Exhibitor Online Manual

Welcome to Construct Canada 2009

To help you prepare and ensure that your exhibit experience is a success please take a few minutes to review the information below.

POLICIES & STANDARDS

Start by referring to our Policies and Standards which must be complied with by each exhibitor as stated in the terms of the Exhibitor's Contract For Exhibit Space.  In addition, review Appendix A: Policies and Standards Governing Exposition which outlines the responsibilities of exhibitors and Show Management with respect to exhibitry and Move-in and Move-out procedures:. 
 

A HARDWALL DISPLAY IS MANDATORY

Construct Canada is a hardwall Show so we will not have drapes running behind or along the sides of each booth. As such your backwall will back on to the booth behind yours. A standard pop-up booth qualifies as a hardwall as do retractable banner stands. Both must cover the entire backwall of your booth space at 8’ high.

If you are in a perimeter booth (with a building wall behind you) you may build higher than the 8’ but must obtain approval from Show Management prior to the Show. Please send an email detailing the height you would like to go and the basic construction material to Karen Maki, Director Show Operations, at kmaki@mmart.com.

If you do not have a hardwall booth you may order one from the official Show decorator GES CANADA. Information will be provided in the Online Exhibitor Manual to be posted in mid-June. To speak to someone now please contact the GES CANADA Toronto office via phone at 905-283-0500.

SIDEWALLS ARE OPTIONAL

The projection of 8' high sidewalls from the rear of the booth to the aisle must be limited to a maximum of 5' from the rear of the booth, allowing 50% visibility at the sides of the exhibit.  Extensions of side rails beyond 5' from the rear of the booth must be at a height of no greater than 4'.  Exceptions will be made for island booths and peninsula booths (i.e., where at least 3 sides of the exhibit face onto an aisle).

CARPETING IS MANDATORY

Exhibitors are responsible for carpeting their entire floor space.  You may bring your own or rent carpeting from the official Show decorator GES CANADA. Click here for the carpet order form.

If you wish to use some other material (wood flooring, tile, etc) approval must be obtained from Show Management prior to the Show. Please email your detailed request for an alternate floor covering (including any necessary safety precautions that you will take to ensure that there are no trip hazards to Karen Maki, Director, Show Operations at kmaki@mmart.com.

EXHIBITOR BULLETINS

We would also encourage you to take a moment to review the Exhibitor News Bulletin portion of the website. The Exhibitor News Bulletin will link you to all Exhibitor communications released to date and will be updated as new communiques are released.. 

PROOF OF INSURANCE IS MANDATORY

The Metro Toronto Convention Centre requires all exhibiting companies to carry a minimum of $5,000,000 in Commercial General Liability for the duration of the Show. Neither Show Management nor the Metro Toronto Convention Centre will accept responsibility for injury to person, loss of, or damage to products, exhibits, equipment or decorations, by fire, accident, theft, or any other cases while in the building. Exhibitors are also responsible for ensuring that they have adequate insurance for their own personnel, exhibitors and materials against all such hazards.

If you have $5,000,000 in Commercial General Liability coverage, please instruct your insurer to prepare a Certificate of Insurance naming MMPC Expositions ULC and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre as additional insured’s. Please have a copy in your booth onsite.

If you do not have $5,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, Show Management has secured a Show package that you may purchase.

Please click here to access the Exhibitor Liability Program Form.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

Workplace and workers safety is everyone’s responsibility and as such, all participants must comply with the legislation contained in the Occupational Health & Safety Act, which is governed by the Province of Ontario.  All persons active in the onsite activities should be properly trained in and aware of the appropriate safety responsibilities pertinent to the tasks they are performing.  All equipment should be inspected and in proper working condition.  It is advised that all persons involved in the move-in process wear proper protective footwear. In areas designated as construction zones, and where overhead work is being done,  hardhats and proper protective footwear are mandatory per the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

We look forward to having you as an exhibitor at Construct Canada 2009.

Sincerely,
The Construct Canada Show Team