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ASM is an associate sponsor at ABX 2016

Boston, MA  Associated Subcontractors of Mass. (ASM) is an association partner at ABX2016, the northeast’s largest building industry tradeshow, November 15 – 17 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

abx2016ABX will connect architects, engineers, builders, contractors, developers, project managers, landscape designers, and other AEC professionals. It features more than 400 exhibitors displaying a wide variety of building product and services, dynamic on floor installations and demonstrations, and 150 workshops.

Registration for the exhibit hall is free through October 21. We hope to see you there! For more information, visit www.abexpo.com.

ABX connects architects, engineers, builders, contractors, developers, project managers, landscape designers, manufacturers, and other AEC professionals. ArchitectureBoston Expo (ABX) is the largest building industry event in the Northeast. From November 15 to 17 at the BCEC, explore the showroom floor at ABX and enjoy over 400 exhibitors, new products, live demonstrations, and installations. The exhibit hall presents a great opportunity to network and learn more about what is trending in the building industry. The ABX conference program is the most comprehensive educational event around, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and possibilities. The diverse range of topics and ideas attracts the full spectrum of building-industry professionals, including architects, engineers, builders/contractors and owner/clients. Register before October 21 for free admission to the exhibit hall and to take advantage of the early bird rates on the conference program! ABX is produced by the Boston Society of Architects/AIA (BSA). The BSA is the founder and long-time co-producer of Build Boston and Residential Design and Construction. Only one association represents the interests of every subcontractor in the state of Massachusetts: ASM. Founded in 1950, the Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts (ASM) today represents nearly 400 subcontractors as well as suppliers and affiliated organizations in Massachusetts and surrounding states. ASM is the only organization in the Commonwealth dedicated exclusively to the business issues affecting subcontractors, who perform more than 80% of the work on all major building construction in the state.
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