Chicago Build Expo returns 2024

CHICAGO — Chicago Build Expo 2024, one of the top construction & design shows for the Midwest, will be held at McCormick Place on October 22-23. This event, co-hosted with the Midwest Heavy Expo, is the largest construction and design show in the Midwest.

Join over 30,000 pre-registered attendees across two days to network, learn, and conduct business. 

Chicago Build is more than just a tradeshow—it's a true Festival of Construction. Enjoy live music, entertainment, a food and drinks trail, competitions, and giveaways.

The Expo features 12 conference tracks and AIA CES workshops, including:

  • Future of Construction
  • Sustainability
  • Real estate
  • Architecture
  • Digital construction
  • Facilities management
  • Diversity & inclusion
  • Government policy
  • Building solutions & materials workshops
  • Sustainability & HSE workshops
  • Architecture & design workshops
  • Digital construction workshops

Connect with attendees at exclusive networking events such as:

  • Speed networking
  • Sustainability in construction
  • The Construction Owners Association of America networking party
  • Diversity construction networking session
  • Inspire, innovate, interact - meet the architects
  • Marketing in construction
  • AEC professionals network exchange
  • Annual real estate & facilities management mixer
  • Connecting buyers & suppliers
  • Annual Women in Construction networking session
  • Future leaders: young professionals networking
     

Government hub
The Government Hub is an excellent opportunity for suppliers to introduce themselves to new buyers and learn about upcoming construction projects. Meet and do business with government departments from across Chicago, including the City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services, Chicago Department of Housing, Chicago Department of Transportation, Chicago Department of Planning & Development, Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Department of Water Management, and the Illinois Department of Human Rights.

Expect more cutting-edge panel discussions, workshops, exhibitors, and exclusive networking events than ever before, all in collaboration with key industry partners.

Architects hub
Visit the Architects Hub to see innovative designs set to transform the Midwest skyline. Leading architecture firms such as Perkins&Will, EXP, Lamar Johnson Collaborative, and BKV Group will be represented.

Register for free tickets and start planning your visit today: www.chicagobuildexpo.com.

 

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