Conferences & Expos
Build Skills That Build Illinois — explore top training seminars and expos tailored for Illinois construction professionals.
Whether it’s safety, finance, infrastructure, or design, these events help crews stay ahead of codes, technologies, and market trends
General Construction & Contracting
Dates: October 22–23, 2025
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago
Details: The Midwest’s largest construction and design show with 300+ speakers, 250+ exhibitors, and multiple networking events.
Website: chicagobuildexpo.com
Dates: March 10–11, 2025
Location: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center
Details: Annual statewide gathering focused on labor law, project management, innovation, and policy updates.
Website: agcil.org
Dates: May 6–7, 2025
Location: Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL
Details: Multi-state summit on public-private partnerships, union negotiations, and workforce development.
Website: midwestconstructionsummit.com
Heavy Civil, Infrastructure & Transportation
Dates: March 19–20, 2025
Location: Springfield Hilton Downtown
Details: Leading civil contractors and planners discuss major transportation initiatives and funding pipelines.
Website: idot.illinois.gov
Dates: July 16–17, 2025
Location: Union League Club of Chicago
Details: Dedicated to rail, bridges, and smart transit construction across Illinois and the Midwest.
Website: midwestrailinfra.com
Dates: April 2, 2025
Location: NIU Naperville Conference Center
Details: Highlights top civil engineering projects and innovations shaping Illinois infrastructure.
Website: is-asce.org
Healthcare Construction & Facilities Design
Dates: September 16–18, 2025
Location: Navy Pier Convention Center, Chicago
Details: Explore the future of healthcare design, construction, and operations from top firms and hospitals.
Website: hcarefacilities.com
Dates: November 1–4, 2025
Location: Hyatt Regency, Chicago
Details: National healthcare design event offering CEUs and insights into patient-focused facilities.
Website: hcdexpo.com
Dates: June 25, 2025
Location: Crowne Plaza Springfield
Details: Focuses on construction, retrofitting, and compliance challenges in Illinois healthcare environments.
Website: team-iha.org
Building Code, Safety & Inspections
Dates: January 15, 2025
Location: Virtual (Hosted by ICC & AIA Illinois)
Details: Early walkthrough of upcoming IBC amendments and enforcement strategies.
Website: iccsafe.org
Dates: May 28, 2025
Location: Bolingbrook Golf Club
Details: Covers inspection standards, system testing, and fire marshal checklists.
Website: firesafetyillinois.org
Dates: June 11–12, 2025
Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
Details: Features updates from OSHA Region 5, safety demos, and multi-employer safety planning.
Website: osha.gov
Illinois Construction Business & Finance Events
Dates: November 12–14, 2025
Location: Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL
Details: A high-impact conference featuring sessions on budgeting, risk management, and strategic planning for construction CFOs, controllers, and financial executives.
Website: cfma.org
Dates: May 7–8, 2025
Location: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL
Details: Focuses on emerging financial strategies, succession planning, and investment trends in Illinois’s construction landscape.
Dates: February 20, 2025
Location: Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort, Oak Brook, IL
Details: Annual forum connecting contractors, accountants, and legal experts to discuss compliance, labor law, and financial optimization.
EVENTS WHAT'S HAPPENING
Major Road Work Underway and Planned in Rockford Area
Rockford, August 28, 2025 News Summary This summer, significant construction projects will kick off across the Rockford area, impacting travel patterns. The most notable project is the long-term upgrade on E....
Cronus Chemicals Invests in $2 Billion Ammonia Fertilizer Plant
Tuscola, Illinois, August 28, 2025 News Summary Cronus Chemicals is set to invest $2 billion to establish a new ammonia fertilizer plant near Tuscola, Illinois. This facility aims to produce 950,000...
Cronus Chemicals to Build $2 Billion Ammonia Plant Near Tuscola, Illinois
Tuscola, Illinois, August 28, 2025 News Summary Cronus Chemicals has announced plans to construct a $2 billion ammonia fertilizer plant near Tuscola, Illinois. This facility, covering 230 acres, aims to produce...
Illinois Department of Transportation Invests $117 Million in Will County Infrastructure
Will County, August 28, 2025 News Summary The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a significant investment of $117 million in Will County, focusing on nine major construction projects. These initiatives...
Construction Begins on Global Fire Science Center in Northbrook
Northbrook, Illinois, August 28, 2025 News Summary Construction has officially kicked off for a new Global Fire Science Center of Excellence in Northbrook, Illinois. The project, spanning over 110 acres, aims...
Construction on Illinois Route 26 in Ogle County Begins
Ogle County, Illinois, August 28, 2025 News Summary Construction work is set to commence on Illinois Route 26 in Ogle County, specifically between Willow Street in Forreston and Hillside Drive in...
Alloy and Vistria close $535M to build One Third Avenue Passive House tower
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, August 28, 2025 News Summary Alloy Development and the Vistria Group closed a $535 million capital package to build One Third Avenue, a roughly 725–730 ft, 63‑story...
Madison Realty Capital backs $73M construction loan for Upper East Side condo at 171 E. 86th St.
Upper East Side, Manhattan, August 28, 2025 News Summary Madison Realty Capital provided a $73 million construction loan to fund a ground-up 18-story luxury condominium at 171 E. 86th St. on...
Santa Monica council approves off-site affordable housing pilot
Santa Monica, California, August 28, 2025 News Summary Santa Monica’s City Council voted 6-1 to adopt an emergency pilot allowing developers to meet local affordable-housing requirements by building units off-site, rehabilitating...
