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PHCC CONNECT 2027The exhibitor guide: booth costs, dates and deadlines
Since 1883, built live on the floor: PHCC CONNECT 2027 booths in Fort Worth
- Event dates
- October 25–28, 2027
- Exhibit hall
- October 26–27, 2027 (Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning; 2027 hours not confirmed yet)
- Venue
- Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth
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Quick answers
PHCC CONNECT 2027 in 30 seconds
PHCC CONNECT is the annual convention and show of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association, which dates to 1883. The 2027 edition runs October 25 to 28, 2027, at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Texas, with the show floor open Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. The 2026 show in Milwaukee drew 860 registrations and 100+ brands, and 76% of show-pass buyers were owners or managers, per PHCC. Plumbing and heating manufacturers, tool, van and software companies exhibit. Booths run from small spaces to custom, with 2027 prices not published yet. Breakfast, lunch and an apprentice contest happen on the floor. Purple builds booths for it.
- When is PHCC CONNECT 2027?
- October 25–28, 2027, at Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth.
- When is the PHCC CONNECT exhibit hall open?
- October 26–27, 2027 (Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning; 2027 hours not confirmed yet).
- How big is PHCC CONNECT?
- 100+ brands (2026 edition).
- What is the all-in cost of a 10×20 booth at PHCC CONNECT?
- $7,500 – $15,000 for a Purple rental at PHCC CONNECT with design, graphics, lighting, install and dismantle. Space and show services are billed by PHCC CONNECT.
Official PHCC CONNECT 2027 links: PHCC CONNECT 2027 hotelsPHCC CONNECT 2027 booth space
Contractors & specialty trades · Fort Worth · 2027
Since 1883
America's longest-running plumbing and heating show, per PHCC source
The lookFort Worth 2027
Copper, PEX and a stopwatch. Plumbing's oldest show goes to Texas.
PHCC CONNECT, run since 1883, comes to the Fort Worth Convention Center October 25 to 28, 2027, after 860 registrations in Milwaukee in 2026, per PHCC.
Everything about PHCC CONNECT 2027 in one place
PHCC CONNECT 2027 fact sheet
| Official name | PHCC CONNECT 2027 |
|---|---|
| Event dates | October 25–28, 2027 |
| Exhibit hall dates | October 26–27, 2027 (Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning; 2027 hours not confirmed yet) source |
| Venue | Fort Worth Convention Center 1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102 |
| Organizer | Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) |
| Size (2026) | 100+ brands source |
| Nearest airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) The main airport for Fort Worth; PHCC expects many Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas contractors to drive in |
| Hotels | Omni Fort Worth and Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown, both walkable to the convention center; room blocks open later Official hotel page → |
| Official website | phccconnect.com |
Official PHCC CONNECT resources
01 Purple at PHCC CONNECT 2027
Since 1883, built live on the floor: PHCC CONNECT 2027 booths in Fort Worth
PHCC CONNECT is the plumbing and heating contractors' show PHCC has run since 1883, now headed to Fort Worth. Meals, learning labs and the National Plumbing Apprentice Contest all happen on the show floor, and we build booths that win the owners walking it.
- Oct 25–28, 2027 · Fort Worth
- 860 registrations in 2026
- Running since 1883
What makes PHCC CONNECT different, and how we build for it
PHCC CONNECT is the annual show of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association, which PHCC calls America's longest-running plumbing and heating show, dating to 1883.The floor is the center of the event: breakfast and lunch are served there, learning labs sit between the booths, podcast pods record interviews, and the PHCC Educational Foundation's National Plumbing Apprentice Contest is built live in the hall. In 2026 in Milwaukee it drew 860 registrations, PHCC's highest in many years, and three of four show-pass buyers were owners or managers. Fort Worth puts the 2027 show within driving distance of contractors in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.
Products, tools, vans and software that make a service shop more profitable, with a rep who can talk dealer terms on the spot.
Training, dispatch and inventory ideas from the learning labs and the booths around them, between meals on the floor.
Tools and training they can use now, and a look at the apprentice contest and the companies backing it.
Your team in Fort Worth
How Purple runs PHCC CONNECT 2027 in Fort Worth
Fort Worth sits between our two shops, so the build and print come from Las Vegas or Fishkill, NY, whichever fits the schedule and freight. The booth ships to the advance warehouse or the convention center per PHCC's 2027 exhibitor kit. Our project manager sets the booth before the Tuesday opening with the labor PHCC and the venue require, then handles dismantle after the Wednesday close.
Inside PHCC CONNECT 2027
Rules that shape your PHCC CONNECT booth
2026 exhibitors and sponsors get first floor selection and the Super Early Bird exhibitor rate, per PHCC. New exhibitors should join the interest list early; we hold the design until the space is known.
PHCC sells exhibitor and contractor passes in Super Early Bird, Regular and Procrastinator tiers, the last applying in the final weeks and on site. We schedule the booking decision for the first window.
At CONNECT 2026, expo-only tool deals ended when the floor closed Wednesday at 11 a.m. If you run show pricing, we plan the counter, signage and boxed stock to sell through before the close.
Programs worth planning for
The PHCC Educational Foundation's apprentice competition, built live on the show floor; sponsorship is on PHCC's 2027 menu.
Interactive expert presentations between the booths on trends, business strategy, workforce and technical practice; a sponsorship stage in 2027.
Live interviews and discussions with industry leaders recorded on the floor, offered as a sponsorship.
PHCC's event for women in the industry, listed among CONNECT 2027 sponsorship stages.
PHCC CONNECT is the plumbing and heating contractors' own show, with meals and an apprentice contest on the floor; choose it over ACCA or MCAA when your buyers are plumbing and service shop owners, especially in the Texas region in 2027. Every construction and equipment show we build for, side by side →
construction and equipment at PHCC CONNECT
The industry behind PHCC CONNECT, in pictures
02 Booths & pricing for PHCC CONNECT 2027
PHCC CONNECT 2027 booth sizes, price tiers and floor features
PHCC CONNECT's booth inquiry runs from 10×10 to custom sizes, and 2027 prices are not published yet; 2026 exhibitors and the interest list get the Super Early Bird rate and first floor selection. For a first CONNECT we suggest a 10×20 with a working product wall, and a 20×20 or larger island for a manufacturer bringing water heaters, tools or a service van.
A product wall of fixtures or valves at working height, a counter for show-only pricing and one screen with an install video.
Above: Avertic by Engtex, a Purple inline booth
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Room for a water heater or boiler on a low platform, a tool demo bench and a two-stool spot for an owner's question about dealer terms.
Shown: ABC Compressors, a Purple inline booth
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An island with a product line on two sides, a live tool demo at one corner and a small podcast or interview set if you bring a speaker.
Above: Han Song, a Purple island exhibit
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A full brand floor: a service van or mobile training rig, product displays, a learning-lab style seating area and a counter for floor deals.
Shown: a Purple large-format exhibit for Bonomi
See 20×30 rental booths →In Purple's PHCC CONNECT price
- Design and a 3D rendering for PHCC CONNECT, revised until it is right
- Booth structure and printed graphics, plus counters and storage as specified
- Lighting and in-booth power distribution for PHCC CONNECT
- Installation and dismantle at the Fort Worth Convention Center, with our project manager on the floor
- Each service order and deadline in the PHCC CONNECT exhibitor kit, tracked for you
Billed by the show and its contractor
- Booth space, paid to Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association
- Material handling (drayage) at the Fort Worth Convention Center, where the space rate does not include it
- Electrical service, internet and rigging at the Fort Worth Convention Center
- Booth cleaning, and union labor where the Fort Worth Convention Center requires it
Rates to plan with for PHCC CONNECT:
- Booth pricing, 2027 Not confirmed yet; Super Early Bird, Regular and Procrastinator tiers source
- Contractor show pass, 2026 $75 per person for both floor days in Milwaukee source
- Booth build 10×20 rental $7,500–$15,000; custom 20×30 island $75,000–$175,000, Purple 2026 planning source
Your proposal estimates all of these, so the total for PHCC CONNECT is on paper before you sign anything.
These are all-in 2026 rental ranges (design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle). A custom build is quoted per project. Run your PHCC CONNECT numbers in the booth cost calculator and the 2026 booth cost guide.
Send your PHCC CONNECT booth size and what the space needs to do for your team. Expect a reply within one business day and, usually within a week, a rendering and a fixed proposal for PHCC CONNECT. No charge.
Ready-made booths for PHCC CONNECT 2027
Rental booths with one all-in price
Four of our ready-made designs with one all-in price for a show at Fort Worth Convention Center: design, production, shipping, install, dismantle and the show paperwork. Pick one and we send a rendering with your graphics within 24 hours.
Panoramic Photo Back Wall and Branded CounterFrom $19,050 all-in7 items · design, build, shipping, install and dismantle
Backlit Walls and Glass Shelf TowersFrom $25,900 all-in9 items · design, build, shipping, install and dismantle
Overhead Header Canopy and Twin TV CountersFrom $40,380 all-in12 items · design, build, shipping, install and dismantle
Glass Product Display RoomFrom $33,350 all-in9 items · design, build, shipping, install and dismantle
All booth rentals with one all-in price10×20 rentals20×20 rentalsHow all-in pricing works
The booth we would build for PHCC CONNECT 2027
The breakfast-and-build plumbing booth
CONNECT feeds its contractors on the show floor and builds an apprentice contest in the middle of it, so owners linger in two short sessions. The booth is a working product wall people can touch, a counter that can close a show deal before the floor shuts, and a sightline to the contest.
Touch wall
Fixtures, valves, fittings or a water heater mounted at working height, with cut-aways and install times printed beside each one.
Floor-deal counter
A counter with show-only pricing, a scanner and boxed stock behind it, so a contractor can buy before the Wednesday close.
Contest view
The booth's open side turned toward the apprentice contest where the floor plan allows, with a ledge for a coffee and a plate.
The demo
Do a timed install at the counter: a press fitting, a tankless hookup or a drain camera run, against the clock like the apprentices. Hand the owner the time and what it means for a day's service calls.
The meetings
Meetings happen over the meals on the floor and at PHCC's evening events; bring a small table for two at the back of a 10×20 and book distributor and owner meetings for Tuesday afternoon.
Faster installs. More calls a day.
Read before you design for PHCC CONNECT 2027
PHCC CONNECT 2027 exhibit rules at the Fort Worth Convention Center: doors, ceiling, labor and floor picks
PHCC CONNECT's expo runs on the indoor exhibit floor of the Fort Worth Convention Center, a city-owned hall in the middle of a major expansion. PHCC's selling terms and the venue's 2024 planner guide decide the booth rules below.
| Rule | What the manual says | What it means for your booth |
|---|---|---|
| 01Floor selection | 2026 exhibitors and sponsors pick 2027 floor space first and get the Super Early Bird exhibitor rate source | First-time exhibitors choose after returning brands, so we design a booth that works as an inline or a corner until the space is known. |
| 02Ceiling height | Exhibit hall ceilings are listed at 25 ft (2024 venue guide) source | A hanging sign and a tall product tower share a 25 ft ceiling, so we keep sign tops well clear of the hall lights. |
| 03Door openings | The widest listed hall door, Door 2 inner, opens 19 ft high by 24 ft wide (2024 venue guide) source | A plumbing service van or a pallet of water heaters clears that opening, so equipment can drive straight onto the floor. |
| 04Union status | The convention center is a city-owned, non-union facility (2024 venue guide) source | Labor rules are lighter than in union cities, while the show's general contractor still sets its own handling terms, which we follow from the kit. |
| 05Exclusive services | Catering, power, rigging and telecom come from the venue's exclusive providers (2024 venue guide) source | Power for a working fixture wall or a pressurized water demo is ordered from the venue's provider, so it goes on the advance order list. |
| 06Loading docks | Six loading docks serve the building (2024 venue guide) source | Six docks are shared through move-in, so trucks carrying tools, fixtures and water heaters arrive in their assigned window. |
| 07Floor close | At CONNECT 2026 the expo floor closed Wednesday at 11 a.m., when expo-only tool deals ended source | Show pricing has to sell through by the Wednesday morning close, and dismantle begins the same day. |
Your people arrive at the Fort Worth Convention Center to a lit, stocked booth. You just show up.
03 Built by Purple
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04 Designing for plumbing and heating product, water heater, tool, van, software and service companies selling to plumbing and HVACR contractor owners at PHCC CONNECT
Designing a PHCC CONNECT booth for meals, labs and a live apprentice contest
1Meals bring the traffic
PHCC serves breakfast and lunch on the show floor, so contractors arrive with plates and stay in the aisles. We put a waist-high ledge at the front of the booth and keep the demo visible over a standing crowd.
2Next to a live build
The National Plumbing Apprentice Contest is built live in the hall, with apprentices roughing in and finishing a real project against the clock. Booths near it get watchers all afternoon; we orient the open side of the booth toward the contest when the floor plan allows.
3Show-only deals need a counter
At CONNECT 2026, manufacturers sold expo-only tool deals that ended when the floor closed Wednesday morning. We design a checkout counter with signage for floor pricing and a place to stage boxed product.
4Texas drive-in buyers
PHCC names contractors from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas as drive-in attendees for Fort Worth. We write graphics for owners of regional service shops and leave room on the wall for local distributors.
Concept rendering
Your proposal for PHCC CONNECT includes a rendering like this one
The 3D view shows layout, graphics, lighting and product positions before we cut a panel, and we revise it until the PHCC CONNECT booth is right. Above: a Purple concept for precise LED.
Start my PHCC CONNECT conceptFloor at a glance
Where you could be at PHCC CONNECT 2027
PHCC CONNECT puts meals, education and a live contest on the same floor as the booths. This is how each part shapes a booth, from PHCC's 2027 page and the Milwaukee 2026 recap.
Show floor booths
100+ brands in 2026; 2027 sizes from 10×10 to custom, open Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.
Our advice Booths near the meal service and the contest see the longest dwell time.
National Plumbing Apprentice Contest
Apprentices build a real plumbing project live in the hall, Tuesday afternoon with finals Wednesday morning in 2026.
Our advice A booth facing the contest gets watchers; sponsorship is on PHCC's menu.
Learning labs and podcast pods
Short expert sessions between booths and recorded interviews with industry leaders.
Our advice Ask PHCC about speaking in a lab to pull owners to your booth after.
05 Fort Worth Convention Center · Fort Worth
PHCC CONNECT 2027 floor days, freight and Fort Worth Convention Center planning
The 2027 show floor opens Tuesday afternoon, October 26, and closes Wednesday morning, October 27, at the Fort Worth Convention Center; PHCC will publish exact hours, the exhibitor kit and the floor plan with the full schedule. Texas is a right-to-work state, and the center's electrical, rigging, internet and catering services come through the venue or its providers. We time freight to the kit's warehouse or direct-delivery dates, and our project manager leads the install and the Wednesday teardown with the labor PHCC and the venue require.
PHCC CONNECT exhibitors can find this building's hall rules, drayage estimates and freight deadlines in our Fort Worth Convention Center exhibitor guide.
What Purple handles
- Show floor inlines and islands from 10×20
- Product walls for fixtures, valves and water heaters
- Checkout counters for show-only pricing
- Platforms for service vans and mobile training rigs
- Exhibitor kit forms and freight for the Fort Worth Convention Center
- Reuse for ACCA, MCAA or AHR Expo
Your PHCC CONNECT timeline, from move-in back
PHCC CONNECT 2027 show floor opens in Fort Worth: October 26, 2027. 2027 booth pricing and kit deadlines are not published yet; joining the Super Early Bird list secures the first rate window.
We need design sign-off by June 2027.
- Spring 2027Join the interest list or book with PHCC's exhibits team; 2026 exhibitors pick floor space first.
- June 2027Design sign-off with product list, demo plan and any floor-deal counter.
- July–August 2027Production in our Fishkill, NY or Las Vegas shop; graphics proofed for Texas-region contractors.
- Early October 2027Freight to the advance warehouse or the Fort Worth Convention Center per the 2027 exhibitor kit.
- October 26–27, 2027Show floor days; our project manager runs setup before Tuesday's opening and dismantle after Wednesday's close.
Purple's planning timeline for PHCC CONNECT. Your exhibitor kit and assigned schedule set the official move-in, freight target and order deadlines, and we confirm each one against your booth when you book.
Printable PHCC CONNECT budget & deadline sheetBefore you book PHCC CONNECT 2027
What PHCC CONNECT exhibitors book before Fort Worth
2026 exhibitors and sponsors get first pick of Fort Worth floor space and the Super Early Bird rate, so a new exhibitor's best move is the interest list now. source
In 2026, 38% of show passes sold in the final week at full price, which means many contractors decide late; keep marketing to your customers until the week of the show. source
Breakfast and lunch are served on the show floor, so the busiest minutes follow the meal service; staff fully then and keep samples ready. source
At the 2026 show, Milwaukee Central gave regional manufacturers their own area; ask PHCC whether Fort Worth gets a similar zone for Texas-region brands. source
Submitting the booth inquiry costs nothing, and PHCC's exhibits team replies with the floor plan, pricing and sponsorship menu once 2027 prices are final. source
Who you meet on the floor
Three of four 2026 show-pass buyers were owners or managers, per PHCC, looking at products and services for their shops.
They come for the learning labs and education sessions held across all four days.
The National Plumbing Apprentice Contest brings competitors, instructors and sponsoring companies onto the floor.
PHCC expects drive-in attendees from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas for the Fort Worth show.
Side by side
PHCC CONNECT vs DBIA Design-Build Conference & Expo vs CMAA National Conference & Trade Show: 2027 at a glance
| PHCC CONNECT | DBIA Design-Build Conference & Expo | CMAA National Conference & Trade Show | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | October 25–28, 2027 | November 3–5, 2027 | October 10–12, 2027 |
| Where | Fort Worth, TX · Fort Worth Convention Center | Kansas City, MO · Kansas City Convention Center | Dallas/Fort Worth, TX |
| Size | 100+ brands on the 2026 show floor | Nearly 2,200 attendees at the 2026 conference in Cleveland | 400+ construction management firms attend, per CMAA |
| Main buyers | Plumbing and HVACR business owners | Public and private owners | Construction and program managers |
| Booth space | Price not published | Booth space, members (2027): 10×20 $8,900 to May 1, 2027, then $9,500; 20×20 $13,700, then $16,400 (the lowest tier, $8,500 and $12,200, ended November 20, 2026) | Booth space, 2026: 10×10 standard $2,900 members, $3,650 non-members; premium $3,500 and $4,250 |
Figures carry the year and source shown on each show's own page.
Travel to PHCC CONNECT 2027
Getting to PHCC CONNECT 2027: airport, hotels and parking
Fly in
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The main airport for Fort Worth; PHCC expects many Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas contractors to drive in
Stay
Omni Fort Worth and Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown, both walkable to the convention center; room blocks open later
Park
Downtown Fort Worth garages serve the convention center; parking details come with the 2027 schedule
Find the venue
Fort Worth Convention Center
1201 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Travel facts from phccconnect.com.
PHCC CONNECT by the numbers
PHCC CONNECT year by year
How PHCC CONNECT 2027 compares with other construction and equipment shows
The construction and equipment shows closest to PHCC CONNECT on the calendar, with the latest size each organizer has published. Each name other than PHCC CONNECT opens our exhibitor guide for that show.
| Show | Dates | City | Latest published size |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAIA Annual Convention & ExpositionScaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) | August 9–12, 2027 | Tampa, FL | – |
| APWA PWXAmerican Public Works Association (APWA) | August 22–25, 2027 | Phoenix, AZ | 487 exhibitors (2026) |
| Commercial UAV ExpoDiversified Communications (Commercial UAV News) | September 7–9, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV | 250+ exhibitors; 3,800 verified professionals from 65 countries (12th annual) (2026) |
| NSC Safety Congress & ExpoNational Safety Council (NSC) | September 24–30, 2027 | Anaheim, CA | Conference & Expo October 9–11, 2028 exhibitors |
| SC&RA Crane & Rigging WorkshopSpecialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) | September 28–30, 2027 | Lexington, KY | 750+ attendees · 92 exhibitors (2026) |
| NRMCA ConcreteWorksNational Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) | October 1–4, 2027 | Orlando, FL | – |
| CMAA National Conference & Trade ShowConstruction Management Association of America (CMAA) | October 10–12, 2027 | Dallas/Fort Worth, TX | – |
| ACI Concrete Convention (Fall)American Concrete Institute (ACI) | October 24–27, 2027 | Orlando, FL | – |
| PHCC CONNECTPlumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) | October 25–28, 2027 | Fort Worth, TX | 100+ brands (2026) |
| Construction SuperConferenceEmerald X | 2027 dates not confirmed yet | Huntington Beach, CA | – |
PHCC CONNECT exhibitor questions
PHCC CONNECT 2027 questions exhibitors ask
When and where is PHCC CONNECT 2027?
October 25 to 28, 2027, Monday to Thursday, at the Fort Worth Convention Center in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, per PHCC. The show floor opens Tuesday afternoon, October 26, and Wednesday morning, October 27.
What are the PHCC CONNECT 2027 show floor hours?
Exact 2027 hours are not confirmed yet; PHCC says the floor runs Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. In Milwaukee in 2026 it was open Tuesday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday 8 to 11 a.m.
How much does a booth at PHCC CONNECT 2027 cost?
2027 booth pricing is not published yet, per PHCC. Three tiers apply, Super Early Bird, Regular and Procrastinator, and 2026 exhibitors and the interest list get the Super Early Bird rate and first floor selection.
How many people attended PHCC CONNECT 2026?
860 registrations, which PHCC calls its highest in many years, with 100+ brands on the floor in Milwaukee. Three of four show-pass buyers, 76%, were owners or managers.
What booth sizes are available at PHCC CONNECT?
PHCC's booth inquiry form runs from 10×10 to custom sizes. Purple builds from 10×20 up and supplies graphics and counters for smaller spaces.
What happens on the PHCC CONNECT show floor?
Breakfast and lunch are served there, learning labs run between the booths, podcast pods record interviews and the National Plumbing Apprentice Contest is built live in the hall, per PHCC.
What is the National Plumbing Apprentice Contest?
The PHCC Educational Foundation's contest, held on the CONNECT show floor, where apprentices rough in and finish a real plumbing project against the clock. In 2026 it ran Tuesday afternoon with finals Wednesday morning.
Which hotels serve PHCC CONNECT 2027?
The Omni Fort Worth and the Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown, both walkable to the convention center, per PHCC. Room blocks open later.
Who organizes PHCC CONNECT?
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association, formed in 1883, which serves about 3,500 plumbing and HVACR businesses and 65,000 technicians, per PHCC.
Do I have to pay to join the PHCC CONNECT interest list?
No payment is needed to submit the booth inquiry or join the Super Early Bird list, per PHCC; its exhibits team follows up with a floor plan, pricing and the sponsorship menu.
Is PHCC CONNECT worth it for a regional plumbing brand?
It can be: in Fort Worth PHCC expects drive-in contractors from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas, and in 2026 a regional area, Milwaukee Central, gave local manufacturers their own zone. A 10×20 with a product wall fits a regional brand.
What is the difference between PHCC CONNECT and ACCA?
PHCC CONNECT is a plumbing-first contractor show with 100+ brands, meals on the floor and a live apprentice contest, in Fort Worth in October 2027. ACCA is an HVACR owners' conference with five Expo hours near Washington, D.C., in March 2027.
Can Purple build our PHCC CONNECT booth?
Yes. Our Fishkill, NY or Las Vegas shop builds the booth, we truck it to Fort Worth on the exhibitor kit's dates, and a Purple project manager is on the floor for setup and teardown with the labor PHCC and the venue require.
Before you sign for PHCC CONNECT
Ask any PHCC CONNECT exhibit builder these five questions:
- Have you worked the Fort Worth Convention Center, and who orders electrical and internet through the venue's providers?
- Can you mount working fixtures and a water heater on a product wall that ships and sets quickly?
- How will you lay out a checkout counter for show-only pricing without blocking the aisle?
- If our space faces the National Plumbing Apprentice Contest, how will you open the booth to that sightline?
- What will it cost to store the booth after Fort Worth and send it to ACCA or AHR Expo?
What PHCC CONNECT exhibitors ask us
The floor is open only about seven hours. Is a custom booth worth it? In 2026 the floor ran Tuesday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday 8 to 11 a.m., with meals served there, so attention is concentrated rather than spread thin. A booth that shows product clearly and closes floor deals uses those hours well.
We did not exhibit in Milwaukee. Will we get a decent spot? Returning exhibitors pick first, so join the interest list now and ask PHCC for spaces near the meal service or the apprentice contest. We design once the space is assigned.
Prices are not out yet. How do we budget? Separate the two numbers: PHCC publishes Super Early Bird, Regular and Procrastinator rates, and the lowest goes first to the interest list. Our build estimate does not depend on the space rate.
Get a proposal
Tell us about your PHCC CONNECT booth
What happens next
- Within one business day we write back to ask about your products, your goals for PHCC CONNECT and your footprint.
- Usually within a week, you receive a concept rendering and a fixed PHCC CONNECT proposal. Every fee on paper upfront, in full, for your PHCC CONNECT booth.
- The build takes 30–45 days; we ship to the advance warehouse and install before the hall opens at the Fort Worth Convention Center.