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# Chicago Build 2026 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Building & Construction | TradeShowIntel

> Chicago Build is the Midwest's leading construction and design show for the AEC industry, taking place on October 28-29, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The

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# Chicago Build 2026

Chicago Build is the Midwest's leading construction and design show for the AEC industry, taking place on October 28-29, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The event features over 30,000 attendees, 350+ exhibitors, 450+ speakers across 13 conference tracks, 15+ networking parties, and specialized zones including AI & Digital Construction, Fire Safety & Security, and HVACR.
Chicago Build is the Midwest's leading construction and design show for the AEC industry, taking place on October 28-29, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The event features over 30,000 attendees, 350+ exhibitors, 450+ speakers across 13 conference tracks, 15+ networking parties, and specialized zones including AI & Digital Construction, Fire Safety & Security, and HVACR.

## Event details

- **Dates:** 28–29 Oct 2026

- **Location:** Chicago, Illinois, USA

- **Venue:** McCormick Place

- **Industry:** Building & Construction

- **Category:** Trade show

## Audience scale

- **Exhibitors:** 350+

- **Attendees:** 30,000+

## Why exhibit
Exhibit at Chicago Build to connect with thousands of high-quality attendees from across the Midwest's entire construction industry. Showcase your brand to key buyers, generate new business leads, and network with decision-makers. With 350+ exhibitors and specialized zones like AI & Digital Construction, Fire Safety & Security, and HVACR, you can target specific sectors and position your company as an industry leader.

## Why visit
Attend Chicago Build to explore the latest innovations in construction, architecture, engineering, and design. With 450+ expert speakers across 13 conference tracks, hands-on demonstrations, and over 350 exhibitors, you'll gain valuable insights, network with industry peers, and discover new products and technologies. Enjoy networking parties, the Architect's Hub, Government Hub, and the Festival of Construction.

## Exhibitor profile

- Construction materials and equipment

- Building services

- HVACR

- Fire safety and security

- AI and digital construction solutions

- Architecture and design

- Engineering services

- Real estate development

## Visitor profile

- Architects

- Contractors

- Engineers

- Builders

- Developers

- Construction professionals

- Facility managers

- Government officials

- HVACR professionals

- Safety and security professionals

## Industries

- Building & Construction

- Building Machinery

- Architecture

- Renewal - Renovations

- Kitchen & Bathroom

- Heating - Air Conditioning

- Decoration, Home & Office Design, Furniture, Lighting

- Textiles - Fabrics for Decoration

- Construction

- Engineering

- Design

- Real Estate

- HVACR

- Fire Safety

- Security

- AI and Digital Construction