WHAT'S ON

Chicago Build is the leading construction and design show for Chicago and the Midwest, and is attended by thousands of high-level construction professionals.

WHAT WILL I HAVE ACCESS TO?

There will be 300+ exhibitors, 12 Summits, 26 AIA CES workshops, 230 speakers, additional feature areas and plenty of packed and free-to-attend networking events, including the Women in Construction Networking session, Diversity in Construction Networking session and the Festival of Construction!

The Festival of Construction taking place at Chicago Build includes: entertainment, celebrity guests, drinks at the Sports and Chicago Blues bar, competitions, prize giveaways, live music and much, much more!

EXCITING FEATURES INCLUDE

- 230 speakers

- 12 specialized summits

- AIA/CES accredited workshops

- multiple networking sessions

- 300+ booth exhibition

- Competitions and prizes

- Architect Hub and lots more!

By attending the show, you'll have the unique opportunity to learn, connect and do business with suppliers and leading industry experts, all under one roof.

CONFERENCE & AIA / CES WORKSHOPS

The show features 12 summits that reflect the trends within the industry. See sessions focused on: Future Construction; BIM & Digital Construction; Architecture; Residential Construction & Affordable Homes; Government Contracts & Regulation; Sustainability; Health & Safety, the Skills & Recruitment Hub and much more.

AN EXPERT SPEAKER LINE-UP

With over 230+ speakers from top contractors, architects, real estate professionals, brokers, facilities management, developers and more, and 12 conference and workshop summits, Chicago Build is your one-stop-shop to gain your AIA CES points and stay up to date with the latest trends, developments and opportunities in Chicago's built environment.

300+ BOOTH EXHIBITION

Explore 300+ exhibition booths showcasing their latest innovations and identify the right tools that will add value to your business.

Start planning your visit and check out the latest list of exhibitors.

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MOVING FROM SUSTAINABILITY TO FULL TRANSPARENCY

This session will focus on the key elements of the maturation of the Green Building Movement. Join our panel and networking session to discuss how, together, we can become positive disrupters and explore how innovation can support the living standard.

DIVERSITY IN CONSTRUCTION NETWORKING EVENT

Join us for an interactive panel discussion which will explore what more we should be doing to create more diverse workplaces. Complete with refreshments, the event will also provide you with the opportunity to network with those who are paving the way for diversity and inclusion in the industry.

FUNDING GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

MWBE's, join us to network and explore what it takes to finance international construction & infrastructure projects in today’s global economy.

With 95% of the world’s spending power is outside of the US , it pays to know what financial resources are available to MWBEs looking to grow globally.

WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION NETWORKING EVENT

Hear from a panel of experts discussing how we can support opportunities for women working in construction, diversity and equality.

Complete with refreshments, the event will examine the issues of gender imbalance and inequality within the built environment.

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THE FESTIVAL OF CONSTRUCTION

At Chicago Build, we believe that doing business should be fun. We aim to achieve just that with a host of lively networking events and entertainment. Chicago's very own Festival of Construction festival includes: comedy acts, entertainment, celebrity guests, a sports bar, competitions and prize giveaways, live music and much, much more!

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THE ARCHITECT HUB

Visit the Architect Hub, where you'll be able to see amazing photographs of Chicago as well as architectural concepts and 3D models of new and upcoming developments.

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