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General Information

Admission

Building Trades Expo is open to trade visitors only and admission will be by complimentary ticket registration cards. 100 free tickets will be sent to you. For a further supply of tickets please return Form 6

AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT HIRE

Sirius Conference & Events Ltd are the official AV contractor for the show. AV requirements can be ordered by returning Form 10 to Sirius ASAP

BUILD-UP INFORMATION

Guidelines for trouble free build-up for the show are available for download here – buildup for event city

CAR PARKING

Car Parking at Event City is free of charge to anyone attending an exhibition.

Carpet

The Exhibition Hall will be fully carpeted in Ruby.

Exhibitors wishing to order different colour carpet should contact Ernie England to discuss cost.
Tel: 07866 610100 Email : frogandmootevents@hotmail.co.uk

Catering

All catering requirements must be supplied through the venue. It is not permitted to bring in outside supplies of food and drink on to the stands. If you would like to order stand catering please contact keldridge@hamerville.co.uk

Deliveries

Event City does not have any storage facilities for exhibitors. Any deliveries must arrive during the tenancy period and be collected before the end of the tenancy. Please address deliveries as follows:

Your Company name and stand number
Building Trades Expo
Hall 3
EventCity
Phoenix Way
Off Barton Dock Road
Urmston
Manchester M41 7TB

Exhibitors should confirm details of any demonstrations on Form 1 and Form 1.1 of this manual.

In order to offer some advice to those Exhibitors planning to demonstrate equipment in the exhibition hall, the following notes have been prepared:

All running machinery and other working apparatus shall be efficiently guarded to the satisfaction of the Authorities to prevent injury to persons.
Exhibits must be so positioned that at no time will they intrude into the gangway or hazard visitors.
Starting devices on machines should be isolated to prevent visitors operation unattended exhibits.
Proper consideration shall be given to the conditions under which the equipment is being demonstrated which may well differ considerably from the conditions under which it is normally installed and for which the normal safeguards will no longer by appropriate.
Flammable gases in aerosols are not allowed.
Any exhibit or process that generated noxious to toxic fumes, exhausts or smoke of any kind shall be so arranged as to have an effective exhaust system to the outside atmosphere.
The use of compressors, sprayers, auto-trucks and similar plant powered by internal combustion engines is normally prohibited when visitors are in the hall.
The organisers reserve the right to terminate the equipment demonstration at any time.
All supplies of fuel to be kept outside the exhibition in a controlled store for flammable items.
Textile fabrics, signs or other materials used for interior decorative purposes within stands shall be of the following materials: non-combustible material, inherently non-flammable material, durably flame proofed fabric and plastics material acceptable to the local Fire Brigade.

Exhibitors should contact the Organisers for further details should they have any queries relating to the above mentioned points.

DILAPIDATIONS

Any charges imposed upon the Organiser for damage to the site caused by an Exhibitor or his contractor will be passed on to the Exhibitor in question.

ELECTRICITY

Electrics are not provided as part of the shell scheme package. The Intershell Group are the official electrical contractor for the show and must carry out all electrical work on stands. Any queries regarding electrics should be made direct to The Intershell Group – 01633 838283.

Electrical requirements can be ordered by return Form 7.1 or Form 7.2 (Space only exhibitiors) to The Intershell Group before Wednesday 26th February, attaching a sketch showing the approximate positioning of all ordered electrical items.

EXHIBITORS BADGES

Exhibitors Badges can be pre-ordered though the show's website.

These will be available for collection during show build up.

Alternatively you can register all stand personnel details on site during build up to print off your exhibitor badges.

In the interest of assisting visitors it is essential that all stand personnel wear identification badges at all times.

FIRE PRECAUTIONS

By order of the Local Fire Authority, the required number of standard type water/gas fire extinguishers will be sited within the show. Exhibitors who, because of the nature of their exhibits, require a special type of extinguisher must contact the Organisers prior to the show.

FIRST AID FACILITIES

First aid facilities will be available throughout the duration of the Exhibition by contacting a member of the exhibition team

Forklift Services

Intershell have been appointed to supply fork lift services at the event. If you require this service please complete Form 13 and return it to Intershell.

FURNITURE

Intershell has been appointed to supply on hire, a full range of stand furniture as required by the Exhibitors. They have created special package deals for exhibitors – Form 11. Please contact Intershell to discuss either package details or alternative furniture options.

Website – www.theintershellgroup.co.uk Email – ishellfurniture@gmail.com Tel: 01633 838 283

Exhibitors must ensure that all individuals, companies, exhibits, special features and materials they bring to the exhibition comply with the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974. Exhibitors must ensure that due thought and consideration is given to their own and others health, safety and welfare throughout the event and so far as is reasonably practicable, that their actions – or omissions – do not give rise to accidents, injuries or an unsafe working environment.

Health and Safety Declaration (Form 2)

All exhibitors MUST complete and return Form 2 by Friday 8th February to indicate their commitment to Health and Safety at the exhibition

Risk Assessments – Shell scheme exhibitors

Shell scheme exhibitors are not always required to undertake risk assessments. You may obtain exemption from the above by completing and returning Form 1 before Friday 7th February. However, certain activities or displays may require you to undertake a Risk Assessment (a sample risk assessment is available online – Form 1.1), prior to the exhibition, identifying the hazards present on site and ways in which you will minimise and control these risks. Activities are:

Form 1.1 must be returned with Form 1 before Friday 7th February.

Risk Assessments – Space only exhibitors

All Space Only exhibitors MUST undertake a Risk Assessment prior to the exhibition, identifying the hazards present on-site and ways in which you will minimise and control these risks. You must also obtain copies of risk assessments from all your appointed contractors who undertake work on your stand. A sample risk assessment is available online (Form 1.1).

Insurance

All Exhibitors are required to hold insurance to cover the legal liability for negligence. This Public Liability Insurance must be for an indemnity of at least £2,000,000.00.

Exhibitors are required to indemnify the Organisers against all liabilities, action costs and compensation for injury or loss of any property, arising as a result of their occupancy of a stand or of any act, omission or negligence by the Exhibitor or agent or any other person under his direction.

Although every reasonable precaution is taken to prevent any loss or damage to exhibitors property, the organisers cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that may befall the person or property of the exhibitor from any cause.

Exhibitors and contracts are insured under Public Liability Insurance. This does not protect property owned by the Exhibitor or Contractor and, therefore Exhibitors are reminded to insure displays, equipment and staff property against loss or damage.

Event Insurance are exhibition insurance specialists. You can contact them direct
on 0800 515980/01425 470360.

Please send proof of current public liability insurance (NOT a copy of your employers liability certificate) for inspection by Friday 7th February to Kirstin Eldridge, Building Trades Expo, Regal House, Regal Way, Watford, Herts, WD24 4YF.

IT Services

Free WIFI is available at Event City.

IT requirements can be ordered here. Orders must be returned to Event City (before Friday 21st February.

We would strongly recommend booking a hardwired line for payment transactions. We cannot guarantee the quality of connection with the free wifi or mobile phone coverage.

STAND CONSTRUCTION - ENCLOSED EXHIBITION STANDS (50% RULE)

The cleaning of stands will be arranged by the Organisers on a daily basis. Exhibitors are responsible for their own cleaning of exhibits on display. Exhibitors should contact the Organisers office if there are any problems with stand cleaning.

STAND CONSTRUCTION - Shell Scheme

Intershell Systems Limited are the official shell scheme contract for the show. Any queries in relation to the construction of the shell scheme of the stands should be made directly to Intershell. All specifications are detailed here.

Panels: Velcro Compatible Black Tweed. 2440mm high.
Fascias: Black Covering
Carpet: Ruby
Name Board: Consist of capital and lower case 50mm black lettering on white card, fixed to the fascia. Exhibitors are requested to fill in the precise company name on Form 1.1. (return by Friday 7th February)

Height Restrictions: If any part of your stand exceeds 2.5 metres in height, a detailed plan must be sent to the Organisers by Friday 7th February. (please note maximum stand height is 4 metres.)

STAND CONSTRUCTION - Space Only Sites

All Space only exhibitors are required to submit a plan of their stand including all dimensions. This should be sent with a Risk assessment, CDM Plan, Method statement and proof of contractor’s current public liability insurance. Please send 2 copies of everything. Stands must be built within the area of space contracted. No stand should impinge or overhang the gangways. The back of all space only stands must be finished. All space only stand that back onto shell scheme stands must be finished down to 2.4m. Vision panels are required in all doors.

All stand drawings must be sent to the organisers for approval before Friday 7th February.

Height Restrictions: Stands or other structures inclusive of signs or fascias shall not exceed 4 metres in height.

VEHICLES AS PART OF AN EXHIBITION STAND

Exhibitors must inform the Organisers if they intend to display a vehicle on their stand. This can be done by completing and returning Form 1.1 of this manual before Friday 7th February.

Exhibitors displaying vehicles will be allocated a time during build-up to deliver their vehicle to the venue.

VISITOR SHOW GUIDE

As an exhibitor, you are entitled to a free editorial in the visitor show guide (maximum 50 words). Please email your entry (with a colour picture and colour logo) to yve@hamerville.co.uk. Please make sure the Company name, full postal address, telephone number, fax number, website and email addresses are included on the email. Deadline date for the visitor guide is Monday 24th February.

Any queries regarding the visitor guide please contact Yve on 01923 237799 Ext 2116.

We are offering exhibitors the opportunity to back up their free entries in the guide with a low cost advertisement on one of the limited number of pages that we are holding in reserve. If you are interested in advertising in the guide, please contact Colin Gale on (01923) 237799.

VISITOR REGISTRATION/DATA PENS

Visitors to the exhibitions will be registered by computer. Data pens are available for hire enabling exhibitors to obtain details of all visitors visiting their stand. This service is available through the attached link –

Water and Waste

Exhibitors requiring water and/or waste to their stand should inform the Organisers to ensure that their stand is positioned near the necessary ducts.

WIFI CONNECTION