FIRE SAFETY & SECURITY TRACK

The Fire Safety Stage attracts thousands of fire safety professionals from across the Midwest to learn from leading industry experts on passive fire protection, fire detection and prevention.

Be sure to check out the Ambassador Programme for Fire Safety Professionals and Fire Safety Networking Parties over the two days. 


 

FIRE SAFETY & SECURITY

What's on for Fire Safety & Security Professionals?

Join us for the Networking Event for the Midwest's Fire Safety & Security Professionals!

Connect with professionals working at the forefront of fire safety and security. This networking session offers an opportunity to engage with industry peers, discuss key issues, and explore collaboration across safety‑critical sectors.

Safe & Sound: Where Fire & Security Connect ​

Location: Networking Hub

Date: October 29th, 2026 - Day 2

Time: 11:15AM - 12:15PM


 

Become a Fire Safety in Construction Ambassador

Are you passionate about fire safety and committed to strengthening awareness, education and best practices across the AEC industry? Join us as a Fire Safety Ambassador for Chicago Build!

We’re looking for professionals who are knowledgeable about fire prevention, protection, safety standards and emerging technologies, and who want to help champion safer buildings and stronger industry-wide collaboration.


 

Meet senior buyers from all sectors of construction including: 

  • Architects
  • Building Managers
  • Civil Engineers
  • Consultants
  • Contractors
  • Facilities Management Professionals
  • Fire Safety Professionals

  • Health and Safety Professionals

  • House Builders

  • Housing Associations

  • Installers

  • Government Agencies

  • Manufacturers

  • Suppliers

Connect with the construction industry’s leading companies including:

  • AECOM
  • Arcadis
  • Arup
  • Burns & McDonnell
  • CannonDesign
  • CBRE
  • Clayco
  • Gilbane
  • HDR
  • HNTB
  • JLL
  • Pepper Construction
  • Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
  • Stantec
  • The Walsh Group
  • Turner Construction
  • Thornton Tomasetti

Network with key decision makers from across the industry including:

  • Architects
  • Associates
  • Building Performance Managers
  • CEOs
  • Consultants
  • Councilors
  • Directors
  • Directors of Design Performance
  • Fire Engineers
  • Fire Protection Specialists
  • Fire Safety Managers
  • Heads of Fire Safety
  • Health and Safety Managers
  • HSE Managers
  • Managing Directors
  • Specifiers

FEATURING 450+ INCREDIBLE SPEAKERS INCLUDING:


 

2026 CONFERENCE AGENDA

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10:00
  1. 50 mins
    Explore the unique fire challenges faced on construction sites and discover how NFPA 241 is essential to reducing those risks. This session will review the enforcement and application of NFPA 241, cov …
12:00
  1. 50 mins
    Examine the evolving role of battery technologies in modern construction and workplace environments. This session discusses innovations in energy storage, associated safety considerations, and how bat …
10:00
  1. 50 mins
    This session will present actionable measures and real-world guidance to reduce fire risks on construction sites in order to protect both the property as well as the workers on site. Attendees will le …
11:00
  1. 50 mins
    In today's complex construction and industrial environments, ensuring electrical safety requires a holistic approach that spans installation, maintenance, and on-the-job worker protection. This presen …
12:00
  1. 50 mins
    Life Safety and Security in a building go hand in hand. In this session will introduce how to properly integrate building security systems and features while maintaining life safety for the occupants. …
15:00
  1. 50 mins
    Address fire and electrical safety challenges tied to the rapid expansion of data centers. This session explores the unique risk profiles of these facilities, critical code requirements, and proactive …