A construction trade show is one of the best ways for manufacturers to promote their products to thousands of buyers. Trade shows are different than other marketing venues because they connect buyers and vendors in the same industry all in a few days. Construction trade shows provide the latest in construction products and often exhibit new products to try.

When your company is looking for a construction tradeshow, decide what region you want to sell in or buy from. Most companies attend tradeshows as close to them as possible. Some companies travel around to promote their products and sales in all regions.

1. Visit a construction trade show on the East Coast.

2. Locate Mid-American construction trade shows.

3. Travel to a West Coast construction trade show.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Plan a trip to an East Coast construction trade show

East Coast trade shows are more specialized than some other trade shows. These shows often show specific types of products so vendors can better focus on their buyers' needs.

I recommend: Visit the Greenbuild Expo for a construction tradeshow with "green" or environmentally-friendly products. Find construction trade show information at the Pittsburgh Remodeling Expo.

Visit a Mid-American construction trade show

These construction trade shows are located from Indiana to Texas and are comprehensive trade shows with guest speakers and special events. A Mid-American trade show is meant for companies in or around the region and for companies who want to break into that region's construction industry.

I recommend: Read the construction trade show guide and register for The Remodeling Show. The Traditional Building Expo and Conference is a construction tradeshow centered around traditional construction supplies and equipment. Get construction trade show advice from the Multi Housing World Expo and Conference.

Register to attend a West Coast trade show

West Coast construction trade shows are designed for a wide range of product exhibitors and a variety of visitors. They are some of the largest construction tradeshows in the United states.

I recommend: Visit JLC LIVE Pacific Northwest to find a JLC construction trade show on the West Coast. Construct Seattle supplies construction trade show information for both attendees and exhibitors. The International Builders Show brings in thousands of vendors and attendees every year. Search their online construction trade show directory to view the event's vendors.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If you have never attended a trade show, visit one as a visitor before becoming a vendor at a show. This allows you to review construction trade show services and see other exhibits before you create your own.