PHCC CONNECT 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
October 25–28, 2027 · Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX
October 25–28, 2027 · Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX
Booth price tiers (all-in, 2026 ranges)
| Footprint | Rental with your graphics | Custom build |
|---|---|---|
| 10×20 inline | $7,500 – $15,000 | $15,000 – $45,000 |
| 10×30 inline | $12,000 – $22,000 | $25,000 – $65,000 |
| 20×20 island | $16,000 – $40,000 | $50,000 – $120,000 |
| 20×30+ island | $25,000 – $55,000 | $75,000 – $175,000 |
Includes design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle. A custom-built booth runs roughly $100 to $250 per square foot depending on finish level. A rental of the same footprint usually lands at 35 to 50 percent of the purchase price for one show.
Billed by the show
- 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
Published rates:
- Booth pricing, 2027: Not confirmed yet; Super Early Bird, Regular and Procrastinator tiers
- Contractor show pass, 2026: $75 per person for both floor days in Milwaukee
- Booth build: 10×20 rental $7,500–$15,000; custom 20×30 island $75,000–$175,000, Purple 2026 planning
Key dates
- PHCC CONNECT 2027 show floor opens in Fort Worth: October 26, 2027
- Design sign-off with Purple: June 2027
- Spring 2027: Join the interest list or book with PHCC's exhibits team; 2026 exhibitors pick floor space first.
- June 2027: Design sign-off with product list, demo plan and any floor-deal counter.
- July–August 2027: Production in our Fishkill, NY or Las Vegas shop; graphics proofed for Texas-region contractors.
- Early October 2027: Freight to the advance warehouse or the Fort Worth Convention Center per the 2027 exhibitor kit.
- October 26–27, 2027: Show floor days; our project manager runs setup before Tuesday's opening and dismantle after Wednesday's close.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Join PHCC's Super Early Bird list or send the booth inquiry
- Pick a size; 2026 exhibitors choose floor space first
- List products, tools or vans with dimensions and weights
- Plan staff for Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning
- Book the Omni Fort Worth or Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown when blocks open
- Ask about learning labs, podcast pods or apprentice contest sponsorship
Every fee on paper upfront, in full, for your PHCC CONNECT booth. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/phcc-connect/