FAQ
How much does it cost to exhibit?
USGBC Member:
$2,450 per 10' x 10' boothNon-Member:
$2,900 per 10' x 10' boothCorner Booth:
There is $100 charge for each exposed corner.Non-Profit Table Tops:
$500 per six-foot table top
How do I become a member?
Visit the USGBC Web site to learn more about the benefits of membership and to join USGBC.
What’s included with my booth?
6' skirted table
3' high side drape between exhibits
2 side chairs
8' high back drape
One booth ID sign
One full conference badge and three exhibit only badges
Your company's 25-word listing in the Expo Guide (if purchased before August 1, 2007)
What are the exhibit hours?
The expo will be November 6-8, with expansive exhibit hall hours, including an opening reception and dedicated time each day for attendees to visit the hall. The exhibit hall is not open on Friday the 9th.
Who Attends?
Greenbuild's attendees are business leaders with purchasing power. We expect to welcome more than 12,000 building and construction industry professionals from all around the world to Chicago.
When will I get my exhibitor service kit?
The exhibitor service kit will be available approximately 90 days prior to the event.
About Freight
What is Drayage?
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 I do if my freight is not there when I 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.
EAC is not designated and the official show contractor performs labor, a Certificate of Insurance is not necessary.