Get Ready For The Midwest's Biggest Networking Event For The AEC Industry!

Prepare to be blown away as Chicago Build 2024, the Midwest's largest construction and design show, gears up for its most spectacular edition yet! From October 22-23, McCormick Place will be buzzing with over 30,000 attendees, 400+ speakers from leading companies, 300+ exhibitors showcasing live demos and the latest products, free-to-attend networking events, Architect's Hub, Government Hub and much more.

This year, attendees can look forward to an unmatched speaker lineup and attend sessions covering sustainability, architecture and design, future of construction, real estate, facilities management, government policy, diversity and inclusion, building solutions, marketing and more.

View the full conference agenda here: www.chicagobuildexpo.com/conference-agenda

Beyond the insightful sessions, attendees can also expect the Midwest's biggest Festival of Construction featuring networking parties, a tasty food and drinks trail, street performers, prizes and giveaways, live music, free headshots, and much more over the 2 days.

Engage in speed networking sessions hosted by industry bodies including Construction Owners Association of America, Green Building Initiative, Chicagoland Associate General Contractors, Epstein, International Facilities Management Association, Women in Construction Tech, International Masonry Institute, National Association of Black Women in Construction and The National Association of Women in Construction.

Dates: October 22 (Tues) 9:30am - 5:30pm & October 23 (Wed) 9:30am - 4:30pm

Venue: Hall D2, Lakeside Center Level 3, McCormick Place, 2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Drive, Chicago, IL, 60616

Register for your free tickets HERE.

City Council Approves Two Tower Development In Fulton Market

The Chicago City Council has approved the two-tower development at 170 N May Street and 175 N Racine Avenue in?Fulton Market.

Set to rise 25-stories and 315 feet tall, the initial phase will sit at 170 N May Street with its four-story podium running the full block length of May Street. This will be anchored by a 20,000 square-foot grocer which is rumored to be Trader Joes on the corner with Randolph, joining this will be additional retail and a 252-vehicle parking garage.

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Plan your visit with the official Chicago Build show guide!

View the show guide here: www.chicagobuildexpo.com/show-preview

Hire360 Opens New Training Hub To Boost Diversity In Chicago’s Construction And Trades

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Pritzker and others to celebrate the Hire360’s brand-new training and business development center.

So far, the nonprofit has helped roughly 500 candidates get into the trades. Leaders hope their new development center will propel many more towards apprenticeships and high-paying jobs.?

Find out more here

EeroQ Announces Expansion At Quantum Computing Site In Chicago

EeroQ Corporation?has announced an expansion at its quantum computing site in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood. The company is committing $1.1 million, supported by a state program that helps startups and investments from the Illinois Innovation Venture Fund (INVENT).

Quantum computers can process information much faster than traditional computers, which could lead to major breakthroughs in many areas. EeroQ is well-positioned to take advantage of Illinois’ strong infrastructure and its closeness to important institutions like the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park and the University of Chicago.

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