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Commitment Builds for CONSTRUCT2010 and The TFM Show July 28, 2009 (Dallas, Texas) Even before the close of the 2009 event, exhibitors began committing to CONSTRUCT2010 and The TFM Show. The steady stream of space and sponsorship reservations has continued for the commercial building event co-located with the senior executive facility management show. The majority of the companies already in line for Space Draw are past exhibitors who see the power of interaction on the show floor. The Space Draw deadline for initial exhibit booth reservations of Thursday, September 10th, is just six weeks away. Exhibitor response is enthusiastic and space is booking quickly. With prices held at the 2009 rate, most of the show’s prime exhibit space will be sold during this initial space assignment process. Companies have been quick to go online to select their top booth location choices in order to complete their online contract application. “In this tough economy, it is more important than ever to meet face-to-face to build relationships that can have a significant impact on growing your business. And, with non-conflicting education hours, our exhibitors have the time to meet one-on-one,” notes Tom Cindric, Director, Hanley Wood. Those that participate in CONSTRUCT2010 and The TFM Show, get direct access to key decisionmakers with billion dollar purchasing power. Thousands of architects, engineers, contractors, specifiers, facility managers and other key professionals will be looking for new products, innovative solutions and the latest in technology for the institutional, industrial and commercial building industry. In conjunction with the 54th CSI Annual Convention, CONSTRUCT2010 and The TFM Show, are both owned and produced by Hanley Wood. This professional trade industry event will take place May 1214, 2010 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA. Complete information and an easy Online Application/Contract is available online at www.CONSTRUCTshow.com or www.TheTFMshow.com. About Hanley Wood Hanley Wood, LLC is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America’s leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions [Dallas] conducts events serving the industry’s strongest market segments, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country. Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is one of the ten largest B-to-B media companies in the United States. Hanley Wood is owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, which uses CCMP Capital Advisors to manage this investment. ###
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Checkered Flag Finish For CONSTRUCT2009 and The TFM Show in Indy June 25, 2009 (Dallas, Texas) CONSTRUCT2009 and The TFM Show crossed the finish line taking the checkered flag in Indianapolis. Exhibitors and attendees cheered the success of THE commercial building industry event and are already making their plans for 2010. Held at the Indiana Convention Center June 16-19, 2009, in conjunction with CSI’s 53rd Annual Convention, the newly, co-located event offered hundreds of exhibits, two, unique, accredited education programs, CSI meetings and events, expanded networking, technical tours, social events and a student competition. The CONSTRUCT Conference Program offered 90 accredited sessions. Experts led the in-depth, practical education and solutions for those who design, build, specify and engineer the commercial building process. The TFM Show program offered 24 accredited classes designed specifically for the facility management professional. The in-depth education programs focused on the latest techniques, technology, industry solutions trends and best practices. Session attendance exceeded 100 for classes such as “Green Specs/LEED Specs” taught by Mark Kalin, FAIA, FCSI, CCS, LEED. Additional sustainability and green topics were also heavily attended throughout the week. Wednesday’s General Session crowd of close to 1,000, were on-hand for the keynote speaker, Mark Mulqueen, International Space Station Vehicle Director, as he spoke to a captivated audience about designing, building and operating in space with zero gravity. “The entire station is an experiment in collaboration and cooperation,” tweeted Vivian Volz, RA, CST, CCS, LEED AP. “Great keynote presentation!” While the total number of attendees was down slightly under 12% from 2008, overall attendee and exhibitor satisfaction was up. “Despite the economy, the attitude at CONSTRUCT2009 is optimistic,” reported Michael Chusid, RA, FCSI, CCS, SCIP on Twitter. In an article on USGNN.com, Chris Holmes of PPG Industries Inc. states “We are just getting started, but we are having some quality contacts coming through.” And, DORMA’s Troy Pavy seemed confident the show would be a good one-despite the state of the economy. Social networking sites and blogs on the internet carried the success stories of many exhibitors including the Carpet and Rug Institute Blog. The post titled, “CONSTRUCT2009/TFM Show: Building Relationships in Indianapolis”, included, “For me, it was a very busy show.” Other exhibitors mirrored the upbeat attitude. “The CONSTRUCT/TFM show has consistently been one of our best trade shows for quality leads,” said Evan Bane, CSI, CDT of InPro Corporation. “Even in what’s been a tough economy for construction-related expos, this year’s show in Indy proved to be an excellent opportunity for us.” And, Jeff Mentor, VP at McKeon Door responded, "As a Manufacturer of specialty doors maintaining a solid position in the specification community has been a must---McKeon has always been and will always be an ardent supporter and believer in CONSTRUCT. As a testament to this commitment we have doubled booth space for 2010---there simply is no better way to get in front of decision makers and key designers." Over 3,300 industry professionals registered to attend the 4-day event. The majority of attendees represented Architects, Specifiers, Owners/CEOs/Presidents and Facility Managers. Over 93% of those who attended specify, approve, recommend or purchase products and services for their companies. On the show floor, 45% of the attendees procure for companies that have business volumes of $10,000,000 or more which represents billions of dollars in sales.
Hanley-Wood continues to strive to enhance the show experience. New this year, attendees and exhibitors were able to use technology to enhance their experience. Introduced were mobileConnect, electronic floor plan, session and exhibitor search on a Smartphone, eventTXT, texting for information using a cellphone and Visit Tracker Program that provides attendees a list of exhibitors they visited using their expocard. CONSTRUCT2010 and The TFM Show will be held May 11-4, 2010 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA, in conjunction with the 54th CSI Annual Convention. Side-by-side, the two shows will offer exhibitors and attendees the opportunity to fulfill similar business goals and learning objectives. The event encompasses the planning, design, engineering, specifying, construction, renovation and operation of the commercial building industry. Exhibitor Linc Murphy, from American School and Hospital, states, "We enjoyed the show very much! We look forward to 2010." For more information on CONSTRUCT visit www.CONSTRUCTshow.com or for The TFM Show visit www.TheTFMshow.com. About Hanley Wood Hanley Wood, LLC is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America’s leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions [Dallas] conducts events serving the industry’s strongest market segments, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country. Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is one of the ten largest B-to-B media companies in the United States. Hanley Wood is owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, which uses CCMP Capital Advisors to manage this investment. About CSI CSI is a national association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery. The organization is unique in the industry in that its members are a cross-section of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors and building materials suppliers. The organization has 146 chapters and more than 15,000 members. Monthly Chapter meetings allow members the opportunity to communicate openly with their counterparts and exchange information for successful project management. CSI is renowned in the industry for its rigorous certification programs for professionals seeking to improve their knowledge of accurate and concise construction documents. CSI provides continuing education, professional conferences and product shows. For more information, visit www.csinet.org, or call 800.689.2900. ###
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Philadelphia, PA Wins the 2010 Nod Dallas, TX, June 3, 2009 CONSTRUCT2009 and The TFM Show have announced the dates and venue for their 2010 co-located event. In conjunction with the 54th CSI Annual Convention, the two shows will be held side-byside at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 11-14, 2010. Tom Cindric, Director, Hanley Wood Exhibitions, states, “We look forward to hosting our event in Philly, where we found ideal amenities to support our attendees and exhibitors.” “There is a strong attendee base in this area that has easy access from Washington DC, New York and Boston via train,” Jayne Dalton, Show Manager notes, “and over 40% of the U.S. population is within driving distance.” In addition to its communal location and abundance of services, Philadelphia offers a diverse range of architecture from the 1870s to the present. An easy walk around downtown and you’ll to see the spectacular Victorian interior of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; the soaring central court of Philadelphia's first department store, Wanamakers; and the atrium of the brand new Comcast Center, Philadelphia's tallest skyscraper. The city provides a strong base for the development of technical tours, programs and special events. The Exhibits will span three days, May 12-14, and the Education will be held over four days, May 11-14, 2010. This key industry event encompasses the planning, design, engineering, specifying, construction, renovation and operation within the commercial building industry. CONSTRUCT and The TFM Show offer the latest products and solutions to architects, engineers, facility managers/owners, specifiers, designers, general contractors and all building professionals.CONSTRUCT2010 and The TFM Show will again offer two accredited education programs, expanded networking, special activities, a full exhibit hall floor and CSI member events which will attract attendees from all over the world. For information or to register for the current 2009 event, visit CONSTRUCTshow.com and TheTFMshow.com. About Hanley Wood Hanley Wood, LLC is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America’s leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions [Dallas] conducts events serving the industry’s strongest market segments, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country. Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is one of the ten largest B-to-B media companies in the United States. Hanley Wood is owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, which uses CCMP Capital Advisors to manage this investment. ####
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Thousands of Attendees Already Registered Dallas, TX, May 21, 2009 Thousands of attendees for CONSTRUCT2009 and The TFM Show have already registered to empower themselves with up-to-date industry knowledge and interaction with experts. The colocated event offers over 120 professional accredited educational sessions, expanded networking opportunities and a full exhibit hall floor featuring almost 300 companies. “Registrants are taking advantage of the full education program, the Technical Tours and the additional networking events,” Tom Cindric, Director notes. “They are expanding their show experience by customizing their own schedule of professional level education sessions and earning learning credits for an entire year in the classroom, on the show floor and on the tours.” Hundred of exhibitors will offer new products, resources, services and solutions relevant to the current business challenges of the industry. All attendees are able to network with peers to hear high-level perspectives and gain insights on emerging trends, creative strategies and business development opportunities. CSI Members are able to participate in the 53rd Annual CSI Convention, CSI meetings and social events. Both CONSTRUCT, the premier event for the commercial building industry and The TFM Show, an event for senior executive facility managers, offer the latest products and solutions to architects, engineers, facility managers/owners, specifiers, designers, general contractors and all professionals in the commercial building industry. The key industry event encompasses the planning, design, engineering, specifying, construction, renovation and operation of the commercial building industry. CONSTRUCT2009 and The TFM Show are offering two education programs, expanded networking, special activities including golf and an Indians ballgame, a spouse/guest program, technical tours, on-floor education and CSI member events which are attracting attendees from all over the world. The education programs are offered June 16-19, 2009 and the exhibits are open June 17-19, 2009 at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. The event is held in conjunction with the 53rd CSI Annual Convention. Online registration and more information are available at CONSTRUCTshow.com and TheTFMshow.com. About Hanley Wood Hanley Wood, LLC is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America’s leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions (Dallas) conducts events serving the industry’s strongest market segments, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country. Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is one of the ten largest B-to-B media companies in the United States. Hanley Wood is owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, which uses CCMP Capital Advisors to manage this investment. ####
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Discount Deadline Extended Dallas, TX, May 15, 2009 CONSTRUCT2009 and The TFM Show announce the extension of the Early-Bird Discount for attendee registration to May 21, 2009. The discount offers free exhibit hall admission and discounted education packages. Those that register for the event will have the opportunity to take advantage of the professional accredited education, expanded networking opportunities and a full exhibit hall floor featuring over 250 companies. The key industry event encompasses the planning, design, engineering, specifying, construction, renovation and operation of the commercial building industry. Both CONSTRUCT, the premier event for the commercial building industry and The TFM Show, an event for senior executive facility managers, offer the latest products and solutions to architects, engineers, facility managers/owners, specifiers, designers, general contractors and all professionals in the commercial building industry. “We extended the deadline another week to continue to make our event affordable in this economy.” Jayne Dalton, Show Manager notes, “We are finding that attendees want to gain a competitive advantage in these challenging times by taking advantage of the opportunities to advance their education and meet face-to face with other industry professionals and vendors all in one place.”
CONSTRUCT2009 and The TFM Show are offering substantial education programs, expanded networking, special activities including golf and an Indians ballgame, a spouse/guest program, technical tours, on-floor education and CSI member events which are attracting attendees from all over the world. The education program is offered June 16-19, 2009 and the exhibits are open June 17-19, 2009 at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. The event is held in conjunction with the 53rd CSI Annual Convention. Online registration and more information are available at CONSTRUCTshow.com and TheTFMshow.com. About Hanley Wood Hanley Wood, LLC is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America’s leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions (Dallas) conducts events serving the industry’s strongest market segments, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country. Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is one of the ten largest B-to-B media companies in the United States. Hanley Wood is owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, which uses CCMP Capital Advisors to manage this investment. ####
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Comprehensive Guide Mailed to Over 115,000 Dallas, TX, April 17, 2009 CONSTRUCT2009 and The TFM Show have mailed the twelve-page Comprehensive Guide to over 115,000 prospective attendees. The brochure includes information about CONSTRUCT, the premier event for the commercial building industry and The TFM Show, an event for senior executive facility managers. The direct-mail piece showcases the accredited conference programs available to the industrial, institutional and commercial building professional and facility manager as well as the Special Activities, CSI events and programs and a full list of exhibitors. The electronic version is also available on each website for attendees at CONSTRUCTshow.com and TheTFMshow.com under the Guide to the Conference & Events tabs. Attendee registration is open and active for this key industry event encompassing the planning, design, engineering, specifying, construction, renovation and operation of the commercial building industry. CONSTRUCT2009 and The TFM Show offer top-notch education and the latest products and solutions to architects, engineers, facility managers/owners, specifiers, designers, general contractors and all professionals in commercial building. The two shows sit side-by-side, filling one expansive exhibit hall which is open to all attendees. “We anticipate strong attendance by those who are seeking to increase their business knowledge through the education program and to find products and solutions for their personal and business success on the show floor.” Jayne Dalton, Show Manager also notes, “The Comprehensive Brochure features these benefits and provides the details for attending this important event.” CONSTRUCT2009 and The TFM Show are offering two robust education programs, expanded networking, special activities including golf and an Indians ballgame, a spouse/guest program, technical tours, on-floor education and CSI member events which are attracting attendees from all over the world. The education program is offered June 16-19, 2009 and the exhibits are open June 17-19, 2009 at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. The event is held in conjunction with the 53rd CSI Annual Convention. Online registration can be easily accessed through CONSTRUCTshow.com and TheTFMshow.com. The early-bird discount, offering free exhibit hall admission and discounted education packages, is only available through May 14, 2009. About Hanley Wood Hanley Wood, LLC is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America’s leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions (Dallas) conducts events serving the industry’s strongest market segments, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country. Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is one of the ten largest B-to-B media companies in the United States. Hanley Wood is owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, which uses CCMP Capital Advisors to manage this investment. ###
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Exhibit Hall Floor Over 90% Sold Out Dallas, TX, April 6, 2009 CONSTRUCT2009 and The TFM Show have sold over 90% of the available exhibit hall floor space. Over 250 companies have been assigned space at CONSTRUCT, the premier event for the commercial building industry and The TFM Show, an event for senior executive facility managers. Side-by-side, the two shows are located on one exhibit hall floor. The exhibitors are anxious to showcase their products and services to the industrial, institutional and commercial building professional. Tom Cindric, Director, Hanley Wood Exhibitions, states, “Even though we have all heard about the economy, our event is well supported this year. We are very satisfied with the quality and quantity of the companies represented.” The key industry event encompasses the planning, design, engineering, specifying, construction, renovation and operation of the commercial building industry. CONSTRUCT and The TFM Show offer the latest products and solutions to architects, engineers, facility managers/owners, specifiers, designers, general contractors and all professionals in the commercial building industry. “We still have some room left on the exhibit hall floor for exhibitors who understand that this is the time to stay in the fore-front,” Jayne Dalton, Show Manager notes, “they are creating opportunities for themselves and gaining the competitive advantage by meeting face-to face with current and new customers all in one place.”
CONSTRUCT2009 and The TFM Show are offering robust education programs, expanded networking, special activities including golf and an Indians ballgame, a spouse/guest program, technical tours, on-floor education and CSI member events which are attracting attendees from all over the world. The education program is offered June 16-19, 2009 and the exhibits are open June 17-19, 2009 at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. The event is held in conjunction with the 53rd CSI Annual Convention. The live floor plan and Exhibitor list are available at CONSTRUCTshow.com and TheTFMshow.com. Exhibitors can continue to reserve space to participate in the event by contacting Sue Pino at 972.536.6347 or spino@hanleywood.com. Registration is open. About Hanley Wood Hanley Wood, LLC is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America’s leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions (Dallas) conducts events serving the industry’s strongest market segments, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country. Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is one of the ten largest B-to-B media companies in the United States. Hanley Wood is owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, which uses CCMP Capital Advisors to manage this investment. ####
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Exhibit Hall Floor Filling Fast Dallas, TX, September 16, 2008 CONSTRUCT2009 and the newly co-located The TFM Show completed the initial space draw this week assigning more than 180 companies to the exhibit hall floor for the June 16-19, 2009 event in Indianapolis at the Indiana Convention Center. Over 50% of the available space has been reserved by past exhibitors and new companies who have committed to showcase their products and services to the industrial, institutional and commercial building professional. "CONSTRUCT is a phenomenal place to get your products in front of the decision makers who really want to get to know your products.” declares Anne Marie Roeper, from Accuride. Tom Cindric, Director, Hanley Wood Exhibitions, states, “We are very satisfied with the initial participation and anticipate that the dual event will fill the exhibit hall floor with qualified, expert exhibitors.” The CONSTRUCT2009 and The TFM Shows are positioned to be rich in industry resources, educational seminars, networking opportunities, technical tours, spouse and student programs and CSI member events. “Not only are we building on a sturdy exhibitor base for both shows,” Jayne Dalton, Show Manager notes, “the two separate conference programs will be robust. Scheduled to not conflict with exhibit hall activities, the 125 sessions will provide AIA LUs and HSWs, CSI CENs and the opportunity for participants to rise to the forefront of industry knowledge.” The re-designed event encompasses the planning, design, engineering, specifying, construction, renovation and operation of the commercial building industry. CONSTRUCT and The TFM Show will continue to grow and adapt to the changing needs of architects, engineers, facility managers/owners, specifiers, designers, general contractors and anyone involved in the commercial building industry. The exhibits and education will take place June 16-19, 2009 at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana in conjunction with the 53rd CSI Annual Convention. The live floor plan and Exhibitor list are now available at CONSTRUCTshow.com and TheTFMshow.com. Exhibitors can continue to reserve space to participate in the event by contacting Jeff Rogers at 972.536.6367 or jrogers@hanleywood.com. Online Attendee registration opens late February 2009. About Hanley Wood Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America’s leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions (Dallas) conducts 18 trade shows, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country. Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $250 million company owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, LLC. CCMP Capital Advisors manages the Hanley Wood investment for JPMorgan Partners. ####
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CONSTRUCT2009 and The TFM Show Exhibitor Space Draw Deadline Nears Dallas, Texas, August 1, 2008 CONSTRUCT2009, co-located with The TFM Show, a senior executive facility manager show, are building on their 2008 successes, to be the foremost commercial building industry event. Exhibitors are currently securing space for their participation in this June 2009 event to be held side-by-side on one exhibit hall floor at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. Show management has issued a reminder that the deadline for initial exhibit space reservations of Thursday, August 21st is just three weeks away. Exhibitor response is positive and space is booking quickly. Those that participate in CONSTRUCT2009 and The TFM Show, get direct access to decisionmakers with billion dollar purchasing power. Thousands of architects, engineers, contractors, specifiers, facility managers and other key professionals will be looking for new products, innovative solutions and the latest in technology for the institutional, industrial and commercial building industry. Most of the show’s floor and prime exhibit space will be sold during this initial Space Assignment process. Exhibitors have been quick to go online to select their top booth location choices in order to complete their contract application. “For the best placement on the show floor, the early-bird space rates and ample time to prepare, exhibitors are anxious to beat the August 21st deadline for the initial booth space allocation,” says Jayne Dalton, Show Manager. The CSI Show is now CONSTRUCT and will be co-located with The TFM Show, both owned and produced by Hanley Wood. The event will take place June 17-19 at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, in conjunction with the 53rd CSI Annual Convention. Online Attendee registration opens early February, 2009. For more information visit CONSTRUCTshow.com or TheTFMshow.com. About Hanley Wood Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America’s leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions (Dallas) conducts 18 trade shows, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country. Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $250 million company owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, LLC. CCMP Capital Advisors manages the Hanley Wood investment for JPMorgan Partners. ###
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Hanley Wood Acquires The TFM Show and Announces Plans for Co-Location with CONSTRUCT2009 and the CSI Annual Convention Hanley-Wood, LLC announced today that it completed the acquisition of The TFM Show, the nation's premier forum for senior facility management executives, from Group C Communications, Inc. As the leading business-to-business media company serving the residential and commercial construction industries, Hanley Wood is uniquely positioned to continue the strong history of The TFM Show and solidify its role in the executive facility operations industry. Galen Poss, President of Hanley Wood Exhibitions, commented, “We are excited to add this event to our portfolio. As we continue to expand our reach to facility managers, it’s a logical fit and blends well with our CONSTRUCT event, its audience and extensive educational offerings.” Ted Coene, co-president of Group C, said "While the divestiture of an asset such as The TFM Show is never an easy decision, we feel that in the long run this move will prove beneficial to the event’s attendees and exhibitors. The facility managers who attend The TFM Show will now have the opportunity to network with architects, engineers, specifiers, and general contractors at CONSTRUCT, and our exhibitors will gain access to a wider audience that is responsible for the entire life cycle of the building environment – from design and construction to maintenance and operations." Beginning in 2009, The TFM Show will co-locate with CONSTRUCT2009, scheduled for June 17–19, 2009 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Tom Cindric, Director of CONSTRUCT, remarked, “We surveyed current TFM Show attendees and exhibitors about a co-location and the positive results supported our decision to move forward with the acquisition.” Walt Marlowe, Executive Director and CEO of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), a leading trade association and sponsor of CONSTRUCT, noted that “previous co-locations with CONSTRUCT (formerly the CSI Show) and The TFM Show have proven successful and provided attendees and exhibitors the opportunity to fulfill similar business goals in one location.” The acquisition was well received by The TFM Show’s participants. Jeff Crane, a senior property manager with Childress Klein Properties and attendee since 2001, said "I'm really excited about the change. The marriage between CONSTRUCT and The TFM Show will allow me to network with other facility management professionals from different parts of the country and various industries."
Rob Zivney, Vice President of Marketing for Hirsch Electronics and a long-time exhibitor, said, "The TFM Show has always attracted high quality attendees and the combination of these two events should generate a large audience that will provide a great return for exhibitors." CONSTRUCT2008 will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, June 4 – 6, 2008, and in conjunction with the CSI Annual Convention. This event will bring together thousands of architects, engineers, specifiers, facility managers, general contractors and industry professionals to take advantage of 101 certified educational sessions, over 350 exhibiting companies showing the latest products, services and technology, as well as special events for members and non-members of CSI, which is dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery. About Hanley Wood Hanley Wood, LLC is the premier business-to-business media company serving the housing and construction industries. Through its four operating divisions, Hanley Wood produces award-winning magazines and web sites; distributes stock home plans; operates marquee trade shows and events; collects and analyzes industry data; and creates custom marketing solutions. Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is owned by a consortium of investment firms led by JPMorgan Partners, LLC. CCMP Capital Advisors manages the Hanley Wood investment for JPMorgan Partners. Hanley Wood Exhibitions (Dallas) operates 17 industry-leading trade shows including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the United States. About Group C Communications Group C Communications, Inc. is a NJ-based national media company with more than 39 years of experience providing information in the areas of facility management and real estate. Through its publications Business Facilities and Today's Facility Manager, Group C reaches facility managers and top-level executives who make significant decisions involving the long- and short-term needs of their companies and facilities. Group C also offers targeted face-to-face networking and valuable educational opportunities through products such as Business Facilities LiveXchange and The TFM Forum. ###
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Enthusiastic Crowd Pours Into Invigorated Event June 15, 2008 (Dallas, Texas) CONSTRUCT2008 exhibitors and attendees are still energized by the success of THE commercial building industry event and are already making their plans for CONSTRUCT2009. CONSTRUCT2008, The Art and Science of Building, was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center June 3-6, 2008, in conjunction with CSI’s 52nd Annual Convention. The former CSI show opened at the Las Vegas Convention Center with a bang as crowds poured into the South Hall location to see new products and attend world class education. The Conference Program offered 101 accredited sessions that featured in-depth, practical education and solutions for the commercial construction industry professional. The expanded education program focused on the latest techniques, technology, industry solutions trends and best practices. The expertled sessions were categorized in seven (7) tracks: Process, Leadership and Change, Standards, Sustainability, Emerging Technology/Building Science, Performance and Practice. Session attendance exceeded 200 for classes such as “Incorporating Green Format Into Project Specifications” taught by Paul Bertram, Jr. Sustainability and green topics were also heavily attended throughout the week. Wednesday’s General Session crowd of 1,100 applauded CSI award recipients and provided a standing ovation for Arthur Gensler Jr., the CSI Michelangelo Award winner for lifetime achievement. The keynote speaker, Danny Forster, from Discovery Channel’s Build It Bigger, spoke to a captivated audience about collaboration. “I can’t tell you how amazing Danny Forster’s presentation was for this year’s event! It truly was wonderful to have you secure such a great opening session speaker!” declared Alana Griffith, EMPIREHOUSE, Inc. While buyer attendance was down slightly from 2007, overall attendee and exhibitor satisfaction was up. Lawrence Smith, AFLAC, a first time exhibitor stated, “The show is very organized with professional staff. The right level of attendee and decision-makers are here. I am having a great experience!” Attendees were also pleased with the diversity of exhibitors. Bob Rhim, Rhim Architects, represented 42 architects. He said, “It is good to come to the show and see vendors I know, but I am thrilled to see new products and new vendors, not just the same old same old. I learned about some amazing products I didn’t even know existed.”
Over 4,000 industry professionals registered to attend the 4-day event. The majority of attendees represented Architects, Specifiers and Owners/CEOs/Presidents. Over 93% of those who attended specify, approve, recommend or purchase products and services for their companies. On the show floor, 45% of the attendees procure for companies that have business volumes of $10,000,000 or more which represents billions of dollars in sales. Additionally, 55% of these professionals have been in the business for 20 years or more, demonstrating dedication to the industry and the show that serves it. Ed Walsh, Executive Director of National American Society for Professional Estimators, notes,” I was among many happy vendors at CONSTRUCT2008. We all liked the scope of this event and it was productive.” “We had a great experience at Construct2008! The Show was superbly organized and attendance for us was up considerably from recent years. We had a steady flow of attendees at our booth, which gave us a chance to connect face-to-face with our ongoing users and to meet many who wanted to know more about 4specs. It was well worth our substantial investment to be there. Thanks for putting together such a terrific event!” Colin Gilboy, Publisher and Kimberly Gilboy, VP Marketing for 4specs.com. “Although the volume of traffic at our booth was lower, the quality (i.e.: key decision makers and key spec writers) on specific projects increased. This probably reflects the current economic climate,” said Bill Dempster, CSI, International Paint LLC. And, Rob Dean, President of Building Systems Design, Inc. stated, ““BSD had an excellent experience at CONSTRUCT2008, with many visitors to our booth. We had the opportunity to visit with existing customers and to demonstrate our products to a steady stream of prospective customers. We especially like the fact that the exhibit hours do not compete with other activities, so exhibitors are assured of concentrated traffic.” Dale Corley, Director of Sales and Marketing for BSD continued, “CONSTRUCT2008 was a great venue for us. We have noticed a significant spike in sales this month and can attribute it to our presence in Las Vegas. We have already reserved our space for 2009.” Barb Castelli, Design Cost Data™ Magazine Publisher asserted, “The Construct2008 Show was great. We found the attendees very responsive and the traffic steady. Plus the Show Management was easy to work with. We are looking forward to next year's show.” CONSTRUCT2009, to be held in Indianapolis at the Indiana Convention Center June 16-19, in conjunction with the 53rd CSI Annual Convention, is poised to play an even larger role in the industry. The announcement of Hanley Wood’s acquisition of The TFM Show, a senior executive facility management event, was made in May. Beginning in 2009, The TFM Show will now co-locate with CONSTRUCT. Side-by-side, the two shows will offer exhibitors and attendees the opportunity to fulfill similar business goals and learning objectives. The re-designed event encompasses the planning, design, engineering, specifying, construction, renovation and operation of the commercial building industry. Rob Krauss, BNP Media, Publisher of Architectural Roofing and Waterproofing states, "CONSTRUCT2008 was a great event! The show floor was more lively and upbeat than I have seen in recent years. And next year, with the addition of the TFM show, I'm confident the show will grow stronger and stronger," For more information on CONSTRUCT2009 visit www.CONSTRUCTshow.com.
About Hanley Wood Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America’s leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions (Dallas) conducts 18 trade shows, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country. Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $250 million company owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, LLC. CCMP Capital Advisors manages the Hanley Wood investment for JPMorgan Partners. About CSI CSI is a national association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery. The organization is unique in the industry in that its members are a cross-section of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors and building materials suppliers. The organization has 146 chapters and more than 15,000 members. Monthly Chapter meetings allow members the opportunity to communicate openly with their counterparts and exchange information for successful project management. CSI is renowned in the industry for its rigorous certification programs for professionals seeking to improve their knowledge of accurate and concise construction documents. CSI provides continuing education, professional conferences and product shows. For more information, visit www.csinet.org, or call 800.689.2900.
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Contact: Patti Geye Hanley wood Exhibitions CONSTRUCT2009 pgeye@hanleywood.com 972-536-6407
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Plans for CONSTRUCT2009 Built on Surveyed Location Choice Dallas, Texas, April 21, 2008- Hanley Wood has announced the 2009 location for CONSTRUCT. After considerable research and deliberation, Indianapolis, Indiana was chosen to host CONSTRUCT2009 and the CSI Annual Convention at the Indiana Convention Center. The annual event will be held June 16-19, 2009. “After surveying thousands of attendees, CSI members and exhibitors, Indianapolis is the top choice for 2009,” commented Tom Cindric, Show Director. “CONSTRUCT2008 is being held on the West Coast in Las Vegas, so we are locating our venue to be more centralized for the 2009 attendee.” “The process for choosing a location for 2009 was challenging, but after we found all the amenities Indianapolis has to offer, including hotels connected to the convention center, a recently completed second airport for even easier access, and a strong and active CSI chapter, the selection was easy,” stated Jayne Dalton, Show Manager. According to the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association, “In Indianapolis, it's so easy to do so much. Indy offers big-city amenities in a convenient, easy-to-navigate package wrapped in a friendly, inviting atmosphere. The nation's 13th largest city has gone through a dramatic revitalization and a stunning renaissance that makes it a different place than it was just a decade ago. Indy is the perfect balance of cosmopolitan style and small-town charm that makes it a successful destination.” For its 53rd year, the 2009 event, in conjunction with the CSI Annual Convention, will bring together thousands of architects, engineers, specifiers, facility managers, general contractors and industry professionals to take advantage of a substantial certified educational conference, hundreds of exhibiting companies showing the latest products, services and technology, as well as special events for members and non-members of CSI, the event sponsor. For more information on the 2008 event, visit www.CONSTRUCTshow.com. Hanley Wood - Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America’s leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions (Dallas) conducts 17 trade shows, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country. Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $250 million company owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, LLC. CCMP Capital Advisors manages the Hanley Wood investment for JPMorgan Partner. ###
Contact: Patti Geye Hanley Wood Exhibitions pgeye@hanleywood.com 972.536.6407
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CONSTRUCT2008 Exhibit Space Commitment Robust Dallas, Texas, November 15, 2007 CONSTRUCT2008 completed the initial Space Draw this week assigning over 200 companies in on the exhibit floor for the June 4-6, 2008 event in Las Vegas. Almost 60% of available space has been reserved by exhibitors who have committed to showcase their products and services to thousands of architects, engineers, contractors, specifiers and other key institutional, industrial and commercial construction industry professionals. “What an immense improvement we have seen so far in the handling of this show. The information, communication and set up with Hanley Wood have been great. I wish them the best of luck with the rest of the show, well done!!” exclaims Joe McDermid from Monoglass Inc. With new companies exhibiting at CONSTRUCT2008 for the first time and requests from CSI Show veteran exhibitors for larger space, the commitment is strong! Tom Cindric, Director CONSTRUCT2008 states, “We are very satisfied with the initial participation and anticipate that the improvements that have been made on the show will continue to attract more exhibitors.” CONSTRUCT2008 is positioned to be rich in industry resources, educational seminars, networking opportunities and interesting events. “Not only are we building a sturdy exhibitor base for the event,” Jayne Dalton, Show Manager says, “The education portion is powerful. The Conference Advisory Board spent an entire weekend reviewing close to 250 seminar submissions. Discussions included new and fresh ideas to provide extremely valuable attendee programs. Scheduled to not conflict with exhibit hall activities, the 100 sessions will provide learning credits and the opportunity for participants to rise to the forefront of industry knowledge.” The exhibits and education will take place June 3-6, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada in conjunction with the CSI Annual Convention. The live floor plan and Exhibitor list is now available for viewing at www.CONSTRUCTshow.com. Exhibitors can still reserve space to participate at CONSTRUCT2008 by visiting the official show website and following the easy steps to completing the contract. Online Attendee registration opens early February, 2008 also at www.CONSTRUCTshow.com. About Hanley Wood Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America’s leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions (Dallas) conducts 18 trade shows, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country. Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $250 million company owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, LLC. CCMP Capital Advisors manages the Hanley Wood investment for JPMorgan Partners. ###
Contact: Patti Geye Hanley Wood Exhibitions pgeye@hanleywood.com 972.536.6407
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CONSTRUCT2008 Interest is Positive as Exhibitor Deadline Nears Dallas, Texas, October 10, 2007 CONSTRUCT2008 is building to be a key commercial construction industry event. Exhibitors are currently securing space for their participation in the June 2008 show. CONSTRUCT Show management has issued a reminder that the deadline for initial exhibit space reservations of Friday, October 26, 2007 is near. Exhibitor response has been positive and space is booking quickly. The Exhibitor Prospectus was sent in late August to over 1000 potential exhibitors. Those that participate in CONSTRUCT2008, get direct access to key decision-makers -thousands of architects, engineers, contractors, specifiers and other key industry professionals. Hundreds of exhibitors will offer new products, innovative solutions and the latest in technology to the institutional, industrial and commercial construction industry. Most of the show’s floor and prime exhibit space will be sold during this initial Space Assignment process. Exhibitors have been quick to go online at www.CONSTRUCTshow.com and following the easy steps to completing their contract application. “For the best placement on the show floor, and ample time to prepare, exhibitors are anxious to beat the October 26th deadline for the initial booth space allocation,” says Jayne Dalton, Show Manager. The CSI Show is now CONSTRUCT, owned and produced by Hanley Wood. The show will take place June 4-6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada in conjunction with the CSI Annual Convention. Online Attendee registration opens early February, 2008 at www.CONSTRUCTshow.com. About Hanley Wood Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America’s leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions (Dallas) conducts 18 trade shows, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country. Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $250 million company owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, LLC. CCMP Capital Advisors manages the Hanley Wood investment for JPMorgan Partners. ###
Contact: Nicole Buraglio Hanley Wood Exhibitions nburaglio@hanleywood.com 972.536.6336
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CSI Show Becomes CONSTRUCT2008 Hanley Wood Announces Plans for Next Year’s Event Dallas, Texas, June 20, 2007 – Starting with the 2008 event, the CSI Show will have a new name. CONSTRUCT2008—The Art and Science of Building—reflects the range of current and potential industry professionals participating in the show. The next event will take place in June 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas, a major trade event destination, offers a wide range of hotel options and easy air travel from most U.S. cities. This, along with the proven success of other Hanley Wood events in Las Vegas, made it a solid choice for next year’s event. “We surveyed current and past exhibitors and attendees and Las Vegas was the clear preference for the 2008 event,” commented Tom Cindric, CONSTRUCT2008 Director. ”We anticipate having the venue and event dates confirmed the early part of July,” Cindric continued. While future dates and venues have not yet been determined, early indications show that the event will rotate cities. In April, Hanley Wood and CSI announced they are entering into a long-term partnership designed to grow both organizations and the construction industry they serve. Hanley Wood now produces CONSTRUCT, formerly the CSI Show, with CSI as the official sponsor. For more information on CONSTRUCT2008, call 866.920.0207 or 972.536.6450 or visit www.CONSTRUCTshow.com. About CSI CSI is a national association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery. The organization is unique in the industry in that its members are a cross-section of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors and building materials suppliers. The organization has 146 chapters and more than 15,000 members. Monthly Chapter meetings allow members the opportunity to communicate openly with their counterparts and exchange information for successful project management.
CSI is renowned in the industry for its rigorous certification programs for professionals seeking to improve their knowledge of accurate and concise construction documents. CSI provides continuing education, professional conferences and product shows. For more information, visit www.csinet.org, or call 800.689.2900. About Hanley Wood Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America’s leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions (Dallas) conducts 18 trade shows, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country. Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $250 million company owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, LLC. CCMP Capital Advisors manages the Hanley Wood investment for JPMorgan Partners. ###
Contact: Ann Seltz Hanley Wood aseltz@hanleywood.com 202.736.3414
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CSI and Hanley Wood Sign Agreement for CSI Show Partnership Will Benefit the Construction Industry through Combined Resources Dallas, Texas, April 11, 2007 --- In a joint statement issued today, the 15,000-member Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), the national association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery, and Hanley Wood, the leading business-to-business media company in the residential and commercial construction industry, announced they are entering into a long-term partnership designed to grow both organizations and the construction industry they serve. Under the terms of the agreement, Hanley Wood will produce the annual CSI Show beginning with the 2008 event. The agreement, signed April 9, 2007, fits the long-term strategic goals of both groups. Edd Soenke, FCSI, CCA, AIA, CSI President, commented, “CSI’s leadership is extremely enthusiastic about the potential of this alliance we now have with Hanley Wood. This partnership can take the CSI Show to a whole new level.” The CSI Show is the leading event dedicated to the specific needs of those who create construction standards and formats. The June 20-22, 2007 event in Baltimore, Maryland, will feature over 30 hours of education in 14 different tracks. Registration is expected to top 5,000 industry professionals from around the world. The trade show will exceed 70,000 net square feet of space occupied by more than 400 exhibiting firms. “We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with CSI,“ said Galen Poss, President of Hanley Wood Exhibitions. “CSI is a terrific organization and the CSI Show is an outstanding event we have pursued for several years. It further expands our position in the rapidly growing $473 billion commercial construction sector and provides a rock solid platform for future growth,” he shared. “The partnership we now have with Hanley Wood opens numerous opportunities for both organizations. Hanley Wood specializes in developing and expanding large-scale trade events and conferences. We are confident they will grow the CSI Show into an even bigger and more
important event that will attract new attendees and exhibitors from around the globe,” said Walter Marlowe, P.E., CSI, CAE, CSI Executive Director. “Such growth will help CSI to expand its reach and serve its core mission to develop and exchange knowledge and be recognized worldwide as the indispensable resource for information on improving the construction process,” he continued. Under the terms of the agreement, CSI will continue to designate the Chairman for each CSI Show, appoint delegates to serve on the CSI Show Advisory Board and sponsor the CSI Conference and Show. Hanley Wood will be responsible for event planning, promotion, sales, logistics and management. “Hanley Wood has seen tremendous growth within its events division during the last seven years, growing from one to 17 shows, four of which are in the Trade Show Week Top 200. Each year more than 245,000 attendees visit 6,000 plus exhibitors in over 2.5 million net square feet of exhibits at Hanley Wood shows. This type of scope and size, when combined with the fact that six of the 17 shows have association partnerships similar in nature to CSI, creates tremendous excitement for the future and was critical in the Institute’s decision to enter into this partnership,” Marlowe commented. About CSI CSI is a national association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery. The organization is unique in the industry in that its members are a cross-section of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors and building materials suppliers. The organization has 146 chapters and more than 15,000 members. Monthly Chapter meetings allow members the opportunity to communicate openly with their counterparts and exchange information for successful project management. CSI is renowned in the industry for its rigorous certification programs for professionals seeking to improve their knowledge of accurate and concise construction documents. CSI provides continuing education, professional conferences and product shows. For more information, visit www.csinet.org, or call 800.689.2900. About Hanley Wood Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America’s leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Exhibitions (Dallas) conducts 17 trade shows, including World of Concrete, one of the top 20 trade show events in the country.
Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $250 million company owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, LLC. CCMP Capital Advisors manages the Hanley Wood investment for JPMorgan Partners. For additional information, please contact:
Hanley Wood Exhibitions Galen Poss President 972.536.6311 gposs@hanleywood.com
CSI Walter Marlowe Executive Director/CEO 703.706.4760 wmarlowe@csinet.org