A

Item's unit price when it is ordered and paid for prior to the deadline date.

A service for a shipment prior to a show's move in time, which includes a holding station for freight with shipping to the show.

Traffic area between booths.

Carpet installed in aisles.

Signs (usually suspended) to indicate aisle numbers.

An organization of people sharing a common interest. Some associations sponsor a trade show.

Supplier of audio visual equipment, projectors, screens, microphones, etc.

B 

A booth which is back -to- back with another booth.

A light source which illuminates any transparent or translucent material from behind.

Drape or panels at rear of booth - normally 8 ft. high.

Booth located on the outer most wall of the exhibit hall (also called Perimeter Booth).

A suspended decorative or communicative panel.

Steel floor support piece for upright post.

A document that establishes the terms of a contract between a shipper and a transportation company under which freight is to be moved between specified points for a specified charge.

Copy of original floor plan.

The amount of floor space occupied by exhibitor, e.g. 100 sq. ft. for a 10' x 10' booth.

Aluminum and steel framework that supports the booth draperies, to define booth spaces. Also called booth steel, booth hardware.

Number designated by show management for each exhibitors space.

Show management provides furniture and/or services to exhibitor for a single fee. (See package plan).

Identification sign which usually includes company name, city and state, and booth number. For use with pipe and drape booths, is placed on the Backwall drape.

Regulations set by building management outlining procedures for their property.

C 

Floor covering for booth or aisle.

Double-sided tape, used to secure carpet.

A document provided by an insurance carrier outlining coverage on their clients. When insurance is discontinued, all holders of certificates of insurance are notified. These are required by show management before a Third Party Vendor can work on the show floor.

Janitorial Service provided to exhibitors by a service contractor.

A pillar in an exposition facility which supports the roof or other structures. Usually denoted on Floor Plan as a solid square.

An individual providing services To a trade show and/or its exhibitors. May be Official (show management appointed) or Independent (exhibitor - appointed).

Organization to promote and assist conventions in their city.

An exhibit space with exposure on at least two aisles; booth at end of aisle.

A table raised with leg extensions to 42" in height.

An aisle at a right angle to a main aisle.

Rod used in draping or as a support device.

Customer Service Representative - communicates with customers clarifying needs and resolving problems.

Upgraded (heavier pile) carpet with special colors provided by the official contractor.

Installation of carpet other than standard booth size. Includes matching dye lots, laying, cutting, edge taping and plastic covering to protect carpet during set up.

Hundred weight. A weight measurement for exhibit freight. 100 pounds.

D

Company that provides services to show management and exhibitors - drape rentals, labor, signs, etc.

Area at show site to which products are delivered for a particular show.

Drawing showing method of construction, plan views, elevations, floor plans, drains, etc.

Take down and removal of exhibits.

Method used to show a product or service. See Exhibit.

Company which fabricates (builds) displays.

Counter unit with glass top and/or front, for displaying product. Also called showcase.

A set of specifications for exhibit construction endorsed by major exhibit industry associations. Also the set of rules for an exposition drafted by management and/or the facility.

A place where freight is loaded onto and taken from vessels or vehicles.

Tape with adhesive on both sides used to adhere carpet to floor or for signs. Also called carpet tape.

Backwall and siderail drapes, installed on pipe rails, usually provided by show management.

Delivery of exhibit materials to assigned space, removing empty crates, returning crates at end of show for re-crating and delivering materials for carrier loading.

E 

A company appointed by the exhibitor to provide tradeshow services. Usually exhibit installation and dismantle.

Frame or tripod to display signs.

Company contracted by show management or a facility to provide electrical services to a trade show.

Handle installation of all electrical equipment. May include headers and signs.

Drawing depicting front and side views of an exhibit.

An approximate calculation of the cost of performing a job.

Contractor appointed by show or building management as the sole agent to provide services.

Structure used to display products or convey messages.

Area(s) within a facility where exhibits are located.

The exhibit builder or the company who rents the exhibit to the exhibitor.

Person in charge of an individual exhibit.

Event at which products and services are displayed.

Traditionally, a paper manual containing general information, labor/service order forms, rules and regulations and other information pertaining to exhibitor's participation in an exhibit.

Show/event staff person responsible for the show.

Contractor appointed by management to provide contractor services to exhibitor. See also General Contractor, Official Contractor.

F 

Panel at the top of an exhibit, usually bearing company name. Also referred to as a header.

Individual representing show management who is responsible for the exhibition area.

Method of marking booth space on exhibit hall floor.

A drawing showing the arrangement of booths, aisles, and public areas, etc. in the exhibit hall.

A utility box located in the floor containing electrical, telephone and plumbing connections (this box is recessed).

Lightweight material with a Styrofoam center used for signs, decorating and exhibit construction. (also called Gator Foam or Gator Board).

A motorized vehicle which is used for lifting and carrying loads. It derives its name from two long flat extensions for picking up objects. (Also known as a Tow Motor, Fork Truck, or Lift Truck and less often as a Jeep.

Refers to dimension across the front of an exhibit (for example, a 30 x 10 exhibit has a 30' of front space and 10' of depth).

G 

Company which provides all labor and services to an exhibition manager and exhibitors. (See Official Contractor and Exhibition Service Contractor).

Communicative elements: color, copy, art, photographs, translites, etc. used to illustrate a booth theme or decor.

H 

A generic term for an exposition facility. May also refer to an individual area within a facility.

Electrical connections which are other than receptacle. These are charged on a time plus materials basis.

A type of exhibit construction in which the walls are of solid material, rather than fabric.

Rules set by show management to control height of booths.

Drape over 8' high which requires special equipment (pipe).

Cross bar used for hanging drapes.

I 

Installation and dismantle of an exhibit. Generally an exhibit appointed contractor.

Company name sign - usually includes booth number

Any company (other than the designated "official contractor) providing a service (display installation and dismantling, models/demonstrations, florist, photographs, audiovisual, etc.) employed by the exhibitor.

Unauthorized use of floor space outside exclusive booth area.

Exhibit space with exhibit booths on either side and back.

The time frame for installing a show or exhibit.

Also referred to as I & D. The set up and tear down of exhibits.

May be either "official" (as designated by exposition management) or "independent" (hired directly by exhibitor). Has control over labor pool, or has access to labor pool. Responsible for the supervision and coordination of installation and dismantle labor.

Booth space with aisles on all 4 sides. Also called Island Display, Island Exhibit.

This is an exhibit with aisles on all four sides.

L 

For shows, refers to workers who perform services.

Refers to an order for exhibit installation and dismantle or any job for which the general contractor will bill labor.

Legal issue of responsibility for damage or injuries.

Enclosure with lighting and translucent face of plastic or glass.

Measurement of feet, a span in a continuous line.

Symbol identifying an organization, company or event.

Fabric to which Velcro will adhere.

M 

A firm that is hired by a trade association to handle space sales, promotion and other aspects of organizing their trade show. The management company may be responsible for selecting the official contractor. Also called Show Management.

Exhibit constructed with interchangeable components.

Date(s) set for installation of exhibits.

Date(s) set for dismantling of exhibits.

N

An isle that must be kept clear during installation and dismantling.

O 

General contractor appointed by exposition management.

Item's unit price when ordered after the deadline date.

Work performed on overtime billed by either time and one-half or twice the published labor rates.

Work performed over the exhibit floor usually requiring a scissor lift or man lift.

A panel mounted to another surface.

P 

Show management provides furniture and/or services to exhibitors for a single fee. Also called Booth Package, Standard Booth Package.

A list showing the number and kinds of items being shipped as well as other information needed for transportation purposes.

Booth Space with aisles on three sides (also called End Cap).

Booth located on the outer most wall of the exhibit hall.

Clean ashtrays and empty wastebaskets at two hour intervals, show hours only, for the duration of the show. Vacuuming is not included.

Pipe material with fabric draped from it to create siderails and backwall of a trade show.

A type of small exhibit in which the backwall structure expands to size from collapsed, interconnected members.

Exhibitor specified use of one or more porters.

Metal upright used to support drapes. See Upright.

A tall exhibit structure used for identification.

R 

A low divider between exhibits.

Technique of lighting color transparency from rear. Also called Back lighted.

A complete hard wall exhibit rented to an exhibitor.

A laborer responsible for machinery uncrating, unskidding, positioning, leveling, and reskidding.

The process of attaching the cable on a crane to a piece of machinery or equipment.

Box-like shelf added to table or counter to form tiers.

Various names for the piece of pipe on which drape is threaded for backwall and side rail back rails

S 

Type of hanging hardware in the form of "S" used as hanger for I/D signs, etc.

Metal cage to lock up exhibitor materials.

Type of exhibit where crate is opened and becomes part of the exhibit.

The plans from which the exhibit components are assembled.

A labor crew that installs a show or exhibit.

Time specified for the close of the exhibition and beginning of dismantling.

Date that a show ends.

Association or management company staff which is responsible for overall show activities.

Official photographer for exhibition; appointed by show manager.

Cardboard-like substrate used for signs.

General term for glazed or framed enclosure for display of objects.

Chair having no arms.

Term for 3' high drape divider used to separate one exhibit space from another.

Represents the wording, logo, etc. that will go on a sign.

A 22" x 28" chrome frame mounted on a pole, designated for displaying signs.

A pre-pleated fabric made of poly satin or poly taffeta, which is stapled to tables or counters.

Placement of equipment in exact location in booth by using a forklift.

Work performed on straight time.

Upright post to support ropes for crowd control.

Space at show set aside for storage of crates or materials.

Company retained by prime contractor to provide services.

Fees charged by the general services contractor o supervise installation and dismantling labor for exhibits.

Modular Exhibit System- "System" often used to refer to the general services contractor's  Modular Exhibit Rentals.

T 

Exhibit designed for use on top of a table.

A 4' x 8' board supported on legs. Can be used to display posters, graphics, signs or other materials.

Type of material used for skirting or special draping.

Double faced tape used to adhere carpet within the booth space.

Duct tape is sometimes used on the carpet edges and to secure carpet pad to the floor and carpet and carpet and pad together.

Fiber tape is used for strapping carpet rolls and closing cartons.

Masking tape is the only tape to be applied to a finished surface or Plexiglas.

Plastic tape is used to close a carton, hold pads on blankets wrapped exhibits and for basic packing.

A designated day and time for arrival of freight assigned to a particular exhibitor or exhibit area. Helps to assure smooth, timely and safe move-in.

Customer is exempt from paying taxes. Tax exempt certificate must be on file with the official general services contractor.

Document which verifies tax exemption status in the state the show is held.

Any company, other than designated "official" contractor, providing a service employed by the exhibitor. See also Independent Service Contractor.

Method of charging for services based on the materials used and the labor needed to perform a task.

International term for an exposition.

A black and white or color translucent photograph or artwork.

In essence, the exhibitor simply "turns the key" upon arrival at the show and opens the booth.

U 

The vertical post that supports the backwall and side rail drape. Also referred to as post, stanchion, tube, pipe steel or pilaster.

Brand name of special tape used to adhere objects to a display. Has two components; loop and fabric. The two components adhere to one another, but may be separated, allowing graphics and other materials to be moved.

Plastic material used for drape or for covering tables, counters, and risers.

Breach of agreement with building, management or union.

Plastic covering over carpet for protection.

Building where exhibit materials and products are stored.

A receipt issued by a warehouse listing goods received for storage.

Paid time that begins as soon as the workers are turned over to the exhibitor and stops when the exhibitor releases them.