Special to Chicago Construction News
The annual Construction Expo & Safety Conference concludes today at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace.
ASA Chicago – Association of Subcontractors & Affiliates (ASAC) and the Chicagoland Construction Safety Council have co-ordinated this time-honored event for Chicagolands construction industry for more than 30 years, providing opportunities for business-to-business commerce, safety education, and professional networking.
The event’s second day of activity will be highlighted by the Construction Expo tradeshow, which features more than 100 diverse exhibits of commercial subcontractors from various trades, general contractors, equipment and material vendors, and professional service providers in the commercial Chicagoland construction market.
Industry organizations will also be represented as sponsors and/or exhibitors, including the Federation of Women Contractors (FWC), Black Contractors Owners & Executives (BCOE), National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO), and U.S. Department of Labor – OSHA.
The Expo attracts more than 1,500 attendees who come prepared to network and make the most of this valuable opportunity to strengthen existing connections and build new relationships.
“In 2024, we saw our greatest attendance to date. With most exhibitors renewing for 2025 in the early stages of the season, we expect a full sell-out of exhibit space and another quality day of networking for all in attendance,” said Marissa Veith, ASA Chicago’s Executive Director. “This event, with the help of the ASA Chicago Expo Committee and our partners at the Construction Safety Council, has grown significantly from its start decades ago.
“What began as a handful of companies with table-top displays alongside an ASA Chicago dinner meeting has now evolved into the lively and valuable event that it is today.”
The tradeshow exhibition on March 4 will be complemented by twelve additional one-hour safety sessions during the Safety Conference. Topics will address the most common – and most challenging – workplace safety issues: soft tissue injuries, OSHA inspections, suspension trauma, and mental health concerns. Educational credits (CEU’s) will be awarded to all attendees.
The event concludes with an after party today, featuring live music and an extended opportunity to connect with industry professionals.
Every facet of the Construction Expo & Safety Conference will be delivered in a business-focused setting with additional benefits that include a buffet lunch, free on-site parking, access to quality construction professionals, and valuable information to share.
Learn more about the Construction Expo and Safety Conference at www.ChicagoConstructionExpo.com.
ASA Chicago serves commercial subcontractors of all trades by providing networking opportunities, education, and advocacy within the Chicagoland construction industry. Learn more at www.asachicago.org.
The Chicagoland Construction Safety Council improves human safety performance through education and training. Learn more at www.buildsafe.org.
