Attendees on the exhibit hall floor previewing the latest green building technologies & developments.
How much does it cost to exhibit?
USGBC Member: $2100 per 100 square feet
Non-Member: $2600 per 100 square feet
Non-Profit Table-Top: $500 per 60 square feet
How do I become a member?
If your company is not a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, click here to access membership information.
What’s included with my booth?
The standard booth package includes a 6’ skirted table, 2 side chairs, 8’ high back drape, 3’ high side drape between exhibits, one booth ID sign, and your company’s 25-word listing in the Greenbuild Program (if purchased before September 1, 2004). Also included is one full-conference registration per 10’x10’ booth and three exhibit-only registrations, among other exhibitor benefits.
What are the exhibit hours?
Exhibitor Move-In Monday, November 8: 8:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday, November 9: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Exhibit Hall Open Tuesday, November 9: 5:30pm – 8:00pm Wednesday, November 10: 9:30am – 5:00pm Thursday, November 11: 9:30am – 5:00pm Friday, November 12: 8:00am – 11:00am
Exhibitor Move-Out Friday, November 12: 12:00Noon – 8:00pm
Who Attends?
The 2004 Greenbuild Conference and Expo is expected to attract more than 5,000 building and construction industry practitioners - including professionals who are new to green building alongside the experts. Roles represented will inclue architects, developers, engineers, building owners, utilities, manufacturers, contractors, home builders, trade contractors, code officials, interior designers, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, financial service providers, academics and others allied to the field from around the world.
Drayage includes receiving freight at the Show Decorator’s warehouse or show site, its delivery to your booth, the storage of empty packing materials and the return of out-bound shipments at the close of the show to the loading dock where the freight is then loaded onto an outbound carrier.
Is it better to ship advance or direct?
Advance shipments are to your advantage because they are received, delivered to the show site and then to your booth before you arrive. You can usually ship up to 30 days in advance of the show and confirm receipt of your shipment before the show.
If you choose to ship directly to the show site, your material must not arrive before the scheduled move-in date. Freight that arrives prior to the show’s move-in is usually refused and returned to your company.
How can I save my company money?
Read your Exhibitor Service Manual and pay close attention to the shipping instructions. Be aware of any surcharges that may be imposed for special handling or late shipments and pay close attention to deadline dates. Ship in quantity. Because service contractors usually enforce a 200 pound minimum per shipment, it's best to send your freight as one big shipment. If you send 40 and 50 pound packages separately, you will be charged the minimum weight on each shipment.
What should you do if your freight is not there when you arrive at show site?
First, go to the service desk to see if it arrived at the last minute. If not, call the carrier, who will be able to tell you exactly where your freight is located.
Why was I charged for overtime if I sent the freight advance to the warehouse?
Materials received at the warehouse on straight time but delivered to the show site on overtime will be charged at overtime rates. Overtime rates are charged to account for union labor delivering freight to the show site during overtime hours.
What happens to my empty containers during the show?
Pick up “Empty label” stickers at the Service Center. Place a label on each container. Labeled containers will be picked up periodically and stored during the show. At the close of the show, the empty containers will be returned to the booth.
How do I ship my materials after the close of the show?
Each shipment must have a completed Material Handling Form in order to ship materials from the show. All pieces must be labeled individually. Provide your designated carrier with pickup information. In the event your selected carrier fails to show on final move-out day, your shipment will be rerouted to another carrier or delivered back to the warehouse at exhibitor’s expense.
What is a Bill of Lading?
A Bill of Lading is a document that establishes the terms between a shipper and a transportation company. A Bill of Lading also provides a carrier-issued receipt indicating the condition in which the transported material was received. A Bill of Lading indicating the number and weight of each item is required for incoming and outgoing shipments for the show.
Do I need insurance?
Be sure your materials are insured from the time they leave your firm until they are returned after the show. It is suggested that exhibitors arrange all-risk coverage. This can be done by “riders” to your existing policies.
ABOUT LABOR
Why do I have to use union labor in some halls while it is not required in others?
Local union members who have claimed jurisdiction to perform specific services must provide labor performed in facilities that are located in union markets. Service contractors who work in union markets go through the unions for the labor to set up and dismantle the various trade expositions. Even though your employees may be union, the jurisdictions are awarded to local unions.
What is an Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC)?
An Exhibitor Appointed Contractor is any company other than one of the designated official contractors that an exhibitor wants to use inside the exhibit hall to perform trade show services independent of the show contractor. The EAC designates and authorizes a third party to perform services such as I&D labor and/or the ordering and payment of services such as electricity, phone, material handling, etc.
What is a Certificate of Insurance?
The Certificate of Insurance is proof that the EAC (Exhibitor Appointed Contractor) has worker’s compensation and comprehensive general liability for their labor staff. The Certificate of Insurance is required by Show Management and is the responsibility of the EAC to provide. If an EAC is not designated and the official show contractor performs labor, a Certificate of Insurance is not necessary.
