The We Build Expo is back! Taking place Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the Joliet Junior College’s Weitendorf Agriculture Education Center in Joliet, Illinois. We Build Expo is owned and managed by the Contractors Association of Will & Grundy Counties (CAWGC).

The annual Expo is an opportunity for business-to-business commerce, networking and education. This event brings together general contractors, subcontractors, vendors and other construction industry professionals in a casual day filled with excitement and energy. It’s a great way to kick-off the year and engage with other professionals!

The Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties is an organization whose membership is comprised of businesses in or associated with the construction industry.

The purpose of the Association is to provide a unified representation of our membership in all matters pertaining to the construction industry in Will and Grundy Counties.

This includes such activities as liaison with local and regional government bodies, negotiation and administration of labor contracts, promotion of the construction industry, maintain relations with allied industry groups as architects and users of construction, provide representation on employee benefit plans and apprentice programs, supply bid assistance to members, provide competitive insurance programs for members, and provide an appropriate business and social meeting schedule.

We Build Expo is Will & Grundy Counties trade show for the construction industry. The expo provides opportunities for construction companies, industry professionals, equipment dealers, suppliers and vendors to interact while viewing the latest products, technology, and resources.

• Access to General Contractors, Subcontractors, Vendors, and Construction Industry Professionals
• Access to education seminars from 3pm to 5pm
• Raffles & Exhibitor Giveaways
• Contests/ Scavenger Hunt
• Dinner Buffet from 4pm to 6pm
• List of Attendees and exhibitors post-show

Exhibitor Benefits:

• Two attendee Tickets with Dinner Buffet
• A Program listing
• A List of attendees and exhibitors post show

Each indoor Booth space also includes:

• Two chairs and one 8-ft table
• optional electricity

Optional outdoor space for demos and equipment displays