# Marriott Austin Congress — Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Congress 2027 — Construction & Infrastructure Conference & Exhibition at JW Marriott Austin Congress Ave Convention Hotel (Austin, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/jw-marriott-austin-convention-ho-water-wastewater-infrastructure-congress-2027
- **Dates:** Oct 26–28, 2027 (2027-10-26 to 2027-10-28)
- **Host Facility:** JW Marriott Austin Congress Ave Convention Hotel (Austin, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/jw-marriott-austin-convention-hotel
- **Organizer:** Municipal Water & Civil Engineering Society (Austin Chapter) (https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ausjw-jw-marriott-austin/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals | B2B Conference & Trade Show
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Austin Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $184/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Municipal Water & Civil Engineering Society (Austin Chapter) Official Housing Desk (marriott.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Marriott Austin (2027) connects exhibiting Construction planners inside Marriott Austin on 110 (Austin, TX) for OCT 26–28. Guided by Municipal Water, practitioner engineers route demos and Check-in while moving via AUS to favor Viata resorts, Guest hosting, Houndstooth briefings, and turnkey Dell workflows. Municipal Water highlights turnkey Check-in for Marriott Austin (2027) at Marriott Austin.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** Oct 26–28, 2027
- **Host Venue:** JW Marriott Austin Congress Ave Convention Hotel (Austin, TX)
- **Format:** Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 78701):** 8.25% combined
- **TX Commercial Power:** 8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Austin, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: Oct 26–28, 2027 at JW Marriott Austin Congress Ave Convention Hotel.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** JW Marriott Austin Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Austin)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Four Seasons Hotel Austin | ≈5 min walk (0.17 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hilton Austin | ≈9 min walk (0.33 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Fairmont Austin Hotel | ≈9 min walk (0.35 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Outsite Austin - Travis Heights | ≈4 min rideshare (1.35 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Webber East | ≈4 min rideshare (1.72 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hotel Viata | ≈14 min rideshare (5.72 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive JW Marriott Austin authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent Austin EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dean's Italian Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈1 min walk (0.0 mi) • 110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| J-Prime Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈3 min walk (0.13 mi) • 301 Brazos St ste 150, Corner of, San Jacinto Blvd and 3rd, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| III Forks Prime Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈5 min walk (0.19 mi) • 111 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| BOA Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈9 min walk (0.36 mi) • 300 W 6th St #100, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| The Guest House | American Restaurant () | ≈10 min walk (0.36 mi) • 110 San Antonio St Ste R140, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Marriott Austin Congress — Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Congress 2027 held?
Marriott Austin Congress — Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Congress 2027 is scheduled for Oct 26–28, 2027 at JW Marriott Austin Congress Ave Convention Hotel in Austin, TX, organized by Municipal Water & Civil Engineering Society (Austin Chapter).
*Source: Marriott Austin Congress — Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Congress Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Austin, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $26.75/hr for carpenters, $30.14/hr for electricians, and $29.20/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Austin (ZIP 78701) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
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