56th Annual NFBA Building Expo 2024
General Info
Iowa Events Center
See you March 6-8, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa!!
Iowa Events Center (Convention Center)
730 3rd St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
https://www.iowaeventscenter.com/
Parking: Parking is available north of the Iowa Events Center with entrances off of 3rd Street and 5th Avenue. The Iowa Events Center surface parking lots offer the closest and most convenient access to the facility, and easy access to I-235 and other major routes after the event. ADA Accessible parking is available at the Iowa Events Center by entering the lot south of Crocker Street, next to Community Choice Convention Center.
$12 for cars and trucks, $24 for large trucks (duallys and snow blades) and $48 for RVs and Buses.
NOTE: There is NO overnight parking available in Iowa Events Center lots. Vehicles left overnight will be towed.
Hilton Des Moines Downtown (Main Hotel)
435 Park Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dsmdihh-hilton-des-moines-downtown/
The NFBA Group Rate is $154.00 + 7% sales tax + 12% occupancy tax + 3% assessment fee.
Hotel Room Reservations can be made securely online: https://book.passkey.com/e/50552066
Room Block Cut-Off Date: February 19, 2024
Check-In: 3:00 PM Check-Out: 12:00 PM
Parking: Self-Parking is $25.00 per day.
Airport Shuttle is available and complimentary. Dial 515-241-1456
Des Moines Marriott Downtown (Overflow Hotel)
700 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Click Here to Reserve
The NFBA Group Rate is $129.00 + 7% sales tax + 12% occupancy tax + 3% assessment fee.
Hotel Room Reservations can be made securely online: Coming Soon
Room Block Cut-Off Date: February 11, 2024
Check-In: 4:00 PM Check-Out: 12:00 PM
Parking: Valet is $21.00 per day. Hourly rates available for guests not spending the night. *Prices are subject to change.
Airport Shuttle is available and complimentary. Dial 515-245-5500
*NOTICE: NFBA does not use a 3rd-party company to book hotel reservations for conference. NFBA has been made aware of scammers trying to get credit card information from NFBA members. Please do not give out your info to unauthorized callers.
Questions related to exhibiting? Contact Patrick Filippelli at 630-929-7960
Some NFBA exhibitors have been receiving communications from companies soliciting the NFBA attendee list. Please note that these companies are posing as official representatives of the NFBA Frame Building Expo to sell unofficial attendee data lists. These companies are unrelenting and are known to constantly change their company and domain names, but they have no affiliation with the NFBA, and we cannot recommend purchasing a list through them. Exhibitors are advised to beware of anyone soliciting on behalf of the NFBA. Please contact us at NFBA@heiexpo.com with questions
Schedule
2024 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM NFBA Executive Committee Meeting (Closed)
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM NFBA Board Meeting (Closed)
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Registration Open
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakout Educational Sessions
Business Management Track of Education
Change Order Management and Cracking the "WIP": Driving Predictable Cost Projections (Part 1) - Stephane McShane
Sales & Marketing Track of Education
The Lost Art of Connecting: How to Build Relationships You Simply Can't Afford to Lose -Tim Wackel
Technical & Safety Track of Education
Installation Tolerances for Framing, Panels & Trim - Aaron Halberg
8:40 AM - 9:40 AM Breakout Educational Sessions
Business Management Track of Education
Change Order Management and Cracking the "WIP": Driving Predictable Cost Projections (Part 2) - Stephane McShane
Sales & Marketing Track of Education
Barndominiums: Partnerships & Collaborations - Stacee Lynn and Oliver Bell
Technical & Safety Track of Education
Legal Update (Topic TBD) – Gary Auman
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM Breakout Educational Sessions
Business Management Track of Education
Topic TBD
Sales & Marketing Track of Education
Going Barndo 2.0! - Stacee Lynn and Oliver Bell
Technical & Safety Track of Education
The Evolution of Drone Technology for Construction - Randall Warnas
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM Keynote and Membership Meeting
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EXPO OPEN
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM NFBA T&R Meeting (Closed)
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Women in Post Frame Meet N' Greet
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM Plyco Reception
Thursday, March 7, 2024
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakout Educational Sessions
Business Management Track of Education
Leadership Landmines that will Rock Your World - Randy Goruk
Sales & Marketing Track of Education
Women in Post Frame Session - Renee Covell
Technical & Safety Track of Education
Designing with Knee Braces or Shear Walls and Braced Frames - Tim Royer
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM Breakout Educational Sessions
Business Management Track of Education
Topic TBD
Sales & Marketing Track of Education
Women in Post Frame Session - Renee Covell
Technical & Safety Track of Education
Legal Update (Topic TBD) – Gary Auman
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM Breakout Educational Sessions
Business Management Track of Education
NFBA's Basic Principles of Post Frame Construction: What is it and How is it Supporting the International Relief Effort - Todd Meinhold, Dwayne Borkholder and Josh Nowlin
Sales & Marketing Track of Education
Mind Blowing Leadership Tips for Explosive Growth - Randy Goruk
Technical & Safety Track of Education
What's in a Pre-Painted Metal Coating and It's Warranty? - Brad Shreve and David Hirte
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM Awards Luncheon (Ticketed Event)
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM EXPO OPEN
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Christians in Construction Reception
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Expo Social
Friday, March 8, 2024
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Registration Open
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Continental Breakfast
8:30 PM - 12:30 PM EXPO OPEN
Screw-Driving Competition
Nail-Pounding Competition
Grand Prize Drawing
Program Changes and Cancellations:
NFBA reserves the right to substitute speakers or to cancel and reschedule events due to any unforeseen circumstances. If NFBA must cancel a show, registrants will receive a full credit or refund of their paid registration fee. No refunds will be made for lodging, airfare, or any related expenses.
Registration
Special Events
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM Keynote and Membership Meeting
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Women in Post Frame Meet N' Greet
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM Plyco Reception
Thursday, March 7th, 2024
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM Awards Luncheon (Ticketed Event)
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Christians in Construction Reception
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Expo Social and Foundation Auction
Friday, March 8th, 2024
8:30 PM - 12:30 PM Screw-Driving Competition
Nail-Pounding Competition
Exhibitors
Exhibiting at the Frame Building Expo gives your company access to more than 1,000 post-frame professionals who attend to find new products, learn best practices, and network with colleagues. Review the floor plan for available booth space, submit your application, and review the exhibitor prospectus for additional information regarding the attendees that attend NFBA. We also have a large variety of Sponsorship opportunities available to current exhibitors.
76% of the 2024 Expo floor plan is already reserved!
NOW is your opportunity to choose the best booth location still available. We expect the 2024 Expo to be a sell-out, so don’t delay—send in your exhibit application today!
More than 100 companies have already reserved exhibit space!
(PDF Floor Plan)
(PDF Application)
If we can be of any assistance, just let us know. We look forward to working with you and hope to see next March in Des Moines, IA
Questions?
Contact NFBA Exhibition Management at NFBA@heiexpo.com or call Patrick Filippelli at 630.929.7960.
Exhibitors are welcome and encouraged to download and use any of the below promotional graphics when sending correspondence regarding the NFBA Conference & Expo,
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Thank you to our 2024 Conference & Expo Sponsors!
Some NFBA exhibitors have been receiving communications from companies soliciting the NFBA attendee list. Please note that these companies are posing as official representatives of the NFBA Frame Building Expo to sell unofficial attendee data lists. These companies are unrelenting and are known to constantly change their company and domain names, but they have no affiliation with the NFBA, and we cannot recommend purchasing a list through them. Exhibitors are advised to beware of anyone soliciting on behalf of the NFBA. Please contact us at NFBA@heiexpo.com with questions
Handouts/Presentations
2023 - Louisville
2024 Call for Presentations (click here)
