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2004 International Builders’ Show Shatters Records for Space, Exhibitors

An unprecedented 1,400 suppliers will occupy the equivalent of 40 football fields at this year’s event, which is enough room to host all 28 of this season’s College Bowl games at once — with enough room left over to accommodate three-quarters of the professional football games played on any given Sunday.

The net square footage of exhibits (not including hallways and other unsold space) at what is historically one of the world’s largest shows is expected to top 800,000 square feet, up more than 12% from last year’s net area of 713,000 square feet.

To meet the soaring demand, NAHB has opened an additional 50,000 net square feet of space in the Convention Center’s South Exhibit Hall to accommodate exhibitors who were previously wait-listed.

With suppliers at the show representing more than 200 building industry categories, convention-goers have the opportunity to view an unparalleled showcase of products and services — including the latest innovations and the right materials and supplies to provide the comfort and convenience that consumers are seeking in the homes they buy.

The 2004 International Builders' Show, which is not open to the public, is expected to attract more than 90,000 attendees from 100 countries.

Former President George Bush will be the keynote speaker at “The Magic of America” grand opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, in the Orleans Hotel Arena. The President who signed into law the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Clean Air Act, successfully negotiated the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and served during a period of major global realignments will share his thoughts on the American economy and the world at large and the critical contributions home builders make to the quality of life in our nation.

Former Michigan Congressman Guy Vander Jagt will also appear during the opening ceremonies as the emcee for an entertainment extravaganza produced by NAHB.

Jeffrey R. Immelt, chairman of the board and CEO of General Electric Company, will open the tecHOMExpo in the Convention Center at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, with a keynote address on the state of technology and its likely evolution over the next few years, and how builders can best take advantage of these developments. This is an extraordinary opportunity to hear from one of America’s captains of industry on how home building companies can profit from technology in the homes they build and in the way they conduct their business.

Advance registration for the show is available through Dec. 17. After that date, attendees can register on site.

To register online, click here. 

For more information about registering, call 800-368-5242 x8111 or 202-266-8111, or send an e-mail.

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