Conferences & Expos

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

Chicago Build Expo 2025
  • 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

Illinois AGC Annual Convention 2025
  • 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

Midwest Construction Summit 2025
  • 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

Illinois DOT Infrastructure & Transportation Conference
  • 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

Midwest Rail & Infrastructure Summit
  • 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

ASCE Illinois Section Infrastructure Symposium
  • 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

Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo – Chicago Edition
  • 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

Healthcare Design Conference + Expo (HCD)
  • 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

Illinois Hospital Facilities Forum
  • 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

2025 Illinois Building Code Sneak Peek
  • Dates: January 15, 2025

  • Location: Virtual (Hosted by ICC & AIA Illinois)

  • Details: Early walkthrough of upcoming IBC amendments and enforcement strategies.

  • Website: iccsafe.org

Illinois Fire Code & Life Safety Workshop
  • Dates: May 28, 2025

  • Location: Bolingbrook Golf Club

  • Details: Covers inspection standards, system testing, and fire marshal checklists.

  • Website: firesafetyillinois.org

OSHA Region 5 Safety & Compliance Expo
  • 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

Construction Financial Management Conference (CFMA/AGC Joint Event)
  • 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

Midwest Construction Leadership & Financial Summit
  • 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.

Illinois Contractors Business Roundtable
  • 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.

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Construction scheduling software review and Chicago traffic changes

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Major Road Work Underway and Planned in Rockford Area

August 28, 2025

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

August 28, 2025

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

August 28, 2025

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

August 28, 2025

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

August 28, 2025

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

August 28, 2025

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

August 28, 2025

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...

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