28–29 Oct 2026 · Chicago, IL, US

Chicago Build 2026

Chicago Build 2026 is the Midwest’s leading construction and design show, bringing together 30,000+ industry professionals for two days of networking, education, and innovation in Chicago. The event features 350+ exhibitors, 450+ speakers across 13 conference tracks - including Government Policy, Architecture & Design, Future of Construction, and Real Estate & Facilities Management - plus networking parties and the Midwest’s biggest Festival of Construction.

Dates
28–29 Oct 2026
Venue
McCormick Place
Location
Chicago, IL, US
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Trade
Duration
2 days
Scale
National
Exhibitors
350Fact
Visitors
30,000Fact
architecturearchitecture & planningbuilding & constructionbuilding constructionbuilding machinerybuilding materialsconstruction & buildingdecoration, home & office design, furniture, lightingheating - air conditioningkitchen & bathroomrenewal - renovationsstructural engineeringtextiles - fabrics for decoration
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About Chicago Build 2026

Chicago Build 2026 is a national trade fair for the architecture and architecture & planning industries, taking place in Chicago, IL, United States. The 2026 edition runs 28–29 Oct 2026 at McCormick Place. It brings together 350 exhibitors (organizer-confirmed) and 30,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed).

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Venue

McCormick Place

2301, S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL, 60616, 60616 Chicago, IL, Illinois, US

Exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is Chicago Build 2026?
Chicago Build 2026 runs 28–29 Oct 2026 at McCormick Place.
Where is Chicago Build 2026 held?
Chicago Build 2026 is held at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, United States.
How many exhibitors does Chicago Build 2026 have?
Chicago Build 2026 counts 350 exhibitors (organizer-confirmed).

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