Build & Remodel Expo

Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

Who this event is for

Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

Hotel tiers

A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

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Frequently asked

Glossary

1

General contractor

The builder or firm that contracts directly with the homeowner, holds the schedule and budget, and coordinates the trades on a remodel or new build. At this show, most exhibiting builders work this way.

2

Design-build

A delivery model where one company handles both design and construction, so the homeowner has a single contract and a single point of accountability from drawings through punch list.

3

Change order

A written amendment to a signed construction contract that adjusts scope, price, or schedule after work begins. Ask exhibitors how they document change orders before you sign.

4

Allowance

A placeholder amount in a remodeling contract for an item not yet chosen, such as tile, lighting, or cabinets. Final cost moves with the actual selection, so ask how allowances are set.

5

Punch list

The itemised list of small unfinished or defective work compiled near the end of a project and closed out before final payment. Confirm who walks the punch list and when.

6

R-value

A measure of thermal resistance used for insulation, windows, and wall assemblies. Higher R-value means more resistance to heat flow, a common talking point for siding and window exhibitors.

7

Load-bearing wall

A wall that carries structural weight from above. Removing or opening one in a remodel requires engineered design and permitting, which is why open-plan kitchen projects start with a site assessment.

8

Cabinet refacing

Replacing doors, drawer fronts, and veneer on existing cabinet boxes rather than tearing out the kitchen, a lower-disruption option that kitchen and bath exhibitors quote alongside full replacement.

9

Subcontractor

A specialist trade such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, or drywall hired by the general contractor. Ask which trades are in-house and which are subcontracted.

10

Spec home

A home built by a builder on speculation, without a specific buyer's contract, using the builder's own plans and finishes. Local builders often show spec plans and finish packages at the expo.

11

Permit set

The drawing and documentation package submitted to the local building department for approval. Western North Carolina jurisdictions each have their own submittal requirements, so confirm who pulls the permit.

12

Aging-in-place remodel

Modifications such as zero-threshold showers, wider doorways, and better lighting that let residents stay in their home safely as mobility changes. A growing niche for regional remodelers.