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# Houston Build Expo 2026 (NRG Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /sponsorship

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/houston-build-expo-854
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/houston-build-expo-854/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/houston-build-expo-854/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/houston-build-expo-854/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/houston-build-expo-854/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/houston-build-expo-854/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/nrg-center-houston

- **Dates:** Jun 24–25, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** NRG Center (https://conventions.com/venues/nrg-center-houston)
- **Attendance:** 4,500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 250+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official HBE Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Construction & Trades • Commercial & Residential Construction
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/houston-build-expo-854/sponsorship

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
Houston Build Expo brings 4,500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Commercial & Residential Construction to NRG Center in Houston, TX (Jun 24–25, 2026). Houston Build Expo is a regional trade show for the construction industry that utilizes Hall E of NRG Center for its 4,000+ attendees. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include The Home Depot Pro, Sunbelt Rentals, ABC Houston, Sherwin-Williams.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **The Home Depot Pro** (homedepot.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #401
- **Sunbelt Rentals** (sunbeltrentals.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #510
- **ABC Houston** (abchouston.org — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Booth #102
- **Sherwin-Williams** (sherwin-williams.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #215

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Commercial & Residential Construction Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Construction & Trades Executive Outlook • Commercial & Residential Construction Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **The Home Depot Pro** (Gold (Booth #401) — Commercial & Residential Construction): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Sunbelt Rentals** (Silver (Booth #510) — Commercial & Residential Construction): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **ABC Houston** (Silver (Booth #102) — Commercial & Residential Construction): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Sherwin-Williams** (Exhibitor (Booth #215) — Commercial & Residential Construction): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Hilton Americas Houston** (undefined) — ~$320/nt show week vs. ~$230/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Marriott Marquis Houston** (undefined) — ~$295/nt show week vs. ~$210/nt off-peak (Available)
- **The Westin Galleria Houston** (undefined) — ~$270/nt show week vs. ~$185/nt off-peak (Available)
- **The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria** (undefined) — ~$270/nt show week vs. ~$185/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hyatt Regency Houston** (undefined) — ~$270/nt show week vs. ~$185/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Wyndham Houston NRG Park/ Medical Center** (undefined) — ~$270/nt show week vs. ~$185/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Houston Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Houston Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Houston Convention District)** (Coastal Italian & Sommelier Cellar, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 14–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,200 – $12,000 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Houston Build Expo in Houston?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Houston Build Expo (NRG Center, Houston) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local Houston EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near NRG Center for Houston Build Expo?
NRG Center is surrounded by 7,777+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Hilton Americas Houston. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Houston is $185/night lodging and $74/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.