show founder Matt Risinger, this year’s event features an expanded lineup of 60+ expert-led sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and an exclusive jobsite tour all designed to deliver actionable strategies professionals can implement immediately. Today’s builders need to see real-world performance, understand how products solve their toughest challenges, and evaluate whether solutions will drive business growth. This event creates a perfect environment where these meaningful, critical conversations happen naturally.

“Our attendees are construction professionals who are invested in staying ahead,” says Sue Pino, Show Director, Build Show LIVE. “They are looking for better methods, smarter products, and trusted expertise. For exhibitors, this is an opportunity to showcase innovations to engaged professionals who understand and are ready to have meaningful conversations about how products perform on real jobsites. Both sides walk away with exactly what they came for, builders find solutions that move their projects forward, and exhibitors connect with customers who value what they bring to the table.”

Site Tour

Build Show LIVE will begin with an exclusive job site tour in the Texas Hill Country of an ongoing project designed and built by architect and builder Jim Gunn of Southpass Design Build. This Build HD Standard™ property, featured on the Build Original Series™ Frame to Finish, serves as the official VIP tour.

Keynote

Friday will start with an energized keynote from highly respected industry expert, Architect, and Marine veteran, Steve Baczek, who will take the main stage to share the story behind his 35-year career and passion in shaping and designing unique and high-performance homes. His keynote traces a journey from childhood lessons and the discipline of the U.S. Marine Corps to decades immersed in the building industry.

Classroom Education

Expert-led sessions address both technical expertise and business acumen, including:

  • AI, Automations and VAs: Top 4 Profit Boosters for the 2026 Builder
  • High-Performance Homes Don’t Fail—People Do
  • Builder Finance 101
  • Luxury Kitchen Insights
  • Build HD Standard™: Designing to High-Performance

The classroom education agenda can be found at www.buildshowlive.com.

Expo Hall Education

Three dedicated stages provide continuous learning opportunities from industry experts throughout the event:

  • Huber Main Stage: featuring industry leaders and technical demonstrations
  • Pella Build Better Stage: showcasing hands-on applications and product innovations
  • Know Better Stage: focusing on business growth and operational excellence

The expo hall education agenda can be found at www.buildshowlive.com.

Elevating Industry Standards

The multi-stage format and diverse session topics ensure that builders, contractors, remodelers, architects, and tradespeople at all experience levels can learn from experts who have mastered the challenges of modern residential construction. Learn about the Build HD Standard™; why building above and beyond industry standards matters. 

The Build Show will provide an exclusive preview of ask.build™. This is new subscription service is designed specifically for builders, remodelers and residential construction professionals. Powered by The Build Show’s extensive trusted library of expert-led building science and construction content, ask.build ™ delivers fast, trusted answers to real-world building questions while connecting users directly to applicable Build Show video content, BuildHD Standard™ codes, and relevant industry authoritative codes and standards. 
 
The service is further enhanced through integration with Digs with Digs Pro software subscription access, a construction collaboration and project-information platform that gives builders a centralized workspace to manage project files, plans, teams and client communication, with AI-powered search and collaboration tools that help professionals quickly access and act on information throughout the building process. The new ask.build ™ subscription service is the expert trusted content backed AI-powered collaboration platform for residential construction, creating a connected experience that brings trusted industry knowledge.

Expo hall topics include jobsite security, heat pump installation, and social media driving sales, with sessions led by Matt Risinger, Tim Hill, Jake Bruton, Lydia Crowder, Travis Brungardt, and Stephanie Dailey, among other industry experts. The full agenda can be found at www.buildshowlive.com.

Best in Class Techniques in Action

Exhibitor-led demonstrations allow attendees to see expert-approved products and techniques in action, providing direct access to the knowledge and methods used by leading builders. This hands-on approach delivers practical building science applications that attendees can immediately implement on their jobsites.

“The lineup of sessions at this event is exactly what today’s builder needs to stay competitive,” says Matt Risinger, founder, The Build Show. “This is real-world knowledge from people who have been building high-performance homes and running successful businesses. Attendees gain access to the kind of actionable intelligence that can transform a business overnight. From technical skills that improve how you build, to business strategies that improve how you market, operate and grow, this event covers the full spectrum of what it takes to succeed in 2026.”

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Proven Value for Teams

“100% recommend this experience to other builders, especially for them to also bring in their subcontractors and their crew.” -Yaritza Perez, Impact Building Solutions 

Registration for Build Show LIVE 2026 is open. VIP packages, including an exclusive site tour, are limited. For more information on attendee categories and pricing, visit buildshowlive.com.

About Build Show LIVE
Build Show LIVE, created by Informa Markets Construction in collaboration with The Build Show, the trusted voice in residential construction, is the premier trade event dedicated to building science, fine craftsmanship, and project-specific techniques. Build Show LIVE brings together custom home builders, contractors, remodelers, architects, business leaders, and top-industry companies to discover ground-breaking products that create powerful solutions. Learn from leading trades experts through live, on-floor building clinics, demonstrations, and conference sessions. Build Show LIVE brings its audience together through engaging digital content, hands-on training, and the most accessible resources under one roof at the premier event for the Build community. To learn more about the event, visit www.buildshowlive.com.

About The Build Show
The Build Show is the leading video storytelling platform that provides building science knowledge and insight to inspire higher quality residential construction outcomes. Founder and Host of The Build Show, Matt Risinger has a devoted following of over 2M across The Build Show platforms including YouTube, Instagram and the Build Podcast. With over 12M average monthly video views by professional builders, remodelers, architects, and homeowners, The Build Show is the most viewed building science edutainment platform. The Build Show partners with leading construction manufacturers, organizations, and companies, providing customized advertisement and sponsorship opportunities that deliver impactful marketing results. For more information, please visit www.thebuildshow.com.

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