• McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
  • Next edition: October 28–29, 2026
  • Held every year
  • Organizer: Oliver Kinross
  • 30,000 visitors
  • 350 exhibitors

Dates and location

Chicago Build Expo is held from October 28 to 29, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Overview

Chicago Build Expo is a construction and design show for the architecture, engineering and construction industry of the US Midwest, combining an exhibition with a large conference program. It is organized by Oliver Kinross and held once a year.

The show floor includes dedicated zones for AI and digital construction, fire safety and security, and HVACR, along with hubs for architects, government, and skills and innovation. More than 400 speakers take part in conference tracks and AIA workshops, and a series of networking parties and meet-ups runs around the show.

Exhibitor profile

Suppliers of construction products and services, AI and digital construction technology, fire safety and security systems, and HVACR equipment.

Visitor profile

Contractors, architects, engineers, developers and other decision makers in the architecture, engineering and construction industry.

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