Special to Chicago Construction News
The annual Construction Expo & Safety Conference is scheduled for March 3 and 4, 2025 at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, ASA Chicago – Association of Subcontractors & Affiliates (ASAC) and the Chicagoland Construction Safety Council announced.
This time-honored event has served the Chicagoland construction industry for more than thirty years by providing opportunities for business-to-business commerce, safety education, and professional networking.
The two-day event launches March 3 with Safety Conference sessions focusing on excavation operations, electrical PPE, fall protection, lockout/tagout, and more. Participants may choose from a dozen topics scheduled throughout the day, all of which offer important lessons to be learned that can be put into practice immediately.
A 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 Safety Conference agenda also includes a Keynote Presentation: “Embrace the Yes” by Jessica Rector, will offer a refreshing perspective on employee burnout, which is the leading cause of workers leaving their positions. Jessica provides tools to create better habits for a stronger work/life balance. Employers will learn how to increase retention, improve morale, and inspire employee engagement like never before.
The two-day event concludes with an after party on March 4, 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.
Discounted pricing for exhibitors and safety session attendees is available to those who register early. 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.
