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Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference

Navy Pier - Festival Hall A

Chicago 2006

Conference: April 5-8, 2006
Exhibits: April 6-8, 2006

Restoring The Past, Building the Future

THE CHICAGO 2006 TRADITIONAL BUILDING EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE UP

Over 4,000 architects, builders, renovators, tradesmen, craftsmen, building owners, facilities managers, interior designers, and historic house enthusiasts were in attendance.

Over 85 seminars, workshops and tours were filled to capacity; many standing room only. The exhibit hall featured 160 suppliers who presented slate roofs, stone, period hardware and lighting; kitchen cabinets; window, doors and more.

Live demonstrations, including the First-Annual Design Challenge and a 18th century timber frame barn restoration, were popular destinations on the show floor.
  

The Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference is the most comprehensive learning and networking event for those who work in historic restoration, renovation, and traditional design and construction.

Full Conference Program

Exhibitor List

 

   Here's what people are saying....

    

 "It wasn't just a trade show, it was an event; an event that mixed historic tours with lectures, roundtable discussions, live demos and a really great exhibition of suppliers."

- Erica Taylor, Calumet Office of Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana.
 

 "It was a great show, a great opportunity for us, and HRC had a wonderful meeting with your help."

- James J. Malanaphy III AIA, 2006 Chair

Historic Resources Committee, American Institute of Architects

 

 "Thanks again for the best week I’ve had in a while."

- Steven Mickley, AIBD, CPBD

Executive Director

American Institute of Building Design

 

 "Like any show you are there for results. Well I'm happy to say I had three potential projects  waiting for me on my return to the office as a direct result of my attendance at the show. What else can I say,  it was a great show."

- Tom Kronenberger, Kronenberger & Sons Restoration, Inc.

 

 "Your show was the very best our company has ever attended.  The quality of leads and the ongoing conversations were fantastic."

- Tom Richards, Old California Lantern

 

 "You put on a great show. I had a great experience and look forward to displaying at future shows."

 - Mike Gavin, Gavin Historical Bricks

 

 "Thank you so much for all the hard work you and your staff did to pull off such a wonderful show in Chicago.  The show and design competition was an excellent experience for us. 

- Bobby Morales, AIBD, ICA

Director of Design

Morales-Keesee Design Associates 

 

     



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