PHILLY BUILDINGS ENGINEERING & FACILITY MAINTENANCE SHOW (PHILLY-FM) 2026
Event Date
November 18–18, 2026
Location
Oaks, PA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Philly Buildings Engineering & Facility Maintenance Show (PHILLY-FM) is a one-day regional trade show and education forum for professionals responsible for the management, engineering, and maintenance of buildings and facilities. The show is positioned to serve plant and facility engineering, plant management, and buildings engineering and facility maintenance professionals from the Greater Philadelphia region including Eastern PA, DE and Southern NJ.
The event draws professionals who oversee a broad range of properties. These include colleges and universities, commercial office buildings, mixed-use facilities, government buildings, hospitals and eldercare facilities, hotels and resorts, manufacturing and industrial facilities, military facilities, religious facilities, sports and shopping complexes, transportation centers, and warehouses.
On the show floor, attendees meet product and service providers and can attend educational sessions. Running concurrently with the show is a free comprehensive education forum, with sessions conducted by respected association members or industry professionals featuring the latest applications and innovations facility maintenance professionals need. It is always free to attend a Maintenance Show.
Show Highlights
- Free admission for qualified attendees. It is always free to attend a Maintenance Show.
- Concurrent Education Forum. Running concurrently with the show is a free comprehensive education forum, with sessions conducted by respected association members or industry professionals featuring the latest applications and innovations building engineering and facility maintenance professionals need.
- CEU opportunities. The educational seminars may even earn attendees valuable CEU credit, depending upon the attendee's specific professional association or education program.
- Regional exhibitor mix spanning roofing, mechanical/HVAC, painting, paving, fire protection, pest control, restoration, and building services providers.
- Association and media backing from sponsors including the IFMA Greater Philadelphia Chapter, ABC Eastern PA Chapter, and industry trade publications.
Registration
Registration is free for attendees. It is always free to attend a Maintenance Show.
- Visit the official PHILLY-FM registration page at prereg.net/2026/phillyfm to pre-register.
- Bring your registration confirmation for faster entry on show day.
Companies interested in exhibiting can purchase a booth online via the show's on-line contract, or contact the sales team. The organizer invites prospective exhibitors to contact its sales team at 508.824.3343 to learn how to exhibit at the 2026 Philly show at the Greater Philly Expo Center in Oaks, PA.
History
PHILLY-FM is produced by Maintenance Shows of America (MSOA), which also runs sister facility maintenance shows in Boston (BB-FM) and Florida (FB-FM). Website content carries a copyright notice spanning 2006 to 2026 for Maintenance Shows of America. The show is presented as an annual event for the Greater Philadelphia facility maintenance community.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is PHILLY-FM 2026 held?
PHILLY-FM 2026 takes place on November 18, 2026 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (Hall A), 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA. Show hours are 9:00am to 2:00pm.
How much does it cost to attend?
Attendance is free. The organizer notes that it is always free to attend a Maintenance Show.
Who should attend PHILLY-FM?
The show is aimed at buildings engineering, facility maintenance, plant management, and plant engineering professionals from the Greater Philadelphia region, including Eastern PA, Delaware, and Southern New Jersey. Attendees typically manage properties such as offices, hospitals, universities, hotels, industrial facilities, and warehouses.
How do I register?
Attendees can register for free online at the official PHILLY-FM registration page (prereg.net/2026/phillyfm). Companies interested in exhibiting can purchase a booth online or contact the sales team at 508.824.3343.
Is there an education program?
Yes. A free education forum runs concurrently with the show from 9:00am to 2:00pm, led by association members and industry professionals, and sessions may qualify for CEU credit depending on your professional association or education program.
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