ABOUT CHICAGO BUILD
Taking place at the largest convention center in the US, Chicago Build is the leading and largest construction show covering all sectors of the construction, design & real estate industry. The show attracts thousands of attendees including:
- Contractors
- Architects
- Developers
- Real Estate and Brokers
- House Builders
- Engineers
- Facilities and Estate Management
- Government
- Distributors
- Suppliers and Manufacturers
- And many more!
Gather new leads, meet buyers, win contracts and do business.
WHAT'S ON?
Join us for The Festival of Construction and enjoy food tastings, drinks and live entertainment, whilst networking with the industry's leading players. The show features include:
- The construction industry's very own sports bar playing live games across the two days
- Architects' Wall featuring regional architects' most innovative designs and opportunities
- Live mural paintings and art displays
- An exclusive photography gallery of never seen before images of Chicago
- Jam packed with live music and entertainment over the two days
- Competitions and amazing prize giveaways
VISIT
Join 10,000+ attendees from across Chicago and the Midwest for a jam packed two days of content, networking and entertainment. The show, which is supported by the Mayor of Chicago, is free-to-attend and features:
- Keynotes from the leaders in Chicago's construction industry
- 200+ speakers across 12 specialized summits
- 200+ exhibitors showcasing the latest projects, products and innovation
- AIA CES accredited workshops
- Multiple networking events and panel discussions including: Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction
Register for your free tickets today and start planning your visit to the event of the year!
CHICAGO BUILD IS OFFICIALLY SUPPORTED BY THE MAYOR OF CHICAGO, LORI LIGHTFOOT
“As Mayor, and on behalf of the City of Chicago, I am honored to welcome all those gathered for the 2019 Chicago Build Expo.
The Chicago Build Expo, part of the world-renowned global Build Series, is one of the leading construction shows for Chicago and the Midwest, and covers all areas of the construction and design industry. This annual Expo lets those in the construction and design industry come together to exchange ideas and information, learn about the latest trends, and discuss best practices in the construction trade.
The Chicago Build Expo is a vital resource for the construction, design, and architecture industry.”
FEATURING 200+ TOP LEVEL SPEAKERS INCLUDING:
12 FREE-TO-ATTEND SUMMITS INCLUDING:
THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS
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