What Companies Are at Build Show LIVE 2026?
Build Show LIVE 2026 takes place September 10–12, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas, bringing together building product manufacturers, construction technology companies, HVAC brands, builders, contractors, architects, and building science professionals. This page lists the companies participating and what they do across the residential construction ecosystem.
Build Show LIVE 2026 at a glance
| Event | Build Show LIVE 2026 |
| Conference dates | September 10–12, 2026 |
| Expo hall | September 11–12, 2026 |
| Location | San Antonio, Texas |
| Venue | Henry B. González Convention Center |
| Companies listed | 64 |
| Industry | Residential construction and building science |
| Key audiences | Custom builders, contractors, remodelers, architects and construction professionals |
| Key areas | Building science, high-performance homes, HVAC, materials, construction technology, energy efficiency and craftsmanship |
The official event describes Build Show LIVE as a trade event dedicated to building science, craftsmanship, and project-specific construction techniques for custom builders, specialty contractors, remodelers, and architects. Classroom education begins September 10 and the expo hall runs September 11–12.
Companies at Build Show LIVE 2026
| Company | What it does | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Fantech | Residential ventilation and indoor air quality systems | Ventilation / Indoor Air Quality |
| The Unico System | Small-duct heating and cooling systems | Small-Duct HVAC |
| Reliance Worldwide Corporation / SharkBite | Plumbing and water-control systems | Plumbing |
| Nichiha | Architectural fiber cement cladding | Architectural Cladding |
| ROCKWOOL | Stone wool insulation and building solutions | Insulation / Building Science |
| Builders FirstSource | Building materials and construction services | Building Materials / Construction Services |
| Sashco | Sealants and construction products | Sealants / Building Envelope |
| Mbrico Tile Decks | Exterior tile decking systems | Exterior Decking |
| Walk Your Plans | Full-scale architectural plan visualization | Construction Visualization |
| ISI Building Products | Building envelope products | Building Envelope |
| Skudo USA | Temporary construction surface protection | Surface Protection |
| EDCO | Siding, roofing and exterior products | Exterior Building Products |
| iGUIDE | Property measurement and 3D documentation | Property Measurement / Digital Documentation |
| Atlas Roofing | Roofing and insulation products | Roofing / Insulation |
| FAKRO | Roof windows, skylights and attic access products | Roof Windows / Skylights |
| Alamo Stoner | Stone and masonry products | Stone / Masonry |
| Panasonic | Ventilation and indoor air quality technology | Ventilation / Indoor Air Quality |
| CopperCraft | Architectural sheet-metal products | Architectural Metalwork |
| Adaptive | Financial management software for construction | Construction Financial Management |
| Lifebreath | Residential ventilation systems | Ventilation |
| Andersen Windows & Doors | Windows and doors | Windows & Doors |
| Architectural Concepts LLC | Architecture and building design | Architecture |
| Arclin | Engineered materials and building technologies | Engineered Materials |
| James Hardie | Fiber cement siding | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Arbor Wood Co. | Thermally modified wood | Thermally Modified Wood |
| Schluter Systems | Tile, waterproofing and uncoupling systems | Tile / Waterproofing |
| TapeTech | Drywall finishing tools | Drywall Finishing Tools |
| LG Electronics USA | Home technology and building systems | Home Technology |
| Carrier | Heating, cooling and indoor air quality | HVAC |
| HighSpire | Building products and construction solutions | Building Products |
| Cavity Sliders | Pocket and sliding door systems | Pocket & Sliding Doors |
| Delta Millworks | Wood siding and architectural products | Wood Siding / Architectural Wood |
| Guido Materials | Building material supply | Building Material Supply |
| Dörken Systems | Moisture-management and building-envelope systems | Building Envelope / Moisture Management |
| Eclisse | Pocket and sliding door systems | Pocket Door Systems |
| Grabber Construction Products | Fasteners and construction products | Fasteners / Construction Products |
| HydroBlok | Waterproof shower systems | Waterproofing |
| ICON Protection | Temporary jobsite protection | Jobsite Protection |
| InOvate Technologies | Dryer venting and airflow products | Dryer Venting |
| Maxell | Airtight building products | Airtight Building Products |
| Retrotec | Airtightness and airflow testing equipment | Building Performance Testing |
| Shurtape Technologies | Construction and building-envelope tapes | Construction Tapes |
| Uponor | Plumbing and radiant building systems | Plumbing / Radiant Systems |
| Zehnder | High-performance ventilation systems | High-Performance Ventilation |
| Pella | Windows and doors | Windows & Doors |
| Earthcore Industries | Fireplace and chimney systems | Fireplaces / Chimneys |
| PROSOCO | Building-envelope products and construction chemicals | Building Envelope / Construction Chemicals |
| Polyguard Products | Waterproofing and moisture-management systems | Waterproofing / Building Envelope |
| Huber Engineered Woods | Structural panels and envelope systems | Structural Panels / Building Envelope |
| Digs | Builder and homeowner collaboration software | Construction Software |
| Trainual | Training and operations software | Training / Operations |
| Bosch Home Comfort Group | Heating, cooling and water heating | HVAC / Water Heating |
| Sugatsune America | Architectural hardware | Architectural Hardware |
| M-D Building Products | Building finishing and waterproofing products | Building Finishes / Waterproofing |
| NARI | Remodeling industry organization | Remodeling Industry |
| Breakthrough Academy | Contractor business coaching and systems | Construction Business Operations |
| Aarow Building | Custom home building | High-Performance Residential Construction |
| Steven Dailey Construction | Custom home construction | Custom Home Building |
| Steven Baczek Architect | High-performance residential architecture | High-Performance Architecture |
| Dowbuilt | High-end residential construction | High-End Residential Construction |
| Southpass Design Build | Residential design-build services | High-Performance Design-Build |
| Warmboard | Radiant heating systems | Radiant Heating |
| Risinger Build | High-performance residential construction | High-Performance Residential Construction |
| Grainda Builders | Custom residential construction | Custom Home Building |
Company profiles
Fantech
Ventilation / Indoor Air QualityFantech develops ventilation and indoor air quality systems for residential buildings.
Its products include ventilation fans, fresh-air systems, heat and energy recovery ventilators, filtration, and airflow equipment.
In tighter high-performance homes, controlled ventilation helps builders manage fresh air, humidity, pollutants, and indoor comfort without depending on uncontrolled air leakage.
The Unico System
Small-Duct HVACThe Unico System develops small-duct heating and cooling systems.
Its compact ducting allows builders to deliver conditioned air where conventional ductwork may be difficult to integrate.
The system is particularly useful in custom homes, renovations, and architecturally sensitive projects where mechanical systems need to occupy less space.
Reliance Worldwide Corporation develops plumbing and water-control technologies, including the SharkBite brand.
SharkBite produces push-to-connect fittings, valves, pipe, and related plumbing products designed to simplify connections and reduce installation steps.
The combined RWC and SharkBite presence represents a core infrastructure layer of residential construction: moving and controlling water reliably throughout the home.
Nichiha
Architectural CladdingNichiha manufactures fiber cement siding and architectural wall panels.
Its products combine exterior weather protection with architectural finishes across residential and commercial projects.
Cladding is also part of the building-envelope system, where durability, drainage, moisture management, maintenance, and aesthetics intersect.
ROCKWOOL
Insulation / Building ScienceROCKWOOL manufactures stone wool insulation for walls, roofs, floors, and other assemblies.
Stone wool provides thermal resistance alongside fire, acoustic, and moisture-performance characteristics.
Insulation remains one of the most important components of high-performance homes because it directly affects heat flow, comfort, energy use, and building durability.
Builders FirstSource
Building Materials / Construction ServicesBuilders FirstSource supplies lumber, structural components, windows, doors, millwork, and other building materials to professional contractors.
The company also provides manufactured building components and digital tools supporting estimating, ordering, planning, and project execution.
Its position across both physical materials and construction technology makes it an important part of the residential building supply chain.
Sashco
Sealants / Building EnvelopeSashco manufactures sealants, caulks, stains, and related construction products.
Its products are used around siding, windows, joints, penetrations, and other transitions where air and water can enter building assemblies.
Those small details have a significant impact on airtightness, moisture control, durability, and callbacks.
Mbrico Tile Decks
Exterior DeckingMbrico develops tile decking systems for outdoor spaces.
Its systems combine structural support and porcelain surfaces for decks, balconies, rooftops, and other exterior applications.
For builders, the approach brings together drainage, durability, installation, and architectural finish in a single outdoor system.
Walk Your Plans
Construction VisualizationWalk Your Plans creates full-scale floor-plan visualization experiences.
Architectural drawings are projected at real-world scale, allowing builders, designers, and clients to physically walk through a layout before construction begins.
That can help teams identify room-size, circulation, and layout problems before changes become expensive on site.
ISI Building Products
Building EnvelopeISI Building Products develops products used across residential building-envelope assemblies.
Its materials support moisture, air, and weather management across walls and other building systems.
As homes become tighter and more efficient, these control layers increasingly determine long-term durability.
Skudo USA
Surface ProtectionSkudo develops temporary surface-protection systems for construction projects.
Its products protect floors and finished materials from construction traffic, equipment, spills, and trade work.
That becomes particularly valuable late in high-end projects, when damaged finishes can create significant rework and schedule delays.
EDCO
Exterior Building ProductsEDCO manufactures siding, roofing, soffit, fascia, and other exterior products.
Its portfolio includes metal systems designed around durability, weather protection, and lower maintenance.
Exterior assemblies influence both the architectural appearance of a home and its long-term exposure to weather.
iGUIDE
Property Measurement / Digital DocumentationiGUIDE develops property measurement and digital documentation technology.
Its system combines imaging and laser measurement to create floor plans, dimensions, virtual tours, and structured property records.
Accurate digital documentation is valuable to builders, remodelers, restoration teams, designers, and homeowners throughout the lifecycle of a project.
Atlas Roofing
Roofing / InsulationAtlas Roofing manufactures roofing and insulation products.
Its portfolio includes shingles, underlayments, insulation, and other building-envelope components.
Roofing systems play a central role in water control, thermal performance, durability, and weather protection.
FAKRO
Roof Windows / SkylightsFAKRO develops roof windows, skylights, attic ladders, and related building products.
Its products allow builders and architects to bring daylight and ventilation into roof assemblies while maintaining weather protection and thermal performance.
Roof openings require careful integration with insulation, flashing, and water-control layers, making product design and installation equally important.
Alamo Stoner
Stone / MasonryAlamo Stoner operates within the stone and masonry side of residential construction.
Natural and manufactured stone products contribute to exterior cladding, interior finishes, fireplaces, landscape features, and architectural detailing.
The company's Build Show LIVE involvement connects the event's high-performance focus with traditional craftsmanship and material selection.
Panasonic
Ventilation / Indoor Air QualityPanasonic develops residential ventilation and indoor air quality equipment.
Its ventilation products help builders manage exhaust, humidity, fresh-air exchange, and indoor environmental quality.
As homes become more airtight, mechanical ventilation becomes a deliberate system rather than something provided accidentally through leakage.
CopperCraft
Architectural MetalworkCopperCraft manufactures architectural sheet-metal products.
Its portfolio includes roof drainage, chimney caps, dormers, cupolas, wall systems, and custom metal details.
These products combine weather-management functions with architectural design, especially on custom residential projects.
Adaptive
Construction Financial ManagementAdaptive develops financial software specifically for construction companies.
Its platform helps contractors manage accounting, expenses, payments, reporting, and project-level financial information.
For builders operating across multiple projects, better financial visibility can directly affect margins, cash flow, and the ability to scale.
Lifebreath
VentilationLifebreath develops residential ventilation and indoor air quality systems.
Its heat and energy recovery ventilators exchange stale indoor air for fresh outdoor air while recovering energy from the exhaust stream.
These systems allow builders to provide controlled ventilation without giving up much of the energy efficiency gained from a tighter envelope.
Andersen Windows & Doors
Windows & DoorsAndersen manufactures windows and doors across multiple materials, styles, and performance levels.
Windows sit at the intersection of architecture and building science because they influence heat loss, airtightness, water management, daylight, comfort, and exterior appearance.
Proper product selection and installation are therefore critical to both design and performance.
Architectural Concepts LLC
ArchitectureArchitectural Concepts provides architectural and building-design services.
Architecture determines the form, layout, assemblies, detailing, and integration of the different systems that eventually become a finished home.
Its inclusion adds the design side of the construction process to a show otherwise heavily represented by product manufacturers and builders.
Arclin
Engineered MaterialsArclin develops material technologies used across engineered wood, construction products, insulation, and manufactured surfaces.
Its products operate deeper in the building-material supply chain, where adhesives, overlays, resins, and other material technologies influence finished-product performance.
This layer affects durability, manufacturing efficiency, and the capabilities of many products builders eventually install.
James Hardie
Fiber Cement SidingJames Hardie manufactures fiber cement siding and exterior products.
Its products provide builders with durable cladding options across different residential architectural styles.
Siding influences water management, fire performance, maintenance, longevity, and the appearance of the building envelope.
Arbor Wood Co.
Thermally Modified WoodArbor Wood Co. produces thermally modified wood for siding, decking, and architectural applications.
Thermal modification uses heat to improve dimensional stability and decay resistance without relying on conventional chemical preservatives.
For architects and builders, it offers another natural-material option for demanding exterior applications.
Schluter Systems
Tile / WaterproofingSchluter Systems develops waterproofing, uncoupling, drainage, shower, and tile-installation systems.
Its products help builders manage moisture and movement behind tile assemblies while creating integrated bathroom and shower systems.
Correct waterproofing is critical because failures behind finished tile can remain hidden until they create expensive structural and moisture damage.
TapeTech
Drywall Finishing ToolsTapeTech manufactures automatic drywall finishing tools.
Its products help trades apply tape and joint compound faster and more consistently.
Productivity tools are increasingly important in construction as contractors work to improve quality while managing skilled-labor constraints.
LG Electronics USA
Home TechnologyLG develops home technology spanning appliances, climate systems, electronics, and connected-home products.
For builders, connected appliances and mechanical technologies increasingly become part of the overall home-system conversation rather than isolated consumer purchases.
That connects product selection with efficiency, automation, comfort, and homeowner experience.
Carrier
HVACCarrier develops heating, cooling, heat-pump, ventilation, and indoor air quality systems.
Its residential technologies manage temperature, humidity, airflow, and comfort.
As building envelopes become more efficient, mechanical-system design increasingly depends on accurate loads and correctly sized equipment rather than simply installing more capacity.
HighSpire
Building ProductsHighSpire develops products and solutions for residential construction.
Its involvement at Build Show LIVE places the company within the group of manufacturers actively engaging builders around construction quality and product performance.
Cavity Sliders
Pocket & Sliding DoorsCavity Sliders develops pocket-door frames and sliding-door hardware.
Its systems allow doors to disappear into wall cavities, creating more usable floor area and cleaner interior layouts.
Hardware precision matters because alignment and long-term operation become more demanding with larger or frequently used doors.
Delta Millworks
Wood Siding / Architectural WoodDelta Millworks produces wood siding, decking, paneling, and architectural wood products.
The company combines wood species, treatments, textures, and finishes to create distinctive exterior and interior surfaces.
Its products are particularly relevant to custom residential construction where detailing and material selection play a major role in design.
Guido Materials
Building Material SupplyGuido Materials supplies building materials to contractors and builders.
The company connects manufacturers and products with the teams responsible for executing projects in the field.
Guido is also listed by the event as its official material supplier.
Dörken Systems
Building Envelope / Moisture ManagementDörken Systems develops drainage, weather-protection, air-control, and moisture-management products.
Its systems are used across walls, roofs, foundations, and other building-envelope assemblies.
High-performance construction depends on controlling water and air intentionally while giving assemblies appropriate drying potential.
Eclisse
Pocket Door SystemsEclisse develops pocket-door frames and sliding-door systems.
Its products allow doors to retract inside walls while maintaining an engineered frame and track system.
For designers, pocket doors can improve space efficiency while giving builders a repeatable installation system instead of relying on improvised framing details.
Grabber Construction Products
Fasteners / Construction ProductsGrabber Construction Products manufactures fasteners, tools, adhesives, and other products used across construction.
Fasteners are small components, but their performance affects structural connections, finish systems, installation speed, and long-term durability.
The company addresses the everyday installation layer that contractors encounter throughout residential construction.
HydroBlok
WaterproofingHydroBlok develops waterproof shower systems.
Its products include waterproof panels, shower pans, niches, benches, and installation components designed to work as integrated wet-area assemblies.
Reliable waterproofing reduces the risk of leaks, mold, damaged finishes, and expensive callbacks.
ICON Protection
Jobsite ProtectionICON Protection supplies temporary construction-protection products.
Its products help protect floors, fixtures, finishes, and surfaces while work continues around them.
This becomes increasingly important as projects enter final stages and damage from other trades can create costly rework.
InOvate Technologies
Dryer VentingInOvate Technologies develops dryer venting and airflow products.
Its systems address exhaust routing and termination, which can influence airflow, lint accumulation, dryer efficiency, safety, and installation quality.
It illustrates how relatively small mechanical details can still affect whole-home performance.
Maxell
Airtight Building ProductsMaxell participates in the building-envelope market through airtight construction products.
Air-control materials help builders reduce uncontrolled leakage at transitions, penetrations, joints, and other vulnerable details.
Airtightness has direct implications for energy use, comfort, moisture movement, and mechanical ventilation.
Retrotec
Building Performance TestingRetrotec develops blower doors, duct testers, and airflow diagnostic equipment.
Its products allow builders and energy professionals to measure air leakage rather than guessing whether an assembly performs correctly.
Testing turns airtightness and duct performance into measurable construction outcomes.
Shurtape Technologies
Construction TapesShurtape manufactures tapes used across construction, HVAC, painting, building-envelope, and industrial applications.
Modern construction tapes perform increasingly important air-, water-, and vapor-control functions in addition to temporary jobsite uses.
Correct tape selection and detailing can therefore have a direct impact on envelope performance.
Uponor
Plumbing / Radiant SystemsUponor develops PEX plumbing, radiant heating and cooling, and water-distribution systems.
Its technology gives builders flexible alternatives to rigid piping while supporting both domestic water and hydronic applications.
Plumbing and radiant systems connect directly with comfort, energy efficiency, installation productivity, and long-term serviceability.
Zehnder
High-Performance VentilationZehnder develops high-efficiency ventilation and indoor climate systems.
Its heat and energy recovery products deliver controlled fresh air while recovering energy from outgoing indoor air.
Zehnder is particularly relevant to airtight, high-performance homes where mechanical ventilation needs to be designed as a core building system.
Pella
Windows & DoorsPella manufactures windows and doors using wood, fiberglass, and vinyl systems.
Its products span a wide range of architectural and performance requirements.
Windows and doors must simultaneously manage thermal performance, water, air leakage, structural forces, operation, and architectural design.
Earthcore Industries
Fireplaces / ChimneysEarthcore Industries develops fireplace, chimney, and outdoor-living products, including Isokern modular fireplace systems.
Its engineered approach gives builders a repeatable alternative to fully site-built masonry fireplace construction.
Fireplaces involve combustion safety, ventilation, structure, architecture, and envelope detailing, making system integration particularly important.
PROSOCO
Building Envelope / Construction ChemicalsPROSOCO develops air and water barriers, flashing materials, sealants, masonry products, cleaners, and construction chemicals.
Its products address some of the most failure-prone parts of building envelopes: openings, transitions, penetrations, and material connections.
These details have an outsized impact on air leakage, water intrusion, and long-term durability.
Polyguard Products
Waterproofing / Building EnvelopePolyguard Products manufactures waterproofing, moisture-management, and air-barrier systems.
Its products protect foundations, walls, roofs, and other assemblies from water and environmental exposure.
Keeping bulk water out of assemblies is fundamental to structural durability, insulation performance, and indoor air quality.
Huber Engineered Woods
Structural Panels / Building EnvelopeHuber Engineered Woods manufactures structural wood panels and integrated building-envelope products.
Its portfolio includes subflooring, wall and roof sheathing, and products combining structural panels with air- and water-control layers.
That integration reflects the move toward treating structure and envelope performance as coordinated systems.
Digs
Construction SoftwareDigs develops software connecting builders, trades, project information, and homeowners.
Its platform organizes documentation, product information, selections, and communication throughout construction and homeownership.
Creating a structured digital record of a house can reduce information loss between the builder, suppliers, subcontractors, and eventual homeowner.
Trainual
Training / OperationsTrainual develops software for documenting processes, training employees, and standardizing business operations.
Builders and contractors can use it to capture onboarding, safety procedures, operational knowledge, and repeatable workflows.
For growing construction businesses, documented systems can reduce dependence on information living only inside the owner's head.
Bosch Home Comfort Group
HVAC / Water HeatingBosch Home Comfort develops heating, cooling, heat-pump, and water-heating technology.
Space conditioning and domestic hot water represent two major residential energy loads.
Efficient mechanical systems therefore play a large role in lower-energy and increasingly electrified homes.
Sugatsune America
Architectural HardwareSugatsune develops hinges, slides, latches, door hardware, and motion-control products.
Its products are used where builders, architects, and millworkers need precise hardware combined with clean detailing.
On high-end residential projects, hardware can materially affect how cabinetry and doors feel and perform over time.
M-D Building Products
Building Finishes / WaterproofingM-D Building Products manufactures products used across flooring transitions, weatherization, tile, waterproofing, and building finishes.
Its portfolio includes products builders encounter at the interfaces between finished surfaces and underlying assemblies.
Those transition details often determine whether finished work looks clean and continues to perform over time.
NARI
Remodeling IndustryThe National Association of the Remodeling Industry represents professional remodelers, contractors, designers, suppliers, and related businesses.
Remodeling introduces different constraints from new construction because teams must improve building performance while working around existing assemblies.
NARI adds that renovation and remodeling perspective to Build Show LIVE.
Builders, architects and construction operators at Build Show LIVE 2026
Breakthrough Academy
Construction Business OperationsBreakthrough Academy provides business coaching and operational systems for contractors.
Its work focuses on helping construction-company owners improve management, processes, team performance, and profitability.
The 2026 speaker program includes Breakthrough Academy in a session focused on AI and automation for builders.
Aarow Building
High-Performance Residential ConstructionAarow Building is a residential building company focused on custom homes and building performance.
Its participation brings the builder's perspective into conversations about how envelope, mechanical, material, and design decisions work together on actual projects.
Jake Bruton is part of the 2026 program discussing building science fundamentals.
Steven Dailey Construction
Custom Home BuildingSteven Dailey Construction builds custom residential projects.
Its work brings the execution side of high-end residential design into Build Show LIVE's broader focus on craftsmanship and performance.
The company is represented in the 2026 education program around custom-home design trends.
Steven Baczek Architect
High-Performance ArchitectureSteven Baczek Architect specializes in residential architecture with a strong building-science focus.
The practice integrates design with thermal performance, envelope detailing, durability, and construction practicality.
Its participation strengthens the connection between architectural decisions and actual building performance.
Dowbuilt
High-End Residential ConstructionDowbuilt builds complex custom residential projects.
Its work involves coordinating architecture, materials, trades, schedules, budgets, and demanding finish requirements across large projects.
The 2026 Build Show LIVE program includes Dowbuilt in a session focused on managing projects above $30 million.
Southpass Design Build
High-Performance Design-BuildSouthpass Design Build works across residential design and construction.
Design-build companies connect architectural decisions directly with construction execution, making them particularly relevant to discussions around high-performance assemblies.
The company participates in the 2026 program around designing for high-performance construction.
Warmboard
Radiant HeatingWarmboard develops radiant heating systems integrated into structural and subfloor assemblies.
Radiant systems distribute heat through large floor areas rather than relying entirely on forced-air delivery.
That can change comfort, mechanical design, and how heating systems integrate with high-performance envelopes.
Risinger Build
High-Performance Residential ConstructionRisinger Build builds high-performance residential projects.
Its work is closely connected with The Build Show's broader emphasis on construction detailing, building science, durability, and craftsmanship.
The company is represented in the 2026 program around Build HD standards and construction practices.
Grainda Builders
Custom Home BuildingGrainda Builders builds custom residential projects.
Its work covers the coordination of design, materials, trades, project management, and client requirements involved in high-end homebuilding.
The company publicly announced its team's attendance at Build Show LIVE 2026 in San Antonio.
What building technologies are represented at Build Show LIVE 2026?
| Area | Example companies |
|---|---|
| Building envelope | PROSOCO, Dörken Systems, Polyguard, Sashco, Huber Engineered Woods, Maxell |
| HVAC & ventilation | Carrier, Bosch Home Comfort, Fantech, Lifebreath, Zehnder, The Unico System |
| Windows & doors | Pella, Andersen, FAKRO, Eclisse, Cavity Sliders |
| Exterior products | James Hardie, Nichiha, EDCO, Delta Millworks |
| Insulation | ROCKWOOL, Huber Engineered Woods |
| Plumbing | RWC/SharkBite, Uponor |
| Waterproofing | Schluter Systems, HydroBlok, Polyguard |
| Building science & testing | Retrotec |
| Construction software | Adaptive, Digs, iGUIDE |
| Construction visualization | Walk Your Plans, iGUIDE |
| Tools & installation products | TapeTech, Grabber, Shurtape |
| Jobsite protection | Skudo, ICON Protection |
| Architectural materials | CopperCraft, Arbor Wood Co., Sugatsune |
| Radiant heating | Warmboard, Uponor |
| Construction operations | Trainual, Breakthrough Academy |
| Custom building & design | Aarow Building, Dowbuilt, Risinger Build, Steven Baczek Architect |
What is Build Show LIVE 2026 focused on?
High-Performance Building Envelopes
One of the strongest themes at Build Show LIVE is controlling heat, air, and moisture. PROSOCO, Dörken Systems, Polyguard, Huber Engineered Woods, ROCKWOOL, Sashco, Maxell, and other companies address different layers of that challenge. The goal is not simply more insulation. High-performance assemblies need coordinated thermal, air, water, and vapor control.
HVAC, Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality
Better envelopes change the way mechanical systems need to operate. Carrier, Bosch Home Comfort, Fantech, Lifebreath, Zehnder, The Unico System, Panasonic, Warmboard, Uponor, and InOvate address different parts of heating, cooling, ventilation, airflow, and indoor comfort. As leakage falls, builders gain more control over indoor conditions, but mechanical design becomes more important.
Windows, Doors and Exterior Systems
Windows, doors, siding, roofing, and exterior finishes sit directly between architectural design and building performance. Pella, Andersen, FAKRO, Eclisse, Cavity Sliders, James Hardie, Nichiha, EDCO, Delta Millworks, and Arbor Wood Co. represent different parts of this layer. Their products influence weather protection, thermal performance, durability, maintenance, light, views, and architectural expression.
Construction Technology
Technology is also changing how builders operate. Adaptive focuses on financial management. Digs manages project and homeowner information. iGUIDE captures buildings digitally. Walk Your Plans turns drawings into full-scale experiences. Trainual helps construction companies document operations. These companies show that improving construction is not only about better physical products. It also depends on better information and business systems.
Building Science and Testing
High-performance construction depends on measuring whether buildings actually perform as intended. Retrotec provides tools for testing airtightness and airflow, while envelope and mechanical manufacturers provide products designed to improve those results. The combination of better products and measurable performance is central to the building-science movement.
Construction Business Operations
Build Show LIVE also covers the business behind construction. Breakthrough Academy addresses management systems and automation, while companies including Adaptive and Trainual focus on financial and operational infrastructure. Builders need profitable, repeatable operations if better construction methods are going to scale beyond individual projects.
Why Build Show LIVE 2026 matters
Residential construction is moving toward homes that are more efficient, durable, healthy, comfortable, and measurable. That shift affects almost every construction decision: builders need better air and moisture control, mechanical systems need to match better envelopes, windows and doors require stronger installation details, materials need to perform for longer, and contractors need better systems for managing projects, people, finances, and information.
Build Show LIVE brings together the manufacturers building these products with builders, remodelers, contractors, and architects putting them into real homes. The official event emphasizes building science, craftsmanship, high-performance construction, and practical education.
For sales and go-to-market teams targeting construction, building products, HVAC, construction technology, architecture, and contractor services, participation in Build Show LIVE is also a meaningful business signal. Exhibiting, sponsoring, teaching, speaking, demonstrating products, and attending the event show where companies are actively investing time and resources in the residential construction market.
How we built this list
The companies on this page were discovered using Agent Jesse, which searches the live web for company activity across industry events, funding, hiring, product launches, expansion, and other business signals.
For Build Show LIVE 2026, Agent Jesse found companies participating through exhibitions, sponsorships, product demonstrations, speaker sessions, and event activity — including explicit 2026 sponsor and exhibitor signals for companies such as Fantech, Unico, RWC, Nichiha, ROCKWOOL, Builders FirstSource, Sashco, Walk Your Plans, Panasonic, Andersen, James Hardie, Carrier, Dörken, HydroBlok, Retrotec, Zehnder, Pella, PROSOCO, Huber, Digs, Bosch Home Comfort, and others.
Frequently asked questions
What companies are at Build Show LIVE 2026?
Companies at Build Show LIVE 2026 include Fantech, The Unico System, Reliance Worldwide Corporation and SharkBite, Nichiha, ROCKWOOL, Builders FirstSource, Sashco, EDCO, Atlas Roofing, FAKRO, Panasonic, LG Electronics USA, Andersen Windows & Doors, James Hardie, Carrier, Pella, Zehnder, Uponor, PROSOCO, Huber Engineered Woods, Bosch Home Comfort Group, Digs, Retrotec, and other residential construction companies.
When is Build Show LIVE 2026?
Build Show LIVE 2026 takes place September 10–12, 2026. Classroom education and VIP programming begin September 10, while the expo hall is open September 11–12.
Where is Build Show LIVE 2026?
Build Show LIVE 2026 takes place at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Who attends Build Show LIVE?
Build Show LIVE brings together custom home builders, specialty contractors, remodelers, architects, manufacturers, construction technology companies, and professionals interested in residential building science and better construction practices.
Which building product companies are at Build Show LIVE 2026?
Building product companies include James Hardie, Nichiha, ROCKWOOL, Huber Engineered Woods, PROSOCO, Polyguard Products, Dörken Systems, EDCO, Schluter Systems, Grabber Construction Products, Atlas Roofing, Arbor Wood Co., Delta Millworks, CopperCraft, and Sashco. Their products span siding, insulation, structural panels, air and water barriers, waterproofing, roofing, sealants, fasteners, wood products, and architectural materials.
Which HVAC and ventilation companies are at Build Show LIVE 2026?
HVAC, ventilation, and indoor air quality companies include Carrier, Bosch Home Comfort Group, Fantech, Lifebreath, Zehnder, The Unico System, Panasonic, Warmboard, Uponor, and InOvate Technologies. Their technologies cover heating, cooling, heat pumps, radiant systems, ventilation, energy recovery, airflow, indoor air quality, and mechanical-system performance.
Which window and door companies are at Build Show LIVE 2026?
Window and door companies include Pella, Andersen Windows & Doors, FAKRO, Eclisse, and Cavity Sliders. Their products span conventional windows, roof windows, skylights, pocket doors, sliding-door systems, and high-performance openings.
Which construction technology companies are at Build Show LIVE 2026?
Construction technology companies include Adaptive, Digs, iGUIDE, Walk Your Plans, and Trainual. Their products cover construction financial management, digital project information, property measurement, architectural visualization, training, and business operations.
Which companies are speaking at Build Show LIVE 2026?
Companies represented through the 2026 speaker program include Breakthrough Academy, Aarow Building, Steven Dailey Construction, Steven Baczek Architect, Dowbuilt, Southpass Design Build, and Risinger Build. Sessions span AI and automation, building science, custom-home design, high-performance architecture, and management of complex residential projects.
Which building science companies are at Build Show LIVE 2026?
Companies working across building science and high-performance construction include Retrotec, ROCKWOOL, PROSOCO, Dörken Systems, Huber Engineered Woods, Polyguard Products, Fantech, Lifebreath, Zehnder, Carrier, Bosch Home Comfort Group, Warmboard, and Uponor. Their technologies address airtightness, insulation, moisture control, ventilation, HVAC, radiant heating, airflow, and overall building performance.
What products are showcased at Build Show LIVE 2026?
Build Show LIVE showcases products and technologies across building envelopes, HVAC, insulation, windows and doors, siding, roofing, plumbing, waterproofing, ventilation, construction tools, architectural hardware, jobsite protection, and construction software.
What is Build Show LIVE focused on?
Build Show LIVE focuses on building science, high-performance construction, craftsmanship, healthier homes, energy efficiency, and practical construction techniques. The 2026 program combines classroom education, hands-on learning, an expo hall, and product demonstrations.
Why should sales teams track companies at Build Show LIVE?
Participation in Build Show LIVE shows which companies are actively investing in the residential construction and building-science market. Exhibiting, sponsoring, speaking, demonstrating products, and attending create useful signals around the products, audiences, partnerships, and markets a company is prioritizing. For sales teams targeting building products, HVAC, construction software, contractors, architects, and residential construction companies, these signals can help surface relevant accounts while they are actively engaging with the market.
Find companies showing buying and growth signals
Agent Jesse searches the live internet for companies appearing at industry events, announcing funding, expanding teams, launching products, entering new markets, and showing other business signals.