It’s official: The highly-anticipated exhibitor show floor at the upcoming Building Industry Show (BIS) has sold out all available booth space. While exhibitor space is full, registration is open for those homebuilding industry pros who want to be in the room for exclusive access to homebuilders, trade associates, service providers and other leading companies spanning Southern California’s homebuilding industry. BIS 2026, hosted by the Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC), returns to Indian Wells in September for its high-energy takeover of the region’s home building scene, bringing together the nation’s…
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Last chance to vote for QXO’s Female Roofing Professional of the Year
QXO is recognizing hard working women in the roofing industry with its Female Roofing Professional of the Year Award. The company is known for its technology that supports every step of the supply chain for contractors, homebuilders, distributors and suppliers. Women throughout the industry are eligible for the award including roof installers, office managers, project managers, siding professionals, payroll professionals, digital marketers, owners, accounting professionals and more. Last year’s winner QXO Female Roofing Professional of the Year winner Rachel Narveson is the founder and CEO of Proficient Construction in Lake…
Read MoreLP Scores Two Finalist Spots in Best of IBS Awards
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced today that LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Naturals Collection™ siding and LP BurnGuard™ FRT OSB panels have been recognized by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) as a finalist for the Best of IBS™ Awards. Held annually at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), the world’s largest light construction event, the Best of IBS Awards honor the most innovative and impactful products in the residential construction industry. Finalists are selected based on innovation, functionality, design and appeal to builders and consumers. LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Naturals…
Read MoreSoftPlan AI Enhanced Render Released
SoftPlan Systems, Inc. has released an update to SoftPlan 2026 that includes new AI rendering functionality. With a single click of the mouse, SoftPlan’s AI Enhanced Render tool uses AI processing to turn any simple 3D model into a stunning, realistic rendering. SoftPlan’s latest innovation, AI Enhanced Render, can create photorealistic visuals from basic 3D concepts in minutes. Once an exterior or interior view is selected for processing, SoftPlan’s AI analyzes the lighting and materials of the design model and then generates a beautiful, lifelike image that includes complex elements…
Read MoreR.M. Young Company and Western Weather Group Announce Joint Webinar on Wildfire Forecast Intelligence for Utilities
R.M. Young Company and Western Weather Group will host a joint educational webinar titled “Powering Safer Grids with Wildfire Forecast Intelligence + Rugged Weather Hardware” on February 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern. The live webinar is free to attend with advance registration. As wildfire risk continues to grow across utility service territories, accurate forecasting and dependable environmental data have become critical to grid safety, operational planning and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) decision-making Webinar attendees will learn how to: Apply wildfire forecast intelligence to utility operations and planning Use…
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