Chicago Build Expo

Dates: October 22 & 23, 2024

Venue: McCormick Place, Hall D2, Lakeside Center Level 3

Opening Times:

Day 1 (Tues) 9:30am - 5:30pm
Day 2 (Wed) 9:30am - 4:30pm

Chicago Build Expo (Oct 22-23, McCormick Place), is the largest construction & design show for the Midwest. It is co-hosted with Midwest Heavy.

Chicago Build offers a totally unique experience over the two days, featuring:

30,000+ attendees from contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers, local councils, house builders/associations and construction professionals
400+ incredible speakers across 8 conference stages including Future of Construction, Architecture, Digital Construction, Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion and more
AIA CES accredited workshops
The Festival of Construction with DJs, musicians, live performances, food and drinks tastings, entertainment and more
Architect’s Hub with project displays and 3D models of upcoming projects from leading architects
The latest insights and updates on major upcoming construction projects and opportunities across the industry
Exclusive networking parties with key decision-makers
The largest networking event for Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction
An inclusive Ambassador Program supporting Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction
250+ exhibitors showcasing the latest services, products and innovations

Join Habitat Chicago at the Chicago Build Expo on October 23 at 10:00am for a workshop given by our own Executive Director Jennifer Parks.

Neighborhoods as Construction Clients: The Habitat for Humanity Chicago Approach

This workshop showcases how Habitat for Humanity Chicago centers the community in our work. Participants will gain insight into Habitat Chicago’s methods of community engagement and learn how to reframe the whole neighborhood as a client when advancing their development projects.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 

Identify Habitat for Humanity Chicago’s focus neighborhoods.
Speak to how Habitat for Humanity Chicago’s four impact areas center the neighborhood.
Reframe the development cycle so that neighbors and key neighborhood stakeholders give voice and ownership to the work in their neighborhoods.