Five housing shows to converge in Las Vegas

[Washington] Earlier this year, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) launched Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas as the International Builders' Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) co-located for the first time, along with the International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE). Now, five of the leading design and construction industry tradeshows have signed on to be part of the 2015 Design & Construction Week.

Additional organizations have signed on to be part of DCW in 2015. The International Surface Event (TISE) ‑ made up of Surfaces, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas and TileExpo ‑ and Las Vegas Market will also take part in DCW in Las Vegas spanning Jan. 18-23.

"Design & Construction Week is going to be the biggest event of its kind, offering attendees access to nearly every facet of the residential housing and design industry, all in one city," said NAHB CEO Jerry Howard. "With education, products, networking opportunities and much more, industry professionals will not want to miss this mega-event."

NKBA CEO Bill Darcy added, "We are so pleased that these prestigious events have agreed to join the 2015 Design & Construction Week. Having all five events in one city, over one week provides such great value for the design and building community."

Show dates include:

• NAHB International Builders' Show: Jan. 20-22, Las Vegas Convention Center

• Kitchen & Bath Industry Show: Jan. 20-22, Las Vegas Convention Center

• International Window Coverings Expo: Jan. 20-22, Las Vegas Convention Center

• Las Vegas Market: Jan. 18-22, World Market Center Las Vegas

• The International Surface Event:  Exhibits: Jan. 21-23; Education: Jan. 20-23, Mandalay Bay Convention Center