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.
Register your free tickets today: www.chicagobuildexpo.com
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.