Chicago Building Congress

Make an impact along the Chicago River! 🌊

Volunteer registration is open to both CBC members and non-members for the Future Leaders Committee’s Chicago River Action Day, hosted in partnership with Friends of the Chicago River.

Join us on Saturday, July 25, at River Park West for a morning of litter pickup, community service, and connection with professionals from across Chicago’s construction industry. Space is limited, so advance registration is required.

Final sponsorship opportunities are also available! Supporting this philanthropic event is a meaningful way to demonstrate your company’s commitment to environmental stewardship, community engagement, and the next generation of industry leaders.

Register to volunteer or become a sponsor: https://t.mtrbio.com/chicago-building-congress

Elevate your summer networking at CBC’s annual Gibsons Italia Rooftop Event! 🏙️✨

Join professionals from across Chicago’s construction industry for an evening of rooftop views, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and meaningful connection along the Chicago River. Hosted by the CBC Future Leaders Committee, this popular annual event sells out every year, and space is limited.

Guests can also participate in a Prize Drawing benefiting the FLC Scholarship Fund, featuring prizes such as a twosome at the 2027 CBC Scholarship Fund Golf Classic, a flat-screen TV, and tickets to the 2027 FLC Winter Get-Together. Prize Drawing tickets are available during registration.

Secure your spot today: https://t.mtrbio.com/chicago-building-congress

🌟 Sponsorship opportunities are also available!

Registration is now open to both CBC members and non-members! 🌊

Join the CBC Future Leaders Committee on Saturday, July 25 for Chicago River Action Day, hosted in partnership with Friends of the Chicago River.

Volunteers will gather at River Park West for a morning of litter pickup, service, and connection while making a visible impact along the Chicago River. Whether you’re looking to give back, meet members of Chicago’s construction community, or support the next generation of industry leaders, this is a meaningful way to get involved.

Sponsorship opportunities are also still available, offering companies the chance to demonstrate their commitment to community engagement, environmental stewardship, and CBC Future Leaders programming.

Thank you to BlackRock Construction LLC, Bridgeline Technologies, Clayco, DSP Insurance Services, Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, and Premium Concrete for supporting this event!

Register to volunteer or become a sponsor: https://t.mtrbio.com/chicago-building-congress

CBC extends our sincere thanks to outgoing Board members Dan Allen, Executive Director at Construction Industry Service Corporation, and Paul Helmer, President and Owner of KREZ Group.

We are grateful for their leadership, time, and dedication to CBC and Chicago’s construction community. Please join us in thanking Dan and Paul for their service and continued commitment to the industry!

Registration is now open for CBC's Gibsons Italia Rooftop Event! 🏙️ ✨

Join the Future Leaders Committee for an evening of rooftop networking along the Chicago River, featuring hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and meaningful connections across Chicago’s construction industry.

This annual event sells out every year and limited spots are available!

This year’s event will also include a Prize Drawing benefiting the FLC Scholarship Fund, with prizes including a 2027 CBC Scholarship Fund Golf Classic twosome, a flat screen TV, and tickets to the 2027 FLC Winter Get-Together. Tickets can be purchased during registration.

📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
📍 Gibsons Italia Rooftop, Chicago
⏰ 5:30–8:30 PM
🌟 Sponsorship opportunities are available!

Register today and secure your spot: https://t.mtrbio.com/chicago-building-congress

Support community impact along the Chicago River! 🌊

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the CBC Future Leaders Committee’s Chicago River Action Day, a member-exclusive volunteer event hosted in partnership with Friends of the Chicago River.

On Saturday, July 25, CBC members will gather at River Park West for a morning of litter pickup, connection, and service — helping make a visible impact along the Chicago River while supporting CBC Future Leaders programming.

Sponsoring this philanthropic event is a meaningful way to show your company’s commitment to community engagement, environmental stewardship, and the next generation of industry leaders.

🌟 Become a sponsor today: https://t.mtrbio.com/chicago-building-congress

Thank you to BlackRock Construction LLC., Bridgeline Technologies, Clayco, DSP Insurance Services, Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, and Premium Concrete for supporting this event!

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the CBC Board of Directors!

We’re excited to welcome Javid Aboutorabi, Director of Community Affairs / National Director, Strategic Partnership Program at Clark Construction Group, and Mary Person, Senior Vice President, Public-Private Initiatives at Clayco.

Their leadership, industry expertise, and commitment to strengthening Chicago’s built environment will be a valuable addition to the CBC Board. We look forward to the impact they’ll make in helping advance CBC’s mission and support our members across the construction community.

Welcome, Javid and Mary!

Make an impact on the river and on the next generation of industry leaders. 🌊

Join the CBC Future Leaders Committee on Saturday, July 25 for Chicago River Action Day, a member-exclusive volunteer opportunity hosted in partnership with Friends of the Chicago River.

CBC members will come together at River Park West for a morning of litter pickup, connection, and community impact along the Chicago River. Spots are limited to 25 volunteers, and registration is required — so don’t wait to claim your place!

Looking for another way to contribute? Sponsorship opportunities are available! Help make this philanthropic event possible while supporting CBC Future Leaders programming. 🌟

Register to volunteer or become a sponsor today: https://t.mtrbio.com/chicago-building-congress

Yesterday morning, the CBC IDEA Committee hosted Inclusive Workforce Development: Creating Mentorship and Leadership.

Thank you to our attendees for joining us for a meaningful morning of conversation, connection, and actionable insight around building a more inclusive and sustainable workforce in Chicago’s construction industry!

We are especially grateful to our moderator, Ta Juana Tang of Tandem Ventures, and our panelists, Jackie Gallo of Revolution Workshop, Lark Jackson of Chicago Women in Trades, and Dominique Jones of Tools Up Foundation, for sharing their time, perspectives, and expertise.

Through education, outreach, and year-round programming, the CBC IDEA Committee remains committed to promoting equal opportunity and participation across the Chicagoland construction industry.

📸 View more photos from the event on our media page: https://t.mtrbio.com/chicago-building-congress

Join us next week for the CBC IDEA Committee’s Summer Panel & Networking Breakfast – Inclusive Workforce Development: Creating Mentorship and Leadership.

Hear from industry leaders at organizations creating real impact through pre-apprenticeship training, workforce access, mentorship, and leadership development.

From practical strategies to real-world experiences, this discussion will explore how companies can foster more sustainable and inclusive pathways across the industry.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of our industry.

🔗 Register today: https://t.mtrbio.com/chicago-building-congress