Chicago Build

Quick facts, deadlines, shipping guidance, and exhibitor support for your upcoming event.

Contact

Expo Event Services
(Payments Only)
1700 York Ave
Suite 2T
New York, NY 10128

For order questions, show services, shipping, and exhibitor assistance, contact Expo Event Services before show opening.

Important Dates

Priority Deadlines
Review the discount deadline and shipping windows carefully before placing orders or sending freight.

Discount Deadline	Friday, October 9, 2026
Advance Warehouse Receiving Dates	Monday, September 14, 2026 - Monday, October 12, 2026
Show Site Receiving Dates	Monday, October 26, 2026 - Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Booth Equipment

Back Drape Color: Black
Side Drape Color: Black
Aisle Carpet Color: Black

Exhibit Hall Carpet:
The exhibit hall is not carpeted, except for the aisles. Please submit your carpet order within your Boomer Commerce portal.

Shell Scheme Package (Per Company)

8' high back drape
3' high side drape
(1) 6'L x 30"H black draped table
(2) two side chairs
(1) one waste basket
(1) identification sign
black carpet

Raw exhibit space will not include the above booth package.

Show Schedule

Exhibitor Move-In

Monday October 26th, 2026	1:00pm - 6:00pm	Raw Space & 800 sq ft or Larger *Targeted only, email questions@theshowhelper.com
Tuesday October 27th, 2026	8:00am - 5:00pm	All Exhibitors must be fully installed by 5pm

Exhibit Hours

Wednesday October 28th, 2026	9:30am - 5:30pm	Event Open
Thursday October 29th, 2026	9:30am - 4:30pm	Event Open

Exhibitor Move-Out

Thursday October 29th, 2026	4:30pm - 9:30pm	Move Out
Thursday October 29th, 2026	By 11:59pm	Clear Floor By

Getting Materials to Your Booth

TS Shipper is the most comprehensive shipping company that directly services the trade show industry. TS Shipper specializes in time sensitive trade show freight, across the country!

Whether this is your first exhibit experience or you’re a seasoned exhibitor, Expo Event Services is here to help with all your shipping and material handling needs.

Freight Show Services

Local Deliveries	Caravan Services
Ground Shipments	Storage
Air Shipments	Full Truck Load Services

Click here for full Shipping & Material Handling instructions including addresses and shipping labels.

Ship

Receive

Deliver

10% DISCOUNT
ON EXPO EVENT SERVICES MATERIAL HANDLING
(If you book with TSShipper for In-Bound & Out-Bound Shipping)

>>Request a Quote

Contact us directly to request a shippping quote via email at info@tsshipper.com, phone at 216.566.5953, or online at https://www.tsshipper.com/quick-quote-form.

Shipping Information

Expo Event Services will receive and deliver materials to your booth shipped to the following locations:

Advance Shipments

Exhibitor Name & Booth Number
Chicago Build Expo
C/O: Expo Event Services
C/O: Saia LTL CGO
Exhibitor Name & Booth #
15W460 N Frontage Rd
Burr Ridge, IL 60527

Additional Advance Shipment Information

Shipments should arrive between Monday, September 14, 2026 and Monday, October 12, 2026.
All shipments received outside these dates will be subject to a late fee.
Shipments that arrive at the warehouse after Monday, October 12, 2026 cannot be guaranteed to arrive before show opening. Additional handling charges will be added for expedited trucking and freight.

Direct Shipments

Exhibitor Name & Booth Number
Chicago Build Expo
C/O: Expo Event Services
Exhibitor Name & Booth #
McCormick Place Convention Center -F2 West Hall,
Level 3
2301 S Martin Luther King Dr
Chicago, IL 60616

Additional Direct Shipment Information

Direct shipments will be accepted on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Receiving only during exhibitor move-in hours.

Outbound Shipping Information

Option 1: Book your Shipping services with the house carrier TS Shipper
This option will allow you to pack up your exhibit materials, leave it in your booth and walk away without any waiting time.

Option 2: Book your shipping services with your own carrier
LEAVING YOUR EXHIBIT MATERIALS FOR PICK UP BY YOUR CARRIER – Every shipment requires an Expo Event Services Outbound Material Handling Agreement and Shipping Label. Driver Check in Time is 8pm, if a driver is not checked in by that time the freight will be rerouted through TS Shipper.

Checklist & Reminders

Labor

- Carefully review the Labor Jurisdictions to determine your labor requirements.
- Refer to the ordering site under Display Labor for straight time and overtime hours.

Show Forms & Labels

- Complete Outbound Shipping paperwork using our supplied forms, and Expo Event Services will prepare your outbound Material Handling Agreement (MHA) and labels in advance.
- Ensure your carrier is provided with your company name and booth number when arranging exhibit shipping at the close of the show.

During Show Reminders

On-Site Information - Please plan to arrive with sufficient time to complete your booth setup. - Exhibitors supervising Expo Event Services labor must pick up and release their crew at the Labor Desk.

Move-In/Move-Out Bulletin

Should the event venue or the event move in / move out schedule change, Expo Event Services reserves the right to adjust pricing according to any cost increases associated with the respecetive change.

Exhibitors must wait until 4:30pm to begin packing up or dismantling any portion of their display. Move-Out ends at 9:30 pm.

Expo Event Services will begin to return empty containers at 4:30pm, on Thursday October 29th, 2026, this process will take approximately 4 hours. Keep this in mind when scheduling labor and freight pickup. All carriers must check in for pickup no later than 8:00pm, on Thursday October, 29th, 2026.

Labor Jurisdiction

Labor Information

To assist you in planning for your event, we are positive you will appreciate knowing in advance that union labor may be required for certain aspects of your exhibit. Please carefully review the Labor Jurisdictions to determine your labor needs.

Exhibitor Services Support & FAQs

Please visit FAQs on the main menu for additional information and pro tips about ordering, products and services, shipping and material handling, electrical, and other important topics.

Our goal is to make your exhibitor experience as pain-free as possible. If you have any questions or need special assistance regarding the information provided or the ordering process, please contact Exhibitor Services at info@expoeventservices.com.

For questions or concerns regarding products and services ordered and/or delivered to your booth, please visit the Expo Event Services Desk at the event or contact Exhibitor Support prior to show opening. Your account will be adjusted or the issue resolved at that time. Credits will not be issued after close of show.

Contact Exhibitor Services

201-300-2782
Email Support at info@expoeventservices.com

Chicago Build

Chicago Build

Chicago Build

10% DISCOUNT ON EXPO EVENT SERVICES MATERIAL HANDLING(If you book with TSShipper for In-Bound & Out-Bound Shipping)

Advance Shipments

Direct Shipments

Outbound Shipping Information

Labor

Show Forms & Labels

During Show Reminders

Move-In/Move-Out Bulletin

10% DISCOUNT
ON EXPO EVENT SERVICES MATERIAL HANDLING
(If you book with TSShipper for In-Bound & Out-Bound Shipping)