Chicago Build 2026 takes place on 28-29 October 2026 at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois. It is the largest construction and design event in the American Midwest, drawing over 30,000 attendees and 350+ exhibitors from across the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry.

What to Expect

The show pairs its exhibition floor with 450+ speakers across nine conference tracks, including Architecture & Design, AI & Digital Construction, and Sustainability, plus dedicated zones for fire safety, HVACR, and digital construction technology. Chicago Build is also known for its extensive networking calendar, with 15+ parties and meetups running alongside the main event.

Why It Matters for Tile, SPC Flooring & Paver Buyers

Chicago anchors one of the most active commercial and residential construction markets in the United States. With thousands of contractors, developers, and architects attending specifically to source products and meet suppliers, this show offers strong visibility for tile, SPC flooring, and outdoor paver brands targeting the US Midwest and looking to build relationships with specification-stage decision-makers.

Who Attends

Contractors, developers, and architects
Interior designers and specifiers
City and county procurement officials
Engineering and design firm leadership

Quick Facts

Dates: 28-29 October 2026
Venue: McCormick Place, Hall F2, West Building, Chicago, IL, USA
Focus: Construction, architecture, design, AI, sustainability, fire safety, HVACR
Scale: 30,000+ attendees, 350+ exhibitors, 450+ speakers
Official site: chicagobuildexpo.com

Why Follow This Event

For surface manufacturers building a presence in the US market, Chicago Build offers direct access to the architects and contractors specifying materials for the Midwest's commercial and residential projects.

Disclaimer: This content is purely informational. Antovia Surfaces is a leading tile and SPC flooring manufacturer and exporter, not the organizer of the event mentioned. For event details or inquiries, please contact the event organizers directly.