Boston Buildings & Facilities Maintenance Show 2026
Event Date
October 15–15, 2026
Location
Wilmington, MA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Boston Buildings Engineering & Facility Maintenance Show (BB-FM) is a one-day regional trade show serving plant, facility, and building maintenance professionals across New England. The 2026 edition takes place on October 15, 2026, from 9am to 2pm at Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, MA.
The event is built for a broad cross-section of the facilities industry. Attendees typically include building owners, building engineers, directors of facilities, electrical and energy managers, facility and HVAC engineers, HVAC and maintenance technicians, operations and physical plant managers, plant and power engineers, property managers, purchasing managers, and warehouse managers. BB-FM is positioned to serve the needs of plant and facility engineering, plant management, and buildings engineering and facility maintenance professionals from the New England region.
The show combines an exhibit floor of products and services with an on-site education program. It is worth attending for professionals looking to source new equipment and vendors, compare solutions in person, and earn practical knowledge through the show's education sessions — all within a single, easy-to-reach day in the greater Boston area.
Show Highlights
Key features of BB-FM include:
- Exhibit floor showcasing products and services for building engineering and facility maintenance.
- Education Forum / Education Series with industry presentations for facility professionals.
- Industry sponsor involvement from organizations including AFE (Association for Facilities Engineering) Chapter 33, AFE National, and Massachusetts and OSHA workplace safety programs.
- A Whova mobile and desktop event platform offering free lead retrieval, enhanced networking, mobile app access to schedules and maps, and interactive exhibitor profiles.
The show is part of a family of regional maintenance shows that also includes events in Florida and Philadelphia.
Booth Pricing
Exhibit space is priced by booth size, with sponsorship tiers also available. Published exhibitor rates include one 10' x 10' booth at $1,875.00, two booths (10' x 20') at $2,775.00, three booths (10' x 30') at $3,575.00, four booths (10' x 40') at $4,375.00, and each additional booth beyond four at $800.00. Major sponsorships are offered as Diamond Sponsor at $6,500.00, Platinum Sponsor at $5,000.00, and Gold Sponsor at $3,500.00. A corner booth upgrade is available for $150.00.
Each 10' x 10' booth includes one 6' draped table, two chairs, one waste basket, an exhibitor ID sign, and 8' high back drape with 3' high side drape. Note that booth space does not include electrical, which must be ordered separately.
Registration
Attendee registration is free. For 2026, BB-FM attendee badges will be available for pick-up at the show on October 15, 2026 at Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington.
Exhibitors register online through the show's Exhibit page by completing the exhibitor form, selecting booth size and any sponsorship or marketing add-ons, and paying by credit card. Organizations needing an alternative payment method are directed to contact Marlena Eastty at Pat Hoey Productions. Booth staff register separately for exhibitor badges through the show's Whova portal to activate lead-retrieval features.
History
The Boston Buildings Engineering & Facility Maintenance Show is produced by Pat Hoey Productions and is one of a family of regional maintenance trade shows that also includes events in Florida and Philadelphia. The show is owned and operated by Sales Development Associates, Inc. dba Pat Hoey Productions. The Boston edition is held annually at Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, MA. Specific founding-year details are not published on the official site.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 Boston Buildings Engineering & Facility Maintenance Show?
The show takes place on October 15, 2026, from 9am to 2pm at Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Road, Wilmington, MA 01887.
How much does it cost to attend, and how do I register?
Attendee registration is free. For 2026, attendee badges will be available for pick-up at the show on October 15, 2026 at Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington.
Who should attend this show?
It is designed for plant and facility engineering, plant management, and building maintenance professionals across New England, including building owners and engineers, directors of facilities, energy and HVAC engineers, maintenance technicians, and property and operations managers.
How much does an exhibit booth cost?
A single 10' x 10' booth is $1,875, with larger packages at $2,775 (10' x 20'), $3,575 (10' x 30'), and $4,375 (10' x 40'). Each booth includes a 6' draped table, two chairs, a waste basket, an ID sign, and back and side drape; sponsorship tiers range from $3,500 to $6,500.
Is there parking at the venue, and how do I get there?
Shriners Auditorium is located just off I-93 about 15-17 miles north of Boston, with 1,500 on-site parking spaces. Boston Logan International Airport is roughly a 30-45 minute drive, and the Haverhill Commuter Rail line from North Station stops at North Wilmington.
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