IMPORTANT EDUCATION FOR EXHIBITORS: Take advantage of the complimentary education designed specifically for exhibitors available in the Education Pavilion on the show floor and one session on Friday, classroom style.  Wednesday, May 12, 8:00am - 8:45am Education Pavilion               BIM and Product Information for Manufacturer (Complimentary and Recommended for All Exhibitors) Presenter:   Roger Grant, CSI , CSI Technical Director Presented by: CSI-Construction Specifications Institute This session will illustrate what is being done by leading content aggregators and providers to deliver digital content; how the current BIM authoring tools can use Product Models; the experiences of a Building Product Manufacturers providing model data; and the latest work on standards for creating and delivering the data needed. This program will illustrate what is being done in practice today.      Wednesday, May 12, 9:00am - 9:45am Education Pavilion                                 Working Your Booth - Engaging Potential Clients (Complimentary and Recommended for All Exhibitors) Presenter:   Aaron Chusid, CSI Presented by:  Chusid Associates   Highly recommended, by CONSTRUCT attendees, for exhibitors.  This session is ideal for the veteran or the first-time exhibitor. Review tips and best practices to help maximize ROI by: 1. Getting attendees into your booth. 2. Engage them once they are in your booth. 3. Prospect Triage – Manage your time wisely by quickly identifying the needs of your visitors. 4. Needs Assessment - Quickly determine your prospect’s specific needs and how your product addresses them. 5. Booth Appearance – Your first impression means everything                                                                            Thursday, May 13, 9:00am - 9:45am Education Pavilion               Working Your Booth - Advanced Booth Skills (Complimentary and Recommended for All Exhibitors) Presenter:   Aaron Chusid, CSI Presented by:  Chusid Associates With trade show budgets stretched so thin, you can’t afford to miss an opportunity to tell your story. Sharpen your skills and take your booth staff to the next level with valuable insights into: 1. Identifying and telling your story. 2. Preparing must-have information for interviews and press events. 3. Developing and practicing your "elevator pitch". 4. Effectively following up after the show.     Thursday, May 13, 9:00am - 9:45am Education Pavilion                GreenFormat - Get Your Green Products Specified   (Complimentary For Exhibitors and Product Manufacturers)  Presented by: GreenFormat Task Team Members   Attend this session to learn about CSI’s GreenFormat – the efficient searching and objective "green" product data source for commercial construction.  GreenFormat is a resource organized by MasterFormat™ number that bridges the sustainable product information divide between designers and manufacturers.  GreenFormat allows the construction industry to list, find, and get information about green products and their properties. This program will show you how GreenFormat works and what sustainable product information designers and specifiers are looking for to help them make the right choices for projects. See how you can use GreenFormat to save time and to help get your product specified. Friday, May 14, 9:30am - 10:30am                 Room 202B                I'm a PC and I'm a Mac - Winning Results for Product Reps and Architects   (Complimentary For Exhibitors and Product Manufacturers)  Presented by: GreenFormat Task Team Members   This session will outline the prolific differences and bridges to success when interacting with Design Professionals or Product Reps. The speakers will take on the role of "I'm a PC" (The Rep) and "I'm a MAC" (The Architect) and outline the various traits, perceptions, and activities of each and various ways in which they can work better for winning results. If you're still trying to "Sell" the Architect of if you're refusing to see any Product Reps, your chance has come to get a better perspective on each. This session will result in finding new ways to build better, stronger, and long-lasting relationships in the complex world of designing, building, and delivering winning results in construction. Both Design Professionals and Product Reps will benefit from attending this seminar.   OPPORTUNITIES TO REACH THE PRESS: To maximize the opportunity to promote your product/services/company at the event, be visible to CONSTRUCT2010 and The TFM Show press. Request a press list and send a press release. Drop off up to 25 copies of your press kit at the Show Office in Room 204C, on site, Tuesday or Wednesday, May 11 and 12.  Press kits are as simple as a CD/DVD or even a flash drive with containing your promotional information.

INFORMATION FROM FREEMAN:

As the official service contractor for CONSTRUCT2010 and The TFM Show, Freeman is pleased to provide services to you.  This is important information to help plan your event.  If you have any questions, contact Freeman at 773-473-7080.  Have a great show!

Booth Information:

Each 10' x 10' booth will be set with 8' high black backwall drape and 3' high black side dividers. 

You will receive one (1) 7" x 44" two-line identification sign at no charge with the completion and return of the Identification Sign Order Form by April 26, 2010.    

The exhibit area is NOT carpeted; however, the aisles will be carpeted in tuxedo (a black and white speckled blend) for the CONSTRUCT2010 and The TFM Show areas.  Exhibitors MUST cover their booth area with carpet or professional floor covering.  For your convenience, rental carpet is available through Freeman by completing and returning the Carpet Order Form. The discount deadline is April 26, 2010. 

Information & Deadlines:

Discount Price Deadline Date: 
      In order to receive advance order discount rates listed on the price sheet, we must receive your order and payment by April 26, 2010.

Exhibitor Move-In: 
      Monday,  May 10             Warehouse freight delivery begins at 8:00am
                                            General Exhibitor Move-in: 1:00pm-5:00pm
      Tuesday, May 11             General Exhibitor Move-in: 8:00am-5:00pm  

All exhibits must be fully installed by 5:00p.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2010.  Wednesday is reserved for the tweaking of displays.  Aisle carpet will be down so no freight movement will take place and trash should be kept at a minimum.  

Exhibit Hours: 
      Wednesday, May 12         11:30a.m. - 4:00p.m. 
      Thursday,     May 13         11:30a.m. - 4:00p.m. 
      Friday,         May 14          10:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.  

Exhibitor Move-Out:
      Friday,        May 14            2:00p.m. -  8:00p.m.  
      Saturday,    May 15            8:00a.m. -12:00p.m.  

NOTE:  Overtime rates will apply after 4:30p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2010 and ALL DAY Saturday, May 15, 2010.  All exhibitor material must be removed from the show floor by 12:00p.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2010.  

FREEMAN FACTS:
      Freeman Exhibitor Services, 773-473-7080                     Freeman Transportation, 800-995-3579

Featured Fact #1
For electrical services, contact In House-Electrical to order by phone at 215-418-4800 or complete the Electrical Service Order Form. 

Featured Fact #2
Security guards are stationed at the exhibit hall doors.  If you have something valuable in your shipment, it is advised that you wait for your carrier to arrive, or hire a security guard.  

Featured Fact #3
Material Handling includes unloading of your exhibit material, delivery of these properties to your exhibit location, storage and return of your empty containers and loading of your exhibit material onto your designated outbound carrier(s) after the event.

CONNECT is now OPEN!

Exhibitors now have two options for sending attendees emails in the new Message Center - either individually or in groups. Each exhibiting company is allotted a certain number of complimentary emails based on booth size but additional e-mail credits may be purchased.  Use this opportunity to pre-screen prospects and find your exact target buyers. The more credits you purchase, the lower cost per email! Credits available in 250, 500, 1000 or 5000 packages. *Use your email credits to email attendees through July 14^th!  Additional Email Credits – Starting at $150

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Contact Adam Blattner at 972-536-6342 or ablattner@hanleywood.com