Custom home builders, who make a living providing custom and one-of-a-kind homes for their clients, can enjoy a customized experience of their own at the 2012 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando on Feb. 8-11 when they visit Custom Building Central.

Sponsored by the Custom Home Building Committee, builders at the Custom Building Central lounge area — which will be located in room W309 of the Orange County Convention Center — can meet to share knowledge, swap ideas with like-minded professionals or relax and unwind during the show. They’ll also be able to participate in events and education designed to provide the tools, knowledge and resources to assist them with their business.

During breakfasts, luncheons and other events held at Custom Builder Central throughout the show, IBS attendees can meet with experts, discuss the issues that custom builders face and learn effective strategies that address changing trends in the custom home industry.

The custom building hub and events are available to all registered Builders’ Show attendees interested in the custom home building market.

Custom builder events will also include the 2012 Custom Home Tour — a short trip off-site showcasing examples of custom and niche building in the Orlando area. In addition, the winner of NAHB’s 2011 Custom Home Builder of the Year Award will be named.

Some of the events and discussions planned at Custom Builder Central include:

Wednesday, Feb. 8

• “Social Media and the Custom Home Builder”
• “Design Trends and Solutions for Custom Builders, Large and Small Floor Plans”
• The Excellence Awards Luncheon — presented by Residential Design+Build magazine
• Custom Builders Mix and Mingle Happy Hour

Thursday, Feb. 9

• Custom Home Tour — offsite tour showcasing custom and niche homes in Orlando
• “Strategic Thinking for the New Reality Series”
• Design Application Workshop — Creating & Designing Product Using a Team Approach
• “Rediscovering the Art of Creating Value”

Friday, Feb. 10

• “Top 10 Technology Trends”
• “Collaborative Approach to Incorporating Technology into the 2012 New American Home” speaker
• NAHB Custom Home Builder of the Year Award Luncheon

Saturday, Feb. 11

• “You Survived: Custom Builders Preparing for the Future”
• What Your Electrician Doesn’t Know — Partnering With an Electronic Systems Contractor

For a full list of education and events held at Custom Building Central, visit www.buildersshow.com/custombuilding.

For more information, email Marcia Childs at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8388.